Describe an interesting video you watched on social media.
This test has appeared in 6 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2022
- Jan–Apr/2022
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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?)
Mornings
- What do you usually do in the morning? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you have the same routine every morning? (Why is that?)
- Do you eat breakfast every day? (Why is that?)
- Are your mornings different at weekends? (Why is that?)
Old buildings
- Are there many old buildings in your city? (Why is that?)
- Do you like visiting old buildings? (Why is that?)
- Do you think old buildings should be protected? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live in an old building? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an interesting video you watched on social media.
You should say:
- what the video was about
- where you watched it
- who made it
and explain why you found it interesting.
Follow-up question after your talk: Did you share it with anyone? / How long was that video?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
short videos online
- Can you explain why short videos hold people's attention so well?
- In general, what makes a video get shared by thousands of people?
- How would you contrast watching short clips with watching a full-length programme?
social media and information
- Can you explain why many people now get their news from social media?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of letting companies decide what people can post online?
- Can you speculate on how people will tell reliable news from false news in the future?
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