Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
T-shirts
- Do you often wear T-shirts? (Why is that?)
- What kind of T-shirts do you like to buy? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever been given a T-shirt with a picture or words on it? (Why is that?)
- Do you think T-shirts are suitable for work? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what your goal was
- how they encouraged you
and explain how their encouragement helped you.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you thanked this person for their support? / What exactly did this person say to you?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
encouragement from family and teachers
- Can you explain why encouragement works better than criticism for many people?
- In general, who do young people in your country turn to for support?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of praising children for everything they do?
motivation at work
- Can you describe the ways managers keep their staff interested in their work?
- What could be done about the number of people who lose interest in their jobs?
- Can you speculate on how parents' expectations of their children will change in the future?
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