Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2022
- Jan–Apr/2022
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?)
Housework
- Do you do much housework? (Why is that?)
- Which household chore do you dislike most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you help with the housework when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think housework should be shared equally in a family? (Why is that?)
Shopping
- Do you enjoy shopping? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer shopping online or in shops? (Why is that?)
- Who do you usually go shopping with? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there anything you never enjoy buying? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study.
You should say:
- what the plan is
- when you made this plan
- what you need to do to achieve it
and explain why this plan is important to you.
Follow-up question after your talk: When do you hope to achieve it? / What might stop you from carrying out that plan?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
the plans people make for themselves
- Can you explain why many personal plans are never completed?
- How would you contrast plans people make for their work and plans they make for their personal life?
- What could be done about people who plan a great deal but never start?
planning as a habit
- Can you explain why some families plan years ahead while others do not?
- In general, how far ahead should young people plan their lives?
- Can you speculate on how apps and online calendars will change the way people organise their time?
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