94 Unit 06 | To thine own self be true Are people who prefer dogs different from people who like cats better? Together with a partner, come up with three characteristics you think are typical of dog people and cat people. Read the text on the differences between animal owners. Some words are missing. Change each word in brackets to form an appropriate word for each gap (1–9). Write only one word in each space provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. SPEAKING 8 LANGUAGE IN USE 9 Cat and dog owners – the purrplexing2 differences surveyed By Louis Baragona What does your choice of pet reveal about the person you are? We often divide people into two camps: dog lovers vs. cat enthusiasts, but what (0) (exact) sets them apart? It’s an age-old debate, a tale as old as time, a classic icebreaker on first dates. “Are you a cat person or a dog person?” But in the past, it’s never been entirely clear just how much someone’s choice of pet actually says about their (1) (person) or lifestyle. Now, a recent survey of 1,000 dog owners and 1,000 cat owners is providing more concrete (2) (prove) of the differences between the two groups. It turns out that your (3) (prefer) pet actually might say much more about you than a curious blind date ever anticipated. According to the survey, dog owners tend to be more affluent. This is good because they also spend an estimated 33% more on clothes or accessories for their pets, as well as 26% more on (4) (entertain) compared to cat owners. Luckily, dog owners are able to handle the expenses and plan their spending effectively because they’re (5) (two) as likely to work in finance, according to the survey. Meanwhile, cat owners are (6) (appear) more creative than dog owners. Also, they’re more likely to enjoy a sedentary lifestyle, spending more time on documentaries, music, books and (7) (garden) than dog people, who are drawn to action movies, travelling and sports like running, yoga and dancing. The difference in (8) (active) levels may be explained by the fact that 45% of dog owners said that their lives are improved through exercise with their pets. Cat owners, on the other hand, cherish the (9) (depend) of their furry friends and appreciate that they can share their thoughts and secrets with them, which might explain why more cat owners credit their pets for reducing stress. So, which is it for you: a wagging tail or a soothing purr? 2 perplexing: verblüffend; to purr: schnurren 0 exactly 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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