Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion.
This test has appeared in 7 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2023
- Jan–Apr/2023
- Sep–Dec/2022
- Jan–Apr/2022
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Public transport
- How often do you use public transport? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of public transport is most common where you live? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has public transport in your city changed in recent years? (Why is that?)
- Do you think more people should use public transport instead of driving? (Why is that?)
Birthdays
- Do you usually celebrate your birthday? (Why is that?)
- How did you celebrate your last birthday? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you do on your birthdays when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think birthdays are more important for children than adults? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion.
You should say:
- who asked for your opinion
- what it was about
- what opinion you gave
and explain how you felt about being asked.
Follow-up question after your talk: Did the person follow your advice? / Why do you think they asked you?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
how people ask for advice
- Can you explain why people often ask friends for advice before making a decision?
- How would you compare advice from family members with advice from professionals?
- In general, what makes someone's opinion worth listening to?
opinions in public life
- Can you explain why so many people share their opinions publicly on the internet?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of asking ordinary people to vote on important national decisions?
- Can you speculate on how social media will change the way public opinion is formed?
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