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Speaking test: Describe a subject you enjoyed studying

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 What are you studying at the moment?
  2. 2 Did you enjoy school when you were younger?
  3. 3 Is it important to study at university in your country?
  4. 4 Would you like to study again in the future?
  5. 5 Do you enjoy reading?
  6. 6 What kind of books do you like to read?
  7. 7 Do you prefer reading on paper or on a screen?
  8. 8 How often do you read for pleasure?
  9. 9 Do you use your phone to learn new things?
  10. 10 Do you think children should have phones?
  11. 11 Is it hard to stop using your phone at night?
  12. 12 Would you like to change how you use your phone?

Part 2: Part 2

Question 13

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

Describe a subject you enjoyed studying.

You should say:

  • what the subject was
  • when you studied it
  • what you learned

and explain why you enjoyed it.

  1. 13 Describe a subject you enjoyed studying.

Part 3: Part 3

Questions 14–17

The examiner asks more general questions linked to Part 2.

  1. 14 Which school subjects are the most useful?
  2. 15 Should students choose their own subjects?
  3. 16 Is university necessary for a good career?
  4. 17 How could exams be improved?

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