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Describe a Story/Book With Animals In It
You should say:
- What animals are in it
- What the story/book is about
- Why you read the story/book
- And explain what you think of this story/book
Sample Answer 1
Well, I want to talk about a great book I recently read called The Animals of China. It featured all kinds of unique and exotic animals found in the country. It was one of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read.
As for what animals it featured, well basically every possible animal you could imagine that lives in China, from tigers to pandas, and even some animals I had never heard of before. On every page, there was a stunningly beautiful picture of that animal in its natural habitat.
The photographers must have gone to great lengths to get these high definition pictures. But it wasn’t just the picture book. Every page had a few paragraphs describing the animal, the way that it lives, its behavior, tons of really compelling facts and figures.
And why did I read this book? Well one day I was wandering around and I came across this little bookstore. This book caught my eye right away. I flipped through some of the pages and I thought, for me this is a must read. And as for what I thought about this book, well I totally loved it. I’m an animal lover. I’ve always been captivated by different creatures that live in the wild. The awe-inspiring pictures, the descriptions were just so interesting to me. I read it all in one sitting. It was on put down a book.
Secondly, I thought it was really great that this book also discussed how environmental destruction and pollution has a really negative impact on these animals’ lives. Many of them are at risk of going extinct. They’re endangered species. So the book aimed to raise awareness about protecting these wild animals. I’m an environmentally conscious person.
I really care about protecting the planet. So I saw this book as a call to arms. I posted on social media recommending this book to others. I hope more people can read it and realize the importance of protecting wild animals and making sure they’re not lost to history.
| Word / Phrase | Type | Definition | Example |
| unique | Adjective [B2] | being the only one of its kind | Every fingerprint is completely unique. |
| exotic | Adjective [C1] | unusual and exciting from a foreign place | The market was full of exotic fruits and spices. |
| fascinating | Adjective [B2] | extremely interesting | I found the documentary absolutely fascinating. |
| natural habitat | Phrase [B2] | the place where an animal naturally lives | Tigers are most at home in their natural habitat. |
| compelling | Adjective [C1] | very interesting or convincing | The author makes a compelling argument. |
| came across | Phrasal verb [B2] | to find or discover something by chance | I came across an old photograph in the attic. |
| caught my eye | Idiom [B2] | attracted my attention | A colourful display caught my eye in the shop window. |
| flipped through | Phrasal verb [B2] | to turn pages quickly and look briefly | I flipped through the magazine while waiting. |
| a must read | Phrase [B2] | something strongly recommended to be read | This novel is a must read for anyone interested. |
| captivated | Adjective [C1] | held completely by something interesting | I was completely captivated by the story. |
| awe-inspiring | Adjective [C1] | causing a feeling of wonder and admiration | The mountains offered an awe-inspiring view. |
| in one sitting | Phrase [B2] | without stopping; in a single session | I read the entire novel in one sitting. |
| environmental destruction | Phrase [B2] | serious damage caused to the natural world | Environmental destruction threatens countless species. |
| pollution | Noun [B2] | harmful substances introduced into the environment | Air pollution is a major public health concern. |
| impact | Noun [B2] | a strong effect on a person, thing, or situation | The impact of this law would be far-reaching. |
| at risk of | Phrase [B2] | in danger of something happening | Many animals are at risk of going extinct. |
| endangered species | Phrase [B2] | animals at risk of extinction | The panda is one of the world’s most endangered species. |
| raise awareness about | Phrase [B2] | to increase public understanding of an issue | The campaign aims to raise awareness about pollution. |
| environmentally conscious | Phrase [C1] | aware of and caring about the environment | I try to be environmentally conscious in daily life. |
| a call to arms | Idiom [C2] | an appeal to take action | The speech was a call to arms for environmental activists. |
| social media | Noun [B2] | websites and applications for social networking | Social media has transformed the way we communicate. |
Part 3
1. Should schools teach children about animals?
Absolutely. I think schools should teach children some basic knowledge about animals.
Nowadays, many children live in cities, so they may not have many chances to take care of animals, such as pigs and cows. But I still think teaching animal education is important.
So first reason is that it’s a good way to teach students how to protect animals.
And the second reason I think is the most important one that learning about animals can help children understand nature and life. It can help them understand human relationships in a deeper way.
For instance, my teacher once told us a story about swallows building nests under the roof. The parent swallows worked very hard to feed their babies and later taught them how to fly. At first, many small swallows were afraid of flying, but with the encouragement of their parents, finally they fly to the blue skies.
To me, this story is not only about birds, it also reminds me of our parents. Just like swallows, our parents take care of us, protect us, and encourage us to become independent. When young swallows leave the nest and fly into the skies, it’s similar to children growing up and entering the wild world.
So I believe schools should teach children about animals. It’s not only about scientific knowledge, but also about love, responsibility, and respect for life.
| Word / Phrase | Type | Definition | Example |
| protect | Verb [B2] | to keep someone or something safe from harm | This law aims to protect people’s rights. |
| for instance | Phrase [B2] | as an example | For instance, Japan has very strict recycling laws. |
2. Some people think pets should not be kept in cities. What do you think?
I don’t agree that pets should not be kept in cities, I think pets are a part of urban life and many people really need them. For example, guide dogs are very important for blind people because they help them move around safely.
Also, pets can give emotional support to people who live alone, they can keep people company and reduce loneliness. So nowadays you will see that many people consider pet dogs as one of their family member.
Of course, pet owners should follow rules, they should clean up after their pets and control them in public place. But I don’t think that cities should completely ban pets, a better way is to manage pet ownership properly.
| Word / Phrase | Type | Definition | Example |
| urban life | Phrase [B2] | life in a town or city | Urban life can be both exciting and stressful. |
| for example | Phrase [B2] | used to introduce an illustration | For example, many countries have already passed this law. |
| move around | Phrasal verb [B2] | to travel or go from place to place | Guide dogs help blind people move around safely. |
| emotional support | Phrase [B2] | help given to someone who is feeling stressed | Pets can provide emotional support to people who live alone. |
| reduce loneliness | Phrase [B2] | to make feelings of isolation less severe | Pets can help reduce loneliness in older people. |
| nowadays | Adverb [B2] | at the present time; these days | Nowadays, more people keep pets than ever before. |
| consider | Verb [B2] | to think carefully about something | We should consider all points of view. |
| clean up | Phrasal verb [B2] | to make a place tidy and free from dirt | I clean up my room at least once a week. |
| ban | Verb [B2] | to officially prohibit something | The city plans to ban single-use plastics. |
| manage | Verb [B2] | to be in charge of or control something | It is important to manage pet behaviour in public. |
| pet ownership | Phrase [B2] | the state of having and caring for a pet | Responsible pet ownership includes regular vet visits. |
| properly | Adverb [B2] | in a correct or appropriate way | Pets need to be trained properly from an early age. |
3. Many people regard pets as members of their family. What do you think?
I understand why people see pets as family members, since I have my own pet dog, I have felt this very strongly. My dog accompanies me every day and always cheer me up. When I work with him in the garden, he often walks in front of me, as if he wants to protect me. He also makes my family happier, so he is not just a pet to us.
I also think pets are very loyal. They may only live for around 15 years, which is a short time in our life, but for them, they use their whole life to accompany us and protect us. Their owners are their whole world. So I really love my dog, and I think he is a real family member to me. And I admire the loyalty of him.
| Word / Phrase | Type | Definition | Example |
| protect | Verb [B2] | to keep someone or something safe from harm | This law aims to protect people’s rights. |
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