Describe a sportsperson you admire.
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Social media
- How much time do you spend on social media each day? (Tell me more about that.)
- Which social media apps do you use most? (Tell me more about that.)
- When did you first start using social media? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think people share too much on social media? (Why is that?)
Jokes and comedy
- Do you like telling jokes? (Why is that?)
- What kind of comedy do you enjoy? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you have a friend who always makes you laugh? (Why is that?)
- Is it easy to understand jokes in a foreign language? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a sportsperson you admire.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what sport they play
- what they have achieved
and explain why you admire them.
Follow-up question after your talk: Have you ever seen this person compete live? / How did you first hear about this person?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
professional sportspeople
- Can you explain why successful sportspeople earn so much money?
- In general, what qualities do top sportspeople usually share?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of the media giving so much attention to sports stars?
sport in society
- Can you describe the sporting events that attract the most attention in your country?
- What could be done about talented young athletes who get no support at school?
- Can you speculate on how professional sport will change in the next twenty years?
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