Describe an unusual or interesting building you would like to visit.
This test has appeared in 7 seasons · 3 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2024
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Tidiness
- Are you a tidy person? (Why is that?)
- Is your room usually tidy? (Why is that?)
- Did your parents ask you to tidy your room when you were young? (Why is that?)
- Do you think tidy people work better? (Why is that?)
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?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an unusual or interesting building you would like to visit.
You should say:
- where it is
- what it looks like
- how you learned about it
and explain why you would like to visit it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Are there any interesting buildings where you live? / How did you find out about this building?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
buildings in cities
- Can you explain why some new buildings are unpopular with local people?
- In general, what makes a building attractive to most people?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping old buildings instead of replacing them?
building for the future
- Can you explain why cities build upwards rather than outwards?
- What could be done about the amount of energy new buildings use?
- Can you speculate on how homes and offices will be built in fifty years?
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