Describe a particular situation or event in which you were successful, eg an exam, a sporting event, a competition, etc. You should say: What the situation/event was When and where it happened What preparation was involved You should also say how you felt about achieving this success. | Describe a machine that has made a big impact on your life. You should say: What this machine is and what you use it for Why you bought this particular machine How often you use it And also what difference it has made to your life. |
Describe a museum or art gallery that you have visited. You should say: Where it is Why you went there What you particularly remember about the place | Talk about a person from your childhood whom you particularly admired. You should mention: Your relationship to him or her What he or she did What you admired about this person |
Describe something exciting that happened to you recently. Say: What happened Where you were Who you were with How you felt | Describe a surprise that you have had recently. Say: What happened Where it happened Who you were with or if you were alone Why you were so surprised |
Describe a film you saw which made an impression on you. You should say: What film and what type of film it is When you saw it What your favourite part of the film is And explain why it made an impression on you. | Describe an electronic item which is very important to you. You should say: What it looks like What it does How it works How long you have had it and explain why it is important to you |
Describe an adventure from your childhood You should say: Where you were Who you were with What happened And explain why you think it was an adventure | Describe a plan you have made for your future that is not related to your studies You should say: What the plan is When you think you will do it How it could change your life And explain why you have made this plan |
Describe a city or town that you do not like You should say: Where the city or town is When you first visited the city or town What the city or town is like And explain why you do not like the city or town | Describe a modern building you like. You should say: Where the modern building is When you first saw the modern building What the modern building is like And explain why you like the modern building. |
Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or school You should say: When and where you had your idea What your idea was Who you told about your idea And explain why you thought your idea would make an improvement | Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should say: Whose party it was and what it was celebrating Where the party was held and who went to it What people did during the party And explain what you enjoyed about this party. |
Describe a book you enjoyed reading. You should say: What the book was What it was about When you read it And explain why you enjoyed it | Describe an important letter you received You should say: Who the letter was from What it was about Why it was important And explain how you felt about it. |
Describe an advertisement that you found very persuasive. You should say: What the advertisement was for Where you saw or read it What the advertisement consisted of And why you found it so persuasive | Describe a website on the Internet that you use regularly. You should say: What sort of website it is What you use it for What you like and dislike about it And explain why you use it regularly |
Describe a shop that you enjoy going to. You should say: Where this shop is What it sells How often you go there And explain why you enjoy visiting this shop | Describe a memorable meal. You should say: What you ate What the occasion was What happened during the meal And explain why the meal was memorable |
Describe a personal possession that is valuable to you. You should say: What it is How long you have owned it How you use it And explain why it is so significant for you | Describe a leader who has greatly influenced you. You should say: Who he or she is or was What he or she did that was so significant What other people think about this person And explain how he or she personally influenced your life. |
Describe a place that has a special meaning to you. You should say: What kind of place it is and where it is What it looks like What sounds you associate with it And explain why you particularly like the place | Describe a music video or a concert that has made an impression on you. You should say: What kind of music it was and who performed it What it was like musically What it was like visually And explain why you liked it or disliked it. |
Describe a place you have lived in that you particularly liked You should say: When you lived there Who you lived with What was most memorable about this place And explain why you liked it so much. | Describe a family holiday you have been on which you particularly enjoyed. You should say: Where you went How you travelled there What you remember most about the holiday And explain why you particularly enjoyed this holiday. |
Describe an important person in your country’s history. You should say: What did he or she do? When? What impacts did this have? | Describe a famous road, bridge, or tunnel. You should say: Where is it? What does it connect? When was it built? Who built it? Why is it important? Have you seen it yourself? |
Describe something which you have made. You should say: What it was When you made it How you felt about making it And explain why you made it | Describe a sporting activity you like. You should say: When you first played it Who you do it with Where you do it And explain why you enjoy doing it |