Describe your first day at school.
This test has appeared in 9 seasons · 4 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
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- Jan–Apr/2023
- Jan–Apr/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?)
Shoes
- Do you like buying shoes? (Why is that?)
- What kind of shoes do you usually wear? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever bought shoes online? (Why is that?)
- Do you spend a lot of money on shoes? (Why is that?)
Art
- Are you interested in art? (Why is that?)
- What kind of art do you like looking at? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy art lessons when you were at school? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to visit more art galleries in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe your first day at school.
You should say:
- how old you were
- who took you to school
- what happened that day
and explain how you felt on that day.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you still remember the name of your first teacher? / Who took you to school that day?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
children starting school
- Can you explain why the first day at school is difficult for many children?
- In general, what helps a child settle into a new school?
- What could be done about children who are not ready for their first day at school?
early education
- Can you explain why countries start formal education at different ages?
- How would you contrast learning through play with learning at a desk?
- Can you speculate on how classrooms for young children will change in the coming years?
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