Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

1. Is it common to keep a pet in your country?
Yes, it is pretty common for people to have a dog or a cat at home. Many families get a fish
tank full of fish or sometimes just 1 or 2 gold fish. Some people buy a bird too, such as a parrot or
a budgie. There are a lot of pet shops in the city now and children love having a puppy or a kitty at
home to play with.
2. Why do some people think that keeping pets is good for children?

---

381
It can be beneficial for children to have a pet because the animal can become a good companion.
In China, with the one-child policy, many children often feel lonely. The pet can make them smile,
and give them the impression that they are not on their own. In addition, some parents believe that
having a pet can give children a sense of responsibility. The kids must walk the dog, clean it, and
feed it. It could be a good chance for children to learn how to take care of weaker and younger
creatures. I think that children with pets might learn how to be more considerate and thoughtful.
3. Should there be laws to protect domesticated animals?
Yes, I think there should be. Animals should not be mistreated. People should consider animals
as their friends. They are almost defenseless against us, so we should show our humanity by
protecting both wild and domesticated animals. In September 2009, legislation was drafted in my
country to prevent deliberate (= intentional) cruelty to animals at home, on farms and in laboratories.
4. What characteristics are associated with particular animals in your culture?
Well, that's interesting because I was talking to my foreign teacher at school the other day about
this topic, and we realized that animals represent different characteristics in Chinese and Western
cultures. For example, I found out that Westerners believe that monkeys are stupid, while in China
we consider monkeys to be smart animals. I guess that they are clever animals, but more stupid than
humans in many situations. In English, pigs are dirty, and in Chinese pigs are lazy and stupid.
Otherwise, in China, we believe that dragons represent nobility and wisdom, pandas are kind, dogs
are loyal, snakes are untrustworthy, and cows and buffalos are hard-working (horses are in Western
minds).