Describe an activity you enjoyed at primary school.
This test has appeared in 2 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
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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?)
Science
- Did you like science at school? (Why is that?)
- Which science subject do you find most interesting? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you watch science programmes on TV or online? (Why is that?)
- Do you think science is important in everyday life? (Why is that?)
Music
- What kind of music do you like? (Tell me more about that.)
- When do you usually listen to music? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever learned to play an instrument? (Why is that?)
- Has your taste in music changed over the years? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an activity you enjoyed at primary school.
You should say:
- what the activity was
- when and where you did it
- who you did it with
and explain why you enjoyed it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do children still do this activity at primary schools today? / Why do you think you enjoyed that activity so much?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
activities in primary schools
- Can you describe the activities that young children enjoy most at school?
- Can you explain why play is an important part of teaching young children?
- In general, how much time should primary schools give to art and music?
primary teachers and parents
- Can you explain why the first years of school shape a child's attitude to learning?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of giving homework to children in primary school?
- Can you speculate on how tablets and computers will change primary classrooms?
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