Last month, I adopted a puppy named Max. He is a golden retriever with soft, golden fur. Max was only three months old when I brought him home. At first, he was very scared and shy. He hid under the sofa for two days. I gave him treats and spoke softly to him. Slowly, Max started to trust me. After one week, he followed me everywhere. I decided it was time to start training. The first command I taught him was 'sit'. I held a treat above his head. Max looked up and naturally sat down. 'Good boy!' I said and gave him the treat. We practiced this command every day. After three days, Max understood 'sit' perfectly. Next, I wanted to teach him 'stay'. This command was more difficult. Max wanted to follow me all the time. I told him to sit, then I said 'stay'. I took one step back with my hand raised. Max immediately got up and followed me. 'No, Max. Stay,' I said patiently. We tried again and again. Training a puppy requires a lot of patience. After two weeks, Max could stay for five seconds. I was very proud of him. The third command was 'come'. I called his name and said 'come' in a happy voice. Max ran to me with his tail wagging. This was the easiest command to teach. Max loved coming to me because he always got treats. We also practiced walking on a leash. At first, Max pulled the leash very hard. He wanted to run and smell everything. Every time he pulled, I stopped walking. Max learned that pulling meant we stopped. Now he walks nicely beside me. We go for walks in the park every morning. Max met other dogs there and learned to play with them. He has a best friend named Bella, a small beagle. They run and play together every day. Last week, I taught Max a fun trick. He can now shake hands with his paw. My family loves this trick. Everyone laughs when Max offers his paw. Training Max has been a wonderful experience. I learned that dogs need consistency and love. Max is not just a pet, he is my best friend. Every night, he sleeps at the foot of my bed. I cannot imagine my life without him.
English Story (A2)Training My Dog
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About this story
The narrator adopts a three-month-old golden retriever puppy named Max. At first, Max is scared and hides under the sofa, but slowly learns to trust his new owner. The narrator teaches Max basic commands like sit, stay, and come, using treats and patience. They also practice walking on a leash in the park, where Max makes a friend named Bella. Max learns to shake hands, and the training experience brings the narrator and Max closer together as best friends.
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Comprehension Questions
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How long did Max hide under the sofa when he first came home?
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Which command was the most difficult for Max to learn?
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What is the name of Max's best friend at the park?
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What did Max learn to do that makes the family laugh?
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