Read the text below about puppies then answer the questions.
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Puppies are small, cuddly and lively. Choosing a puppy is very important. A puppy may grow into a very large dog and need lots of exercise and food. A puppy can be a good companion 1 t e and when first separated from its mother and introduced into a She family home it often adapts to its new family without too many problems. A puppy requires a great deal of care. When it is first brought home, it will need a name, a sleeping area, comforters, food, water and cleanliness. To get a puppy used to its new bed, some people say that a ticking clock placed inside a pillow can give a puppy some reassurance as the ticking clock sounds like its mother’s heartbeat. One of the most important things to do when you first get a new puppy is to toilet train it. New born puppies are like babies and need to be trained. There is no point in growling at the puppy if it goes to the toilet in the wrong place. Many books about puppies give clear directions about how to go about this. One author says that the owner should never raise his or her voice when a puppy does something wrong. Informal training is the first stage in helping a puppy become used to its way of life. Praise and rewards will help a puppy learn.
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1. When a puppy is first separated from its mother and introduced into a new home, what six things does it need?
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4. Why do you think that you shouldn’t raise your voice when a puppy does something wrong?
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5. What helps a puppy learn?_____________________________________________ 31