Describe a quiet place you like to spend time in.
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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?)
Views
- Is there a nice view from your home? (Why is that?)
- What kind of views do you enjoy looking at? (Tell me more about that.)
- Can you remember a beautiful view you saw on a trip? (Why is that?)
- Would you pay more to live somewhere with a good view? (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 a quiet place you like to spend time in.
You should say:
- where it is
- how often you go there
- what you do there
and explain why you like spending time there.
Follow-up question after your talk: Is it easy to find quiet places where you live? / How often do you go there?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
quiet places in towns and cities
- Can you explain why quiet public places are becoming harder to find?
- In general, what kinds of places do people go to when they want to think?
- What could be done about the lack of peaceful spaces in a city?
rest and daily life
- Can you explain why many people find it difficult to sit and do nothing?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of spending part of each day away from screens?
- Can you speculate on how people will find quiet time as cities grow larger?
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