Q: What's your favourite animal? [Why?]

A: My favourite animal is the dog since most dogs are very friendly and loyal. Dogs are commonly welcomed in most Chinese families. They are people's best friends because they take care of their owners and are quite fun. I have kept a few pets in the past, and it has been an enjoyable experience. Pets are like my family members. Keeping a pet is like having a baby, who needs love and encouragement all the time.

我最喜欢的动物是狗，因为大多数狗都非常友好和忠诚。狗在大多数中国家庭都很受欢迎。它们是人们最好的朋友，因为它们会照顾主人，而且很有趣。我曾经养过几只宠物，那是一段很愉快的经历。宠物就像我的家人。养宠物就像生孩子一样，需要爱和鼓励。

loyal 忠诚的

take care of 照顾

an enjoyable experience 一次愉快的经历

family member 家庭成员

encouragement 鼓励

拓展内容：

be accompanied by 被……陪伴

furry animal 毛茸茸的动物

cultivate a sense of responsibility 培养责任感

…are people’s friends since they………是人们的朋友，因为它们……（docile 温顺的）

I'd like to have…as a pet because… 我想要养……作为宠物，因为……

I kept… , which (all) provided wonderful feelings. 我养过……，它（们都）给我带来了美妙的感受

In particular, elder people enjoy keeping petssince… 老年人特别喜欢养宠物，因为……

…is the most common pet (in my country) as it… ……是（我们国家）最常见的宠物，因为它……