IELTS Speaking Practice: Wildlife & Pets | Kudosbank

Part 1: General Questions

The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

Did you have a pet when you were growing up?
What are the most popular pets to keep in your country?
Do you enjoy watching documentaries about wild animals?
Have you ever seen a wild animal up close?
Do you think it is important for children to learn how to care for animals?

Part 2: Long Turn

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

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Describe a time when you saw an interesting wild animal.

You should say:

what animal you saw
where you were when you saw it
what the animal was doing
and explain how you felt when you saw it.

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Describe a pet that you or someone you know has had.

You should say:

what kind of animal it is
what its personality is like
how it is cared for
and explain why this pet is special.

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Describe a conservation project or animal sanctuary you know about.

You should say:

where the sanctuary or project is
what animals they protect
how they help the wildlife
and explain why you think their work is valuable.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion

You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.

What are the main arguments for and against keeping wild animals in zoos?
How is human expansion and urbanization threatening global wildlife populations?
Do you think people spend too much money on their pets while ignoring more serious global issues?
Who should bear the primary responsibility for animal conservation: individual citizens or governments?
How can the entertainment and tourism industries change to be more ethical toward animals?