Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2024
- May–Aug/2024
- Jan–Apr/2024
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Reading
- Do you like reading? (Why is that?)
- What kind of things do you usually read? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you read more when you were a child than you do now? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer reading paper books or reading on a screen? (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 person you know who likes to talk a lot.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know them
- what they usually talk about
and explain how you feel about spending time with this person.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you say you are a talkative person? / How do other people respond to this person?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
the way people talk
- Can you explain why some people talk much more than others in a group?
- In general, what makes someone a good listener?
- How would you contrast people who talk a great deal with people who say very little?
communication skills at work
- Can you explain why good communication matters in almost every job?
- What could be done about students who lack the confidence to speak in front of others?
- Can you speculate on how the skills people need for talking to others will change as more work happens online?
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