Describe a time when you felt bored.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2025
- Jan–Apr/2022
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Hobbies
- Do you have any hobbies? (Why is that?)
- What hobby do you spend the most time on? (Tell me more about that.)
- What hobbies did you have when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you like to take up a new hobby in the future? (Why is that?)
Museums
- Do you often visit museums? (Why is that?)
- What kind of museum do you find most interesting? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your school take you to any museums when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think museums should be free for everyone? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when you felt bored.
You should say:
- when and where it was
- what you were doing
- why you felt bored
and explain what you did to deal with the boredom.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you often feel bored? / How long did that feeling last?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
boredom in everyday life
- Can you explain why people feel bored even when they have many things to choose from?
- In general, what situations make people feel most bored?
- How would you compare being bored at work with being bored at home?
free time and attention
- Can you explain why some people find it hard to sit quietly with nothing to do?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of letting children feel bored instead of entertaining them?
- Can you speculate on how people will fill their free time in the future?
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