Describe a piece of furniture in your home.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- May–Aug/2024
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Work or study
- Do you work, or are you a student? (Why?)
- Why did you choose that job or that subject? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you enjoy most about it? (Why?)
- Is there anything you would like to change about it? (Why?)
Housework
- Do you do much housework? (Why is that?)
- Which household chore do you dislike most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you help with the housework when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think housework should be shared equally in a family? (Why is that?)
Films
- How often do you watch films? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of films do you enjoy most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there a film you remember watching as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a piece of furniture in your home.
You should say:
- what it is
- where it is in your home
- how long you have had it
and explain why it is important to you.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you ever replace it? / How long have you had it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
choosing furniture for a home
- Can you explain why people keep some pieces of furniture for many years?
- In general, what do people consider when they buy furniture?
- How would you compare cheap furniture with furniture that is built to last?
homes and the way people live
- Can you explain how smaller flats have changed the furniture people buy?
- What could be done about the furniture that is thrown away when people move house?
- Can you speculate on how homes will be furnished in the future?
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