Describe a time when someone did not reply to your messages for a long time.
This test has appeared in 5 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
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?)
Mornings
- What do you usually do in the morning? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you have the same routine every morning? (Why is that?)
- Do you eat breakfast every day? (Why is that?)
- Are your mornings different at weekends? (Why is that?)
Computers and tablets
- Do you use a computer or a tablet more often? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually use it for? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you first start using a computer? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you find it difficult to live without one? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when someone did not reply to your messages for a long time.
You should say:
- who you sent the message to
- what the message was about
- how long you waited for a reply
and explain how you felt about it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you usually reply to messages quickly? / What did you do while you were waiting?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
everyday communication
- Can you explain why people sometimes take a long time to answer messages?
- In general, what do people in your country consider polite when they send messages?
- How would you contrast sending a message with making a phone call?
technology and relationships
- Can you explain why being contactable all day can be tiring?
- What could be done about being expected to answer messages at any time of day?
- Can you speculate on how the way people keep in touch will change in the next ten years?
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