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1 Warm up
In pairs, discuss the questions below.
1. Have you got a pet?
2. Did you have a pet growing up?
3. What is the most common pet in your country?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet?
5. Do you think more people have pets now compared to the past?
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2 Focus on vocabulary
Part A: In pairs, read the descriptions and name the pet.
1. I like to nap. I play and hunt. I purr when I am happy and meow to communicate. →
2. I swim around my bowl or tank. I am easy to look after. →
3. I like to go for walks. I bark and wag my tail. →
4. I live in my house in the garden. I eat fruit and vegetables. I like to leap around. →
5. I lay eggs and cluck. →
6. I’m small and cute. I run on my wheel. →
7. I love to gallop in the hills. I neigh loudly. →
8. I do not have fur or feathers. I like warm temperatures. →
Part B: Discuss the meaning of the underlined words and match them to the definitions below.
Group 1:
1. nap a. a high crying sound of a cat
2. purr b. a short sleep, usually during the day
3. meow c. a large jump
4. bark d. a loud noise made by a dog
5. wag e. a quiet, continuous, soft sound
6. leap f. move from side to side quickly and repeatedly
Group 2:
1. cluck a. thick hair that covers an animal
2. cute b. soft coverings on a bird
3. gallop c. the sound a horse makes
4. neigh d. the noise a chicken makes
5. fur e. run fast
6. feather f. appealing and pretty
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3 Focus on vocabulary: verbs
Part A: Match the pictures (a-h) with the verbs (1-8).
adopt feed groom play with
stroke take care of train walk
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
Part B: Complete the sentences with a verb. You may need to change the form.
1. You should your dog at least twice a day so they get enough exercise.
2. My dog was yesterday. He is all clean and fluffy.
3. My mum is going to my cat while I am on holiday.
4. It’s best to a pet. So many animals need a good home.
5. My dog likes to with other dogs in the park.
6. I my cat in the morning and evening. She loves tuna.
7. a pet can reduce stress levels.
8. It’s important to a new puppy. My dog used to chew all my shoes
when he was young.
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4 Listening comprehension
Part A: In pairs, describe the picture. Then answer the two questions below.
1. Do you think people spend too much time, money, and attention on their pets nowadays?
2. What examples of pet pampering can you think of?
Part B: Watch the video or listen to the recording and write down four pampering trends.
Audio
Video
1. Trend 1
2. Trend 2
3. Trend 3
4. Trend 4
Part C: Listen again and answer the questions. You may need to change the wording slightly.
1. What are the most popular pets in the UK?
2. In 2002, what percentage of UK households had a pet?
3. What does a ‘furry friend’ refer to?
4. How much did UK pet owners spend on products and services in 2022?
Part D: In pairs, answer the questions.
1. What do you think about the four products and services? Would you buy or use any of them?
2. Why do you think people are pampering their pets more now?
3. Is your country pet-friendly?
4. Do you know anyone who pampers their pet?
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5 Speaking task: what do you think?
Pick a statement. Decide if you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your opinion.
Useful language
• I (don’t) think that...
• In my opinion...
• I (don’t) feel that...
• I (don’t) believe that...
6 Focus on vocabulary: idioms
Part A: Match the pictures (1-5) with the idioms (a-e).
a fish out of water eat like a horse fight like cat and dog pet peeve sick as a dog
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part B: Match the idiom with the correct definition.
1. a fish out of water a. the feeling of being extremely sick and nauseous
2. eat like a horse b. not feeling comfortable in a new environment or situation
3. sick as a dog c. a small issue that causes a recurring annoyance
4. fight like cat and dog d. able to eat a lot of food
5. pet peeve e. argue or fight constantly
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Part C: Fill in each gap with the right idiom.
1. People looking at their phones when I’m having a conversation with them is one of my
.
2. My sister and I used to when we were young.
3. I felt like on my first day of college.
4. My friend and never puts on weight.
5. I’m always when I travel by boat.
Part D: In pairs, discuss the questions below.
1. When was the last time you were sick as a dog? What caused it?
2. Who eats like a horse in your family?
3. Did you fight like cat and dog with your siblings or friends when you were young?
4. What is your pet peeve(s)?
5. Have you ever felt like a fish out of water? Where were you? Why did you feel uncomfortable?
7 Optional extension / homework
In pairs, give each other clues to complete both crosswords.
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4. Listening comprehension
Speaker: Pet Crazy
Speaker: It is no secret that the UK is a pet-loving nation with dogs being the most popular choice
followed closely by cats. In 2022, it is estimated that more than half of UK households
owned a pet. With the constant rise in pet numbers, spending on pet food, products, and
services has also increased. In 2022, spending reached over nine billion British pounds.
With new ideas and products constantly appearing, how far will pet owners show their
love to their furry friends?
Speaker: Let’s look at some popular trends at the moment.
Speaker: 1) Get your pet their very own high-quality, luxurious bed. They come in all shapes and
sizes to ensure the best night’s sleep.
Speaker: 2) Grooming has been popular for a while but used to consist of a wash, haircut, and
nail trim. However, nowadays there are extensive services to pamper your pet including;
polished nails, coloured fur, and massages.
