Describe a short trip you often make but do not like.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
- Jan–Apr/2022
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment? (Why?)
- Which room do you spend the most time in? (Why?)
- What would you like to change about your home? (Why?)
- Do you think you will live there for a long time? (Why not?)
Rubbish and recycling
- Do you recycle at home? (Why is that?)
- Is recycling common where you live? (Why is that?)
- What do people do with their rubbish in your area? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you learn about recycling at school? (Why is that?)
Evenings
- What do you usually do in the evening? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you prefer spending evenings at home or going out? (Why is that?)
- Did you do the same things in the evening when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think the evening is a good time to study? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a short trip you often make but do not like.
You should say:
- where you go
- how often you make the trip and how you travel
- why you have to make it
and explain why you do not like it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Is there any way you could make this trip more pleasant? / How long have you been making that trip?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
daily journeys to work and school
- Can you describe the way most people travel to work in your city?
- What could be done about roads and trains that are crowded every morning?
- In general, how long is too long for a daily journey?
commuting and quality of life
- Can you explain why a long daily journey affects people's health and mood?
- In general, what should employers do for staff with long journeys?
- Can you speculate on how flexible working hours will change traffic in big cities?
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