Before watching:

A) Discuss in pairs:
1. Dou you have a pet? Tell your partner about it.
2. What animals can be raised as pets?
3. What are some unusual pets you know?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a dog as a
pet?

B) Marley’s owners are leaving him with a dog sitter. The first column is the condition
the owners present and the second one is what they tell the sitter to do in those
situations. Match both columns before you watch the segment.

Condition Clauses Result Clauses:

1 - Marley jumps on you ( ) Feed him again.

2 - Marley looks starved ( ) Keep the toilet lid closed

3 - Marley poops in the garden ( ) Give Marley sedatives.

4 - Marley tries to drink water from the toilet ( ) Walk or run with him twice a day.

5 - Marley wants to exercise ( ) Knee him.

6 - A storm is arriving ( ) He chews the furniture.

7 - Marley is stressed ( ) Use the poop scooper and watch your step.

While watching:
Watch the segment and check your answers.

After watching:
Now rewrite the sentences using the zero conditional. Notice that we are talking about
something which is generally true, not a specific event.
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