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Describe a place where you saw animals: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the place was?
  • Which animals you saw?
  • What you did while there?
  • And explain how it felt to see them.
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Cue 1:What the place was?

  • Begin by describing the location where you saw the animals, such as a zoo, wildlife sanctuary, or national park.
  • Mention any specific features of the place that made it special or memorable.

Example

The place I visited was the Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bangalore. It’s a vast area filled with lush greenery and various habitats for animals. The park is well-known for its safari rides and the chance to see animals in a more natural environment.

Cue 2:Which animals you saw?

  • List the different types of animals you encountered during your visit.
  • Share any interesting facts or behaviors you observed about these animals.

Example

During my visit, I saw a variety of animals including majestic lions, playful elephants, and colorful peacocks. The lions were lounging in the sun, while the elephants were splashing water on themselves, which was quite amusing to watch.

Cue 3:What you did while there?

  • Explain the activities you participated in while at the place, such as taking a guided tour, feeding animals, or taking photographs.
  • Share any memorable experiences or interactions you had.

Example

While at the park, I took a guided safari tour which allowed me to see the animals up close. I also enjoyed feeding some of the deer in the petting area, which was a delightful experience. I captured many photos to remember the day.

Cue 4:And explain how it felt to see them.

  • Describe your emotions and thoughts while observing the animals.
  • Reflect on the overall experience and what it meant to you.

Example

Seeing the animals in their natural habitats was an exhilarating experience. I felt a deep sense of connection to nature and a greater appreciation for wildlife. It was heartwarming to see them thriving in such a beautiful environment.

Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, my visit to the Bannerghatta Biological Park was unforgettable. It not only allowed me to see amazing animals but also reminded me of the importance of wildlife conservation. I left the park feeling inspired and grateful for the experience.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often provide unclear or general descriptions of the place and animals, which can make their response less engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the location and the types of animals you saw. Use descriptive language to paint a vivid picture for the examiner.

    2: Neglecting Personal Experience

    Some candidates forget to share their personal feelings or experiences, which can make their answer sound robotic and uninteresting.

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    Tip

    Include your emotions and thoughts about seeing the animals. Explain how the experience affected you personally to create a more compelling narrative.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener and make it hard to follow your story, leading to a lower score.

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    Tip

    Organize your answer by following the cue prompts clearly. Start with the place, then the animals, what you did, and finally your feelings about the experience.

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    I was really As I'm an extrovert person, I usually love to travel here and there And explore different places What the place was, which animal you saw, what you did well, while there and explain how it felt to see them Where it while nice To buy it was a little scramble channel so there lots of money where we visit the most anymore two sports and achieve them again and To with the the the There are lots of Places where I had visited with my family and even with my friends as I'm an extrovert person I usually love to travel and explore different places and world and till date I had Gone through many of the places, but today I am going to talk about the particular place where I had visited And I saw lots of animals. It is none other than a chutney zoo, which is near the Chandigarh actually, there was our school trip and we went there by bus and it was literally 50 kilometers away from our hometown and And if we talk about the animals there were ample of species which were present there and and the and there were lots of Species and every animal was kept in the safety of everybody and proper doctors were also Available for the for the and animals if any injury occurs they immediately will help them and we take lots of photographs with animals like deer rabbit and Mouse Tortoise and we also came to know about the different species which we haven't seen till date and There were also some animals which are extinct from some of the area like crane red fish and many more and I was literally very happy to enjoy that and My personal experience to that trip was very amazing. I

    Band 6

    The place where I saw animals was in Chandigarh Zoo which I visited recently. There were a number of animals including lions, tigers, leopards, elephants and there were ducks and there were so many beautiful birds which I never saw. There were so many names of the birds which I never heard of. I saw a number of elephants which is my favourite. Moreover, the elephants were nicely kept clean and there was no dirty place or any smell that was coming. I also saw a lion from very near and he was under the cage. The lions were so active and they were so fierce and nicely kept. The zoo was very well maintained and it also reflected on the health of the animals how nicely they were kept. We also saw many fishes which were beautiful to look at. There were so many snakes which were so different and I never heard of those names. There were so many dangerous snakes and we even saw some of them hunting and the process how they hunted.

    Band 6

    I went Amazon forest so in this forest I saw a lot and lot of animals like tiger lion elephant horse zebra yeah horse zebra it was it was looking almost same Anaconda snakes hippopotamus deer so there were many many animals and so the lion was very aggressive when I saw it was actually hunting the deers the moment I saw the deers as well as lion started running because we were we were in safari jeep going around the forest and it was bit scary because of lot of animals in and around however we had a lot of security and guards along with us so the driver who was driving he was an amazing fantastic driver so he took us everywhere so deers were looking a most beautiful because of its body color the texture it had the beautiful eyes which similar to cow so I was very much thrilled seeing this deers I personally I love deers so when I was looking a deer it was caught by lion and I was

    Band 6

    well that's an interesting question so the place where I saw animals is the zoo park recently I have visited to the zoo park of Hyderabad which is very close to my home and it is very interesting and moreover I saw many animals over there especially I enjoyed seeing the monkeys called as raccoons so they are very entertaining to us so they are entertaining us and I enjoyed a lot by going there I visited there with my family and there I did is I clicked more pictures of animals so that I can make it as a memory memorable trip so moreover I fed the animals over there by giving them some food and there I enjoyed a lot by clicking photos there I also gained some knowledge about animals like monkeys, tiger and especially ostrich there are many kinds of birds and variety of plants are available over there

    Band 6

    To be honest, I love animals. I vividly remember when I was in my 12th class, our school organized a trip to Zoo which is located in Chandigarh. Me and my friends planned to went there and want to explore this beautiful place. The day came and we packed our clothes and many necessary things and after that, after an hour, we reached there. Firstly, we get tickets.

