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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Pets: Below are the sample answers talking about pets or animals. Learn how to develop better answers in order to achieve your target score. Talking about your favorite pet โ may it be a dog or a cat or an unusual pet like a tarantula is never complicated, just make sure to know the animalโs characteristics so you can express your thoughts better. Get ideas on the sample answers below and practice to achieve your target band score.ย
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PART 1
PETS AND ANIMALS
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Whatโs your favorite animal? Why?
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(Answer 1)
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I love dogs as theyโre the most loyal animal. Theyโre always there for you no matter what, and theyโre the ones who lift your spirits up ย (phrase: to cause someone to feel more cheerful) whenever youโre feeling down. No wonder ย (phrase: itโs not surprising), a lot of people consider dogs their favorite.ย
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I love birds because I enjoy listening to their chirping ย (to make a high pitch sound), especially early in the morning. Iโm actually living in the countryside and our house is surrounded by different trees so every morning I hear them singing. Itโs very relaxing and it makes me appreciate nature even more.ย
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What is the most popular animal in your country?
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I think itโs the water buffalo because thatโs our national animal. That animal symbolizes hard work. In the past, they were companions of farmers in tillingย (verb: to prepare and cultivate) the land since there werenโt tractors or any advanced farming equipment then.ย
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Iโm not sure but I guessโฆdogs since theyโre almost everyoneโs favorite. Actually, most single people have their own pet dog in this country because you know they need a companion. Their pet dog will make them feel happy.ย
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Have you had a pet before?
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Yes, I had a pet dog for more than 10 years. Her name was Taz. I had her when I was a primary schooler but sadly she succumbed ย (verb: to die from) to an ovarian tumor when I was a college student. It broke my heart since we spent so much time โ from primary school to college. After losing her, I decided not to have another pet dog.ย
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Sadly not, I wanted to have a pet when I was a child but our landlord (noun: a man who rents out a building) didnโt allow us to have any pets.ย Now that Iโm living on my own, Iโm actually thinking of getting a pet. Iโm torn between a dog and a cat.ย
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Where do you prefer to keep your pet, indoors or outdoors?
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If I get another pet dog, of course, I will surely keep him indoors. Dogs are part of a family! They should stay inside and live with all the members of the family.ย
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I think, either? I mean, I donโt mindย (expression: Itโs alright with me, It doesnโt bother me) if my pet dog or cat will live with me inside my house but as you know theyโre animals they want to go out most of the time. So, itโs pretty fine for me if they choose to have their own pet house outside.ย
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Do you like to have a pet?
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Yes, I do, however, Iโm living in an apartment and our landlady doesnโt allow us to keep pets in our unit. She doesnโt want to hear noises from dogs or cats as they may disturb other occupants. Well, thereโs nothing I can do but obey the rule.
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Yes definitely! Iโm an animal lover, in fact, I have different kinds of pets at home. I have two rabbits, two parrots, a poodle dog, and a Siamese cat. I donโt know but I have had a soft spot for animals ever since I was a child.
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Well, keeping pets is not my cup of tea. I never dislike animals, itโs just that, Iโm not into having pets. To have a pet like a dog is really costly, most especially when they are sick, sometimes the medication is much more expensive than humans when they get ill. And because of that, Iโm afraid that I canโt afford to provide for the needs of my pet if I have one.
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Landlady [noun] โ a woman who owns or runs an apartment; inn
Occupants [noun] โ resident; tenant
Keep (pet) [verb] โ to own/have
Animal lover [noun] โ a person who has affection or love for animals
Soft spot (for) [noun] โ a strong liking for something or someone
Not my cup of tea [phrasal verb] โ not interested in
Be into [phrasal verb] โ be interested in
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TIPS
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i.) FIRST ANSWER: The speaker gave an affirmative answer but transitioned to explaining why he couldnโt have a pet. He provided a clear explanation as to why he couldnโt have one and ended his answer by expressing his obedience to the rule.
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ii.) SECOND ย ANSWER: Here the speaker simply explained his positive answer to the question and enumerated some animals that he had at home. Itโs a very good way to make his answer a bit longer.
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iii.) THIRD ย ANSWER: The speaker expressed his disinterest in having a pet because of the expenses that he needed when maintaining a pet. This is also a very good way to extend his answer. Brief but substantial!
Have you ever had a pet when you were young?
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Yes, I had. I had a black and dappled labrador dog. Heโs a very faithful and playful dog, I remember, every time I came back home from school, he always jumped on me and licked my face. Oh, I miss those days but I know heโs in dog heaven now.
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Unfortunately not, since my mom is an asthmatic. As you know, the dander of animals can trigger an asthma attack. Well, I really wanted to keep a pet when I was little but I just couldnโt because of my momโs condition.
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Dappled [adj.] โ marked with lighter spots
Labrador [noun] โ a type of dog of retriever breed predominantly in black or gold color
Lick [verb] โ pass the tongue over something
Dog heaven [expression] โ a place where the souls of good dogs stay
Dander [noun] โ refers to protein in skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva, and hair of animals; these are small particles that are carried through the air and can land on the body part that comes into contact with peopleโs nose or mouth
Trigger [verb] โ cause to happen
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i.) FIRST ย ANSWER: The speaker gave a positive answer then described his former dog. In order for the speaker to make his answer a bit longer, he recalled his wonderful memories with his dog. This is a very good way to add details to his answer making his answer not short. Observe how the speaker used some topic words in his answer.
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ii.) SECOND ANSWER: The speaker expressed his negative answer in a way that he focused on the main reason why he didnโt have any pets. Notice how he used some good vocabulary words in his answer. When using some advanced vocabulary words, make sure that you know how to use them correctly.
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What animals you would like to have as pets?
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Well, like most people love having, dogs or cats! I love dogs as they are loyal and playful. Not to mention, they can serve as guards in our houses. Also, I want to keep cats because theyโre independent and I enjoy listening to them when they purr.
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Loyal [adj.] โ faithful; true-hearted
Playful [adj.] โ lively; jolly
Keep ย [verb] โ to own; have
Independent [adj.] โ not dependent on something/someone
Purr [verb] โ to make a low continuous vibratory sound
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i.) The speaker simply provided the kinds of animals he would like to have and explained each of them why heโs interested in having them. Topic words were also used to better his reasoning. Itโs simple but a well-explained answer.
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What animals you wouldnโt want to have as pets?
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Well, I canโt imagine myself having reptiles as pets. Theyโre just frightening! I always get goosebumps every time I see some snakes, iguanas, or chameleons. I canโt really comprehend why on Earth there are those people who want to keep these animals as pets. I feel like theyโre out of their minds.
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Reptiles [noun] โ vertebrate animals and are distinguished by having dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land
Frightening [adj.] โ making someone afraid
Goosebumps [noun] โ a state of skin, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hair becomes erect, this caused by fear, cold, or excitement
On Earth [phrase] โ used for emphasis
Out of their mind [expression] โ being silly or crazy
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i.) The speaker started his answer in a different way by not immediately giving the names of animals that he wouldnโt want to have. He expressed his feeling toward reptiles and share his opinion about those people who made reptiles as their own pets. Donโt hesitate to give your own opinion, as it helps you sound natural!
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And thatโs all about IELTS Speaking Part 1 Pets recent topic! I do hope that you now have the confidence to answer questions about pets. Ace your exam!
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