Let’s Talk in English on 2018/1/24

1.      nature

2.      Do you have any pets, Peter?

3.      I don’t have any pets right now. But I have had pets before.

4.      You can talk us all about that today. I think we will also learn some about pets our friends have.

5.      What pet did you have in the past?

6.      It’s kind of like a mouse. But it is way cuter. It has a very short tail. It’s fur is really puffy. It’s called a hamster. You can put it in your pocket.

7.      puffy:  soft and full of air  puffy white clouds

8.      Just be careful you don’t sit on it.

9.      Of course, it’s wouldn’t happen.

10.  She has a lot of knowledge about pets. 知識豐富

11.  vet = veterinarian = animal doctor獸醫

12.  special diet

13.  learn from her experience

14.  several: more than one or two

15.  Pauline travels a lot. She lives in a small apartment. She doesn’t think it a good idea for her to have a pet right now. Maybe she can just have a plant instead of a pet. Having a pets is a lot of responsibility. Just because you want a pet doesn’t mean you should get a pet.

16.  Although I like a different apartment, I won’t move.

17.  Pets take time and money. 花時間與錢

18.  A pet rock doesn’t take any time or money.

19.  rabbit  bunny: a word for a rabbit, used especially by or to children

20.  Caring for pets can be expensive.

21.  Sometimes people buy pets, but sometimes people get them for free.

22.  Vet bills can be expensive.

23.  get a shot

24.  Shots stop the pet from getting sick in the future.

25.  That costs money.

26.  You go to a restaurant, you eat, and the wait brings you a bill at the end of the meal.

27.  Pauline pays a monthly bill for the internet at her house.

28.  pet food

29.  vegetarian 素食者

30.  Before getting a pet, make sure you can afford it.

31.  Before getting a big dog, make sure you have enough space.

32.  Before going on a hike, make sure you bring enough water.

33.  How much was your doctor bill?

34.  Why do people want pets?

35.  They can give you company.

36.  A pet helps you relax.

37.  clean it, take care of it, feed it

38.  go walking with a dog

39.  exercise and be healthy

40.  I’m glad you can afford it.

41.  I hope I have the opportunity so I can have that kind of responsibility.