Candidate task cardseeing an animal

Describe an experience when you saw an animal.

You should say:

  1. 1what the animal was~30s
  2. 2where you saw it~30s
  3. 3what happened~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about this experience~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in December 2025 Pets & Animals

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What the animal wasSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Where you saw itOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3What happenedSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about this experienceThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe an experience when you saw an animal.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

Answer it with the examiner

Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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