CLC2_SPEAKING HANDOUT 2

TOPIC: ANIMALS
I. VOCABULARY
INPUT
1. Such a dog is fun to play with and he can act as a good companion of mine.
2. Therefore, having a pet can brighten your day
3. There are numerous reasons why many people keen on having a pet at home
4. Similar to other countries, Vietnamese simply adore dogs and cats.
5. I have a spot for for animals ever since I was a child.
6. They can even entertain you by imitating your voice or effortlessly or listening to your
endless crazy stories
7. Yes definitely! I’m an animal lover
8. Owners can beautify their pets and keep them healthy.
9. I’m a fan of dogs

II. EXAM FOCUS

INPUT
Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

-Do you like animals?

I’m an animal lover, in fact, I have different kinds of pets at home. I have two rabbits, two parrots, a
poodle dog, and a Siamese cat. I don’t know I have a spot for animals ever since I was a child.
-What kinds of animals do you like?
Personally I’m a fan of dogs. They come in all shapes and sizes these days but I have to say my
favorite type is an intelligent dog. Unlike the breeds that only have good look, such a dog is fun to
play with and he can act as a good companion of mine.
-Why do some people keep pets at home?
There are numerous reasons why many people keen on having a pet at home. Pets are capable
of acting as companion to people and therefore, having a pet can brighten your day. They can
even entertain you by imitating your voice or effortlessly or listening to your endless crazy
stories. In addition, some kinds of pets such as dogs and cats can keep the house safe from
unwanted intruders.
-What is the most popular animal in Vietnam?
Similar to other countries, Vietnamese simply adore dogs and cats. In recent years there have
been many kinds of dogs imported into Vietnam and people really feel excited. Many pet stores
have been established, especially in large cities, so that owners can beautify their pets and keep
them healthy.

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Part 2: Solution Discussion (3’)

Situation: You are going on holiday for a few days with your family and you are worried about your pet.
There are three options: bring your pet during the holiday, ask your neighbor to take care of it and taking
it to the pets’ care center. Which option do you think is the best?

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Taking it to the pets’ care center
- Get the best service and
care professionally
- Enjoy the holiday to the
fullest
Bring your pet Ask the neighbor to take care of
- Inconvenient while it
travelling - The neighbor may not
have experience in pet
care

Part 3: Topic Development (4’)

Topic: Keeping animals at zoos brings some benefits

give educational values

keeping animals your own ideas

protect animals at zoos

create jobs

- Give educational values: help people gain an insight into how animals behave and act/
help children learn to appreciate wildlife and nature
- Protect animals: keep endangered animal away from illegal hunters. For example, many
modern zoos have been invested to recover injured animals and return them to health,
animal research. Moreover, capturing animals can be an efficient way to prevent the
- Create job opportunities: Zoos employ large numbers of people(safeguards,
zookeepers..). They provide job opportunities and income for the local area. The money
raised can be used for conservation projects.