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A New Pet

Vocabulary

Reach each word out loud.
shy

/ʃaɪ/

adjective

having or showing nervousness in front of others

Example:

When I was a child, I was very shy and hated speaking to strangers.

tail

/teɪl/

noun

back end of an animal's body that sticks out

Example:

The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.

outside

/ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

adjective

area around or near something, such as a building

Example:

The children played on the grass outside the school building after class.

brush

/bɹʌʃ/

noun

thing used to comb your hair or to clean the floor

Example:

I need to buy a new brush to keep my hair neat every day.

ear

/ɪər/

noun

the part of the head that you hear with

Example:

She whispered a secret in my ear during the quiet moment.

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A New Pet

Last month, I adopted a dog from an animal shelter. His name is Max. He is a small brown dog with big ears and a happy tail. Max was shy at first, but now he follows me everywhere. He loves to go for walks and play in the park.


Every morning, I take him outside before breakfast. Then I feed him and brush his fur. In the evening, we play with a ball or go for a short walk. Max makes me feel less lonely, and I take better care of myself now, too.

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Written by:

Thomas

Lesson updated:

6 de novembro de 2025

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