Describe a rule you think is important to follow.
This test has appeared in 7 seasons · 4 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2026
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Sep–Dec/2023
- Jan–Apr/2023
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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?)
Daily routine
- What does a typical day look like for you? (Tell me more about that.)
- Which part of your day do you enjoy most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has your daily routine changed much in the last few years? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to change anything about your routine? (Why is that?)
Teachers
- Do you remember your first teacher? (Why is that?)
- What makes a good teacher, in your opinion? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? (Why is that?)
- Do you still keep in touch with any of your teachers? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a rule you think is important to follow.
You should say:
- what the rule is
- where it applies
- what happens if people break it
and explain why you think it is important.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do most people follow this rule? / Who made that rule?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
rules at school
- Can you explain why schools need rules that apply to everyone?
- In general, which rules do children learn most easily?
- How would you contrast rules at school with rules at work?
getting people to follow rules
- Can you explain why some rules are widely ignored?
- What could be done about staff who resist a new rule at work?
- Can you speculate on how rules at work will change as more people work from home?
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