Describe a calm person you know.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2025
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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?)
The internet
- How much time do you spend on the internet each day? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you mostly use the internet for? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you first start using the internet? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think the internet has made people's lives better? (Why is that?)
Chatting
- Do you enjoy chatting with people? (Why is that?)
- Who do you chat with most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you chat with people differently now compared to when you were a teenager? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer chatting face to face or online? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a calm person you know.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know them
- a situation in which they stayed calm
and explain why you think they are so calm.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you describe yourself as a calm person? / Where did you meet this person?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
staying calm under pressure
- Can you explain why some people stay calm in difficult situations?
- In general, what situations make people most stressed?
- How would you compare pressure at work with pressure at home?
stress in modern society
- Can you explain why people report more stress than they did in the past?
- What could be done about employees who work long hours and rarely rest?
- Can you speculate on how companies will look after their workers' health in the future?
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