Insight - Elementary - Unit 4 - 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4B in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "cat", "pet", "rabbit", etc.

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pet [noun]

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

Ex: John wants to adopt a pet from the animal shelter .

budgie [noun]

a small, colorful Australian parrot species that is popular as a pet bird

Ex: The budgie 's bright feathers looked beautiful .

cat [noun]

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

Ex: My friend 's cat is playing with a toy mouse .

dog [noun]

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

Ex: My neighbor has a big black dog named Max .

fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .

guinea pig [noun]

a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

Ex: Guinea pigs are herbivores , enjoying a diet of fresh vegetables , hay , and pellets .

hamster [noun]

a small animal of the rodent family, similar to a mouse, with a short tail and large cheeks for storing food

Ex: My little son learned that hamsters are nocturnal animals .

lizard [noun]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: Some species of lizards , like chameleons , can change color to blend into their surroundings or communicate with other lizards .

mouse [noun]

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments using a genetically modified mouse model .

parrot [noun]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

Ex: The parrot imitated the sound of a ringing phone perfectly .

rabbit [noun]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

Ex: Rabbits are known for their ability to hop and jump .

snake [noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .

tortoise [noun]

a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back

Ex: The tortoise ’s hard shell protected it from predators in the wild .