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Joy English · Level B1 · Lifestylejoy-english.com

How to Keep a Betta Fish

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Understand instructions and the passive.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

tank
A glass container for fish.
substrate
Small stones or sand at the bottom of a fish tank.
decoration
Something added to make a place look nice.

Answer key

  1. They are often kept alone in a small tank.“Are kept” is passive. “Alone” means without other fish.
  2. In the pet fish industry, this is called substrate.“Is called” gives a special name for something.
  3. A light and decorations are the final details to set up your tank.“To set up” means to prepare and arrange.
  4. You can also find other decorations like rocks, or wood pieces.“Like” here means such as.
  5. You will need to feed your fish and change its water.“Will need to” describes a future duty.

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