Describe a person you know who really likes taking photos.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
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?)
Travelling
- Do you like travelling? (Why is that?)
- Where did you go on your last trip? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you prefer to travel alone or with other people? (Why is that?)
- Is there anywhere you would really like to visit? (Why is that?)
Cars
- Do you have a car? (Why is that?)
- What kind of car would you like to own? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your family have a car when you were growing up? (Why is that?)
- Do you think there will be fewer cars in cities in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person you know who really likes taking photos.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they like to take photos of
- what they do with their photos
and explain why you think they enjoy taking photos so much.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you like having your photo taken? / What does this person like to photograph most?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
photography as a hobby
- Can you explain why so many people enjoy taking photographs?
- In general, what do people photograph most often?
- How would you compare photographs taken on a phone with those taken on a camera?
photographs and memory
- Can you explain why families keep photographs for many years?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of storing all your photographs on the internet?
- Can you speculate on how people will keep their photographs in the future?
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