Describe a person who won a competition.
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?)
Food
- What kind of food do you eat most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- What is your favourite dish? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there any food you didn't like as a child but enjoy now? (Why is that?)
- Do you think people in your country eat more healthily now than in the past? (Why is that?)
School
- Where did you go to secondary school? (Tell me more about that.)
- What was your favourite subject at school? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy your time at school? (Why is that?)
- Do you think schools today are better than they were in the past? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person who won a competition.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what competition they won
- how they prepared for it
and explain how you felt about their success.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you ever won a competition yourself? / What did the person win?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
competition in schools and sport
- Can you explain why schools hold competitions for their students?
- In general, what do children gain from taking part in competitions?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of giving prizes only to the winners?
success and hard work
- Can you explain why some people succeed after failing many times?
- What could be done about young athletes who feel too much pressure to win?
- Can you speculate on how competitions will be judged in the future?
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