Describe an interesting person you have not met but would like to know more about.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Sep–Dec/2023
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?)
Talents
- Do you have any special talents? (Why is that?)
- What talent would you most like to have? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you show any talent for something when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think talent is more important than hard work? (Why is that?)
Public transport
- How often do you use public transport? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of public transport is most common where you live? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has public transport in your city changed in recent years? (Why is that?)
- Do you think more people should use public transport instead of driving? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you found out about them
- what you already know about them
and explain why you would like to know more about this person.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you think you will ever get the chance to meet them? / How did you first hear about this person?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
public figures
- Can you explain why people follow the lives of people they will never meet?
- How would you contrast someone who is famous for their work with someone who is famous on social media?
- In general, what makes a person well known these days?
the media and reputation
- Can you explain why the media often show only part of a person's life?
- What could be done about young people who believe everything they read online?
- Can you speculate on how fame will work when anyone can reach a large audience?
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