Describe a person you know who is good at buying things at low prices.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 3 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
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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?)
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?)
Fishing
- Have you ever been fishing? (Why is that?)
- Where do people go fishing in your area? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did anyone in your family go fishing when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think fishing is a relaxing hobby? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they usually buy
- how they manage to find low prices
and explain what you think of this person's shopping skills.
Follow-up question after your talk: Are you good at finding bargains yourself? / Have you learned anything from the way this person shops?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
looking for low prices
- Can you explain why some people spend a long time comparing prices?
- How would you contrast shopping at a market with shopping in a large store?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of spending a lot of time looking for the lowest price?
prices and shops
- Can you explain why the same product can cost different amounts in different shops?
- What could be done about shops that can only attract customers by lowering their prices?
- Can you speculate on how online shopping will affect prices in small local shops?
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