Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Reading
- Do you like reading? (Why is that?)
- What kind of things do you usually read? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you read more when you were a child than you do now? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer reading paper books or reading on a screen? (Why is that?)
Buildings
- Do you live in a house or a flat? (Why is that?)
- Which building in your city do you like most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have many new buildings appeared in your area recently? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer old buildings or modern ones? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed.
You should say:
- who the famous person was
- where you watched the interview
- what they talked about
and explain what you thought of the interview.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you like to interview a famous person yourself? / Where did you watch that interview?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
public interest in famous people
- Can you explain why the public is so interested in the private lives of celebrities?
- In general, what kinds of stories about celebrities attract most attention?
- How would you compare interviews on television with interviews on social media?
the media and the people it reports on
- Can you explain why some famous people avoid speaking to journalists?
- What could be done about reporters who follow celebrities into private places?
- Can you speculate on how people will get news about famous people in the future?
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