Describe a friend of yours who is good at music or singing.
This test has appeared in 6 seasons
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
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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?)
Spending time by yourself
- Do you like spending time by yourself? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually do when you are alone? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you spend much time alone when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think everyone needs some time on their own? (Why is that?)
Films
- How often do you watch films? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of films do you enjoy most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there a film you remember watching as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music or singing.
You should say:
- who this friend is
- what musical talent they have
- how they developed it
and explain how you feel when you hear them perform.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you ever performed music together with this friend? / How long has your friend been playing music?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
learning music
- Can you explain why many parents want their children to learn an instrument?
- In general, what do you think about the idea that musical talent is something people are born with?
- What could be done about the cost of music lessons for ordinary families?
young musicians and the public
- Can you describe the ways young musicians become known today?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of television talent shows for young musicians?
- Can you speculate on how young people will start a career in music in the future?
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