Задание

Choose the most relevant advantages of keeping a cat and a dog as a pet.

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Man's best friends“.

You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

● explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;

● mention the advantages (1–2) of keeping a dog and a cat as a pet;

● mention the disadvantages (1–2) of keeping a dog and a cat as a pet;

● express your opinion on the subject of the project – whether you would prefer to have a dog or a cat as a pet and why.

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

In my opinion, keeping a cat and a dog as a pet has some advantages. For instance, dogs are very understanding animals. They understand their owner’s feelings. Dogs are also very good pets for active people because they need to be walked with. Cats don’t need to go out. That’s why they are good pets for old people or for people who don’t have much free time.

In my opinion, keeping a cat and a dog as a pet has some advantages. Dogs are very easy to keep as a pet. They are popular with kids. Cats are also good pets because they don't eat much.

In my opinion, keeping a cat and a dog as a pet has some advantages. Dogs are good pets for older generations. You will never be bored with a dog. Cats are popular with women because they are fluffy.

In my opinion, cats and dogs are popular pets in Russia. They are easy to keep as a pet. It's much more difficult to keep exotic animals as pets such as crocodiles or lizards. That's why keeping a cat and a dog as a pet has some advantages.