Talking about Pets
Darren and Luisa are walking to school together. They are talking about what they did at the weekend and their pets…
Darren: Hi Luisa. It’s really good to see you. How are you?
Luisa: Hi Darren. I’m good, thanks. What did you do at the weekend?
Darren: I stayed at my grandparent’s house. I had a great time!
Luisa: What did you do there?
Darren: Well, my grandparents live on farm, so there are lots of animals there. There are cows, horses, ducks, hens and rabbits… They’ve got some pets too, a tortoise and two dogs. I loved looking after all the animals. It was great fun!
Luisa: Oh, I love animals too! I have a cat, called Mack. I love taking care of him and playing with him too. It’s my favourite hobby!
Darren: It’s mine too! I took my dog, Rover, with me at the weekend too. It’s just really nice to know that they always need you and love you…
Luisa: Exactly! When I feed Mack and play with him, I feel important. He keeps me amused and relaxed too. Who takes care of your dog when you’re not at home?
Darren: Well, I usually take him for a walk in the morning and feed him before I go out. He just sleeps or plays with some toys during the day. He’s always very happy when I get home though!
Luisa: You’re right – Mack is the same. I think they really miss us when we’re not at home!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To run through something | To practice or repeat something from beginning to end. | Let’s run through the song one more time before we perform. | Home and School Life |
To fall behind (with | To fail to do something on time or fast enough. | 1. He missed most of classes and fell behind with his schoolwork. 2. He didn’t come to class for weeks so he fell behind. | Home and School Life |
To drop out (of) | To quit before you have finished something. | 1. He dropped out of school 2 months before he was due to complete his exams. 2. He dropped out. | Home and School Life |
To sail through | To succeed easily in doing something. | He sailed through the test and achieved the highest mark. | Home and School Life |
To keep up with | To continue being informed about something. | I like to watch the news to keep up with current affairs. | Home and School Life |