Have you got a dog? Are dogs loyal creatures? They say that dogs are ‘man’s best friend’. This week’s Story of the Week is an example of canine loyalty.
When Boncuk the dog’s owner was hospitalised, she spent days sitting and waiting patiently outside the hospital. Happily, Boncuk’s owner came out of hospital and the pair returned home together.
More details are in this article. We recommend a B1 level and above to enjoy this week’s story.
Before you read the article, watch the video below and check out our ‘Vocabulary to look out for’.
Vocabulary to look out for
bead (n) – the translation of ‘Boncuk’ (the name of the dog) – a small, coloured, often round piece of plastic, wood, glass, etc. with a hole through it
nightfall (n) – the time in the evening when it becomes dark
poke (v) her head inside (v phr) – to appear or stretch out from behind or through something else
discharge (v) – to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital