Describe a party that disappointed you.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- 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?)
Ambitions
- Do you consider yourself an ambitious person? (Why is that?)
- What would you like to achieve in the next few years? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you want to be when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think it is good for young people to have big ambitions? (Why is that?)
Taking photos
- Do you like taking photos? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually take photos of? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your family take a lot of photos when you were young? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer taking photos with a phone or a proper camera? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a party that disappointed you.
You should say:
- what the party was for
- when and where it was held
- who was there
and explain why it disappointed you.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you enjoy going to parties in general? / Who invited you to that party?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
why people hold celebrations
- Can you explain why families spend a lot of money on celebrations?
- In general, what makes a social event enjoyable for guests?
- How would you compare large public celebrations with small private ones?
changes in the way people celebrate
- Can you explain why some traditional celebrations are becoming less popular?
- What could be done about celebrations that create a lot of waste?
- Can you speculate on how people will celebrate important occasions in the future?
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