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Missing a Pet During the Holidays (Level A1) — A small white dog laying on top of a wooden floor

Missing a Pet During the HolidaysCEFR A1

23 Dec 2025

Adapted from Margaret Ashburn-Virginia Tech, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Picnu, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
72 words
  • Pets are part of our family at holidays too.
  • Their absence from the table often feels very sad.
  • People often think about a pet they miss now.
  • Some people feel sad before a pet dies already.
  • Take a photo to remember your pet always too.
  • Find quiet moments to notice small things about them.
  • Pet slowly and notice the pet's soft fur movement.
  • Light a candle or give items to local shelters.

Difficult words

  • petan animal kept and cared for at home
    Pets, pet's
  • absencethe state of not being present
  • rememberto keep someone or something in memory
  • sheltera place that helps and protects animals
    shelters
  • noticeto see or pay attention to something

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have a pet?
  • Do you take photos of your pet?
  • Do you notice small things about your pet?

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