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Inglés A1Lesson 19: Going to see the vet

Vocabulario

animal | bird | cat | dog | duck | frog | goat | horse | kitten | mouse | puppy | sheep | spider| rabbit | pet

Gramática

Comparative Adjectives

Fonética

Comparative Pronunciation Practice

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Lesson 19: Going to see the vetVocabulario

animalPronunciación['ænɪml]

Definición(noun) A living organism, different from humans.

EjemploPeople who love animals become vets.

birdPronunciación[bɜːd]

Definición(noun) A warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animal of a class distinguished by feathers,wings, and a beak, typically able to fly.

EjemploMost birds fly south for the winter.

catPronunciación[kæt]

Definición(noun) A small domesticated mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

EjemploWhat do you prefer? Cats or dogs?

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dogPronunciación[dɒɡ]

Definición(noun) A domesticated with a barking or howling voice, an acute sense of smell, and non-retractile claws.

EjemploI prefer dogs to cats.

duckPronunciación[dʌk]

Definición(noun) A waterbird with a broad, blunt bill, short legs, and webbed feet.

EjemploI like to take my nephew to the park to feed the ducks.

frogPronunciación[frɒɡ]

Definición(noun) A tailless amphibian with a short body, moist skin, and very long hind legs forjumping.

EjemploYou have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince!

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goatPronunciación[ɡəʊt]

Definición(noun) A hardy domesticated mammal that has backward-curving horns and (in the male)a beard.

EjemploA male goat is called a billy goat.

horsePronunciación[hɔːs]

Definición(noun) A four-legged, hoofed animal with a flowing mane and tail, domesticated for riding.Part of the equine family.

EjemploDo you like to go horse riding?

kittenPronunciación[ˈkɪtn]

Definición(noun) A young cat.

EjemploKittens are very cute.

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mousePronunciación[maʊs]

Definición(noun) A small rodent that has got a pointed nose, large ears and eyes, and a long tail.NOTE: Irregular plural: mice.

EjemploThere's a mouse in the house.

puppyPronunciación['pʌpi]

Definición(noun) A young dog.

EjemploYou can take a puppy home when they are over eight weeks old.

sheepPronunciación[ʃiːp]

Definición(noun) A domesticated mammal with a thick woolly coat, for its wool or meat.NOTE: Irregular plural: sheep.

EjemploA young sheep is called a lamb.

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spiderPronunciación['spʌɪdə]

Definición(noun) An eight-legged arachnid. Most kinds spin webs in which to capture insects.

EjemploCarol is frightened of spiders.

rabbitPronunciación['ræbɪt]

Definición(noun) A burrowing, plant-eating mammal, with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail.

EjemploWild rabbits rarely live longer than twelve months.

petPronunciación[pet]

Definición(noun) A domestic animal.

EjemploHave you got a pet?

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Lesson 19: Going to see the vetGramática: Comparative Adjectives

Basic ComparativesTo make an adjective of one syllable which ends in -e comparative, we only add the -r.

Adjective Comparative

Nice Nicer

Square Squarer

Fine Finer

Basic ComparativesTo make an adjective of one syllable which ends in consonant + vowel + consonant comparative, wemust double the last consonant add -er.

Adjective Comparative

Hot Hotter

Sad Sadder

Thin Thinner

NOTE: If the word ends in w, x or y we don't double the last consonant.E.g. Grey -> greyer.

Basic ComparativesTo make an adjective of two syllables ending in consonant + y comparative, we must:y + -ier

Cross out -y Add -ier

Easy easy easier

Busy busy busier

Cloudy cloudy cloudier

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Lesson 19: Going to see the vetFonética

Comparative Pronunciation Practice Part 1The pronunciation of the adjective doesn't change when pronouncing its comparative form.Add [ə] to represent -er.

NOTE: Except when the adjective ends in -ng [ŋ], we add an extra [g] sound before the -er ending.

Strong [strɒŋ] =Stronger['strɒŋgə]

Old [əʊld] = Older ['əʊldə]

Clean [klɪːn] = Cleaner ['klɪːnə]

Fine [faɪn] = Finer ['faɪnə]

Square [skweər] =Squarer

['skweərə]

Nice [naɪs] = Nicer ['naɪsə]

Comparative Pronunciation Practice Part 2Hot [hɒt] = Hotter ['hɒtə]

Sad [sæd] = Sadder ['sædə]

Thin [θɪn] = Thinner ['θɪnə]

Easy ['iːzi] = Easier ['iːziə]

Busy ['bɪzi] = Busier ['bɪziə]

Cloudy ['klaʊdi] = Cloudier ['klaʊdiə]

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Lesson 19: Going to see the vetDiálogo

Going to see the vet 1RobertI think we should take Rusty to the vet's.AndrewOh dear! What's the matter?RobertWe went for a walk on Tuesday night. Suddenly, he squealed and he began licking hispaw. It is very sore and he can't walk on it.AndrewIt sounds like the Vet's is the best place to take him. I hope he gets better soon!

Going to see the vet 2ReceptionistWho's next, please?MaryHello, I would like an appointment to see the vet please. My kitten, Meg, is scratching herear a lot and I think she might have an infection.ReceptionistOK, the vet can see you at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. How is that for you?MaryThat's perfect. Thank you. I hope he can give her some ear drops or a vaccination tomake her feel better.

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