Describe a uniform you have worn.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- 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.
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?)
Flowers
- Do you like flowers? (Why is that?)
- Which flowers are popular in your country? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have flowers at home when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think flowers make a good present? (Why is that?)
Family
- Do you spend a lot of time with your family? (Why is that?)
- Who are you closest to in your family? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did your family often do together when you were young? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think families spend less time together than they used to? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a uniform you have worn.
You should say:
- when and where you wore it
- what it looked like
- how often you had to wear it
and explain how you felt about wearing it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you choose to wear it if it were not required? / How did you feel when you wore it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
uniforms at school
- Can you explain why many schools ask their students to wear a uniform?
- In general, how do parents in your country feel about school uniforms?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of requiring all students to dress the same way?
clothing at work
- Can you explain why certain jobs require special clothing?
- How would you contrast wearing a uniform at work with choosing your own clothes?
- Can you speculate on how clothing at work will change as more people work from home?
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