Reading: Getting a Dog / Bài đọc: Nuôi một chú chó
Puppy pointers
[1] Are you thinking about getting a dog? That's a great idea! Dogs make great pets. But here is one piece of advice: Don't get your dog at a pet store because those dogs often come from puppy mills.
[2] What's a puppy mill? A puppy mill is also called a puppy farm. It is a business. It wants to make a lot of money. So it doesn't take care of their puppies very well. Puppy mills raise many dogs quickly in poor conditions. Sometimes the puppies live in a dirty place. They often don't have enough food or room to run and play. They don't get good medical care, so they might get sick.
[3] The Humane Society is a national organization. It cares about animals. It wants all animals to be safe and happy. It has suggestions for getting a dog.
[4] First, don't get your dog from a pet store. Many pet stores sell puppies from puppy mills. Pet stores are businesses, too. They want to make money.
[5] You might feel sorry for a dog at a pet store. You might want to give it a good home. But when you buy from the store, the store gets money. So they will continue to sell more puppies from puppy mills.
[6] So what can you do? The Humane Society suggests adoption. A local animal shelter can help you find a good match. Dogs from a local animal shelter are often less expensive, too! You can also ask friends and family who take care of their pets. Sometimes you can get a pet for free.
[7] Puppy mills are a problem, and pet stores often make the problem worse. The smart thing is to not buy your next pet from a pet store or internet site. There are many other dogs that are looking for homes. One is probably waiting for you now!
Reading Skill: Finding the main idea
Kỹ năng đọc: Xác định ý chính
What is the main idea?
The main idea answers the question: "What does the writer want you to know about the topic?"
The main idea has two parts: topic + claim.
The topic is the subject of the article. The claim is the writer's idea about the topic.
Ý chính trả lời câu hỏi: "Người viết muốn bạn biết điều gì về chủ đề?"
Ý chính có hai phần: chủ đề + luận điểm.
Chủ đề là đối tượng của bài viết. Luận điểm là ý kiến của người viết về chủ đề.
How do I find the main idea?
Use the same steps as finding the topic:
- Read the title.
- Read the headings.
- Read the first paragraph and the last paragraph.
- Read the whole text.
- Look for words that repeat.
- Look for sentences that talk about the same thing.
- Look for big ideas.
Then ask yourself: "What does the writer want you to know about the topic?"
Sau đó tự hỏi: "Người viết muốn bạn biết điều gì về chủ đề?"
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