Describe an expensive gift you would like to give someone.
This test has appeared in 5 seasons · 3 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Sep–Dec/2023
- May–Aug/2023
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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?)
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?)
Staying at home
- Do you like staying at home? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually do when you stay in? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you spend more time at home as a child than you do now? (Why is that?)
- Would you rather spend your weekend at home or go out? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an expensive gift you would like to give someone.
You should say:
- what the gift would be
- who you would give it to
- how much it would cost
and explain why you would like to give this gift to this person.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you enjoy choosing gifts for other people? / Do you think that person would be surprised?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
giving gifts
- Can you explain why people give gifts on certain occasions?
- How would you compare an expensive gift with a small handmade one?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of giving very expensive gifts to friends?
gifts and relationships
- Can you explain why an expensive gift can sometimes make people uncomfortable?
- What could be done about gifts that clearly do not suit the person receiving them?
- Can you speculate on how gift-giving will change as more people shop online?
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