Describe a talk or speech you gave to a group of people.
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- Jan–Apr/2026
- Sep–Dec/2025
- Jan–Apr/2024
- Sep–Dec/2023
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- Jan–Apr/2023
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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?)
Borrowing and lending
- Do you often borrow things from other people? (Why is that?)
- What kind of things do you lend to your friends? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever lent something and not got it back? (Why is that?)
- Do you think it is a good idea to lend money to friends? (Why is that?)
Housework
- Do you do much housework? (Why is that?)
- Which household chore do you dislike most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you help with the housework when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think housework should be shared equally in a family? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a talk or speech you gave to a group of people.
You should say:
- what the talk was about
- who you gave it to
- how you prepared for it
and explain how you felt while you were giving it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you enjoy speaking in front of other people? / How did the audience react?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
speaking in front of others
- Can you explain why so many people are nervous about speaking to a group?
- How would you compare speaking to a small group with speaking to a large audience?
- In general, what makes a talk easy to listen to?
communication skills at school and work
- Can you explain why employers value people who can speak well in public?
- What could be done about students who are never asked to speak in class?
- Can you speculate on how online meetings will change the way people give presentations?
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