Describe a place you found boring.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
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?)
Music
- What kind of music do you like? (Tell me more about that.)
- When do you usually listen to music? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever learned to play an instrument? (Why is that?)
- Has your taste in music changed over the years? (Why is that?)
Shoes
- Do you like buying shoes? (Why is that?)
- What kind of shoes do you usually wear? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever bought shoes online? (Why is that?)
- Do you spend a lot of money on shoes? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a place you found boring.
You should say:
- where it is
- when you went there and who you went with
- what you did there
and explain why you found it boring.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you ever go back there? / Why did you go there in the first place?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
places people enjoy or avoid
- Can you explain why a place that bores one person interests another?
- In general, what makes a town interesting to visit?
- What could be done about the lack of things to do in a quiet town?
free time in towns and cities
- Can you explain why young people often leave small towns?
- How would you compare the leisure facilities in cities with those in the countryside?
- Can you speculate on how people will spend their free time as more entertainment moves online?
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