Describe an occasion when someone or something was making a lot of noise.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
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?)
Jewellery
- Do you wear any jewellery? (Why is that?)
- What kind of jewellery do people in your country like? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever been given jewellery as a present? (Why is that?)
- Do you think jewellery is a good gift? (Why is that?)
Perfume
- Do you ever wear perfume? (Why is that?)
- What kind of scent do you like most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever given or received perfume as a present? (Why is that?)
- Do you think perfume says something about a person's personality? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an occasion when someone or something was making a lot of noise.
You should say:
- when and where it happened
- what was making the noise
- how long it lasted
and explain how you felt about it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Did you do anything to stop the noise? / Was the noise a problem for other people there too?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
noise in places where people live
- Can you explain why noise bothers some people far more than others?
- How would you contrast noise in a city centre and noise in a village?
- What could be done about traffic noise in busy residential streets?
noise at work and in public places
- Can you explain why it is hard to concentrate in a noisy office?
- In general, how much noise should restaurants and shops be allowed to make?
- Can you speculate on how cities will try to reduce noise in the years ahead?
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