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Pets and dogs
宠物和狗
When I was in the fifth grade, I moved to the country.
当我在五年级的时候,我搬到了乡下。
We had pigs, chickens, rabbits, fish, turtles, cats, dogs and a horse.
我们有猪、鸡、兔、鱼、龟、猫、狗和马。
I would run everywhere with the dogs.
我带着狗到处跑。
I can say what dogs are called---men's best friends.
我能说狗被称为——-人类最好的朋友。
They are loyal.
它们非常忠诚。
They always seem happy to see you, be fond and listen to you.
它们似乎总是很高兴见到你,喜欢听你说话。
I really love my dog.
我很爱我的狗。
When I moved back to the city, the animals were left behind.
当我搬去城市,动物们就被丢在了后面。
Stanley said that they are having a pet around at home,
斯坦利称他们在家里拥有一只宠物,
that's a lot to get rid of stress. I totally agree.
这可以摆脱很多压力。我完全同意这一观点。
Before I came to career, I was not really a friend of animals coming into the house.
在我的职业生涯前,我并没有把房间中的动物们当成真正的朋友。
But after coming to career, and seeing how much joy as small animal can bring to someone, I don't have any problem with pets living with people.
但是一旦踏入职业生涯,看着小动物能带给某人的欢乐,我对于宠物与人一起生活就没有任何问题。
As long as they are housebroken and follow the rules.
尽管它们会把房间弄的一团糟，并且有时候不守规矩。
My brother-in-law has a nice puppy that brings his family a lot of joy.
我的姐夫有一只漂亮的小狗,给他的家人带来很多快乐。
One of my best friends has a few small dogs.
我的一个最好的朋友有几只小狗。
I would like to have a dog.
我想要一只狗。
But I'm afraid my little kids are unready for that kind of responsibility yet.
但恐怕我的小孩还没有准备好承担起那种责任。
Maybe some day.
也许有一天。
Talk about it:
谈论下面的话题:
Did you ever have a pet?
你曾经养过宠物吗?
What was it?
你养过什么?
Do you want to get a pet of some kind?
你想要某一种类的宠物吗?
What do you think of people who have pets and treat them like kids?
你怎么看待养宠物并把它们当作小孩子的人?
Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person?
你认为你自己适合养狗还是养猫？
Have you ever had a scary experience with an animal before?
你曾在动物身上有过可怕的经历吗?
Pets can offer companionship and a team mate.
宠物可以伸出友谊之手，培养团队精神。
However, there is a lot of responsibility that comes of being a pet owner.
然而,伴随而来的是宠物主人更多的责任。
What are some other responsibility is it involved?
还有其他涉及的责任吗?
If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be?
如果你可以养世界上任何宠物,你会选择什么?
What would you name your pet?
你会给宠物起什么名字?
