Speaking Part 2 · Work and study

Describe a time when you had a lot to do in a short time

The cue card

Describe a time when you had a lot to do in a short time.

You should say:

  • what you had to do
  • why you had so little time
  • how you managed

and explain how you felt about it.

You have one minute to prepare, then talk for one to two minutes.

Part 3: the discussion that follows

  1. Are people busier today than in the past?
  2. How can people balance work and free time?
  3. Does stress help people work better?
  4. Should employers limit working hours?