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Below is a very interesting story about a ginger-and-white stray cat (see picture above). Try to read it with a dictionary: Graham's story Your turn: 1. Do you like cats? Do you have a cat? 2. What are people's attitudes towards cats and why? 3. What was the effect of this cat's visits to the shop, according to the article?
I like cats,because they are so cute,that's why i have a cat,whom i love very much,he's my favourite pet.Generally,people don't like cats,because they think that they are lazy animals,they eat everything,and make mess in the house.According to this article,the effect of this cat's visits to the shop is that customers are going more often to the shop to see him,and they see that every pet is welcome to the shop,which makes it more friendly in their eyes.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't like cats, because I'm a dog-fancier and we have a dog so I don't have a cat. People's opinion about cats is not very good, because majority are dog-fancier and how dogs don't like cats the dog-fancier people don't like cats. Don't know why is this attitude but this is the reality of the case. The income increased, so it has a great effect the cat's visit, because many costumers comed to see the cat how comes when the shop opend in the morning.
ReplyDeleteHi Csaba,
DeleteI also have two dogs but also one cat (a Tom cat) and since they knew the cat since it was a little kitten, they play together, mostly with the smaller dog. I had a similar opinion with you but since I have the cat I've changed and came to feel pity for most of the fearful cats chased by dogs and mean children.
I like all the animals.I have two cats that I love.I had a dog, and I can say that they have understood very well together.
ReplyDeleteCats are smart, clean and loving.
Only those people who did not had cats, have a low opinion of them.
According to the article, I think the cat continues to go to the store because it is loved and spoiled
Cats are considerated the most loved animals in the world. I love them beacuse they are very clean, and the don't mess up the flat. I don't have a cat because all my pillows or beds will be covered in fur. In the past all cats were sacred, mostly in Egipt, but today unfortunately most of the people beats them and make them suffer, only because people don't have ethics anymore. I think that the cat made all the customers come and visit the store, and that made, the economy of the, rise.
ReplyDeleteI love cats so I have two cats at home very beautiful and very smart. I also have two very good and smart dogs. Cats are very clean and very spoiled indeed. And I must agree with my colleague Carmen Roman when he says, "only those who have had cats have a low opinion of them." According to the article I think the cat was going to the store because people there were nice to her and loved her as if there loved elongation.
ReplyDeleteBianca, I'm not sure I understand what you meant by: "as if there loved elongation"? Can you rephrase this?
DeleteFirst of all, I have to say that my favourite pet is the cat. I like very much cats because they are very quiet and clean animals. I have a cat too, named Pufy. I love her very much especially that she was a gift from a special person. I could stay minutes and hours just looking at Pufy and petting her.
DeleteI don't think that there are only positive or only negative attitudes towards cats. People are different, as well their opinion. I like to belive that people that has a good heart, they love cats!
According to the article, he's become a celebrity, as they often have customers asking where he is. This cat made the "Pets at Home" store very famous all over the world.
I read somewhere that "having a cat can help mental wellbeing." I laughed when I saw that, but later I had a very intelligent and playful cat and I have concluded that it is true. It was amazing how when I wanted to play it was the best partner, but when I was upset it was very quiet and gentle. It was "my little friend". As a cat lover, I can not understand why people consider them unattractive, because they are a nice presence. According to the article, that ginger-and-white tom, nicknamed 'Graham', has helped even increase sales due to his daily appearances.
ReplyDeleteI like very much cats, actually cats are my favorite pets, I do have one cat, and also I grown up with cats, I have always have at least one cat at my grandparents house. I understand that generally people do not like cats because the most of it like to have a dog, I do not why because it is more easier to take care a cat than a dog, but I think it is up to preference of each of us, and maybe also is about how we are use to.
ReplyDeleteAbout Graham, it makes a lot of publicity to the pet shop because since it comes to visit the shop every morning more customers come to see it, so I think that the shop increased his incomes.
1. I don't have cat, and I don't like them, I rather like dogs.
ReplyDelete2. The people attitudes toward cats is very distinct, it depends on people's mentality.
3. According to the article the Graham's visit to the shop incrase the number of customers, because the people loved him.
1. I have a cat and I like cats because they are funny when they play, they are cute and very very clean, they are quiet and flossy.
ReplyDelete2. People have a bad attitude toward cats and I can’t understand why. I think that a good relationship with your pet can mean a better relationship with other people. A pet doesn’t care what you wear and it doesn’t judge you for your gestures. It’s positive attitude and it’s eagerness to play will give you energy and will make you friendlier and more open with others.
3. The effect for the store was the growth of the income. Every morning clients come to see the cat and taking this opportunity they even buy a few things.
Very interesting comment regarding our relationship with animals!
DeleteI don't have a cat. I love her but from far. Do not think that i like to keep any animal in the house. Previously, i was visiting someone and when i entered the house, the cat jumped of the closet on my head.Scared me very much.
ReplyDeleteYes i like cats,i don't own one personali.people have a very low opinion for cat's, if you ask me cats really dont have use in a man's yard ,they can never reaplace a good old dog.
ReplyDeletethe effect of the cat being in the store was to attract more costumers ,ther for increasing profit.
Simona, I hope you will learn something from my correction:
Delete- I (eu) is always spelt with a capital letter, even if it is in the middle of a sentence;
- personal+ly = personally
- the plural is without apostrophe (') i.e. cats, dogs
- don't = is written with apostrophe because some letters are missing (do not)
- therefore = prin urmare
1 Yes, I love cats
ReplyDelete2 Not at this time but a few years ago I had a beautiful and spoiled cat called Tomi. But because we lived in the city we had to take him to our parents at country, and there he was lost.
3 I think people find that the cats place and animals in general is outside,because it leaves hair everywhere , is bad smell in the house because of their and it takes a lot of work to keep a pet in the house,but there are plenty of people who love animals and pass over this things.
4 According to the article Graham visits attract customers and this can lead to increase store sales.
Daniela:
Delete- when we refer to possession, we use the apostrophe: cats’ place.
- since we are speaking of cats and animals, what pronoun do we use instead of "it"? and the verb?
- also you never start a sentence in English without a subject: ........ is bad smell...(which is the subject?)
- in because of "their", their is not correct but.......
- instead of this things, you should say........ things
- and again possession: Graham’s visits
- we say increase in sales or increased sales.
I'm not even a cat lover honesty,i really prefer dogs,but i think people like cats because they are some beautiful and clean animals.According to the article in my opinion cat continue to go there because it feels loved there.
ReplyDeleteHonestLy.... THE cat.........(continue) please use the verb in brackets in the correct form of simple present.
DeleteI Iike pets, but I have no one. Instead, my parents have two cats and a dog. When I go to visit I like to play with them. I know that cats are very clean animals, quiet and they have the capacity to soothe stressed people, giving them positive energy.
ReplyDeleteThe cat became a celebrity and the pets shop became famous through her appearance. Thanks to her ,sales grew from day to day.