Chapter 1 Skill A-13.mp3: New words: Certain (adj): specific, particular Pretty (adv): rather, quite That figures.(phrase): an expression of frustration upon leading bad news. Take up (v phrase): to occupy inexpensive(adj): not costing much money Questions: What are the people mainly discussing? A. A difficult pet to care for. B. Good and bad points about keeping pets. C. Pets in the dorm. D. Why pets are not allowed.