Describe a toy you often played with as a child.
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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?)
Stages of life
- What stage of life are you in at the moment? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you enjoy most about this time in your life? (Tell me more about that.)
- Which age was the happiest for you so far? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you like to be younger or older than you are now? (Why is that?)
Old buildings
- Are there many old buildings in your city? (Why is that?)
- Do you like visiting old buildings? (Why is that?)
- Do you think old buildings should be protected? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live in an old building? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a toy you often played with as a child.
You should say:
- what the toy was
- who gave it to you or where it came from
- how you used to play with it
and explain why you enjoyed playing with it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you still have that toy today? / Who gave you that toy?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
children's play
- Can you explain why children play differently now from thirty years ago?
- In general, what do children learn from playing with other children?
- How would you contrast toys children make themselves with toys that are bought?
toys and families
- Can you describe the kinds of toys parents buy for young children today?
- What could be done about toys that break or are thrown away after a few weeks?
- Can you speculate on how children's toys will change as technology develops?
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