Describe a story or novel you found interesting.
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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?)
Old people
- Do you spend much time with older people? (Why is that?)
- Which older person in your life do you admire? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you learn from your grandparents when you were young? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think young people should spend more time with the elderly? (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?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a story or novel you found interesting.
You should say:
- what the story or novel is called
- what it is about
- when you read it
and explain why you found it interesting.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you recommend it to your friends? / Have you read anything else by the same writer?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
reading for pleasure
- Can you explain why fewer young people read books in their free time?
- How would you contrast reading a printed book with reading on a screen?
- In general, what kinds of stories are most popular with adults?
books and society
- Can you explain why governments and schools spend money on libraries?
- What could be done about children who read very little outside school?
- Can you speculate on how people will read stories in twenty years' time?
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