Describe an advertisement you found useful.
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- Jan–Apr/2026
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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?)
Jokes and comedy
- Do you like telling jokes? (Why is that?)
- What kind of comedy do you enjoy? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you have a friend who always makes you laugh? (Why is that?)
- Is it easy to understand jokes in a foreign language? (Why is that?)
Old people
- Do you spend much time with older people? (Why is that?)
- Which older person in your life do you admire? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you learn from your grandparents when you were young? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you think young people should spend more time with the elderly? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an advertisement you found useful.
You should say:
- where you saw it
- what it was advertising
- what information it gave
and explain why you found it useful.
Follow-up question after your talk: Did you buy the product afterwards? / Where did you see that advertisement?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
advertising and the people who see it
- Can you explain why some advertisements stay in people's minds for years?
- In general, what makes an advertisement useful rather than annoying?
- How would you contrast advertisements on television with the ones people see on their phones?
advertising and society
- Can you explain why advertising aimed at children worries many parents?
- What could be done about companies that make false claims in their advertising?
- Can you speculate on how companies will advertise their products in the future?
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