Part 1

Band 8+: Do you like to keep pets? Why or why not?

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

85% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

No, I don't have any pets. Even though I really love animals, especially cats and dogs, my mom thinks having a pet is a big responsibility and she's worried that I won't be able to care for it properly. Besides that, she doesn't like pet hair around the house so we haven't got one.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

No, I don’t have any pets. Even though I really love animals, especially cats and dogs, my mom thinks having a pet is a big responsibility and she’s worried that I won’t be able to care of it properly. Besides that, she doesn’t like pet hair around the house so we haven’t got one.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 22 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is quite good. Working on consistency and tackling difficult sounds may enhance clarity.

Task Response

The answer directly addresses the question, provides a clear reason for not having pets, and elaborates naturally with specific details about personal preferences and family considerations. The response is well-developed and sounds native-like.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is well-organized and flows naturally. The student uses cohesive devices like 'Even though' and 'Besides that' to connect ideas. There is no hesitation or repetition. To achieve a 9, the student could add a bit more elaboration or a concluding thought.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and clear, with words like 'responsibility' and 'properly'. However, there is a minor error: 'care of it' should be 'care for it'. The range is adequate but not highly sophisticated. To improve, the student could use more varied expressions, such as 'take on the commitment' or 'maintain a clean environment'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with a good mix of structures, including a complex sentence with 'Even though' and a conditional implication. The only error is the missing preposition 'for' in 'care of it'. Otherwise, the tenses and subject-verb agreement are correct. To reach a 9, ensure all prepositions are used correctly.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Do you like to keep pets? Why or why not?

I would like to, I think, I think there’s a time when I want to keep pets especially cat but thinking again like so many consideration I look myself that have a pet means you have to taking care of them more carefully like

Band 5+

Do you like to keep pets? Why or why not?

Okay, so that’s a great question. So I personally think that I’m a big fan of pets because I do have a great cat, it’s named Untuk, and I just obsessed with it. Because to be honest, pets give us this feeling of causeness and and warmest because without even talking to them we can […]

Band 6+

Do you like to keep pets? Why or why not?

why not because I’m really into playing with the pads because they are very playful especially the rabbit because they they enjoy a lot of hiding and I love thinking them in my garden. Additionally I’ve used to keep one but But now I don’t have any opportunity to have it. But if I have […]

Band 6+

Do you like to keep pets? Why or why not?

I would say that it’s a good experience to keep a beat. ZGD company and upper-busy day help relax. I’ll be over-relaxed. I had a dog and that is died a year ago. I used to walk outside to a speed and played Mario games. and packs, but it takes me and become more responsive […]

Band 6+

See All

What is one habit you have that you would like to change?

I would like to change my using my phones because I should re-took more than use my phone and maybe I should go to bed earlier than usual it’s ok

Band 5+

How often do you watch films?

Actually, I often watch mobi because it is my favorite activities but these days I’m busy with my studies so I watch mobi on weekends because in particularly when I I watch mobi, I try to watch English mobi because it is very important for me and it improved my English skills so I prefer […]

Band 6+

Should schools teach students how to respond to natural disasters?

I totally agree with the statement that schools should teach students how to respond to natural disasters and how to be prepared for them. If the schools not students, especially kids, will be panicked and frantic. so it may have such a bad consequences such as losing their lives, be it panic and so on. […]

Band 6+

How can natural disasters affect a country's economy?

I guess that natural disasters may have a devastating effect on the country’s economy in some many ways. First of all, natural disasters, especially such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and so on, sweep away everything, especially houses, autos, beaches and so on. Secondly, these circumstances affect on tourism industry too. So it reduced the country’s […]

Band 6+

Do you have a garden at home?

Yes, Kirtani, there is definitely a garden at my house. In all gardens there are various types of fruit trees. For example, I precord apple, cherry, plum and other kind of fruit trees. The fruit is incredibly delicious and juicy.

Band 6+

What is your favorite local place to visit on weekends?

My favorite local place is like Balda Garden which is located in Uri Dhaka. I really love to visit this place in my free time. Whenever I get free, I just get the tickets as a visitor. then go to the Balda Garden and visit it and watch different kind of trees and etc.

Band 6+

See All

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium