Short Story: Choosing a pet for Christmas

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This is two parts: First part is the story and the second part is the Listening Comprehension Questions.

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Choosing a pet for Christmas

This year for Christmas, I am going to ask my parents for a pet. I have narrowed my selection down to six pets. I will ask for a turtle, lizard, bird, snake, dog, or cat. I'm guessing that my mother will object to the lizard and snake because she's afraid of them. My father will probably say no to the bird and the cat for different reasons. He'll most like say that the bird is too loud and the cat sheds too much fur. So, I will most likely ask for a dog.

What kind of dog should I get? Well, I don't have a backyard, but there's a dog park within walking distance. I don't want a furry dog or a huge dog. I don't care if it's a mutt, so I will probably get a dog from a shelter. I don't care if it's a male or female dog either. I just want a companion because I'm lonely. We can do many things together, like go for walks, play in the park, and camp in the backyard.

I know a dog is a lot of responsibility, but I am twelve, so I am ready to take on more responsibilities. I keep my room clean and do my chores on time every week without being told to do so. I have good grades in school, and I'm even a hall monitor at school. I've never had a pet before, so I am so excited. I will be heartbroken if my parents say no. Hopefully, they won't say no. Wish me luck!

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Listening Comprehension Questions

1. What is the story about?
2. Who are they asking for a pet?
3. When will they ask for a pet?
4. What pets don't the mother want? Why?
5. What pets don't the father want? Why?
6. What pet did the kid choose?
7. Where will the kid get the pet?
8. What kind of pet will the kid get?
9. What is a mutt?
10. How old is the kid?
11. Do you think the kid is responsible?
12. What does responsible mean?

About you

1. Do you have a pet? If yes, what kind? If not, do you want a pet?
2. If that was your kid, would you give them a pet? Why or why not?

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