Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
Where would humans be without their pets? From cats to horses, people have had animal companions for thousands of years. Pets have been a part of our lives, big or small, living indoors or outdoors, for as long as we can remember.
In the city, many pets are kept indoors because it may be too dangerous for them to run around outside. But how is it for the pets to be kept inside all day? Does the animal get sad or bored? It’s hard to know since they can’t talk to us.
Gary and Marni talk about their pets and where they’re allowed to go. Learn more in today’s English lesson about indoor and outdoor pets.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Gary: Hey, Marni. I’m going to be having some people over. Are you, by any chance, allergic to animals?
Marni: Oh, what do you have?
Gary: I’ve got two cats.
Marni: Thank you for asking. I do have a problem with just indoor cats.
Gary: The dander gets to you?
Marni: The dander makes me sneeze a lot, and my eyes water up.
Gary: I’m really good about cleaning up, and sweeping, vacuuming all of their fur that they shed... especially in the summer.
Marni: I have a dog. And he’s an indoor, outdoor animal. And it’s hard for me to go into spaces where its just an indoor animal. I just feel bad for them. I feel like they’re just pent up animals.
Gary: It’s kind of funny, my two cats create this new routine. It’s this constant change that they’re always doing. “Today I’m going to sleep on the couch.” And they’re there for a month. Then, “OK, I’m changing.” It’s really fun to see what kind of routines they create.
Marni: I would love to meet your cats someday. But I’m going to err on the side of caution, and stay away.
Gary: I understand.
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Discussion
Gary asks Marni if she’s able to come to his house, but she’s allergic to his cats. Cat dander makes her sneeze. Gary says he’s really good about cleaning up after his pets. Even though Marni would like to meet his cats, she decides to err on the side of caution so that she doesn’t get sick.
Marni tells Gary that she feels bad for pets who are kept indoors. She has a dog who spends time both inside and outside because she doesn’t want him to feel pent up. Gary isn’t worried about his cats being bored. They’re always changing what they do.
Do you have a pet? Where is your pet allowed to go?
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