IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Animals

🐾 1. Have you ever seen a wild animal? (What was it? / Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I have! Once, I saw…”
  • “It was an incredible experience because…”
  • “Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to…”
• Grammar structure: Present perfect & past simple
• Sample answer:
  • 🐾 Yes, I have! Once, I saw a wild elephant in a national park. It was an incredible experience because I had never seen such a huge animal up close before!

🦓 2. Do you like seeing animals in the zoo? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “To be honest, I have mixed feelings about…”
  • “On one hand, it’s great to…”
  • “On the other hand, I feel…”
• Grammar structure: Expressing contrast with “On one hand… On the other hand…”
• Sample answer:
  • 🦓 To be honest, I have mixed feelings about zoos. On one hand, it’s great to see exotic animals up close. On the other hand, I feel sorry for them because they should be in the wild.

🦊 3. What is your favourite wild animal? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I’ve always been fascinated by…”
  • “What I love most about them is…”
  • “They are known for…”
• Grammar structure: Present perfect & relative clauses
• Sample answer:
  • 🦊 I’ve always been fascinated by foxes. What I love most about them is their intelligence and agility. They are known for being smart and adaptable, which I find really cool!

🇻🇳 4. Are there many wild animals in Vietnam? (Why?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, Vietnam is home to…”
  • “However, due to deforestation, some species…”
  • “Sadly, their population has been declining because…”
• Grammar structure: Passive voice & cause-and-effect
• Sample answer:
  • 🇻🇳 Yes, Vietnam is home to many wild animals like tigers, elephants, and pangolins. However, due to deforestation, some species are becoming endangered. Sadly, their population has been declining because of illegal hunting and habitat loss.

🌍 5. How important is it to protect wild animals? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “I strongly believe that…”
  • “If we don’t protect them,…”
  • “They play a crucial role in…”
• Grammar structure: First conditional & emphasis with “strongly believe”
• Sample answer:
  • 🌍 I strongly believe that protecting wild animals is essential. If we don’t protect them, ecosystems could collapse. They play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and the balance of nature.

📺 6. Do you often watch TV programs on wild animals? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I do! I find them…”
  • “I love watching documentaries because…”
  • “Not really, I prefer…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple for habits
• Sample answer:
  • 📺 Yes, I do! I find them fascinating and educational. I love watching documentaries because they teach me about different species and their habitats.

🐶 7. Do you keep a pet? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, I have a…”
  • “I love having a pet because…”
  • “Unfortunately, I can’t keep a pet because…”
• Grammar structure: Present simple & giving reasons
• Sample answer:
  • 🐶 Yes, I have a dog, and I love spending time with him. I love having a pet because they provide companionship and help reduce stress!

🐱 8. Did you have any pets when you were a child? (Why/Why not?)

• Useful expressions:
  • “Yes, when I was little, I had a…”
  • “My parents didn’t allow me to have a pet because…”
  • “I always wanted a pet, but…”
• Grammar structure: Past simple for past habits
• Sample answer:
  • 🐱 Yes, when I was little, I had a cat. She was my best friend, and I loved playing with her every day!