Describe a time when someone gave you positive feedback on your work or study.
This test has appeared in 8 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/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?)
Rules
- Are there many rules at your school or workplace? (Why is that?)
- What is one rule you think is really useful? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your parents have strict rules when you were growing up? (Why is that?)
- Do you think people should always follow the rules? (Why is that?)
Street markets
- Are there any street markets near where you live? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to a street market? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people usually buy there? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you prefer markets or supermarkets? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when someone gave you positive feedback on your work or study.
You should say:
- who gave you the feedback
- what the feedback was about
- when and where you received it
and explain how it made you feel.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you often get feedback from teachers or colleagues? / How did that feedback change your work?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
feedback at school
- Can you explain why praise helps students learn?
- How would you contrast praise and criticism as ways of helping a student improve?
- In general, how often should teachers give students feedback?
feedback at work
- Can you explain why some managers find it hard to give honest feedback?
- What could be done about employees who never hear anything about their performance?
- Can you speculate on how computers will change the way workers are assessed?
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