    Band 6

    So traveling is one of the best thing that people can do. I have recently traveled to my hometown to visit my nani. So there I saw a beautiful beautiful dog whom my nani loves and feeds daily. And when I saw that dog I felt very very bad that okay there's nobody to you know provide him with shelter. There are only people who would come and give food but not anybody who will you know adopt the dog. And I feel so sorry for such animals because there are lot of lot of stray animals who need house but nobody comes forward to help them or to you know even give one time meal. Because people these days only think about themselves and are really selfish I would say.

    Band 6

    If I recall my most memorable days, when my father was serving in the Indian Army, and we used to live with him in a flat of one bedroom with a joint kitchen and washroom. I remember we went to the National Zoological Park in Delhi. I don't remember its specific name, but I remember the event of that day. I remember some of the memories related to that day. We went from our flat towards the Zoological Park and I saw various types of animals like giraffe, horse, crocodile and many more, etc. But when I watched the giraffe for the very first time, I felt so fascinated. My heart was feeling a feel of calmness, whereas my eyes were feeling like, it was giving a picturesque effect. So I felt very much excited after watching that giraffe. Furthermore, I watched many animals like elephant and baby elephant. I remember it. It was quite funny and naughty type.

    Band 6

    The place where I saw a lot of animals is in the Mysore National Zoo which is located in the city of Mysore. I have seen a lot of animals such as Giraffe, Zebra, Elephant and there were like lots of species of Elephants which was amazing to see them. I even met lots of water animals such as Crocodile, Reptiles and other insects. The place where I saw a lot of animals is in the Mysore Zoo which is located in the city of Mysore. It was an amazing place. The entry ticket was around 50 Rupees and we were able to see all animals and feed some of the animals. The animals which I saw was Zebras, Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers. I met a lot of species of the animals which was amazing to look at them. We were able to take pictures also. So it was a great moment. I also had an opportunity to feed some of the animals such as the Elephant. The cost for that was around 250 Rupees but it was worth the money spent well. I had a lot of fun there. There was also a snack shop where you can buy your snacks. One memorable place where I saw animals was during a visit to wildlife sanctuary called Nehru Zoological Park located in Hyderabad, India. I spent there with a group of friends during a long weekend as we all wanted a break from our busy work lives and wanted to reconnect with nature. The zoo is quite large and beautifully maintained with a variety of enclosures that resembles the animals' natural habitats. While there I saw a wide range of animals including Lions, Tigers, Elephants, Zebras, Giraffes and even some exotic birds like Macaws and Peacocks. The most exciting part was that the White Tiger looked majestic and powerful. We spent the entire day walking around the sanctuary reading about the animals and talking pictures. There were also educational boards that explained the species, their habits and their conversational status which made the visit more meaningful. And also seeing the animals in such a peaceful and natural looking environment was truly fascinating. It made me feel connected to nature and also reminded me of the importance of protecting wildlife. Some of the animals especially the indulgent ones made me feel a bit sad thinking about the stress they face in the wild but overall it was a heartwarming and educational experience that I would love to repeat.

    Band 6

    I visited the zoo with my parents and they were very different variety of different kinds of animals there and I was more excited when I looked at the tiger in the zoo because it was one of my favorite animals since childhood Tigers are very you know unique they are cool calm and unless you fuddle with them and apart from that there are lots of turtles there was a snake park and Nehru Zoological Park is one of my nice visiting locations in Hyderabad apart from Salajan Museum and others I had visited the place along with my parents when since I was a kid and being a kid I was very excited to look at the wildlife and I always wanted to visit the Tiger Park which is close to Nagpur would like to stay of a couple of days might be because of my hectic schedules I'm unable to make it but yes I would like to take my kids also along with me so that they can have have nice camping in the forest range and also they I would like to take them for safaris where they would enjoy the wildlife look at animals and have fun

    Band 6

    Animals. I really love animals. So, the significant number of animals I saw was in my trip to Mysore which I took in year 2023. So, in Mysore there is a very famous zoo which is known worldwide and it is a very big zoo where there are a lot of animals. I got to see chimpanzees and tigers and what I liked the most in that zoo was beautiful birds. There were American parakeets and there were hyenas. It was a magical experience. All the animals were mesmerizing and it was really interesting to see tigers and lions in real life. Chimpanzees were jumping and running in their cages. There were many love birds that were making sounds. Overall it was a very nice and soothing experience to be around nature, to be so close to nature. What I liked the most about that zoo was that all the cages were made of glass which made it clear to see the animals.
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