Describe something kind that someone did for you.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- May–Aug/2024
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?)
Relaxing
- How do you usually relax after a busy day? (Tell me more about that.)
- Where is your favourite place to relax? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have more time to relax when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think it's important to take time to relax every day? (Why is that?)
Singing
- Do you like singing? (Why is that?)
- What kind of songs do you like to sing? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you sing much when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think singing is a good way to relax? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe something kind that someone did for you.
You should say:
- who the person was
- what they did for you
- when and where it happened
and explain how you felt about it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you ever done something similar for someone else? / Did you thank the person afterwards?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
kindness between strangers
- Can you explain why people sometimes hesitate to help a stranger?
- In general, what kinds of help do people offer most easily?
- How would you compare helping a neighbour with helping someone you have never met?
helping others in the community
- Can you describe the ways people volunteer in their local area?
- What could be done about elderly people who live alone with nobody to help them?
- Can you speculate on how people will organise help for others in the future?
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