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.
- You will have to talk about the topic for one or two minutes.
- You have one minute to think about what you are going to say.
- You can make some notes to help you if you wish
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?