English discussion questions: Animals
Which animals do you like? Why?
Are there any interesting wild animals in your country?
In your opinion, are zoos a good thing or a bad thing for animals? Why?
Do you think vets have a harder job than doctors? Why / Why not?
If you could learn one "animal ability" (e.g. flying, adaptive camouflage, hibernation), what would it be, and why?
English vocabulary:
Animals
Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about animals.
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(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.
English idioms: Animals
Try using these English idioms related to animals to make your spoken English more natural.
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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.