Describe a person who moved into your community and brought positive change.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2023
- May–Aug/2023
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment? (Why?)
- Which room do you spend the most time in? (Why?)
- What would you like to change about your home? (Why?)
- Do you think you will live there for a long time? (Why not?)
Favourite day of the week
- What is your favourite day of the week? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you usually do on that day? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have a different favourite day when you were at school? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to have a four-day working week? (Why is that?)
Maps
- Do you use maps very often? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually use a map for? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you learn how to read a paper map when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Do you think paper maps will disappear in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
You should say:
- who this person is
- when they moved into your community
- what they have done there
and explain why their influence has been positive.
Follow-up question after your talk: How do other people in your community feel about this person? / What difference has that person made to the area?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
people who join a community
- Can you explain why newcomers sometimes find it hard to settle into an area?
- How would you compare life in a community where everyone knows each other with life in a busy city area?
- In general, what should neighbours do to make newcomers feel welcome?
how neighbourhoods change
- Can you explain why some neighbourhoods change very quickly?
- What could be done about areas where neighbours hardly speak to each other?
- Can you speculate on how working from home will change local neighbourhoods?
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