ESL Reading for English language learners

podcast5Pet Passports

Activities



Listen to this short talk and answer the questions below:

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1. Are the following statements true or false?

a) It's now more difficult to take pets on flights

b) Only animals from some countries can have a pet passport.

c) Even with a pet passport animals still need to spend six months in quarantine.

d) All pets need to be vaccinated against rabies.

e) Vets provide the papers needed for the pet passport.

f) Getting a pet passport takes less than a week.

Answers

Vocabulary



Writing

1. A friend wants to take their pet to the UK. Write a set of instructions about how to do this.


Classroom activities

1. This is a version of the popular game, alibi.

a) A couple bring their pet to airport customs. The animal does not look like his passport photo and the customs officer(s) ask questions to try and confirm the identity of the animal.

b) The couple go outside the classroom to prepare a joint version of the life story of their pet.

c) Both owners are interviewed separately by the customs officers (other class members). They are then brought back together to explain the differences in their story







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