Describe a song you sang when you were a child.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- 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?)
Art
- Are you interested in art? (Why is that?)
- What kind of art do you like looking at? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy art lessons when you were at school? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to visit more art galleries in the future? (Why is that?)
Wild animals
- Are there any wild animals where you live? (Why is that?)
- Which wild animal do you find most interesting? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you ever see wild animals when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to see wild animals in their natural habitat? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a song you sang when you were a child.
You should say:
- what the song was called
- what it was about
- when and where you used to sing it
and explain why you remember it so well.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you still sing this song today? / Who taught you that song?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
the songs children learn
- Can you explain why children remember songs they learned when they were very young?
- In general, what do children learn from singing together?
- How would you compare the songs children sing at home with the songs they learn at school?
music education in schools
- Can you explain why music lessons are sometimes cut from school timetables?
- What could be done about children who have no chance to learn an instrument?
- Can you speculate on how children will discover new music in the future?
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