Ielts 雅思 口语全攻略 Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking Jeremy Chiron

What are some of the ways in which animals are used in your country?

Well, a lot of animals such as chickens, ducks, pigs, and all the farm animals really, are used to provide food. In addition, cows and horses are used on the farm to plough the land and pull heavy loads. I think that farmers often use animals' dung (= excrements = poop!) as fertilizer for their crops. On the other hand, some animals are kept as pets, and they keep us company. We like to have them around because they are pretty, kind and soft.

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   Do you think it is a good idea for people who live in the city to have pets?
   

No, I don't think so. In the majority of cases, the animals don't have enough space in an apartment, and the people are usually too busy to actually take good care of them. Nowadays, both mothers and fathers work, so the pet is often left alone at home. In addition, dogs and cats shed (=lose their hair) everywhere, and I think it's quite disgusting when you have dogs' hair on your clothes, or everywhere on the floor. And when it rains, dogs make the house dirty. And when they're young, they might chew the furniture or scratch the walls. If I owned a flat, I wouldn't allow my tenants to have a pet at home.

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   What are the living conditions of farm animals like in your country?
   

Well, I'm no expert on animal life in rural areas, but I think their conditions are quite satisfactory, with enough food and space to lead a decent life. In the past, I think farms were dirty, but nowadays, farmers know they should clean up the stables and barns to ensure a better environment for animals, and food safety for consumers.