Describe a place you liked to go to as a child.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2024
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Bicycles
- Do you ride a bicycle? (Why is that?)
- Where do people usually ride bicycles in your city? (Tell me more about that.)
- How old were you when you learnt to ride a bicycle? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think cycling is a good way to get around? (Why is that?)
Exciting activities
- Do you like doing exciting activities? (Why is that?)
- What is the most exciting thing you do in your free time? (Tell me more about that.)
- What exciting activity did you try for the first time recently? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you like to try something like skydiving or bungee jumping? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a place you liked to go to as a child.
You should say:
- where it was
- how often you went there
- who you went there with
and explain why you liked going there.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you been back there recently? / Who did you usually go there with?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
where children play today
- Can you explain why children today spend less time playing outside?
- How would you compare playing outdoors with playing games indoors?
- In general, what do children gain from playing without adults nearby?
planning towns for children
- Can you describe the places a good neighbourhood provides for children?
- What could be done about areas of a city with nowhere safe for children to play?
- Can you speculate on how children's games will change as screens become more common?
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