Describe a person you know who loves growing plants.
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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?)
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?)
Names
- Does your name have a special meaning? (Why is that?)
- Who chose your name? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you ever like to change your name? (Why is that?)
- Are there any names that are popular in your country at the moment? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person you know who loves growing plants.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what plants they grow
- where they grow them
and explain why they enjoy growing plants.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you grow any plants yourself? / Has this person ever given you a plant?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
growing plants
- Can you explain why gardening has become popular with people living in cities?
- In general, what do people enjoy most about looking after plants?
- What could be done about the lack of green space around flats and offices?
people and the natural world
- Can you explain why children in cities have less contact with nature?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of creating parks in the centre of busy cities?
- Can you speculate on how much green space cities will have in the future?
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