Describe a puzzle you have played.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2022
- Jan–Apr/2022
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Neighbours
- Do you know your neighbours well? (Why is that?)
- What are your neighbours like? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have a good relationship with your neighbours when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think it is important to get on well with your neighbours? (Why is that?)
Free time
- How much free time do you have these days? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like to do in your free time? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have more free time when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Would you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a puzzle you have played.
You should say:
- what kind of puzzle it was
- when and where you did it
- whether it was easy or hard to solve
and explain how you felt when you were doing it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you still do puzzles now? / Was that puzzle harder than you expected?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
puzzles and games people enjoy
- Can you explain why puzzles are enjoyable even when they are difficult?
- In general, what kinds of games are most popular with older people in your country?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using puzzles and games in the classroom?
games and the mind
- Can you explain why some people believe puzzles keep the mind healthy?
- How would you compare puzzles done on paper with puzzles played on a phone?
- Can you speculate on how games on phones will change the way children spend their free time?
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