This lesson requires pre-reading provided in advance by Typhoon Club

Article Description: An intriguing advertisement placed by a pet food shop in Beijing will be reviewed. Students will be prompted to consider whether they would think about taking up such an unconventional career as a cat food taster. Students will examine the serious nature of the pet food business in Mainland China and the increasing influence of social media and online sales on pet owners’ choices. Join us as we unravel this curious yet engaging career prospect, and contemplate its viability in the competitive world of pet food.

Lesson Question: Would you consider becoming a cat food taster – especially if the salary was high and the employee benefits generous?

Text Type: Opinionative text.