I like all kinds of animals and I think that people should treat them better. I’m against any violence towards animals. Speaking about domestic animals, I have several pets at home. It’s my parrot Kesha, my cat Liza and my dog Bobby. Of course, I like all them, since I’ve had them from childhood. However, my favourite animal is dog. I simply adore dogs of various breeds. Mine is a French Bulldog of a black colour with rare white spots. It’s not tall but is fat. It has a funny face with big ears and almost no tail. Bobby is a wonderful dog and a faithful friend. I think it also likes us, because it often shows deep affection. When necessary, Bobby can become rather protective and scare the enemies away. The distinctive feature of this breed is its stubborn nature, so it’s not easy to train such dogs. They require lots of patience and repetition. In my opinion, the dogs’ role in human society is invaluable. Apart from being a good friend, they have always performed the role of a hunter, a herder, a protector, a military or police companion and most importantly a guide for the handicapped people. Some dogs are so intelligent that they are trained to look for criminals or victims of natural disasters. They can easily sniff out explosives or drugs, so the police often consider them to be the best helpers. I was surprised to know that when a police dog dies, it receives a full funeral. Sometimes, when dealing with unpleasant and traitorous people, I think that they should learn a lot from dogs. These animals never betray their friends. They can easily maintain lifelong relations, unlike many humans.
5 Complete this interview by writing the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
Interviewer: So Jessica, here you are in New Zealand – a long way from home. (0) How long have you (been) here?
Jessica: Three weeks.
Interviewer: How long (1) have you (been travelling)?
Jessica: Six months. I’m having the time of my life!
Interviewer: And what (2) (was) your best experience since you left home?
Jessica: I think it’s what I’m doing now. I’m learning to skydive.
Interviewer: Really? (3) Have you (always liked) doing dangerous things?
Jessica: Yes, I guess since I was a small child I (4) (have always wanted) to push myself,and this is a great opportunity.
Interviewer: Any bad experiences since you left home?
Jessica: People warned me about crime and illness but I (5) (have been) lucky so far –nothing bad (6) (has happened) to me, and I hope it won’t in the next six months.
5 Complete this interview by writing the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
Interviewer: So Jessica, here you are in New Zealand – a long way from home. (0) How long have you (been) here?
Jessica: Three weeks.
Interviewer: How long (1) have you (been travelling)?
Jessica: Six months. I’m having the time of my life!
Interviewer: And what (2) (was) your best experience since you left home?
Jessica: I think it’s what I’m doing now. I’m learning to skydive.
Interviewer: Really? (3) Have you (always liked) doing dangerous things?
Jessica: Yes, I guess since I was a small child I (4) (have always wanted) to push myself,and this is a great opportunity.
Interviewer: Any bad experiences since you left home?
Jessica: People warned me about crime and illness but I (5) (have been) lucky so far –nothing bad (6) (has happened) to me, and I hope it won’t in the next six months.