Describe an invention that has changed people's lives.
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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?)
Chocolate
- Do you like chocolate? (Why is that?)
- What kind of chocolate do you prefer? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did you eat a lot of chocolate when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think chocolate makes a good gift? (Why is that?)
Pets
- Do you have a pet? (Why is that?)
- What animal would you choose as a pet? (Tell me more about that.)
- Did your family keep any pets when you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Do you think children should be taught to look after pets? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe an invention that has changed people's lives.
You should say:
- what the invention is
- when it was invented or became common
- how people use it
and explain how it has changed people's lives.
Follow-up question after your talk: Could you manage without this invention? / Do you use this invention every day?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
inventions in everyday life
- Can you explain why some inventions spread very quickly and others do not?
- In general, which inventions have changed family life the most?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones changing the way people spend their time?
who invents things
- Can you explain why most new products now come from large companies rather than individuals?
- What could be done about the lack of chances for children to invent things at school?
- Can you speculate on what kind of everyday machine people will be using in twenty years?
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