Describe a party you enjoyed.
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- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
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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?)
Days off
- How often do you have a day off? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you usually do on your days off? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you like to do on days off from school as a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you prefer to relax at home or go out on a day off? (Why is that?)
School
- Where did you go to secondary school? (Tell me more about that.)
- What was your favourite subject at school? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy your time at school? (Why is that?)
- Do you think schools today are better than they were in the past? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a party you enjoyed.
You should say:
- whose party it was
- when and where it took place
- what happened at the party
and explain why you enjoyed it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you often go to parties? / How many people were there?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
celebrations and social gatherings
- Can you explain why people mark important moments with a party rather than quietly?
- In general, what makes a gathering enjoyable for everyone there?
- How would you contrast large formal celebrations with small gatherings at home?
how celebrations are changing
- Can you explain why some families spend very large sums on weddings?
- What could be done about families who spend more than they can afford on celebrations?
- Can you speculate on how celebrations will look in twenty years as families live further apart?
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