时尚英语话题 86

 　　86. Pets and dogs
When I was in the fifth grade, I moved to the country. We had pigs, chickens, rabbits, fish, turtles, cats, dogs and a horse. I would run everywhere with the dogs. I can say what dogs are called---men's best friends. they are loyal¹. They always seem happy to see you, be fond and listen to you. I really love my dog. When I moved back to the city, the animals were left behind. Stanley said that they are having a pet
around at home, that's a lot to get rid of stress. I totally agree. Before I came to career, I was not really a friend of animals coming into the house. 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. As long as they are housebroking and follow the rules. My brother-in-law has a nice puppy² that brings his family a lot of joy. One of my best friends has a few small dogs. I would like to have a dog. But I'm afraid my little kids are unready for that kind of responsibility³ yet. Maybe some day.
Talk about it. Did you ever have a pet? What was it? Do you want to get a pet of some kind? What do you think of people who have pets and treat them like kids? Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person? Have you ever had a scary⁴ experience with an animal before? Do you think it's true that pets and their owners often seem similar as time goes by, kind of like a husband and wife? Pets can offer companionship and a team mate⁵. However, there is a lot of responsibility that comes
of being a pet owner. What are some other responsibility is it involved? If you could have any pet in the world, what would it be? What would you name your pet?

1 loyal   

adj.忠诚的，忠心的

参考例句：

• He is a loyal friend.他是一位忠诚的朋友。
• I judge him to be loyal.我认为他很忠诚。

2 puppy   

n.小狗，幼犬

参考例句：

• You must school your puppy to obey you.你要训练你的小狗服从你。
• Their lively puppy frisks all over the house.他们的小狗在屋里到处欢快地蹦跳。

3 responsibility   

n.责任，职责

参考例句：

• The safety of the ship is the captain's responsibility.确保船的安全是船长的责任。
• The matter is outside my area of the responsibility.此事超出我的责任范围。

4 scary   

a.引起惊慌的；害怕的

参考例句：

• What animal do you think is the most scary?你认为什么动物最可怕？
• Are you afraid of scary movies?你害怕恐怖电影吗？

5 mate   

n.伙伴，同事；配偶；大副；v.(使)交配

参考例句：

• Where is the mate to this glove?这副手套的另一只在哪儿？
• She has been a faithful mate to him.她一直是他忠实的配偶。