Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal

IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal

IELTS CUE CARD

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal

You should say
What it looked like?
Where you saw it?
What it likes to eat or do?
Why you like it?

NOTE – The examiner gives you one minute to plan your answerand to help you prepare for the topic, the examiner provides you with a pencil and a notepad. You’ll have to answer the questions given on the topic for one-to-two minutes

Sample Answer

Introduction:

  • Being a nature lover, I like to visit zoos and animal sanctuaries.
  • On numerous occasions, I have got a chance to have a look at wild animals.
  • On one such occasion, I went quite close to a wild animal.

Where did you see it?

  • Last year due to lockdown imposed because of coronavirus, my city residents remained confined to their homes.
  • When the administration ended the lockdown, I had a sigh of relief.
  • To break the monotony. I decided to see the zoo near my hometown.
  • While visiting the zoo, I was mesmerized when I had a close look at the elephant,

Why you like it

  • I like them because elephants are humble animals.
  • Unlike other wild animals, they enjoy the company of human beings.

What does it like to eat or do?

  • A sizeable part of an elephant’s meal comes from roots, grasses, barks and fruits.
  • Its average food consumption is 300 pounds a day which is the preponderant reason for its massive size.
  • The most favourite activity of elephants is a mud bath.
  • Being social animals elephants love to interact with each other.
  • Another favourite activity of elephants is playing in the water.

What it looked like?

  • It was quite giant, that is why we call it the biggest land animal.
  • Its characteristics were so unique as compared to other animals in the zoo.
  • Its colour was brown.
  • The size of the ears was enormous.
  • It had 26 teeth, including two tusks.
  • Most of the time its teeth were involved in chewing,

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Follow up Questions

Here are some examples of follow up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to cue card “Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal”.

1.Besides the animal you just spoke about, what other wild animals are there in your country (or, around where you live)?

Nature has blessed my nation with numerous wild animals like lion, tiger, leopard, zebra, giraffe and many others.

2. In general, how do people in your country feel about wild animals?

There is a vast difference in the attitudes of people concerning wild animals. A large section of society prefers to stay away from wild animals because they feel scared. These people think that going close to wild animals could lead to disastrous repercussions. Whereas some people have a soft corner for wild animals and they try to help them.

4. Do you like (all) wild animals? (Why?/Why not?)

Although I like wild animals, I prefer to watch them in real life from a distance. I regularly watch programs related to wildlife on the discovery and national geography channels.

5. In general, do you think people like wild animals?

Yes, most of the people like wild animals. A large number of people visit zoos and animal sanctuaries to have a look at wild animals.

6. Are there any wild animals that you dislike? Why?

Being a nature lover, I like all the wild animals. There is no denying this conviction that wild animals scare me, but that does not mean I dislike them. 

7. In your country, are people’s attitudes towards wild animals today the same as people’s attitudes in the past?

There is a paradigm shift in the attitudes of people concerning animals. A sizeable number of individuals in this contemporary epoch has this conviction that like human beings wild animals are also an integral part of this planet earth.

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14Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn’t want to do
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21Describe a time when you changed your opinion
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24Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line
25Describe a skill that you can teach other people
26Describe a part of a city or a town you enjoy spending time in
27Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal
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29Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone IELTS cue card
30Describe a decision made by others or someone that you disagreed with
31Describe a time when your computer broke down
32Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people IELTS cue card
33Describe a person who you think is very open
34Describe a person who wears unusual clothes
35Describe a short trip that you often take but you do not like
36Describe your first day at school
37Describe an art exhibition that you visited
38Describe a piece of international news you have just recently heard
39Describe an unforgettable bike(bicycle) trip
40Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home IELTS cue card
41Describe a bag you want to own
42Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
43Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth
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45Describe your favourite weather
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48Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally
49Describe a thing you bought and you are happy about
50Describe an aquatic animal
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52Describe an occasion when you wasted your time
53Describe a family which you like and are happy to know
54Describe a time when you received good news
55Describe a time when you first talked in a foreign language IELTS cue card
56Describe a special hotel you stayed in
57Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone
58Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future
59Describe a book you read that you found useful or Describe an exciting book you read.
60Describe an old person you know and respect
61Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t like the music played
62Describe an old friend you got in contact with again
63Describe an interesting conversation that you had
64Describe a time you made a promise to someone
65Describe a person who helps others in his or her spare time
66Describe a good decision you made recently
67Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result
68Describe an ambition that you have for a long time
69Describe something or someone that made a lot of noise
70Describe an interesting tradition in your country.
71Describe an event in which you were unsuccessful.
72Describe an old object which your family has kept for a long time
73Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future
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88Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the internet
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92Describe an energetic person that you know
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100Describe a famous celebrity from your nation who you admire.
101Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution
102Describe a famous person that you are interested in
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104Describe a mistake you have made.
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