Describe an advertisement you have seen that featured a famous person.
This test has appeared in 5 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
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?)
Parks and gardens
- Is there a park near your home? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to parks? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people do in parks in your city? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you go to parks a lot as a child? (Why is that?)
Mornings
- What do you usually do in the morning? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you have the same routine every morning? (Why is that?)
- Do you eat breakfast every day? (Why is that?)
- Are your mornings different at weekends? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an advertisement you have seen that featured a famous person.
You should say:
- what the product was
- who the famous person was
- where you saw the advertisement
and explain what you thought of it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Did you buy the product? / Where did you see that advertisement?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
advertising and famous people
- Can you explain why companies pay famous people to appear in their advertisements?
- In general, which kinds of products are usually advertised with celebrities?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using a famous face to sell a product?
advertising and the public
- Can you explain why some advertisements annoy people?
- What could be done about advertising aimed at young children?
- Can you speculate on how advertising will change as more people watch things on their phones?
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