Describe a film that made a strong impression on you.
This test has appeared in 7 seasons · 4 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Jan–Apr/2023
- Sep–Dec/2022
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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?)
Ambitions
- Do you consider yourself an ambitious person? (Why is that?)
- What would you like to achieve in the next few years? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you want to be when you were a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think it is good for young people to have big ambitions? (Why is that?)
Cars
- Do you have a car? (Why is that?)
- What kind of car would you like to own? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your family have a car when you were growing up? (Why is that?)
- Do you think there will be fewer cars in cities in the future? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a film that made a strong impression on you.
You should say:
- what the film was
- when you watched it
- what it was about
and explain why it made such a strong impression on you.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you watch it again? / Did your friends like that film too?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
films and the people who watch them
- Can you explain why some films stay in people's minds for years?
- In general, what kinds of films are most popular in your country?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of watching a film at the cinema rather than at home?
the film industry
- Can you explain why film companies keep making the same kinds of films?
- In general, how far should films show real social problems?
- Can you speculate on how streaming services will change the kinds of films that get made?
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