Speaking Practice Test # 2.9

PART 1

The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

EXAMPLE

Giving Gifts

  • When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
  • Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/Why not?]
  • When did you last receive a gift? [What was it?]
  • Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? [Why/Why not?]

PART 2

Describe something you did that was new or exciting.

You should say:

  • what you did
  • where and when you did this
  • who you shared the activity with

and explain why this activity was new or exciting for you.

PART 3

Discussion topics:

Doing new things

Example questions:

  • Why do you think some people like doing new things?
  • What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time?
  • Do you think it’s best to do new things on your own or with other people? Why?

Learning new things

Example questions:

  • What kinds of things do children learn to do when they are very young? How important are these things?
  • Do you think children and adults learn to do new things in the same way? How is their learning style different?
  • Some people say that it is more important to be able to learn new things now than it was in the past. Do you agree or disagree with that? Why?

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