Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in.
This test has appeared in 5 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2024
- Jan–Apr/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?)
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?)
Watches
- Do you wear a watch? (Why is that?)
- Have you ever received a watch as a gift? (Why is that?)
- Why do some people wear expensive watches? (Can you give me an example?)
- Do you think watches will still be popular in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in.
You should say:
- what the news was about
- when you heard it
- how you found out about it
and explain why people were interested in it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you often follow local news? / How did you hear about that story?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
how people follow the news
- Can you explain why fewer people now read printed newspapers?
- How would you compare the news people get from television with the news they get online?
- In general, which kinds of news stories do people talk about most with friends?
news and the local community
- Can you explain why local news can matter more to people than national news?
- What could be done about the difficulty of keeping local residents well informed?
- Can you speculate on how social media will change the way local news is reported?
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