Describe a popular or well-known person in your country.
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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?)
Carrying things
- Do you usually carry a bag when you go out? (Why is that?)
- What things do you always take with you when you leave home? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have to carry heavy bags to school as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think people carry too many things with them these days? (Why is that?)
Rain
- Does it rain much where you live? (Why is that?)
- What do you like to do on rainy days? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you enjoy playing in the rain when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer rainy days or sunny days? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a popular or well-known person in your country.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they are known for
- how you found out about them
and explain why this person is popular in your country.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you like to meet this person? / Is this person well known outside your country?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
how people become well known
- Can you explain why some people become famous very quickly today?
- How would you contrast being famous for a talent with being famous for appearing online?
- In general, what does the public expect from well-known people?
famous people and young people
- Can you explain why children often want to be like the people they see in the media?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using famous people to advertise products?
- Can you speculate on how being famous will change as more people share their lives online?
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