Describe an app you often use on your phone or computer.
This test has appeared in 4 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2026
- Jan–Apr/2026
- Jan–Apr/2023
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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?)
Parks and gardens
- Is there a park near your home? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to parks? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people do in parks in your city? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you go to parks a lot as a child? (Why is that?)
Sunglasses
- Do you wear sunglasses? (Why is that?)
- When do you usually wear them? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you have sunglasses when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think expensive sunglasses are worth the money? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an app you often use on your phone or computer.
You should say:
- what the app is
- how you found out about it
- what you use it for
and explain why you use it so often.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you recommend it to other people? / How did you first find out about it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
apps in everyday life
- Can you explain why people keep only a few apps and stop using the rest?
- In general, what kinds of apps are most useful for older people?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of paying for an app rather than using a free one?
technology companies and their users
- Can you explain why many people worry about the information apps collect?
- What could be done about the lack of trust people have in the companies that make their apps?
- Can you speculate on how phone apps will change the way people do everyday tasks?
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