Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

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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?)

Do you often notice advertisements? (Why is that?)
Where do you see advertisements most often? (Tell me more about that.)
Is there an advertisement you remember from when you were younger? (Why is that?)
Do you think advertisements influence what you buy? (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 time when you received money as a gift.

You should say:

when it happened
who gave you the money
why they gave it to you

and explain what you did with the money.

Follow-up question after your talk: Is money a common gift where you live? / Were you happy with what you spent it on?

Part 3

A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.

giving money as a gift

Can you explain why money has become a common gift at weddings and at new year?
In general, what kinds of gifts do people appreciate most?
How would you contrast giving money with choosing a present yourself?

children and money

Can you explain why many young people find it hard to save money?
What could be done about young people who never learn to handle money?
Can you speculate on how people will give money to each other once cash is no longer used?

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