Describe a special cake you received from someone.
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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?)
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?)
Websites
- Which websites do you visit most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- What kind of websites do you find useful? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever made your own website? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer using websites or apps? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a special cake you received from someone.
You should say:
- who gave it to you
- what the cake was like
- what the occasion was
and explain why it was special to you.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you like sweet food in general? / Who made or bought that cake?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
food at celebrations
- Can you explain why particular foods are eaten at particular festivals?
- In general, what do families usually prepare when guests come?
- How would you contrast food made at home with food bought from a shop?
sweet food and health
- Can you explain why people eat more sweet food than they did in the past?
- What could be done about the amount of sugar children eat?
- Can you speculate on how eating at celebrations will change in the future?
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