Describe a time when you experienced bad weather.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons
- Jan–Apr/2023
- Sep–Dec/2022
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Work or study
- Do you work, or are you a student? (Why?)
- Why did you choose that job or that subject? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you enjoy most about it? (Why?)
- Is there anything you would like to change about it? (Why?)
Family
- Do you spend a lot of time with your family? (Why is that?)
- Who are you closest to in your family? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did your family often do together when you were young? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think families spend less time together than they used to? (Why is that?)
School
- Where did you go to secondary school? (Tell me more about that.)
- What was your favourite subject at school? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy your time at school? (Why is that?)
- Do you think schools today are better than they were in the past? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when you experienced bad weather.
You should say:
- when and where it happened
- what the weather was like
- what you were doing at the time
and explain how you felt about it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you usually check the weather forecast before going out? / How long did that weather last?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
how weather affects daily life
- Can you explain why bad weather causes so much disruption in cities?
- In general, how much do people trust weather forecasts?
- What could be done about the damage caused by heavy storms in country areas?
climate and the way people live
- Can you explain why some regions are having more extreme weather than before?
- How would you compare the way old buildings cope with hot weather and the way modern ones do?
- Can you speculate on how a changing climate will affect farming in your country?
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