APIEIELTS Speaking: Pets and animals
Pets and animals
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How to use this lesson
For teacher: Guide students through vocabulary and patterns for 10 minutes, then monitor recording. Check their spoken answers in Module 2 using the instant AI scoring tool.
For learner: First, finish the word check and matching in Module 1. Next, go to Module 2, record your voice for each question, and read the model answers.
Module 1: Word and Sentence Build-Up
Review your pet words and useful daily sentences before speaking.
Part A: Vocabulary Review
1. A rabbit has very soft ___ on its body.
2. My parrot sleeps in a big ___ at night.
3. Please ___ the cat. It is hungry.
4. The dog wags its ___ when it is happy.
5. The puppy makes a lot of noise. It is very ___.
Part B: Common Collocations
Match each pet action to what it means:
Part C: Useful Sentence Patterns
Pattern 1: Routine action
Example: She feeds the dog every day.
Say who does it and what they give food to.
Pattern 2: Dislikes
Example: It doesn't like water.
Use this to talk about things your pet does not want.
Pattern 3: Preference
Example: I like cats because they are quiet.
Say the animal you like and give one simple reason.
Module 2: Speaking Practice
Listen to each question, speak into the microphone, and check the model answer.
Question 1: Do you have a pet?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, yes, I do. I have a small dog. It's very cute, and I play with it every day."
- yes, I do: A quick, polite way to answer a question starting with 'Do you'.
- It's very cute: Words to describe a sweet and pretty animal.
- I play with it: A simple phrase for spending fun time with your pet.
Question 2: Do you like animals?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, I love animals. They are nice and friendly. I feel happy when I see them in the park."
- I love animals: A clear way to say you enjoy animals a lot.
- They are nice: A simple sentence to describe their good nature.
- I feel happy: An easy way to say how you feel.
Question 3: What animal do you like best?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, I like cats best. They have soft fur, and they are quiet pets in a house."
- I like cats best: Use this to name your number one favorite animal.
- They have soft fur: A simple fact about how cats feel when you touch them.
- they are quiet: Saying that an animal does not make loud noise.
Question 4: Does your friend have a pet?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, yes, she does. My friend has a bird. It lives in a cage, and it can sing."
- yes, she does: A short answer to a question starting with 'Does she'.
- It lives in a cage: Telling people where a pet bird stays.
- it can sing: Saying an action the bird knows how to do.
Question 5: Would you like a cat or a dog?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, I would like a dog. A dog likes to run, and I can walk it after school."
- I would like a dog: An easy way to choose the animal you want.
- I can walk it: Saying you are able to take the dog out.
- after school: Stating the time of day when you are free.
Question 6: Who takes care of the pet in your family?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show model answer"Well, my mother does. She feeds the pet every morning, and I help her on weekends."
- my mother does: A natural short reply naming the person who does the job.
- She feeds the pet: Stating who gives meals to the animal.
- I help her: Saying that you share the work with another person.
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