Animal Idioms (1 2 3)

Written by: Martin Bache

A) For Discussion

1 Have you ever had a pet? What sort of animal was it? Were you fond of the animal or did the initial enthusiasm wear off? Is it a good idea for children to be given the responsibility of looking after an animal?

2 In some countries people spend large sums of money on their pets. Do you feel this is justified when you consider all the problems people face in society?

3 For some people hunting is a very controversial issue. Do you think it should be banned? What kind of hunting, if any would you permit?

4 For many years people have carried out experiments on animals to test drugs of benefit to humans. How do you feel about this?

5 Do you feel there is any difference between wearing fur and leather?

6 Are you, or have you ever considered becoming, a vegetarian?