Describe an energetic person you know.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- 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?)
Saying thank you
- Do you often say thank you to people? (Why is that?)
- Who was the last person you thanked? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your parents teach you to say thank you when you were young? (Why is that?)
- Do you think sending a thank-you message is better than saying it in person? (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 an energetic person you know.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know them
- what they do that shows they have a lot of energy
and explain how you feel when you are with them.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you have as much energy as this person? / How does this person's energy affect the people around them?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
energy and daily routines
- Can you explain why some people have much more energy during the day than others?
- In general, what habits keep people feeling energetic?
- How would you contrast the daily routine of someone in an office job with that of someone who works outdoors?
health and modern life
- Can you explain why many adults do not get enough exercise?
- What could be done about the tiredness many people feel by the end of a working day?
- Can you speculate on how people's health habits will change as more work is done sitting down?
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