Describe a place away from home where you go to relax.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
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?)
Plants
- Do you have any plants at home? (Why is that?)
- What kind of plants do you like best? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your family grow any plants when you were young? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to have a garden one day? (Why is that?)
Family
- Do you spend a lot of time with your family? (Why is that?)
- Who are you closest to in your family? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did your family often do together when you were young? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think families spend less time together than they used to? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a place away from home where you go to relax.
You should say:
- where the place is
- how often you go there
- what you do there
and explain why you find it relaxing.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you usually go there alone or with others? / How often do you manage to go there?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
places where people go to relax
- Can you explain why people find it easier to relax away from their own home?
- In general, what kinds of places help people relax most quickly?
- What could be done about cities that have very few quiet green spaces?
stress in modern life
- Can you describe the main causes of stress for people in your country?
- In general, how well do people manage stress these days?
- Can you speculate on how longer working hours will affect people's health in the future?
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