Describe a law in your country that you like but would change part of.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2024
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Swimming
- Can you swim? (Why is that?)
- Where do people usually go swimming in your area? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you learn to swim? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think all children should learn to swim? (Why is that?)
School subjects
- What subject do you study, or what did you study at school? (Tell me more about that.)
- Which subject was your favourite at school? (Tell me more about that.)
- Was there a subject you found really difficult as a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think any new subjects should be taught in schools? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a law in your country that you like but would change part of.
You should say:
- what the law is
- when it was introduced
- which part of it you would change
and explain why you like the law overall.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do most people in your country follow this law? / Have you ever been affected by this law?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
the laws people follow in everyday life
- Can you explain why some people break small rules even when they know the risks?
- In general, what makes people willing to obey a new law?
- What could be done about laws that most people simply ignore?
how governments make and explain laws
- Can you explain how governments let the public know about a new law?
- How would you compare the way schools teach rules with the way the police enforce them?
- Can you speculate on how new technology will change the way traffic laws are enforced?
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