I want a dog
This task is about building an argument.
Imagine you would really like a kurī (dog) as a pet but the adults in your house are not keen on the idea.
Try to persuade the adults that you should be able to have a kurī.
Do this by writing your replies to the adults' statements.
Question
1
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a)
Adult
: "As I have said before, I don't think getting a kurī is a good idea."
Your reply
: (write
three
sentences to explain why it is a good idea for you to have a kurī).
a)
Adult
: "As I have said before, I don't think getting a kurī is a good idea."
Your reply
: (write
three
sentences to explain why it is a good idea for you to have a kurī).
Question
1
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Adult
: "I'm still not keen. What about all the looking after that a kurī needs, like walks and vet costs?"
Your reply
: (write
two
sentences to answer the adults).
Adult
: "I'm still not keen. What about all the looking after that a kurī needs, like walks and vet costs?"
Your reply
: (write
two
sentences to answer the adults).
Question
1
Change answer
Adult
: "Well, maybe; but how do I know that you'll stay interested in the kurī?"
Your reply
: (write
two
sentences in reply)
Adult
: "Well, maybe; but how do I know that you'll stay interested in the kurī?"
Your reply
: (write
two
sentences in reply)
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