Unit 4: Taking Care of Pets

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In this unit, you will learn simple words and phrases to talk about how you feed, wash, and love your pets every day.

Trong bài học này, bạn sẽ học các từ vựng và mẫu câu đơn giản để chia sẻ về cách cho ăn, tắm rửa và chăm sóc thú cưng mỗi ngày.

Can-do Statement

I can talk about how to take care of pets.

In this unit, you will learn words and grammar to talk about pets, their health, and how people care for them.

Pet Care Picture

Exercise Context

Vocabulary

Word Meaning Example
brush to clean a pet's fur with a brush I brush my cat every day.
clean to make something not dirty Please clean the cage.
bathe to wash an animal's body We bathe the dog once a week.
wash to clean with water I wash the food bowl.
doctor a person who helps sick animals or people The dog goes to the doctor.
healthy well and not sick My rabbit is healthy.
sick not healthy The cat is sick today.
medicine something that helps a sick animal get better The dog needs medicine.
problem something wrong The bird has a problem.
care to look after someone or something I care for my pet.
love a strong good feeling We love our dog.
family people in your home The pet is part of the family.
help to do something for someone I help my pet.
know to understand or have information I know how to care for cats.
🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Ghi nhớ:

  • brush, bathe, wash, clean đều là động từ chăm sóc thú cưng.
  • healthy = khỏe mạnh, ngược lại là sick.
  • medicine là thuốc.
  • care nghĩa là chăm sóc.
  • family và love thường dùng khi nói thú cưng là thành viên gia đình.

Grammar 1: Can / Cannot (Ability)

Use

Use can to talk about ability.

Use cannot (can't) to talk about no ability.

Form

Subject + can + verb

Subject + cannot + verb

Examples:

  • My dog can swim.
  • The bird can fly.
  • The sick dog cannot run fast.

Worked Example

Situation: A dog swims in the water.

Question: What can the dog do?

Answer: The dog can swim.

🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Can luôn đi với động từ nguyên mẫu:

  • can swim ✓
  • can swims ✗

Cannot / can't dùng để nói không có khả năng.

Grammar 2: Have Got

Use

Use have got to talk about possession.

Form

I/You/We/They + have got

He/She/It + has got

Examples:

  • I have got a cat.
  • We have got a dog.
  • My rabbit has got white fur.

Worked Example

Situation: Anna owns a dog.

Sentence: Anna has got a dog.

We use has got because Anna = she.

🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Dùng have got để nói sở hữu.

  • I have got a cat.
  • They have got two birds.
  • He has got a dog.
  • She has got a rabbit.

Grammar 3: Present Simple Questions (Do you...?)

Use

Use Do you...? to ask about habits and routines.

Form

Do + subject + verb?

Examples:

  • Do you brush your dog?
  • Do you wash the bowl?
  • Do you know how to care for cats?

Short Answers

  • Yes, I do.
  • No, I don't.

Worked Example

Question: Do you clean the cage?

Answer: Yes, I do.

or

Answer: No, I don't.

🔑 Đáp án & Giải thích

Câu hỏi hiện tại đơn với you bắt đầu bằng Do.

  • Do you brush your pet?
  • Do you give medicine?
  • Do you help your pet?

Trả lời ngắn:

  • Yes, I do.
  • No, I don't.

Useful Sentences About Pet Care

  • I brush my dog every day.
  • I clean the cage.
  • We bathe our dog once a week.
  • My cat is healthy.
  • The bird is sick and needs medicine.
  • I love my pet.
  • My pet is part of the family.
  • I know how to care for animals.
  • I can help my pet.

Unit Summary

After this unit, you can:

  • Talk about taking care of pets.
  • Use words about pet health and daily care.
  • Use can / cannot for ability.
  • Use have got for possession.
  • Ask questions with Do you...?