Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
Do you have a pet?
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12 conversation questions about pets and animals
- 1Do you have a pet?
- 2What is your favourite animal? Why?
- 3Are you a cat person or a dog person?
- 4Did you have a pet when you were a child?
- 5What pets are popular in your country?
- 6Is it easy to look after a pet?
- 7Are you afraid of any animals?
- 8Have you ever been to a zoo?
- 9What wild animals live in your country?
- 10Would you like to have a pet in the future?
- 11What is a good name for a dog?
- 12Do you think animals are happy in zoos?
Useful phrases
- I have a... called...
- I'm more of a cat / dog person.
- I've always wanted a...
- I'm a bit scared of...
- They're really friendly / clever.
- It takes a lot of time to...
- When I was a child, we had...
- My favourite animal is... because...
Key vocabulary
- pet
- an animal you keep at home
- look after
- take care of
- feed
- give food to
- loyal
- always supporting someone
- wild
- living naturally, not with people
- vet
- an animal doctor
Sample answer
Do you have a pet?
Yes, I have a cat called Milo. He's three years old and very lazy. He sleeps most of the day and wakes up when he wants food. I'm more of a cat person because cats are quiet and easy to look after. My sister prefers dogs, though.
Practise "Pets and animals" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.