Describe a piece of technology you find useful.
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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?)
Days off
- How often do you have a day off? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you usually do on your days off? (Tell me more about that.)
- What did you like to do on days off from school as a child? (Tell me more about that.)
- Would you prefer to relax at home or go out on a day off? (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 a piece of technology you find useful.
You should say:
- what it is
- when you got it
- how often you use it
and explain why you find it useful.
Follow-up question after your talk: Could you manage without it? / How long have you had it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
technology in the home
- Can you describe the machines that most homes in your country depend on today?
- Can you explain why some household technology is used far less than people expected?
- In general, what do people look for when they buy something new for the home?
technology and practical skills
- Can you explain why some practical skills disappear once machines take over the work?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on machines for jobs people used to do by hand?
- Can you speculate on how homes will run differently when machines do more of the housework?
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