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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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    Band 6-7

    So I was on my boat trip to Ooty and on the route there was a national park. So in India national parks are usually not, tourists are not allowed inside it much. But as it was on route we were able to see a lot of wild animals from the window of our vehicle. Firstly we saw a lot of elephants which it was surreal to actually visualize them and see them in real life. They were majestic creatures with beautiful trunks enjoying the monsoon weather. And we saw a herd of elephants with a calf and a mother elephant trying to clean each other up which was a very cute visual. Then we saw some bison, yes they were scary but it was also majestic being there open in the wild enjoying its time in the wild. The next animal, rather a bird we saw was a peacock dancing in the monsoon rain trying to entice the female peahen towards it and it was a whole full show. So that was amazing, the colours, the vibrant colours of the feathers kind of engrossed us towards him. We saw a lot of birds like cuckoo, peacock, peahens and a lot of birds I don't know the name of. We were hoping to see a bear which was a far fetched dream but we were not able to see it. As it was a national park we were not allowed to step outside of our vehicle so everything we saw was from the car seat window. But nevertheless it was one of the best experiences of my birthday trip and I would never forget it.

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    down, I took the photo with the peacocks. The place was the zoo of Aurangabad. The place was huge. The zoo was huge and certainly made for the animals, the wildlife animals and all the animals that are found in a jungle such as in India and Africa. There were... The zoo was so incredible. It was huge and regardless of anything else, the zoo was a self-ecosystem. It contains many... It was established by a politician named Ayaz Kahraas in Aurangabad. It was established by a politician named Ayaz Kahraas in Aurangabad.

    Band 6-7

    The place where I saw animals is in zoo. The zoo is very fascinating. It's full of the animals and wildlife. You know I have seen some birds with colorful and I have seen elephants, lions which are very dangerous. I have seen the Bengal tiger. It was quite interesting to see a peacock because it has the feathers like it was like smooth like butter. And I have seen giraffe which is almost to the sky at all. And I have seen snakes, monkeys. I hate snakes. Monkeys are quite funny. They are just like the humans. I have went to Vizag zoo probably and they provide the food there, there itself. The food also, yeah it was good but not that into my taste. Yeah it's good but it's little awful. And the zoo instructors are very strict. Oh my god, I just got myself into a problem there. I have seen some wildlife and animals too there. I have seen some aquatic animals. There are different types of fishes and their colors are beautiful and I have seen some type of fish.

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    It was a beautiful experience of mine when I visited Tekkadi in Kerala with my parents. It was me, my father and my mother, we went there. It was so amazing while we reached there. We went on a bus to the forest area and from there we boarded a boat and we started our journey into the forest. There were so many animals like elephants, buffalos. Many of them were there and it was so nice experience while being in the forest, seeing them in their natural habitat, their family. We can correlate with our life. When we are in our hometown or when we are in our natural habitat, we are so happy. Despite of them being caught in some cages or some zoo, they are restricted to move around. But in their natural habitat, they are so free and they are walking around like us. It was so nice to see them.

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    So, last year in 2024, me and my some of friends, we were going for trekking in Kareri Lake. There we used to trek and we spent a night in camping tent. So, after hiking for 5-6 km, we saw like a little animal, I don't know the name but it was kind of squirrel. You know squirrel, that kind of animal and it was looking very beautiful. He got scared by us, then I had captured 2-3 pics of him. So, after that we again started hiking on the mountains. Then after reaching the peak point, we made our tent and we prepared the food for that night. We ate there Maggi with some of my 4-5 friends. Then after that, next day we started going back where our bikes were parked. Then we just got our bikes and travelled 200-300 km and come back home. It was a great experience. And the place was Dauladhar Parbat, that was a beautiful nature point. So, that was a trip, I enjoyed a lot. Thanks.

    Band 6-7

    India is a diverse country so there is a lot of zoo in my country. I recently watched a zoo which is which is Chandigarh. After completing my 12th my friend and me decided to plan a trip to visit a zoo which is located in Chandigarh. Before going his mother denied because he don't want to send their child alone so but my parents doesn't have any issue so after convincing my friend's parents he gave permission to visit. When we reach to zoo we see lot of animals like tiger, zebra and horse and we take loads of drinks like some drink and coffees.
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