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.
Story
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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:
November 6, 2025