Daily News Lesson Roundup: Pets
From popular choices like dogs and cats to more exotic animals, pets play a big role in the lives of many people.
This collection of Daily News English lessons from Engoo focuses on stories about our furry and flying friends around the world. No matter what your favorite animal is, these stories are sure to teach you some useful vocabulary for talking about pets.
Pet Weddings Becoming More Popular in China
Level 6: Intermediate
Although the number of people getting married in China has been going down, pet weddings are going up! This is only part of a larger trend of people spending more money on their pets. Read the full article to learn more.
For the Love of Dog: The Rise of Pet-Sitting Holidays
Level 6: Intermediate
"Pet sitting" is the practice of watching someone else's pet while that person is away from home. It was originally something to do as a favor for a friend or neighbor.
Now, however, pet sitting has become a business, and many people look forward to vacations that let them stay with another person's pet.
Pets Are Part of the Family, Say US Pet Owners
Level 6: Intermediate
For some people, pets are more than just pets. But while this may sound very nice, some experts say that treating animals too much like human family members could lead to negative results.
Lost Parakeet Rides Bullet Train, Travels to Tokyo
Level 6: Intermediate
It's always a nice story when lost animals can be reunited with their owners. In this case, however, the lost animal traveled quite a long distance from their home! Learn more about this unusual news story in the full article.
Syrian Refugee Reunites Pets with Their Owners
Level 7: Advanced
This story is also about pets that have been separated from their owners, but the circumstances are much different than in the previous story.
The organization mentioned here has been featured in a Netflix documentary, so it's possible you are already familiar with it.
Man Leaves $5 Million to Pet Dog in Will
Level 6: Intermediate
A previous article has already mentioned how some people treat their pets like full family members. This case, however, is quite extreme!
If you had millions of dollars to use on your pet, how would you spend it?
Hong Kong’s Rabbit Resort for Pet Owners on the Go
Level 6: Intermediate
Businesses like "doggy daycares" aren't very rare, but ones for rabbits are less common.
Read to learn what kind of services are available for residents of Hong Kong who want their bunnies taken care of while they're away.
Woman Plans to Sue Airline Over Pet Squirrel
Level 7: Advanced
While the previous story is about pet owners leaving their pets behind, this one involves an unhappy customer who was unable to travel with her furry friend.
If you were in a similar situation, how would you respond?
Cougar Kept as Illegal Pet Removed from NYC Home
Level 6: Intermediate
Pets don't have to travel to break rules or cause trouble. In this article, an animal that authorities decided was too dangerous to be kept as a pet was taken from someone's home. The next-door neighbors were probably very relieved!
New Laws Tame South Korea’s Wild Animal Cafes
Level 8: Advanced
Have you ever been to an animal cafe? The idea of enjoying a cup of tea while petting a friendly animal has been popular for several years now. But in Korea, owners of such cafes will need to follow certain rules or risk closing for good.
Wrap-up
We hope you've found something interesting and educational in this list of articles. Be sure to take a look at our other collections of Daily News lessons here and here.
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