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Speaking test: Describe a job you would like to do in the future

17 questions · 14 minutes · Speaking prompt

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Part 1: Part 1

Questions 1–12

The examiner asks you about yourself and familiar topics.

  1. 1 Are you working or studying at the moment?
  2. 2 What do you like most about your current work or studies?
  3. 3 Do you think it is easy to find a good job in your country?
  4. 4 Do you think people change jobs often these days?
  5. 5 How often do you use your phone for work or study?
  6. 6 Do you think phones make people more productive?
  7. 7 Would you like to use your phone less at work?
  8. 8 Do you ever check your messages during meals?
  9. 9 How much do you use technology in your daily life?
  10. 10 Do you think technology makes life easier?
  11. 11 Is there any technology you would like to learn to use?
  12. 12 Do you think robots will replace some jobs in the future?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a job you would like to do in the future.

You should say:

  • what the job is
  • what it involves
  • what you would need to do to get it

and explain why you would like to do it.

  1. 13 Describe a job you would like to do in the future.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 What makes a job satisfying?
  2. 15 Is salary the most important thing in a job?
  3. 16 Will robots take over many jobs?
  4. 17 Should people stay in one job for a long time?

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