Describe a singer whose music you like.
This test has appeared in 5 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- May–Aug/2022
- Jan–Apr/2022
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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?)
Ambitions
- Do you consider yourself an ambitious person? (Why is that?)
- What would you like to achieve in the next few years? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you want to be when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think it is good for young people to have big ambitions? (Why is that?)
Technology
- How often do you use technology in your daily life? (Tell me more about that.)
- Which piece of technology do you use most? (Tell me more about that.)
- What technology did you use when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think people rely too much on technology these days? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a singer whose music you like.
You should say:
- who the singer is
- how you first heard their music
- what kind of songs they sing
and explain why you like their music.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you ever seen this singer perform live? / Which of their songs do you like best?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
music in people's lives
- Can you explain why people listen to music while they are working or travelling?
- In general, what kinds of music are popular with different age groups in your country?
- How would you compare listening to music alone with hearing it at a live concert?
the music industry
- Can you explain why it is hard for new musicians to earn a living?
- What could be done about the lack of support musicians get in their own country?
- Can you speculate on how streaming will change the kind of music that gets made?
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