Describe a famous person who is a good role model for young people.
This test has appeared in 6 seasons · 3 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- 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?)
Reading
- Do you like reading? (Why is that?)
- What kind of things do you usually read? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you read more when you were a child than you do now? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer reading paper books or reading on a screen? (Why is that?)
Colours
- What is your favourite colour? (Tell me more about that.)
- What colours do you usually wear? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have a different favourite colour when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think colours can affect how people feel? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a famous person who is a good role model for young people.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they are famous for
- what young people can learn from them
and explain why you think they are a good role model.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do your friends admire this person too? / What makes this person a good example for young people?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
who young people look up to
- Can you explain why young people often choose famous people as role models?
- How would you compare famous role models with role models inside a young person's own family?
- In general, what makes someone a good example for young people?
the responsibility of public figures
- Can you explain why the behaviour of famous people is watched so closely?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of famous people speaking publicly about social problems?
- Can you speculate on how the internet will change who young people choose as role models?
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