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Describe an Aquatic Animal- IELTS Cue Card
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The blog first presents a Cue Card Topic for the IELTS Speaking module. Then, it discusses two sample answers for the same. Finally, it includes some Part 3 questions related to the topic ‘Describe an aquatic animal’.
Table of Contents
Describe an aquatic animal.
- What it looks like.
- When did you see it?
- Where did you see it?
- Explain why it is interesting.
Discussion on the Topic
Before you start on the topic, you need to utilize the one-minute preparation time for making notes.
Notes to help you speak effortlessly on the topic
Think about the word ‘aquatic’. What does it mean?
The word ‘aquatic’ origins from ‘aqua’ which means ‘water’. So, an ‘aquatic animal’ could mean an animal that lives in the water. Here we can talk about animals like crocodiles, starfish, fishes, and even frogs etcetera. We are going to talk about:
Fish and then maybe a crocodile
Adding more notes
• Fish
• During childhood
• At native place
• In a pond
• Then, further, talk about crocodile
• We can also talk about the Whale
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Sample Answer 1
Aquatic creatures are primarily found solely in water and live in bodies of water. Fish, octopuses, turtles, and other aquatic creatures are some of the most popular species. Depending on their anatomical and morphological characteristics, some aquatic species can only be found in freshwater or marine habitats.
When I was about five years old, my family took me to a neighboring pond in my hometown, for the first time I ever saw a fish. I still vividly recall how thrilled and fascinated I was to have observed those lovely creatures swimming with their gorgeous fins, which appeared so aesthetically charming. We still chuckle and talk about how back then, I even wished I could have a fin, like them.
I have observed several more water animals in addition to fish. A crocodile, for example, spends the majority of its existence in the water despite being able to survive on land. From the way they look to the way they hunt, crocodiles are intriguing animals. When I first saw a crocodile in a zoo, I used to find it quite difficult to distinguish between them and alligators.
Being an avid fan of the water myself, I find these creatures to be fascinating. It has to do with how drastically different they are from animals that live on land. I find their gills or other respiration systems to be fascinating, and every time I look at them, I appreciate how diverse and beautiful nature is.
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Vocabulary
Sample Answer 2
From schoolbooks and the National Geographic Channel, I have seen and learned about many amazing aquatic animals. I'm going to talk about a particularly unusual and amazing aquatic mammal right now. The whale is the animal.
This aquatic animal has never actually been spotted by me. However, I have watched it on National Geographic Channel countless times.
Due to its exceptional size and lovely blue hue, the whale appears enticing (very beautiful). Once we start seeing it, our eye becomes fixated on it due to how stunning it appears.
The whale is fascinating for a variety of reasons. First of all, it is the largest member of the aquatic mammal family. The average whale can reach a length of 30 meters and weigh more than 180 tonnes. They have a lengthy lifespan. Many whales live for over a century. Similar to other mammals, whales breathe air. They are warm-blooded animals. They have body hair and give milk to their young.
The most intriguing aspect about whales is that they frequently learn from and impart knowledge to humans. They experience grief over the passing of their relatives. They coexist in harmony. They create sound waves to communicate with one another. Whales can be found all around the world.
The process through which whales locate food via sound waves is known as echolocation. They create sound waves, which strike the object and reflect to pinpoint exactly where their meal is. Whales consume all different kinds of fish.
In my opinion, all of these characteristics distinguish whales.
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Part 3 Questions related to the topic
Q 1: Why do people like to keep pets?
A 1: There are countless benefits to owning a pet, such as a companionship, a love of animals, health benefits, etc. Pets are one of the best treatments for a variety of mental illnesses in patients. Dogs, for example, are thought to have a considerable therapeutic effect on those experiencing acute despair or intense agony. Additionally, they make excellent friends.
Q 2: What should we do to protect endangered animals?
A 2: Knowing the list of animals that are endangered and likely to go extinct is the most important and first step we should do to safeguard these creatures. Second, by advocating for animals and their safety and making sure that people are aware of the repercussions of endangering such animals, we can help the animal protection confederation.
Q 3: Do you support doing experiments on animals?
A 3: I think using animals in studies is somewhat necessary for us because we often learn a lot from them and make important discoveries. For instance, if Griffith hadn't conducted his transformation experiment on rats, we would have never learned about the molecular basis of inheritance. However, we must use caution while doing such studies, particularly on species that could be in danger of extinction.
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Q 4: Why do some people refuse to eat animals?
A 4: Some people might not want to eat animals because they care about them and think it is unethical to do so, while others might refrain due to medical reasons or stomach issues.
Q 5: What would happen when some species disappear on earth?
A 5: There will be a great deal of chaos and disarray if certain species vanish off the face of the planet. By keeping the many organisms in harmony and balance, nature has always moved forward. As a result, our ecology would suffer greatly, and our planet would become naturally impoverished.
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