Describe a story or book with animals in it.
This test has appeared in 5 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment? (Why?)
- Which room do you spend the most time in? (Why?)
- What would you like to change about your home? (Why?)
- Do you think you will live there for a long time? (Why not?)
Films
- How often do you watch films? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of films do you enjoy most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there a film you remember watching as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (Why is that?)
Old buildings
- Are there many old buildings in your city? (Why is that?)
- Do you like visiting old buildings? (Why is that?)
- Do you think old buildings should be protected? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live in an old building? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a story or book with animals in it.
You should say:
- what the story or book is
- when you first read or heard it
- what happens in it
and explain why you remember it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you share this story with children today? / Who first told you that story?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
stories for children
- Can you explain why so many children's stories have animals in them?
- In general, what do children learn from the stories they are told?
- What could be done about the small amount of reading young children do?
reading habits
- Can you explain why many people read less as they get older?
- How would you compare reading a printed book with reading on a screen?
- Can you speculate on how children's books will change as more reading happens on screens?
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