AT THE VET/PET CARE

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•What is a phoneme?•Where to find the phonetic transcription• ʌ as in “up” or “cup”• /ɜː/ as in “bird” or “word”

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LET’S LEARN PET VOCABULARY!

PET VOCABULARY

• Pet – an animal that is kept in the home as a companionExample: dog, cat, bird, rabbit…• Veterinarian (Vet) – a doctor for animals • Animal shelter – a place where stray, lost, or

abandoned animals are looked after

PET RELATED VERBS

• To adopt – to permanently care for an animal • To foster – to care for animals until they find a

permanent home• To pet – to stroke or pat an animal affectionately

WHAT DOES MY PET NEED?

• A microchip• A passport• Vaccination record

FOOD & ACCESSORIES

• Scratch post• Fish tank• Litter box/tray• Bird cage• Bird seed

•Dry food•Wet food • Bed/house• Collar• Leash• Kennel

VOCABULARY AT THE VET

• A check-up• Bloodwork/blood test• X-ray• Teeth cleaning• Spay/neuter

VOCABULARY AT THE VET

Prevention & medication:• Fleas• Ticks•Mosquitos• Parasites•Worms

PET ROUTINE

• A walk in the park• To play fetch• Feeding (once a day, twice a day…)• Bathing• Brushing

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1. How are animals treated in yourcountry?

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2. Do you have a pet? What kind? What’s his/her name? Describe them.

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3. Are there any pet-friendly places where you live?

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