Describe a person you know who often helps others.
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- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
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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?)
Stars and outer space
- Do you like looking at the stars? (Why is that?)
- Is it easy to see the stars where you live? (Why is that?)
- Did you learn about space at school? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to travel into space one day? (Why is that?)
Feeling tired
- When do you usually feel tired? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you do when you feel tired? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you feel more tired now than when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Do you think people today are busier than in the past? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person you know who often helps others.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know them
- what they do to help others
and explain how you feel about this person.
Follow-up question after your talk: Has this person ever helped you? / How long have you known them?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
helping people who live nearby
- Can you explain why some people enjoy helping strangers?
- In general, what kinds of help do neighbours usually give each other?
- How would you contrast helping people in a small village with helping people in a large city?
volunteering and responsibility
- Can you explain why fewer people volunteer than say they would like to?
- In general, who should look after people in need, the government or ordinary citizens?
- Can you speculate on how people will volunteer in the future when so much of daily life happens online?
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