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Type
Article
Level
2 / A2
Published
Title
Corgis Race in Vilnius
Webpage
https://eslnewsstories.com/articles/2026-08-23-corgis-race-in-vilnius/

Lesson Content

Warm-up, Vocab List, Reading and Audio

Understanding: Main Idea, True or False, Multiple Choice

Language: Vocab Match, New Sentences

Use It: Discussion Builder, Discussion Questions

Answers

Think Ahead: What else do you think the corgis do at this event?

a) They wear costumes and look for hidden treats.

b) They learn to swim across a lake.

c) They help people find lost bags.

A corgi runs across grass during a race.
A corgi at full speed.

Vocab List

take part in (v. phrase) — to join an activity or event
hidden (adj.) — put somewhere so it is difficult to see or find
race (n.) — a competition to see who can move the fastest
treat (n.) — a small piece of food given as something special
costume (n.) — special clothes worn to look like someone or something else
bark (n.) — the loud sound a dog makes
competition (n.) — an event where people or animals try to win
contest (n.) — a competition to find a winner
Reading

About 150 corgis came to Vilnius, Lithuania, for a special dog event. The dogs and their owners came from nine countries. It was the fifth Corgi Race Vilnius and the biggest one so far.

Ninety-four dogs took part in the main race. In the final, they ran 25 meters. An American corgi called GG won the race. Another American dog, Mr. Corgington, came second.

But running was only one part of the event. There was also a costume parade with 38 dogs. Some wore funny costumes, including a dinosaur suit and sports clothes.

In another competition, dogs used their noses to search for hidden treats. There was also a contest to find the dog with the loudest bark.

Mr. Corgington did not win the main race, but he had another reason to celebrate. He won the loudest bark competition. For the corgis, the event was also a chance to have fun.

Corgis Race in Vilnius

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A corgi runs across grass during a race.
A corgi at full speed.

About 150 corgis came to Vilnius, Lithuania, for a special dog event. The dogs and their owners came from nine countries. It was the fifth Corgi Race Vilnius and the biggest one so far.

Ninety-four dogs took part in the main race. In the final, they ran 25 meters. An American corgi called GG won the race. Another American dog, Mr. Corgington, came second.

But running was only one part of the event. There was also a costume parade with 38 dogs. Some wore funny costumes, including a dinosaur suit and sports clothes.

In another competition, dogs used their noses to search for hidden treats. There was also a contest to find the dog with the loudest bark.

Mr. Corgington did not win the main race, but he had another reason to celebrate. He won the loudest bark competition. For the corgis, the event was also a chance to have fun.

Speaker: British Female  Duration: 1:24  YouTube

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About 150 corgis came to Vilnius, Lithuania, for a special dog (1) . The dogs and their owners came from nine countries. It was the fifth Corgi Race Vilnius and the biggest one so far.

Ninety-four dogs took part in the main race. In the final, they (2) 25 meters. An American corgi called GG won the race. Another American dog, Mr. Corgington, came second.

But running was only one part of the event. There was also a costume parade with 38 dogs. Some wore funny costumes, including a dinosaur suit and sports (3) .

In another competition, dogs used their noses to search for hidden treats. There was also a contest to find the dog with the loudest (4) .

Mr. Corgington did not win the main race, but he had another reason to celebrate. He won the loudest bark competition. For the corgis, the event was also a chance to have (5) .

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Discussion Builder

  1. Q: Would you like to watch a corgi race? Why or why not?

    A:

  2. Q: How are corgis different from other kinds of dogs you know? Which kind do you like best?

    A:

  3. Q: Do you think animals enjoy competitions like these? Why or why not?

    A:
Use It

Discussion Builder

Choose the best phrase for each gap:

  1. Q: Would you like to watch a corgi race? Why or why not?

    A: I would like to watch a corgi race it looks fun.

    and / because / but / so

    I would like to watch a corgi race because it looks fun.

  2. Q: How are corgis different from other kinds of dogs you know? Which kind do you like best?

    A: Corgis are short and active, I like golden retrievers best.

    but / because / unless / if

    Corgis are short and active, but I like golden retrievers best.

  3. Q: Do you think animals enjoy competitions like these? Why or why not?

    A: Some animals may enjoy competitions they get attention and treats.

    and / because / but / so

    Some animals may enjoy competitions because they get attention and treats.

Discussion Questions
  1. Would you like to watch a corgi race? Why or why not?
  2. Which competition would you like your dog to enter: a race, a costume parade, a smell contest, or a barking contest?
  3. Do you think animals enjoy competitions like these? Why or why not?
  4. Why do you think so many people enjoy watching animal events?
  5. If you could choose a funny costume for a corgi, what would you choose?
  6. Would you rather have a very fast dog or a very smart dog? Why?
  7. How are corgis different from other kinds of dogs you know? Which kind do you like best?
  8. Queen Elizabeth II was famous for having corgis. Do you know any other famous people with pets?

Discussion Questions

  1. Would you like to watch a corgi race? Why or why not?
  2. Which competition would you like your dog to enter: a race, a costume parade, a smell contest, or a barking contest?
  3. Do you think animals enjoy competitions like these? Why or why not?
  4. Why do you think so many people enjoy watching animal events?
  5. If you could choose a funny costume for a corgi, what would you choose?
  6. Would you rather have a very fast dog or a very smart dog? Why?
  7. How are corgis different from other kinds of dogs you know? Which kind do you like best?
  8. Queen Elizabeth II was famous for having corgis. Do you know any other famous people with pets?

Answers Corgis Race in Vilnius / Level 2

Listening: (1) event, (2) ran, (3) clothes, (4) bark, (5) fun

Main Idea: A big corgi event had a race and other fun competitions.

True or False:

  1. True. The story says they came from nine countries.
  2. False. GG won the main race. Mr. Corgington came second.
  3. True. There was a costume parade with 38 dogs.
  4. False. The dogs looked for hidden treats.

Multiple Choice: b, a, c

Vocabulary:

  1. take part in: to join an activity or event
  2. costume: special clothes worn to look like someone or something else
  3. hidden: put somewhere so it is difficult to see or find
  1. treat: a small piece of food given as something special
  2. bark: the loud sound a dog makes

New Sentences: 1. take part in; 2. costume; 3. hidden; 4. treat; 5. bark

Discussion Builder:

Hints: 1) Reason. 2) Contrast. 3) Reason.

  1. because
  2. but
  3. because

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