Read the story below

Then, answer the exercises.

2. determined to show her that I

really could help take care of a dog if
1. My family has never really wanted a pet but I have
they would only give me a chance to
always had a desire to have one. I especially love dogs
prove myself. I decided to ask my
and truly believe they are the most loyal animals. My
Dad if he could someway help me to
Mom always told me that a dog is a huge responsibility
get a dog. To my surprise he took
and that it would be more burdens for the family. I
out a piece of paper and started to
promised I would take responsibility and she of course
make a list of what is necessary to
told me that I have enough on my plate with
do when one owns a dog. He wrote
homework, chores and my extra curricular activities
the following:
after school. I did not want to argue as there was truth
to what she was saying but I was really A dog has to be walked twice a day

A dog has to be fed three times a

3. But most of all a dog has to be loved. Can you take on the extra day.
obligations besides school, homework, and house chores? Think about it
and I will ask your Mom. I hugged him and thanked him for his help. I A dog has to have a water bowl
really wasn’t optimistic as I know Mom really likes a clean house and a dog with water.
makes this mission harder. I tried to wait patiently for my answer and after
a week while we were having dinner I was sure my parents were going to
give me a negative answer. Suddenly, my Mom said that she had decided
to give me a chance to prove my extra responsibility. It would be a trial
basis and if she felt I was not neglecting my studies or my house chores. If I 4. allow me to have a puppy. I I
gave the dog proper care dog they would could hardly believe my eyes when
my Dad walked in with the most
adorable puppy I had ever seen. I
5. True or false-Correct false sentences. promised to keep my word and take
good care of Blackie. I love Blackie
1. My Mom has always wanted a dog in our home. and he sleeps near my bed every
night so I can not possibly forget to
2. My father was supportive when I came to ask for his assistance. care for him. We are all very happy
3. I have a lot of responsibilities besides school so my Mom was with our puppy. It is a great addition
skeptical about more work for me. to our family.

4. The dog is probably black and that is why I named him Blackie.

5. Name three or four things that a dog needs to be content. Find the word or words that mean:
6. My mother doesn’t care if the house is clean or not.
1. wish

2. faithful
Find the opposites in the story. 3. reliability
I love
dogs. 1. ran 5. least 9. tiny
4. tolerantly
2. bad 6. improper 10. easier
5. housework
3. hate 7. never 11. impatiently
6. strong minded
4. remember 8. took 12. agree