Describe a course you would like to take in the future.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2023
- May–Aug/2023
- Jan–Apr/2023
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?)
Singing
- Do you like singing? (Why is that?)
- What kind of songs do you like to sing? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you sing much when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think singing is a good way to relax? (Why is that?)
Robots
- Have you ever seen a robot in real life? (Why is that?)
- What kind of jobs do robots do in your country? (Tell me more about that.)
- Were you interested in robots when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to have a robot to help you at home? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a course you would like to take in the future.
You should say:
- what the course is
- where or how you would take it
- what you would learn on it
and explain why you would like to take this course.
Follow-up question after your talk: When do you think you will start it? / What would make that course difficult for you?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
adults who go back to studying
- Can you explain why many adults decide to take a course after they have started working?
- In general, what kinds of courses are most useful for working adults?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of studying a course online rather than in a classroom?
training provided by employers
- Can you explain why some companies pay for their staff to keep learning?
- How would you compare the skills people learn at university with the skills they learn at work?
- Can you speculate on how short online courses will change the way people train for jobs?
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