Describe a vehicle you would like to buy.
This test has appeared in 1 seasons
- May–Aug/2024
Reported by test takers Forecast only
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?)
Music
- What kind of music do you like? (Tell me more about that.)
- When do you usually listen to music? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have you ever learned to play an instrument? (Why is that?)
- Has your taste in music changed over the years? (Why is that?)
Chatting
- Do you enjoy chatting with people? (Why is that?)
- Who do you chat with most often? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you chat with people differently now compared to when you were a teenager? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer chatting face to face or online? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a vehicle you would like to buy.
You should say:
- what vehicle it is
- where you first saw it
- how you would use it
and explain why you would like to buy it.
Follow-up question after your talk: When do you think you will be able to buy it? / How did you first hear about that vehicle?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
owning a car in cities
- Can you explain why many people still want to own a car in a crowded city?
- In general, what do people consider first when they choose a vehicle?
- How would you compare owning a car with using taxis and ride-hailing apps?
transport and the environment
- Can you explain why electric vehicles are spreading slowly in some countries?
- What could be done about the air pollution caused by traffic in big cities?
- Can you speculate on how people will get to work in twenty years' time?
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