Describe a time when you shared something with others.
This test has appeared in 9 seasons · 3 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- Jan–Apr/2025
- May–Aug/2023
- Jan–Apr/2023
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- Jan–Apr/2022
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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?)
Birthdays
- Do you usually celebrate your birthday? (Why is that?)
- How did you celebrate your last birthday? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you do on your birthdays when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think birthdays are more important for children than adults? (Why is that?)
Street markets
- Are there any street markets near where you live? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to a street market? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people usually buy there? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you prefer markets or supermarkets? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when you shared something with others.
You should say:
- what you shared
- who you shared it with
- why you shared it
and explain how you felt about sharing it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you find it easy to share things with others? / Would you share it again?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
sharing between people
- Can you explain why some people are much more willing to share than others?
- In general, what kinds of things do people share most easily?
- How would you contrast sharing among neighbours in a village with sharing in a block of flats?
sharing on a larger scale
- Can you explain why services that let strangers share cars and homes have grown so fast?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of sharing a home with people you have never met?
- Can you speculate on what else people will be willing to share with strangers in the future?
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