Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
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- 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
- pet — an animal kept and cared for at homePets, pet's
- absence — the state of not being present
- remember — to keep someone or something in memory
- shelter — a place that helps and protects animalsshelters
- notice — to 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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