A1

Mr Wu: Suzy, I want to show you some pictures of animals. Look, this is a giraffe. 

Suzy: Oh, its neck is so long. 

Mr Wu: Yes, it’s also quite tall. And...here’s another one. It’s very small. Do you know what it is? 

Suzy: Of course. It’s an ant. Ants are very hard-working. What about the next one? What’s that animal called in English? 

Mr Wu: It’s a snake. Snakes live on the ground, in trees or in water. 

Suzy: Really? I know what this animal is. It’s a camel. 

Mr Wu: Yes, it is. Camels usually live in very dry places.

A2

Mu Wu: How much do you know about animals, Suzy? 

Suzy: Not much, Mr Wu. I’m afraid of animals. I never go near them, not even small animals. 

Mr Wu: I don’t think you should be afraid of all animals, Suzy. Some animals are really interesting. Look at the giraffe. It has a very long neck, but there are only seven bones in it, just like ours. 

Suzy: Oh, that’s interesting! 

Mr Wu: And look at the snake. It eats little or nothing for months in cold winter. It sleeps all the time till the weather gets warmer. 

Suzy: That’s amazing! Can you tell me something about camels? 

Mr Wu: Sure! Camels live in very dry places, and they can live without water for a long time. 

Suzy: That’s really amazing! And what about these ants? 

Mr Wu: Do you know that they can smell things well? 

Suzy: Really? I think I should keep my house very clean then. I don’t want any ants there.