## Step 2 - Reading

Fun pet facts
You are going to read a text with fun facts about pets.

- Read the text.
- While reading, think about these questions:
  - Over welke twee populaire huisdieren gaat deze tekst?
  - Als er geen mensen waren, zouden katten dan nog steeds miauwen?
  - Waarin zijn katten heel goed?

Fun pet facts Think you are an expert when it comes to pets? Let’s see if you knew this: Pet lovers have nearly 100 million dogs and cats in the United States, and spend about $35 billion on their furry friends each year. People with pets live longer, have less stress and fewer health problems. 94% of pet owners say their pets make them smile more than once a day. In Australia, England and the U.S., Max is the most popular name for dogs. Other popular dog names in the U.S. are Jake, Buddy, Maggie, Molly and Bear. 95% of cat owners admit they talk to their cats. A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats only meow to get our attention. A dog named Laika became the world’s first astronaut in 1957, when Russia sent her into space. Cats have better memories than dogs. A dog’s memory lasts no more than five minutes, but a cat’s memory can last up to 16 hours! Dogs can hear better than human beings. In fact, they hear so well they probably use their ears more than their eyes.

Bron: pbskids.org