Describe a photo of yourself that you like.
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- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
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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?)
Borrowing and lending
- Do you often borrow things from other people? (Why is that?)
- What kind of things do you lend to your friends? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever lent something and not got it back? (Why is that?)
- Do you think it is a good idea to lend money to friends? (Why is that?)
Mobile phones
- How often do you use your mobile phone? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you mainly use your phone for? (Tell me more about that.)
- How old were you when you got your first mobile phone? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think children should have their own mobile phones? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a photo of yourself that you like.
You should say:
- when and where it was taken
- who took it
- what you were doing in it
and explain why you like this photo.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you usually keep your photos printed or on your phone? / Who took that photo?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
photos of people
- Can you explain why people take so many photos of themselves now?
- How would you contrast a photo someone takes of themselves with one taken by another person?
- In general, which photos do people choose to show to others?
photos and how we present ourselves
- Can you explain why people edit photos before sharing them?
- What could be done about young people who are unhappy with the way they look?
- Can you speculate on how photos of people will change as editing tools improve?
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