Describe an interesting conversation you remember well.
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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?)
Machines
- Which machine do you use most in your daily life? (Tell me more about that.)
- What machine at home would be hardest to live without? (Tell me more about that.)
- Was there a machine you were afraid of as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think machines make our lives too easy? (Why is that?)
Swimming
- Can you swim? (Why is that?)
- Where do people usually go swimming in your area? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you learn to swim? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think all children should learn to swim? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an interesting conversation you remember well.
You should say:
- who you were talking to
- where and when it took place
- what you talked about
and explain why you still remember it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you prefer talking face to face or online? / Have you spoken to that person since then?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
conversation in daily life
- Can you explain why some people find it hard to start a conversation with strangers?
- How would you compare conversations between family members with conversations between colleagues?
- In general, what makes a conversation enjoyable for most people?
technology and communication
- Can you explain why many young people prefer messaging to phone calls?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using video calls for important discussions?
- Can you speculate on how people will keep in touch with distant friends in the future?
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