Describe a place indoors or outdoors where it is easy for you to study.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 2 reported by test takers
- Jan–Apr/2025
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
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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?)
Coins
- Do you use coins very often? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually do with the coins you get? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you ever collect coins when you were younger? (Why is that?)
- Do you think coins will disappear in the future? (Why is that?)
Sports
- Do you play any sports? (Why is that?)
- Which sport is the most popular in your country? (Tell me more about that.)
- What sports did you play when you were younger? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think children should be made to do sport at school? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a place indoors or outdoors where it is easy for you to study.
You should say:
- where this place is
- how often you go there
- what you usually study there
and explain why it is easy for you to study there.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you prefer studying alone or with other people? / How long can you study there without a break?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
where people study best
- Can you explain why many people find it hard to concentrate at home?
- In general, where do students in your country prefer to study?
- How would you compare studying alone with studying in a group?
places built for learning
- Can you describe the ways libraries have changed now that so much information is online?
- What could be done about the shortage of quiet places where students can study?
- Can you speculate on how schools will design their classrooms in the future?
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