Describe a piece of technology you would like to own.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- May–Aug/2023
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Work or study
- Do you work, or are you a student? (Why?)
- Why did you choose that job or that subject? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you enjoy most about it? (Why?)
- Is there anything you would like to change about it? (Why?)
Tidiness
- Are you a tidy person? (Why is that?)
- Is your room usually tidy? (Why is that?)
- Did your parents ask you to tidy your room when you were young? (Why is that?)
- Do you think tidy people work better? (Why is that?)
Losing and finding things
- Do you often lose things? (Why is that?)
- What kind of things do you lose most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- Can you remember a time when you lost something important? (Why is that?)
- Do you think most people would return something valuable they found? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a piece of technology you would like to own.
You should say:
- what it is
- how you heard about it
- what you would use it for
and explain why you would like to own it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you think you will buy it soon? / What would you use it for?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
buying new technology
- Can you explain why people replace devices that still work with newer models?
- In general, what makes people decide that a new device is worth the money?
- How would you contrast buying technology as soon as it appears with waiting a few years?
technology and waste
- Can you explain why so much old electronic equipment is thrown away?
- What could be done about devices that stop working after only a few years?
- Can you speculate on how the way people buy phones and computers will change?
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