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Adopting a cat in English (advanced)
Advanced English for adopting a cat. Key line: “Hi, I'm hoping to adopt a cat today, if that's possible.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'm hoping to adopt a cat today, if that's possible.
Them
Absolutely. Are you after a kitten, or would an older cat suit you better?
Lin
Probably an adult—someone easygoing. My apartment's small, and my singing's a lot.
Them
Then I've got one in mind. She's sweet, independent, and only mildly judgmental.
Lin
Honestly, I can live with judgmental. Does she warm up to people quickly?
Them
Usually, yes—unless you ignore her. Then she sulks like a tiny landlord.
Lin
That actually sounds perfect. I'm basically looking for a roommate with better boundaries.
Them
In that case, Mabel's your match—she already acts like she's collecting rent.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
polite
✓ I'm hoping to adopt a cat today.A polite way to say it
Softer than I want to
ask about preference
✓ Are you after a kitten?Ask what kind they want
after = looking for
a suggestion
✓ I've got one in mind.You know a good match
Use when you have one in mind
become close
✓ warm up to peopleSlowly becomes friendly
Also for places or new environments
Quick answers
polite: what to say in English
Say “I'm hoping to adopt a cat today.” — a polite way to say it. Softer than I want to.
ask about preference: what to say in English
Say “Are you after a kitten?” — ask what kind they want. after = looking for.
a suggestion: what to say in English
Say “I've got one in mind.” — you know a good match. Use when you have one in mind.
become close: what to say in English
Say “warm up to people” — slowly becomes friendly. Also for places or new environments.