Describe a character from a film or TV show.
This test has appeared in 7 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Sep–Dec/2023
- May–Aug/2023
- Jan–Apr/2023
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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?)
Tidiness
- Are you a tidy person? (Why is that?)
- Is your room usually tidy? (Why is that?)
- Did your parents ask you to tidy your room when you were young? (Why is that?)
- Do you think tidy people work better? (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 character from a film or TV show.
You should say:
- who the character is
- which film or show they appear in
- who plays the character
and explain why you find this character memorable.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you seen this actor in other roles? / When did you first watch it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
films and their audiences
- Can you explain why audiences remember some characters for decades?
- In general, what makes an actor's performance convincing?
- How would you contrast films made today with films made forty years ago?
films and young viewers
- Can you explain why young people copy the way film characters speak and dress?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of showing violence in films that young people watch?
- Can you speculate on how films will be made and watched in the future?
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