Describe an important historical event in your country.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2023
- 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?)
Drawing
- Do you like drawing? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually draw, if you draw at all? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you draw a lot when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think drawing is a useful skill for adults? (Why is that?)
Rain
- Does it rain much where you live? (Why is that?)
- What do you like to do on rainy days? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy playing in the rain when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an important historical event in your country.
You should say:
- what the event was
- when and where it happened
- how you learned about it
and explain why it is important to your country.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do people in your country still talk about this event today? / When did you learn about this event?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
remembering important events
- Can you explain why countries hold ceremonies to remember past events?
- In general, which historical events do people remember best?
- How would you compare learning about the past at school with learning about it from family?
history and the way a country sees itself
- Can you explain how historical events shape the way a nation sees itself?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching young children about difficult periods of history?
- Can you speculate on how future generations will view the events of today?
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