English discussion questions: Animals

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Question 1: Which animals do you like?

Question 2: Are there any interesting wild animals in your country?

Question 3: In your opinion, are zoos a good or a bad thing for animals? Why?

Question 4: Do you think vets have a harder job than doctors? Why / Why not?

Question 5: If you could learn one "animal ability" like camouflage, hibernation or flying or something else, what would you choose, and why?

English vocabulary:

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about animals.

(Noun) Animals living in nature, not with humans.

Example: Hokkaido is famous for its wildlife.
(Noun) The natural home of a plant or animal.

Example: The forest is an important habitat for lots of animals.
(Noun) When animals are kept in a zoo or enclosure, not free in nature.

Example: Some animals don’t like being kept in captivity.
(Noun) A doctor for animals. (vet = veterinarian)

Example: Vets take care of sick and injured animals.
(Verb) To sleep through the winter to save energy.

Example: Bears often hibernate in caves during the cold months.

Try using these English idioms related to animals to make your spoken English more natural.

People who start early have an advantage.

Example: Let’s get to the event early tomorrow. The early bird catches the worm!
The largest part of something.

Example: Zoos spend the lion’s share of their budget on feeding big animals like elephants.
Eats a lot

Example: My brother is always hungry. He eats like a horse.
Eats very little

Example: My grandmother has tiny portions. She eats like a bird.
A clumsy person who breaks things by accident.

Example: My baby is learning to walk and knocked everything off the table. He was like a bull in a china shop.