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Robotic dog could be everyone's favourite pet

By Chloe Arnold

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1. Read the text and list five advantages of having a pet like
Aibo:

2. Can Aibo dance? What else can this electronic dog do?

3. Find the meaning of the following words and expressions in the electronic
dictionary. Copy and paste the definition.

a. APPEAL
b. OWNER
c. SIZE
d. TAKE OVER
e. AMAZINGLY
f. SCREEN
g. AVAILABLE
h. SET BACK
i. MUTT

4. Place the words in the following table according to its function in the text:

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

5. Revision:
Complete the table with the comparative and superlative forms of the following
adjectives:
Comparative Superlative
Favourite
Real
Tiny
Popular
Cheap
Happy

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