Describe a friend from your childhood.
This test has appeared in 9 seasons · 4 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2023
- Jan–Apr/2023
- Sep–Dec/2022
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment? (Why?)
- Which room do you spend the most time in? (Why?)
- What would you like to change about your home? (Why?)
- Do you think you will live there for a long time? (Why not?)
Websites
- Which websites do you visit most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of websites do you find useful? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever made your own website? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer using websites or apps? (Why is that?)
Science
- Did you like science at school? (Why is that?)
- Which science subject do you find most interesting? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you watch science programmes on TV or online? (Why is that?)
- Do you think science is important in everyday life? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a friend from your childhood.
You should say:
- who this friend was
- how you met
- what you used to do together
and explain whether you are still in touch now.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you often think about your childhood? / Are you still in contact with this person?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
childhood friendships
- Can you explain why children make friends more easily than adults?
- In general, what do children usually look for in a friend?
- How would you contrast friendships made at school with those made at work?
keeping friendships
- Can you explain why people lose touch with friends as they get older?
- What could be done about friendships that fade once people move far apart?
- Can you speculate on how people will make and keep friends in the future?
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