READ with Understanding

→ Read the story carefully. You may also listen to the recording if needed.

RESPOND in Your Own Words

→ Respond to the direct questions by pulling the answer from the reading. Respond to the opinion questions in your own words. You may also listen to the recording if needed.

A Pet I Want

Mark wants a pet dog. He would name the dog Star. Star would be small and fluffy. Star would have brown fur. Mark dreams of playing with Star in the park. He imagines throwing a ball for Star to catch. Star would wag its tail when happy. Mark would teach Star tricks like sitting and rolling over. He would take Star for long walks. Mark thinks Star would sleep on his bed at night. Star would be Mark’s best friend. Mark imagines feeding Star and giving it fresh water. He knows he would love Star so much. Mark hopes to have a pet dog soon.

Note: If you are practicing for an English test, set a timer for about 30–60 seconds to answer each question. Work with a tutor to check that your responses show clear understanding and appropriate detail.

Answer from the Story

  1. What name would Mark give his pet dog?

  2. What tricks does Mark want to teach Star?

  3. Where does Mark think Star would sleep at night?

Give Your Opinion

  • Why do you think pets can become best friends to people?