Describe a family member you would like to work with in the future.
This test has appeared in 6 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- Jan–Apr/2023
- Sep–Dec/2022
- May–Aug/2022
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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?)
Weekends
- What do you usually do at weekends? (Tell me more about that.)
- Who do you normally spend your weekends with? (Tell me more about that.)
- Are your weekends different now from when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Would you prefer a longer weekend or a longer summer holiday? (Why is that?)
Swimming
- Can you swim? (Why is that?)
- Where do people usually go swimming in your area? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you learn to swim? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think all children should learn to swim? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a family member you would like to work with in the future.
You should say:
- who this family member is
- what kind of work they do
- what work you would like to do together
and explain why you would like to work with this person.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you talked to them about this idea? / What kind of work would you do together?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
working with family members
- Can you explain why so many businesses in your country are run by families?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of working in the same company as a close relative?
- In general, what makes a family business succeed?
choosing a career
- Can you explain why young people often follow the same career as their parents?
- How would you compare advice about careers from family members with advice from teachers?
- Can you speculate on how the jobs available to young people will change in the next twenty years?
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