Describe a person you follow on social media.
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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?)
Free time
- How much free time do you have these days? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like to do in your free time? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have more free time when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Would you prefer to spend your free time alone or with other people? (Why is that?)
Shopping
- Do you enjoy shopping? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer shopping online or in shops? (Why is that?)
- Who do you usually go shopping with? (Tell me more about that.)
- Is there anything you never enjoy buying? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a person you follow on social media.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you found out about them
- what kind of content they post
and explain why you follow them.
Follow-up question after your talk: How much time do you spend on social media each day? / How long have you followed them?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
people who are popular online
- Can you explain why so many young people want to make a living online?
- In general, what kinds of people attract very large followings?
- How would you contrast being famous today with being famous thirty years ago?
influence and responsibility
- Can you explain why people trust a recommendation from someone they follow?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of paying well known people to promote products?
- Can you speculate on how social media will shape young people's choices in the coming years?
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