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Learning aim: develop skills in listening for gist and details (15–20 minutes)
VOCABULARY
fetching going to get and returning with something
foster families families that care for an animal or a child for a limited period of time
nursing home a place where elderly people who cannot care for themselves anymore can live and receive personal care
residents people who live in a particular place disposition a person’s or animal’s usual way of feeling or behaving
spark to inspire or cause
fond memories happy memories
Animals in our lives
🎧Listen to these news reports on animals that help people.
What kinds of people does each animal help?
Check (Part A)
1. Monkeys help people who can’t use their arms and legs (quadriplegics). 2. Dogs help elderly people in nursing homes.
🎧Listen again. How does each animal help the people? Write M for monkey, D for dog, or NG for information not given.
1. fetching objects
2. picking things up off the floor
3. helping them to cross streets
4. taking them places
5. doing tricks to make them laugh
6. sparking memories of pets
7. giving them something to take care of
8. scratching an itchy nose
9. giving them something to look forward to
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