Describe a unique animal you've encountered.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

The phrase 'the dolphins' should be 'dolphins' to refer to them in general.

Use 'dolphins' instead of 'the dolphins' when speaking about them in general terms.

The sentence 'Pink is a colour that is pretty and considered pleasant' is somewhat redundant.

You could say 'Pink is a pretty and pleasant color' to make it more concise.

The sentence 'a dolphin that is pink in colour is something that would excite children' could be more descriptive.

Consider saying 'a pink dolphin is particularly captivating for children due to its unusual and vibrant color.'

The use of 'Yeah' at the beginning of sentences is informal and should be avoided in a formal speaking test.

Instead of 'Yeah,' consider starting with 'Well,' or simply begin the sentence without it.

Repetition of the word 'cat' throughout the response.

Use synonyms or pronouns like 'feline,' 'it,' or 'my pet' to avoid repetition.

Incorrect tense usage in 'doesn't know anything.'

Use past tense to match the context: 'didn't know anything.'

Inappropriate use of 'like' in 'experienced an incident like it was very rainy.'

Use 'such as' or 'for example' instead of 'like' in this context.

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'so.'

Use connectors such as 'therefore,' 'however,' and 'moreover' to improve fluency.

The sentence 'it was literally too much thin without having any food for few days' is awkwardly phrased.

Rephrase to 'it was extremely thin from not having food for a few days.'

The sentence 'it is a huge support from the cat side' could be more naturally expressed.

Rephrase to 'the cat has been a tremendous support to us.'

Repetition of words and phrases such as 'scales,' 'ball,' and 'poached.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to avoid repetition. For example, instead of 'scales,' you could say 'protective armor,' and instead of 'wind up into a ball,' you could say 'curl into a spherical shape.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'but.'

Incorporate more varied connectors like 'moreover,' 'however,' and 'therefore' to enhance the flow of your response.

Use of informal expressions such as 'something like that' and 'everything.'

Replace informal expressions with more precise language. For instance, 'something like that' could be replaced with 'in such circumstances,' and 'everything' could be omitted for clarity.

Lack of structured storytelling.

Consider structuring your response by starting with how you encountered the pangolin, describing its features, and concluding with its conservation status. This would create a more coherent narrative.

There is a lack of cohesive devices, leading to a disjointed narrative.

Use connectors like 'Firstly,' 'Moreover,' and 'As a result' to improve the flow of the story.

Repetition of the word 'since' and some phrases like 'I was terrified' and 'because of that.'

Try to use synonyms or paraphrase to add variety, such as 'due to,' 'owing to,' or 'I felt frightened.'

Subject-verb agreement issue with 'everyone near my house were scared.'

It should be 'everyone near my house was scared.'

Incorrect use of articles, e.g., 'a leopard zip pass through the window.'

Use 'a leopard zipped past the window.'

The phrase 'I felt little bit of in safety' is incorrect.

It should be 'I felt a little bit safe.'

Repetition of words such as 'and', 'very', and 'unpredictable'.

Try to use synonyms or rephrase sentences to avoid repetition. For example, instead of saying 'very long and thick', you could say 'quite lengthy and robust'.

Lack of cohesive devices and connectors.

Incorporate connectors like 'Moreover', 'However', and 'Therefore' to improve the flow of ideas.

Sentence structure is somewhat disjointed.

Use structured storytelling techniques by describing the encounter in a sequence, such as starting with the setting, the encounter, and how you felt afterward.

Overuse of 'and' to connect ideas.

Try to break down sentences into smaller parts or use other connectors such as 'as well as', 'in addition', or 'furthermore'.

The response only consists of repeated words without providing any relevant information.

Try to focus on the question and provide a structured answer. Use the 1-minute preparation time to jot down key points about the animal, such as its appearance, behavior, habitat, and why it is unique. This will help you stay on track and provide a comprehensive response.

Incorrect use of tense in 'Last summer we have found a beehive.'

Use the past simple tense: 'Last summer we found a beehive.'

Incorrect preposition in 'attacked on us.'

