Story 14

Ben and the Pet Shop

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Pet – (pet) /pɛt/
Noun: An animal you keep at home
Synonyms: animal, companion
Sample sentence: Ben wants to buy a pet.

2. Shop – (shop) /ʃɒp/
Noun: A place where you buy things
Synonyms: store, marketplace
Sample sentence: Ben goes to the pet shop.

3. Animal – (an-uh-muhl) /ˈænɪməl/
Noun: A living creature like a dog or cat
Synonyms: creature, beast
Sample sentence: The shop has many animals.

4. Buy – (bahy) /baɪ/
Verb: To get something with money
Synonyms: purchase, acquire
Sample sentence: Ben wants to buy a dog.

5. Play – (pley) /pleɪ/
Verb: To have fun
Synonyms: enjoy, have fun
Sample sentence: Ben loves to play with his pet.

STORY

Ben and the Pet Shop

One Saturday, Ben goes to the pet shop. He loves animals and wants a new pet. The shop is full of cats, dogs, birds, and rabbits. Ben looks carefully. He sees a small dog and smiles. He buys the dog and takes it home. At home, Ben plays with his pet. They run and have fun. Ben is very happy.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. Where does Ben go on Saturday?

2. What animals are in the shop?

3. What animal does Ben buy?

4. How does Ben feel?

5. What does Ben do at home?

True or False

6. Ben goes to the pet shop.

7. The shop has many animals.

8. Ben buys a cat.

9. Ben plays with his pet.

10. Ben is sad.

DISCUSSION

1. Where does Ben go?

2. What animals are in the shop?

3. What pet does Ben buy?

4. How does Ben feel?

5. What does Ben do with his pet?

6. Do you like animals?

7. What pet do you like?

8. Do you want a pet?

9. Do you play with animals?

10. Why are pets good friends?