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01. Reading 1
A. Reading Skill Practice: Scanning
Review the article carefully and answer the following questions.
1. What do you need to do to keep a dog?
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2. What is the last reason Li Li gives for keeping a dog?
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3. According to Wang Meng, what kinds of dog behavior can affect neighbors? ____________________________________________________________________
4. If the dog gets ill, what should you do?
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B . Reading Comprehension:
Based on the article, briefly answer the following questions.
1. According to Li Li, how can owning a dog help young people become more responsible?
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2. What specific problems does Wang Meng mention for people who live in "flats"?
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3. “ However, this is not good for dogs since they need fresh air and large open spaces where they can run free.” According to Wang Meng, what does “this” refer to?
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4. Li Li says "These characteristics mean that owning a dog will bring you lots of happiness." What specific characteristics is she talking about?
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5. What’s Li Li’s mother’s opinion on keeping a dog?
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C. Vocabulary Practice
1. Not all dogs are f _________, because some of them will even a ________ people.
2. A dog is f ________ to its owner no matter whether he or she is poor or ill.
3. My little cat is getting bigger every day. I love watching him g _______ .
4. It is my job to look after my dog. I mean, it’s my ___________ to take care of a pet.
5. Since you live in a small apartment, I wouldn’t a _______ you to get a dog.
D. Challenge Yourself!
Choose ONE topic below and express your opinion freely! Remember to use the structure: Opinion—Argument—Conclusion
1. If you were a dog, would you like to be someone’s pet? Why or Why not?
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2. What animal makes the perfect pet? Why?
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F. Self-Assessment
After finishing, tick the box that best describes you.
1. I can clearly identify the structure of an argument. £ Yes £No
2. I practiced ‘scanning’ to find information quickly. £ Yes £No
3. I can express my own opinions on keeping a pet. £ Yes £No
4. This homework was (easy / just right / difficult) for me. £ Yes £No
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