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📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Ben and the Pet Shop"

VOCABULARY

  1. Pet - (pet) /pɛt/
    (Noun) - An animal that you keep at home for fun or company
    Synonyms: animal, companion
    Sentence: Ben wants to buy a pet from the shop.

  2. Shop - (shop) /ʃɒp/
    (Noun) - A place where you buy things
    Synonyms: store, marketplace
    Sentence: Ben goes to the pet shop to look for a pet.

  3. Animal - (an-uh-muhl) /ˈænɪməl/
    (Noun) - A living creature, such as a dog, cat, or bird
    Synonyms: creature, beast
    Sentence: The shop has many animals like dogs and cats.

  4. Buy - (bahy) /baɪ/
    (Verb) - To get something by paying money for it
    Synonyms: purchase, acquire
    Sentence: Ben wants to buy a dog from the pet shop.

  5. Play - (pley) /pleɪ/
    (Verb) - To do something fun or enjoyable
    Synonyms: have fun, enjoy
    Sentence: Ben loves to play with his new pet.


STORY: "Ben and the Pet Shop"

One Saturday, Ben decides to visit the pet shop. He loves animals and wants to buy a new pet. The shop is full of different animals—cats, dogs, birds, and even rabbits! Ben looks at all the animals carefully.

He sees a small dog and smiles. “I will buy this dog,” he says. The dog looks happy, and Ben feels excited. He pays the money and takes the dog home.

At home, Ben plays with his new pet. They run in the yard, and Ben is very happy with his new friend.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Where does Ben go on Saturday?
    a) The park
    b) The pet shop
    c) The supermarket
    d) The library

  2. What kind of animals are in the pet shop?
    a) Only dogs
    b) Only cats
    c) Dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits
    d) Only birds

  3. What animal does Ben buy?
    a) A cat
    b) A bird
    c) A dog
    d) A rabbit

  4. How does Ben feel after buying the dog?
    a) Sad
    b) Angry
    c) Excited
    d) Nervous

  5. What does Ben do with his new pet at home?
    a) Feed the pet
    b) Play with the pet
    c) Walk the pet
    d) Talk to the pet

True or False

  1. Ben goes to the pet shop on a Sunday.

  2. The pet shop has animals like dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits.

  3. Ben buys a cat from the pet shop.

  4. Ben plays with his new pet at home.

  5. Ben is sad when he buys the dog.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. Where does Ben go on Saturday?

  2. What animals are in the pet shop?

  3. Which animal does Ben choose to buy?

  4. How does Ben feel when he gets the dog?

  5. What does Ben do with the dog at home?

Opinion Questions

  1. Do you like animals? Why or why not?

  2. What is your favorite animal to have as a pet?

  3. Do you think pets are good companions? Why?

  4. What would you do if you had a pet dog?

  5. Do you think it's important to play with pets? Why?


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