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Reading I Englishman Watch & Learn! www.hotenglish.com.br/videos track 2 Pet Paradise Pet Paradise ANSWERS ON PAGE 41 The changing world of pets. 1 Pre-reading Try to answer these questions with a partner. 1. Which pets are the most popular? 2. What pet names are popular for dogs? 3. Which dog breeds have been banned? 4. Which dog breeds are popular? 2 Reading I Read the article once to compare your answers from the Pre-reading activity. 3 Reading II Read the article again and complete the information with a word from the text. 1. Pit Bull Terriers are now ba_ _ _ _. 2. _ _ _ _ are now the most popular pet in the UK. 3. These days, people prefer s_ _ _ _ _ _ breeds of dog. 4. Many people use popular b_ _ _ names for their pets. 5. Many pet owners regard their pets as part of the f_ _ _ _ _. 6. Cesar Millan believes that our mood can affect our pet’s beha_ _ _ _ _. 4 I www.hotenglish.com.br 4 Language focus The Present Perfect Continuous 4 Look at the extract from the article on this page, “…Pet names have also been changing…” The writer has used the Present Perfect Continuous (“have also been changing”). Say whether the following sentences are true for you (write “yes” or “no” next to each one). 1. I’ve been reading a really good book recently. 2. I’ve been working a lot these days. 3. I’ve been doing a lot of exercise lately. 4. I’ve been sleeping really badly these past few days. 5 Discussion Sit! No! D ogs. Cats. Hamsters. The world of pets is a multi-million pound industry in the UK. But things are changing. Other popular pets include reptiles and amphibians (almost eight million, with the five most popular species being leopard geckos, bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons and Hermann’s tortoises), rabbits (1.4 million), indoor birds (0.8), hamsters (0.5), horses and ponies (0.3), snakes (0.2), gerbils (0.14), tortoises and turtles (0.12) and rats (0.1). For a start, a number of dogs are now banned. These include Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentinos, Fila Brasileiros and the Pit Bull Terrier. Also, under new laws, a dog classed as being “dangerously out of control in a public place” can be destroyed, the owner can be fined, and if a dog injures someone, the owner can be jailed for up to two years. GLOSSÁRIO The type of pets that people keep is also changing. The big news is that cats are no longer the most popular pet in the UK. Figures from analysts Mintel show that the cat population peaked in 2004 at 9.6 million but has since dropped to 8.6m. And the dog population has risen from five million in 1970 to 8.3 million today. And these days, the most popular dogs are smaller breeds. “With more of us living in cities, those who might have gone for a cat are choosing to have a small dog,” said an industry expert. “You can feed four Yorkshire Terriers for the same cost as one Labrador, so in the current climate, small dogs are more appealing,” she added. And thanks to celebrities such as Paris Hilton, small dogs are also seen as a fashion accessory. Pet names have also been changing. Traditional names for pets such as Spot and Rover are being replaced by popular ones for babies such as Charlie, Poppy, Molly and Alfie (which all appear in the list of baby top 10 names). “Pet owners now regard their beloved animals as part of the family, and will go as far as naming them in a similar manner,” said an expert. Finally, more and more people are interested in animal psychology. Cesar Millan’s TV show Dog Whisperer is popular all over the world. Millan (1969) was born in Mexico but lives in the US. His philosophy is based on the idea that healthy dogs require strong pack leadership from their owners, specifically in the form of exercise, discipline and affection (in that order). He also encourages owners to understand the effect their own attitudes have on a dog’s behaviour “It’s not about the dog. It’s always about the owner. It’s up to us to create an environment and circumstances in which the dog can thrive and be itself,” Millan explained. “To be happy, (dogs) basically need exercise, good food, and a pat on the head,” he added. 1. Have you got a pet? What is it? 2. Which pet would you like to have? 3. Is it right to keep pets? Why? Why not? Under what circumstances? There’s never been a better time to be a pet! a gecko n uma lagartixa a python n uma jiboia a gerbil n um gerbo to ban vb proibir an owner n um proprietário to fine vb multar to injure vb ferir to jail vb aprisionar, prender up to exp até to peak vb atingir o nível mais alto to drop vb cair, diminuir a breed n uma raça to go for exp escolher, selecionar current adj atual, corrente climate n clima the current climate exp o momento atual appealing adj atraente fashion n moda beloved adj querido to go as far as exp chegar ao ponto de a pack n uma matilha leadership n liderança behaviour n comportamento it's up to us exp depende de nós to thrive vb prosperar a pat n uma palmadinha
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