Describe an activity you do to keep fit.
This test has appeared in 8 seasons · 4 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2023
- Sep–Dec/2022
- May–Aug/2022
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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?)
Parks and gardens
- Is there a park near your home? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to parks? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people do in parks in your city? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you go to parks a lot as a child? (Why is that?)
Puzzles
- Do you like doing puzzles? (Why is that?)
- What kind of puzzles do you enjoy? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you do puzzles when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think puzzles are good for the brain? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an activity you do to keep fit.
You should say:
- what the activity is
- when and where you do it
- who you do it with
and explain how it helps you stay fit.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you recommend this activity to other people? / How did you start doing it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
how people keep fit today
- Can you explain why many adults find it difficult to exercise regularly?
- How would you compare exercising in a gym with exercising outdoors?
- In general, how much exercise does an ordinary office worker need?
health and modern life
- Can you explain why health problems caused by sitting down all day are increasing?
- What could be done about children who do very little physical activity?
- Can you speculate on how fitness apps and watches will change the way people exercise?
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