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Have you spotted any animals on your way to work, school or the shops recently?

A2Pets & animalsHabits

B Natural answer

Yes, actually. On , I saw near the canal, and then a dog waiting . It was a small surprise, but it made the morning feel calmer. I don't see animals every day, so I always notice them when I can.

Key phrases in this answer

  • my way to work — the trip from home to your job“On my way to work, I saw a dog.”
  • a family of ducks — ducks moving together as a group“I saw a family of ducks near the canal.”
  • near the crossing — close to the place where people cross the road“A dog was waiting near the crossing.”
  • a couple of birds — two birds; a small number of birds“I saw a couple of birds by the bus stop.”
  • a stray cat — a cat that does not have a home“There was a stray cat outside the shop.”
  • right outside the station — just in front of the train or bus station“I saw a fox right outside the station.”

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