a picture or c) Read the letter again and answer the questions. 1. What was Robin's first meeting with Kirby like? 2. How did Kirby feel at home? Why? 3. What was Robin's typical morning like? 4. How did Kirby make Robin feel better? 5. Why does Robin think that animals are better than people? 6. Do you think Robin feels lonely far from home? Why/Why not? 7. What does Robin's friend think about her parrot? 8. Do you think it was a good idea to write this letter? 9. Does this letter tell a great story of friendship?

Robin’s first meeting with Kirby was very sweet and exciting. Robin was six years old when her family adopted Kirby. He was only three months old and about the size of her hand. He made little sounds and cuddled up to her, so she liked him immediately. files.knihi.com

At first, Kirby felt frightened in his new home. The house was much bigger than the cage he had lived in before, so everything was unfamiliar to him. However, he soon got used to his new surroundings, settled in and became a real member of the family. files.knihi.com

Robin’s typical morning included Kirby. She would wake up and hear him chirping, and while she was eating, Kirby would play on the dining-room table. Spending time with him was an ordinary and important part of her daily routine. files.knihi.com

Kirby made Robin feel better simply by being with her. When she was sad or upset, he seemed to understand that something was wrong. He would come close to her or do a funny trick in his cage, and this always cheered her up. files.knihi.com

Robin thinks animals can sometimes be better companions than people because they have a special sensitivity. According to her, pets can bring people a kind of joy that other people are not always able to give. Kirby did not need words to comfort her—his presence alone was enough. files.knihi.com

Yes, I think Robin sometimes feels lonely far from home. Her life at college is very different because Kirby is no longer part of her everyday routine. She misses him so much that when she talks to her mother, she asks to see Kirby on camera and even takes screenshots of him. This shows how strongly she misses both her pet and her home. files.knihi.com

Robin’s friends probably think she is a little crazy about her parrot, but they also seem to like Kirby. Robin says that some of them may consider her a “crazy bird-lady,” but she also says that Kirby is very popular among her friends because she often shows them his pictures and talks about him. files.knihi.com

Yes, I think writing this letter was a good idea. It helped Robin express her love and gratitude to Kirby and explain how important he had become in her life. The letter also shows that friendship and emotional support can exist not only between people but also between a person and an animal.

Yes, the letter tells a touching story of friendship. Kirby grew from a small frightened parrot into an important member of Robin’s family and one of her closest companions. He shared her everyday life, comforted her when she was unhappy and remained important to her even when she moved away to college. files.knihi.com+1