Speaker: 3) When you go on holiday, you can now check your pup into their own hotel. Dog hotels
provide different types of accommodation, twenty-four-hour professional care, quality
food, and lots of playtime.
Speaker: Some airlines are pet-friendly but there is a new airline in the sky called Bark Air which is
dedicated to dog travel. Dogs no longer need to travel in crates in the hold below. They are
also given treats, comfortable seats, and calming products to ensure a safe, and comfortable
journey.
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Key
1. Warm up
5 mins.
This stage is to introduce the topic. The students in pairs discuss the general questions about pets. Get some
responses during feedback. Add any useful language to the board.
2. Focus on vocabulary
Part A:
5 mins.
This stage is to introduce some subject-related vocabulary. First, the students read the definitions and decide on
the pet. Check the answers as a group.
1. cat 2. fish 3. dog 4. rabbit
5. chicken 6. hamster 7. horse 8. lizard
Part B:
5 mins.
The students discuss the meaning of the underlined words. Finally, ask the students to match the definitions with
the words. Review the answers as a group. Model and practise pronunciation.
Group 1:
1. → b. 2. → e. 3. → a. 4. → d. 5. → f. 6. → c.
Group 2:
1. → d. 2. → f. 3. → e. 4. → c. 5. → a. 6. → b.
3. Focus on vocabulary: verbs
Part A:
5 mins.
This stage is to introduce common verbs associated with owning a pet. The students, in pairs, look at the pictures
and match each one with a verb from the list. Do the first one together. Check the answers as a group. Model
and practise pronunciation.
1. stroke 2. feed 3. train 4. walk
5. play with 6. groom 7. adopt 8. take care of
Part B:
5 mins.
The students complete the gaps with the correct verb. Point out that they may need to change the form of the
verb. Review the answers as a group.
1. walk 2. groomed 3. take care of 4. adopt
5. play 6. feed 7. Stroking 8. train
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4. Listening comprehension
Part A:
5 mins.
This stage is to develop the students’ listening skills in the context of pampered pets. First, show the picture to
the students. Ask the students to describe what they can see. Then, highlight the two questions. Elicit and check
the meaning of the word pamper. Ask the students, in pairs, to discuss the two questions. Get some responses
during feedback. Add any useful language to the board.
Sources:
https://air.bark.co/pages/dogs-fly-first
https://www.statista.com/statistics/308235/estimated-pet-ownership-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/
Part B:
5 mins.
The students then listen to the recording and write down four trends in pet pampering. Ask the students to check
their answers with their partner before doing group feedback.
1. "Get your pet their very own high-quality, luxurious bed."
2. "Grooming has been popular for a while (...) polished nails, coloured fur, and massages."
3. "...you can now check your pup into their own hotel..."
4. "...a new airline in the sky called Bark Air which is dedicated to dog travel."
Part C:
5 mins.
The students listen again for more detail. Give them a few minutes to read the questions before playing the audio.
Ask the students to check their answers with their partner before doing group feedback.
1. dogs 2. more than half of UK households
3. a pet 4. over nine billion British pounds
Part D:
5 mins.
The students respond to the recording by answering the four questions in pairs.
5. Speaking task: what do you think?
15 mins.
This stage is to develop the students’ fluency skills. The task involves the students giving their opinions on certain
topics relating to pets. First, elicit a few phrases for giving opinions. Highlight the four examples in the useful
language section if they have not already been elicited. Then put the students in groups. Ask them to take turns
reading out a situation. They should all give their opinions on each statement. While monitoring, listen out for
any good examples of language or errors. Provide the students with some post-language feedback after the task
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6. Focus on vocabulary: idioms
Part A:
5 mins.
This stage is to introduce a set of idioms featuring pet words. First, show the students the five pictures and ask
them what they can see. Then, highlight the five idioms. Ask the students to match a picture with an idiom. Review
the answers as a group.
1. pet peeve 2. sick as a dog 3. a fish out of water
4. fight like cat and dog 5. eat like a horse
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Part B:
5 mins.
Ask the students to match the idiom with the correct definition. Review the answers as a group. Model and
practise pronunciation.
1. → b. 2. → d. 3. → a. 4. → e. 5. → c.
Part C:
5 mins.
The students practise the language by completing the gaps using the right idiom. Monitor and assist if needed.
1. pet peeves 2. fight like cat and dog 3. a fish out of water
4. eats like a horse 5. sick as a dog
Part D:
5 mins.
The students finish off by discussing the questions.
7. Optional extension / homework
10 mins.
This stage is to review the vocabulary from the lesson. Put the students into pairs. Tell them that they both have a
different crossword. They have to ask each other for clues to complete the crosswords. Do a demonstration first
with two students from the class.
The crosswords are on the last two pages of teacher’s notes.
Across:
3) wag; 4) leap; 5) bark; 7) groom; 9) cluck; 10) adopt;
11) nap; 12) feed; 13) stroke; 15) hamster; 17) purr; 18) lizard
Down:
1) pamper; 2) walk; 6) look after; 7) gallop; 8) cute;
12) feather; 14) train; 16) fur
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