Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.
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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?)
The internet
- How much time do you spend on the internet each day? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you mostly use the internet for? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you first start using the internet? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think the internet has made people's lives better? (Why is that?)
Free time
- How much free time do you have these days? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like to do in your free time? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have more free time when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Would you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a daily routine that you enjoy.
You should say:
- what the routine is
- when you do it
- how long you have been doing it
and explain why you enjoy it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you ever skip this routine? / How long have you done it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
daily routines
- Can you explain why some people need a fixed routine and others do not?
- In general, what do most people's mornings have in common?
- What could be done about new habits that people give up after a few weeks?
changing lifestyles
- Can you describe a typical working day for people in your country?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of working the same hours every day?
- Can you speculate on how daily routines will change as more people work from home?
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