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Describe an adventurous experience you had.

This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 1 reported by test takers

  • Sep–Dec/2023
  • May–Aug/2023

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Part 1

The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.

Your home town

  1. Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
  2. What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
  3. Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
  4. Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)

Neighbours

  1. Do you know your neighbours well? (Why is that?)
  2. What are your neighbours like? (Tell me more about that.)
  3. Did you have a good relationship with your neighbours when you were a child? (Why is that?)
  4. Do you think it is important to get on well with your neighbours? (Why is that?)

Websites

  1. Which websites do you visit most often? (Tell me more about that.)
  2. What kind of websites do you find useful? (Tell me more about that.)
  3. Have you ever made your own website? (Why is that?)
  4. Do you prefer using websites or apps? (Why is that?)

Part 2

One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.

Describe an adventurous experience you had.

You should say:

  • what you did
  • when and where it happened
  • who you were with

and explain how you felt during and after the experience.

Follow-up question after your talk: Would you do something like that again? / Who was with you at the time?

Part 3

A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.

why people take risks

  1. Can you explain why some people enjoy activities that feel dangerous?
  2. In general, what kinds of risks do people accept in daily life?
  3. How would you compare adventure sports with ordinary exercise?

adventure and safety

  1. Can you explain how organisers keep adventure activities safe?
  2. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of encouraging children to take small risks?
  3. Can you speculate on how adventure tourism will develop in the coming years?

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