Pets & animals — speaking questions
35 everyday questions about pets & animals, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.
A25
Is there an animal sound you really love, or one that drives you mad?
Have you spotted any animals on your way to work, school or the shops recently?
What's the first animal you can remember holding or touching as a child?
Describe a pet that you or someone close to you has. What is it like?
Do animals fit into your daily routine in any way — feeding, walking, watching birds, anything like that?
B111
Was there an animal you were scared of as a child? Are you still?
How did a pet you know get its name? Was there a story behind it?
What kind of animal videos or pictures do you end up watching online?
Have you ever looked after someone else's pet for a while? How did it go?
If you got a new pet tomorrow, what would you name it, and where would the name come from?
Some people say we treat pets too much like people these days. What do you think?
Imagine a friendly stray animal turned up at your door tomorrow. What would you do?
A friend is about to get their very first pet. What's one piece of advice you'd give them?
Cats or dogs — which suits your kind of person better, and why?
If an animal you know could talk for just one day, what do you think it would say?
Tell me about a time an animal did something that made you laugh out loud.
B29
If you had the chance to foster an animal for a few weeks, would you do it?
Describe a place where you've enjoyed watching animals — a park, the sea, a farm, anywhere.
If you were stuck on a desert island and could bring three animals for company, which would you pick and in what order?
What's the nicest treat or surprise you've given an animal, or seen someone give one?
Have you ever seen an animal do something that seemed surprisingly clever?
Is there any reason an animal might not work for you or someone you know — allergies, space, time, fears?
Has there ever been an animal that made you feel calmer or happier during a hard time?
Is there a wild animal you'd love to see up close one day? Why that one?
How do you think keeping a quiet pet like a fish compares to having a cuddly one like a cat or dog?
C16
If you had to pick an animal that captures your personality, which would it be and why?
What's the most memorable encounter you've had with an animal while travelling or away from home?
If a friend was heartbroken after losing a much-loved pet, what would you say to comfort them?
Are you the kind of person who whips out a camera when an animal does something cute, or do you just enjoy the moment?
Is there anything other pet owners do that quietly winds you up?
Is there an animal saying or expression in any language you like, and does it ring true for you?