Thursday, 2 June 2011

Comprehension: Watchdog

With reference to yesterday's reading passage, give spoken answers to the following questions.


1. Where did the Macgregors find the dog?
2. What did they give it?
3. What did they decide?
4. Where did they then go?
5. How were they welcomed on their return?
6. Who were called first?
7. What did the police advise?
8. Did the alsatian win?
9. Explain how the vet got hold of the animal.
10. How did Mr Macgregor comment on the incident?





Answer guide
1. In the garden. 2. Some scraps. 3. To let it stay overnight. 4. To visit their daughter (pay a visit to...). 5. With snarls and bared teeth. 6. The fire brigade. 7. Shooting. 8. No. (It was a draw.) 9. He made a lasso, threw the loop over the dog’s head and dragged it into the garden. 10. The new owners must be prepared to stay indoors until the dog gets used to them.