Use 'attacked us' instead of 'attacked on us.'

Repetition of the word 'surprise' in 'to my surprise' and 'I was surprised.'

Consider using synonyms or rephrasing to avoid repetition, such as 'to my amazement' or 'I was astonished.'

Overuse of simple connectors like 'and' and 'so.'

Use more varied connectors such as 'therefore,' 'consequently,' or 'as a result.'

Incorrect article usage in 'the most tiniest brain.'

Use 'the tiniest brain' or 'a very tiny brain' instead.

The sentence structure is awkward and lacks coherence, especially at the beginning: 'I have seen the unique animal recently is polar bear.'

Rephrase to improve clarity: 'Recently, I encountered a unique animal, the polar bear, on a National Geographic television channel.'

Incorrect use of 'it's' instead of 'its' and awkward phrasing: 'what makes me unique about this it's despite living in the chilling environment.'

Use 'its' for possession and rephrase: 'What makes it unique is its ability to thrive in a chilling environment.'

Repetition and awkward phrasing: '7 11 centimeter inch of layer fat layer.'

Clarify and correct the measurement: 'a layer of fat measuring 7 to 11 centimeters thick.'

Confusing and repetitive explanation about bone depletion: 'the bone density and the bone volume along with the depletion of some bone main reserves get depleted.'

Simplify and clarify: 'During pregnancy, female polar bears experience a reduction in bone density and volume, which supports the development of their young.'

Overuse of 'actually' and 'else': 'actually causes cholesterol or else obesity in humans.'

Remove unnecessary words for clarity: 'which would cause cholesterol or obesity in humans.'

Lack of cohesive devices and transitions between ideas.

Use connectors such as 'Moreover,' 'Additionally,' and 'Furthermore,' to link ideas more smoothly.

The user refers to a dog as a 'unique animal,' which might not align with the common understanding of 'unique.'

Consider choosing an animal that is more unusual or rare, such as a pangolin or an axolotl, to better fit the prompt.

Incorrect verb tense: 'I seen that dog.'

Use the correct past tense form: 'I saw that dog.'

Repetition and lack of clarity: 'I helped the dog with giving some first aid treatment and I provide some milk and drools for them.'

Improve clarity and reduce repetition: 'I helped the dog by giving it first aid and providing some milk and food.'

Pronoun agreement: 'I feed them with good food items.'

Ensure pronoun agreement: 'I fed it with good food items.'

Overuse of 'and' and lack of sentence structure: 'Dog is the main part of my life and I am considering that animal as my family member because I really love them and the way the dog makes me happy oh my god I can't say that.'

Use varied sentence structures and connectors: 'The dog has become an integral part of my life. I consider it a family member because of the immense joy it brings me. Words cannot express how happy it makes me.'

Incorrect use of indefinite article: 'Dog is lovely pet.'

Use the correct article: 'A dog is a lovely pet.'

Repetition of phrases: 'I really love my dog and I really like to play with my dog.'

Avoid repetition by paraphrasing: 'I adore my dog and enjoy playing with it.'

Redundancy and repetition: 'I really realize that nowadays that we all want to want to want to have a pet in our home.'

Eliminate redundancy and repetition: 'I realize that nowadays many people desire to have a pet at home.'

The response does not address the question, which asked about a unique animal encountered. Instead, it focuses on childhood experiences with friends.

Ensure to focus on the specific topic asked. For this question, describe an encounter with a unique animal, including details like where you saw it, what made it unique, and how you felt.

Repetition of the phrase 'being with' and the word 'miss.'

Try to use synonyms or rephrase sentences to avoid repetition. For example, 'spending time with' instead of 'being with' and 'long for' instead of 'miss.'

Incorrect use of tense in 'those days which I was enjoying and smiling.'

Use the past continuous tense correctly: 'those days when I was enjoying and smiling.'

Incorrect subject-verb agreement in 'everyone who were so, so, so loved me.'

Use 'was' instead of 'were' for singular subjects: 'everyone who was so, so, so loving towards me.'