Sample topic Wild animals IELTS Speaking part 1

Sample topic Wild animals IELTS Speaking part 1

1. Do you enjoy watching TV programs about wild animals?

Yes, I’m a big fan of nature documentaries because I love wild animals. I like to see them in their natural habitats, not in cages.

• Nature documentary (n): phim tài liệu về thiên nhiên
• Habitat (n): môi trường sinh sống của động vật

2. Did you gain knowledge about wild animals while in school?

Yes, I had to take lessons about the ecosystem in my biology classes. Wild animals are an important part of it. I learned about their impact on different aspects of nature.

• Ecosystem (n): hệ sinh thái
• Impact (n) + on something: tác động lên thứ gì đó
• Aspect (n): khía cạnh

3. Where are places where you can observe wild animals?

You could see wild animals in zoos, aquariums, national parks and so on. As I said, I prefer seeing animals in their natural habitats so I really hope I can go on a tour to a national park one day.

• Aquarium (n): thủy cung, viện hải dương học
• National park (n): vườn quốc gia

4. In which country do you believe you can encounter numerous wild animals?

Actually, my country, Vietnam, has countless wild species. You can visit our national parks such as Cat Tien and Cuc Phuong to see spectacular terrestrial animals. If you prefer marine animals like dolphins or sharks, we have an impressive aquarium in Nha Trang.

• Species (n): loài
• Marine (adj): liên quan đến biển.
• Marine animals: sinh vật biển

5. How widespread is wildlife viewing in your country?

I live in the city, so seeing wild animals is only available in the zoo. But I guess if you wander to the outskirts of town, where there are more trees and forests, you can easily catch sight of a wider range of animals: monkeys, wild boars and even deers in their natural habitats.

• Catch sight of s.th: bắt gặp cái gì 
• Outskirts of town: vùng ngoại ô 

6. What are the top locations in your country to observe wildlife?

Well, I would say the zoo and nature reserves have all kinds of wild animals and you can easily watch them, but unfortunately only from afar. Like I said, if you want to see animals in a more natural setting, one can visit the forests or go on safari guided trips.

• Nature reserve (n): khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên
• Natural setting (n): khung cảnh tự nhiên

7. Have you ever encountered wild animals?

Yeah, I’ve been lucky enough to see some wild animals a few times. I remember one time I was hiking in the mountains and I saw a family of deer grazing in a meadow. It was really beautiful. I’ve also seen some monkeys in the jungle during a trip to Son Tra Nature Reserve in Da Nang. It’s always such a special experience to see these animals in their natural habitats.

• Hiking in the mountains: đi bộ đường dài trên núi
• Graze: gặm cỏ
• Meadow: đồng cỏ
• Natural habitats: môi trường sống tự nhiên (động vật)

8. Where are places in your region where you can witness wild animals?

Unfortunately, there aren’t many opportunities to see wild animals in my area. It’s mostly urban and suburban development, and there aren’t any national parks or nature reserves nearby. Occasionally, I might spot a squirrel or a rabbit in my backyard, but that’s about it. If I want to see some real wild animals, I usually have to travel to other parts of the country or visit a zoo.

• Nature reserves: các khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên
• Spot: nhìn thấy / phát hiện thấy

9. Do you enjoy observing animals in zoos?

To be perfectly honest, while I enjoy seeing animals up close, I have mixed feelings about zoos. On the one hand, they can provide important conservation and education opportunities. On the other hand, animals in captivity may not have the same quality of life as their wild counterparts.

• See something up close: nhìn thứ gì đó cận cảnh
• Have mixed feelings about: cảm xúc lẫn lộn (vừa cảm thấy hài lòng vừa cảm thấy không hài lòng về một cái gì đó)
• Animals in captivity: động vật nuôi nhốt

10. Have you visited a zoo or safari park before?

• Natural habitat (n.): môi trường sống tự nhiên
• Get up close and personal (v.): đến gần