Describe an introverted person you know.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- May–Aug/2022
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Clothes
- What kind of clothes do you usually wear? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you wear different clothes at weekends? (Why is that?)
- Do you ever wear traditional clothes? (Why is that?)
- Where do you usually buy your clothes? (Tell me more about that.)
Collecting things
- Do you collect anything? (Why is that?)
- Did you collect anything as a child? (Why is that?)
- Why do you think some people like collecting things? (Can you give me an example?)
- Is there anything you would like to collect in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an introverted person you know.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know them
- how they usually behave in social situations
and explain how you feel about this person.
Follow-up question after your talk: Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? / How long have you known this person?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
different personalities in a group
- Can you explain why quiet people are sometimes overlooked in groups?
- In general, what qualities do people value in a colleague?
- How would you compare people who enjoy large groups with people who prefer small ones?
personality at school and at work
- Can you explain why schools often reward the students who speak up?
- What could be done about quiet students who never join in class discussion?
- Can you speculate on how working from home will suit different personalities?
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