Describe a good friend who is important to you.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/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?)
History
- Are you interested in history? (Why is that?)
- What period of history do you find most interesting? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy history lessons at school? (Why is that?)
- Do you think it is important to learn about history? (Why is that?)
Buildings
- Do you live in a house or a flat? (Why is that?)
- Which building in your city do you like most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have many new buildings appeared in your area recently? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer old buildings or modern ones? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a good friend who is important to you.
You should say:
- who this friend is
- how and when you met
- what you usually do together
and explain why this friend is important to you.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you still see this friend often? / How long have you known this friend?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
friendship between adults
- Can you explain why it becomes harder to make close friends after people leave school?
- In general, what do people in your country expect from a good friend?
- What could be done about friendships that fade after people move away?
friendship and technology
- Can you explain why some people have many online contacts but few close friends?
- How would you compare friendships kept up online with friendships where people meet regularly?
- Can you speculate on how people will make new friends in the years ahead?
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