Describe an unforgettable experience you had.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons
- Sep–Dec/2025
- May–Aug/2025
- May–Aug/2023
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Being busy
- Are you busy most days? (Why is that?)
- What keeps you busy at the moment? (Tell me more about that.)
- Were you busier as a student or are you busier now? (Why is that?)
- Do you enjoy being busy, or do you prefer a slower pace? (Why is that?)
Text messages
- Do you send a lot of text messages? (Why is that?)
- Who do you text most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you send more or fewer messages a few years ago? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer sending a message or making a phone call? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an unforgettable experience you had.
You should say:
- what the experience was
- when and where it happened
- who you were with
and explain why you cannot forget it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you often talk about this experience with others? / Would you like to have that experience again?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
the experiences people remember
- Can you explain why certain experiences stay clear in a person's memory?
- In general, what kinds of experiences do people talk about years later?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of spending money on experiences rather than on possessions?
sharing experiences with others
- Can you explain why people enjoy telling others about their experiences?
- How would you compare experiences shared with friends and experiences people have alone?
- Can you speculate on how photos and videos online will change the way people remember events?
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