Describe a person you know who enjoys cooking for others.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Sep–Dec/2023
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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?)
Views
- Is there a nice view from your home? (Why is that?)
- What kind of views do you enjoy looking at? (Tell me more about that.)
- Can you remember a beautiful view you saw on a trip? (Why is that?)
- Would you pay more to live somewhere with a good view? (Why is that?)
Films
- How often do you watch films? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of films do you enjoy most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there a film you remember watching as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person you know who enjoys cooking for others.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they like to cook
- who they usually cook for
and explain why you think they enjoy cooking for others.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you enjoy cooking for other people? / What does this person usually cook?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
cooking and family life
- Can you explain why fewer people cook at home than in the past?
- How would you compare meals cooked at home with meals bought ready-made?
- In general, what does sharing a meal do for a family?
food culture and change
- Can you describe the part that traditional dishes play in your country today?
- What could be done about young adults who have never learned to cook?
- Can you speculate on how delivery apps will change the way families eat?
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