Learn English through Stories Level 2: Marley and Me | A loyal and loving dog | English Listening

The story I will share with you today is "Marley and Me" by John Grogan.
This story is a touching memoir about the author's life with his unruly yet endearing Labrador retriever, Marley. It follows their adventures, from Marley's mischief to the profound impact he had on Grogan's family. It explores love, loyalty, and the enduring bond between humans and their pets.
Questions and Answers:
1. What kind of dog was Marley?
- Marley was a Labrador Retriever.
2. Why did John and Jenny decide to get a dog?
- They decided to get a dog because Jenny killed a plant she was taking care of, so she thought having a dog would show if she was ready to take care of a baby.
3. What happened when Jenny tried taking Marley to his obedience class?
- When Jenny tried taking Marley to obedience class, he got too excited around the other dogs and pulled Jenny over to them. The teacher then said Marley had to leave the class.
4. How did Marley help Jenny when she lost her baby?
- When Jenny lost her baby, Marley comforted her by putting his head in her lap while she cried.
5. What famous actor's movie did Marley appear in?
- Marley appeared in actor Bob Gosse's movie The Last Home Run.
6. Why did John and Jenny move from Florida to Pennsylvania?
- They moved because Florida was getting too crowded and dangerous and they wanted their kids to experience all four seasons.
7. What happened as Marley got older?
- As Marley got older he went deaf, got gray fur, had problems with his hips and teeth, and eventually got very sick.
8. How did Marley die?
- Marley died at the animal hospital after the doctors put him to sleep because he was so sick.
9. What did John write about Marley in the newspaper after he died?
- John wrote about what a great dog Marley was, how he taught John important life lessons, and how much John loved him.
10. What kind of dog did John and Jenny see in the newspaper after Marley died?
- They saw an ad with a photo of a yellow Labrador named Lucky that looked just like Marley.
11. How many children did John and Jenny have?
- They had three children - Patrick, Conor, and Colleen.
12. Why did John have to take over the obedience class from Jenny?
- Because the teacher said Marley could only have one boss, not both Jenny and John.
13. Where did John find Jenny's lost necklace?
- He found it after Marley pooped it out days later.
14. What health issue did Jenny face during her second pregnancy?
- Jenny had to be on bed rest for 12 days because there was a risk of losing the baby since it was underdeveloped.
15. How does the story end?
- The story ends with John and Jenny considering getting the dog Lucky they saw advertised in the newspaper since he looked so much like their old dog Marley.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Chapter 1: The New Puppy
11:02 Chapter 2: Life with Marley
18:16 Chapter 3: The Obedience Class
28:18 Chapter 4: Changes at Home
36:54 Chapter 5: Difficult Days
48:15 Chapter 6: Marley Makes a Movie
56:06 Chapter 7: The World's Worst Dog
1:04:26 Chapter 8: We Move North
1:10:13 Chapter 9: Marley Gets Older
1:18:17 Chapter 10: A Great Dog

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Welldone . It was a beautiful story 👍🏽👍🏽