Describe a person you disliked at first but later became friends with.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
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?)
Wild animals
- Are there any wild animals where you live? (Why is that?)
- Which wild animal do you find most interesting? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you ever see wild animals when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to see wild animals in their natural habitat? (Why is that?)
Colours
- What is your favourite colour? (Tell me more about that.)
- What colours do you usually wear? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have a different favourite colour when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think colours can affect how people feel? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person you disliked at first but later became friends with.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you met
- why you disliked them at first
and explain how you became friends.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you still keep in touch with this person? / What changed your opinion of them?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
first impressions of other people
- Can you explain why first impressions of people are often wrong?
- In general, how much do people judge others by appearance?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of trusting your first impression of someone?
how people make friends
- Can you explain why it is harder to make new friends once people start working?
- How would you compare friendships made online with friendships made face to face?
- Can you speculate on how people will meet new friends in the future?
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