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Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a time when you had to change your plans due to the weather. You should say: - when it happened - where you were - what kind of weather it was - and explain how you felt about it.

Q2

Describe a recent event that made you happy. You should say: - What the event was - Where it happened - Who was there - And explain why it made you happy

Q3

Describe a family celebration that you remember. You should say: - What you were celebrating - Who was present at the celebration - What you and your family did to make the celebration special - And explain why you remember this celebration in particular.

Q4

Describe a book that you enjoy reading, you should say: - What this book is - What the book is about - What character or part of the book you like the most - And explain why you like reading this book You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic. You will have one minute to prepare what you are going to say.

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Q5

Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line. You should say: - Where it was - Why you had to wait in line - How you felt while you were waiting

Q6

Describe something (special) that you saved money to buy. You should say: - what it was - how long it took you to save enough money to buy it - why you wanted to buy this thing - how you got (or, earned) the money - and explain how you felt when (or, after) you bought it.

Q7

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - Where it was - What type of pollution you saw - How the pollution affected that place and explain - How the experience made you feel

Q8

Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: - When you received this gift - Who gave it to you - What you did with it - And explain how you felt when you received this gift.

Q9

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - Who you helped - How you helped them - What the result was - And explain how you felt about helping.

Q10

Describe your favourite toy from your childhood. You should say: what the toy was, how often you played with it, who gave you this toy, and explain why it was your favourite.

Q11

Describe an artist or entertainer you admire. You should say: - who they are and what kind of art they produce - how you found out about them - why you admire them - and explain how they influence in your life.

Q12

Describe a school you attended when you were a child. You should say: where it was, what the school was like, what you learned there and explain how you felt about your experience there.

Q13

Describe a piece of technology (not a computer) that you frequently use. You should say: - What the device is - How often you use it - What you use it for - and explain why it is important to you.

Q14

Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education. You should say: where you met them, what subject they taught, what was special about them, and explain why this person influenced you so much.

Q15

Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education. You should say: - who the person was - where you met them - what subject they taught - and explain how this person influenced you.

Q16

Describe a time when you saw lots of people were smiling. You should say: - When and where you saw it - What the people were doing at the time - Why they were happy - And explain how that made you feel

Q17

Describe a speech that you delivered in front of a group of people. You should say: - When and where you delivered the speech - What the audience was like - What the speech was about - And explain how you felt about delivering the speech.

Q18

Describe a time when you spent a lot of money on something. You should say: - What you bought - Where you bought it - Why you spent a lot of money - How you felt after buying it

Q19

Talk about a peaceful place that you like. You should say: - where it is - what it is like - how often you go there and explain why you like it.

Q20

Describe a time when you were very busy. You should say: - When was it? - What were you busy with? - Why were you so busy? - Explain how you managed your time.

Q21

Describe a successful small business that you know. You should say: - What the business is. - Who runs the business. - What services or products it provides. - Why you think it is successful.

Q22

Describe a restaurant you like You should say: - where it is - how often you go there - what food it has. - and explain why you like it.

Q23

Describe a time when you received a call from someone you do not know in a public place. You should say: - Where you were when you received this call - Who called you - What the call was about and - Explain how you felt about receiving this call.

Q24

Describe a time when you worked in a team. You should say: - Who were the people in the group? - What was the project? - How did the group work together? - And explain how you felt about the experience.

Q25

Describe a recent sporting event you have attended. You should say: - where you were - who you were with - what sports were played and explain why you found the event interesting or enjoyable.

Q26

Describe a place where you like to read or write. You should say: - Where it is - What it is like - When you usually go there - And explain why you like it there.

Q27

Describe a person who has apologized to you. You should say: - Who this person is - What they apologized for - How they apologized - and explain how you felt about the apology.

Q28

Describe a time when you saw an interesting animal. You should say: - Where did you see this animal? - What was happening at the time? - What were your initial thoughts? - Explain why this animal fascinated you.

Q29

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: - where you went - how you travelled - who you went with And explain why you remember this journey well.

Q30

Talk about the importance of exercise in the current times. Please say - why you think exercise is important, - how often and what type of exercise you do - and any recommendations you have for someone trying to start exercising.

Q31

Describe a gift you have received that was important to you. You should say: - what the gift was - who gave it to you - when you received it - and explain why it was important to you.

Q32

Describe a special toy you had in your childhood. You should say: - what the toy was - who gave it to you - how you used to play with it - and explain why it was special to you.

Q33

Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: - what it is - how you learned to use it - what you use it for - and explain why you find it useful.

Q34

Describe a memorable event from your school days. You should say: what the event was, when it happened, where it took place, how you felt about it, and explain why this event was memorable for you.

Q35

Describe an interesting animal. You should say: - What the animal is - Where they are found - What they look like - And explain why you find them interesting

Q36

Describe a book that you have read recently. You should say: what the book is, where you read it, what the book is about and explain why you liked it or why it influenced you.

Q37

Describe a public event you have attended. You should say: - what this event was - where it was held - why you attended this event - and explain how you felt about this event.

Q38

Describe a memorable journey you have made. You should say: where you went, why you went there, what you did there, and explain why it was memorable for you.

Q39

Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally. You should say: - What the activity is - Why you find it expensive - How often you do this activity - Explain why you enjoy doing this activity.

Q40

Describe a piece of technology you like using apart from computers. You should say: - What the technology is - How often you use this technology - What you use this technology for - and explain why you like using this technology.

Q41

Describe an important decision you made with the help of someone. You should say - who helped you - what the decision was - how this person helped you - and explain why this decision was important to you.

Q42

Describe a place (not your home) where you often go to read and study. You should say: - Where it is - What type of place it is - What you do there - And explain why you like to study at this place

Q43

Describe a time when you travelled by public transport. You should say: - Where you were going - What kind of public transport you used - Who you were with - And explain how you felt about this experience.

Q44

Describe a piece of art (for example, a painting or statute) that you find interesting. You should say: - What piece of art it is - Where you saw it first - Why it caught your attention - And explain why you found it interesting

Q45

Describe a family member who has had an important influence on you. You should say - who the person is - what kind of person they are - what they have done to influence you - and why you think they have had such an influence on you.

Q46

Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies. You should say: - what the discussion was about - who you had the discussion with - why the discussion was interesting

Q47

Describe a piece of art that you find beautiful (for example a painting, sculpture, film, or dance). You should say: - what the art piece is, - when and where you first saw it, - describe the art piece and explain why you find it beautiful.

Q48

Describe a positive change in your life. You should say: - What the change was - When it happened - How it affected your life - And explain why it was a positive change.

Q49

Describe an occasion when you received a good service from a company or a shop. You should say: - What service it was - Where and when you received the service - What particularly pleased you about the service - And explain if you told others about this excellent service

Q50

Describe an exciting book you have read. You should say: - When you read this book - What the book was about - Why you decided to read it And explain why you found it exciting.

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