Preview

A. Read the unit title. Do you think cats or dogs are better pets? Why?

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B. Do a quiz. Check the sentences you agree with. Are you a cat or a dog person?

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C. Talk with a partner. Talk about your results in B. Do you agree with your results? What do you think cat people or dog people are like?

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Language Focus

A. Listen and read. Then repeat the conversation and replace the words in blue.

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B. Practice with a partner. Replace any words to make your own conversation.

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C. Unscramble the words to make sentences. Use your own ideas.

1. mice / cuter / are / than / rabbits

2. more / than / intelligent / dogs / are / horses

3. cats / as / dogs / friendly / as / are

4. elephants / than / rhinos / bigger / are

Answer:

1. Rabbits are cuter than mice.

2. Dogs are more intelligent than horses.

3. Dogs are as friendly as cats.

4. Elephants are bigger than rhinos.

D. Complete the conversation. Then listen and check your answers.

Answer:

1. Which is more playful?

2. more playful

3. more interesting

4. Which is scarier?

5. scarier

E. Play animal bingo. Work with a partner. Choose nice animals from the box below and place them in a 3 x 3 chart. Don’t show your chart to your partner. Take turns to ask your partner questions. Ask questions by picking any two animals from your chart and comparing them. After your partner says an animal, draw a line through it.

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The Real World

A. Look at the photo. What do you think is special about Willow?

a. She can read. b. She can write.

c. She understands different languages.

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c

B. Listen. Number the sentences in order (1 - 5).

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Pronunciation

Reduction: than

A. Listen and repeat.

1. Dogs are friendlier than cats.

2. A pet rabbit is more fun than a pet lizard.

3. Is a cat cuter than a dog?

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B. Listen. Complete the sentences and questions.

1. Cats are more independent … .

2. Tortoises are slower … .

3. Are dogs cuter … ?

4. Fish are quieter … .

5. Spiders are scarier … .

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C. Work with a partner. Take turns to read the sentences in B.

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Reading

A. Look at the photos and skim the article. What is the main idea of the article?

a. Dogs are good pets.

b. Dogs can help people to do difficult things.

c. Working dogs are smarter than other dogs.

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B. Scan the article. Which working dogs does the article mention?

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C. Talk with a partner. What jobs do rescue dogs and guide dogs do?

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Comprehension

A. Answer the questions about Dogs with Jobs.

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1 - c 2 - b 3 - c 4 - a 5 - c

B. Complete the chart. How are working dogs different from other dogs? Use the words in the article.

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C. Talk with a partner. Do you think working dogs are helpful to us? What other jobs can dogs do?

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Project: Work with a partner. Write a report about how animals can improve people’s lives.

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Writing

Writing a blog post. Describe your favorite pet or animal. Give reasons why it is better than other animals. Write 60 - 80 words. Turn to page 143 for the writing worksheet.

Answer:

My pet cat was with me when she was a kitten. When she was small, I used to feed her with my hands and used to keep a bowl full of milk for her to drink. When she was a kitten I used to take good care of her, in winter I made her a warm bed to sleep in. As she grew big, she became very smart and intelligent now she takes care of herself. She keeps running around the home. When she gets bored of our company, she goes out and plays with neighborhood cats.