Describe how you would organise a surprise party for one of your friends. You should say: where you would do it how you would do it what arrangements would need to be done for the surprise party and explain why would you arrange such a surprise party.   Model Answer 1: It is a rather interesting top...

Describe your first day at work or the place where you study. You should say:   what kind of building it was located in   why it was important for you to work/study there   how you felt at the end of the first day and explain if you were pleased or disappointed with the experience.   Model Answer 1:...

Describe a nation (not your own) that you know well. You should say: which nation it is how you learned about this nation why you are interested in this nation and explain what you like most about this nation.   Model Answer 1: In this age of information and technology, it is almost impossible not t...

Describe a difficult thing you did well. You should say:  what it was  how you did/completed it  why (or how) it was difficult and explain how you felt after you did/completed it. Follow-up Questions: Have other people (you know) had this success? Did people congratulate you for doing this? What are...

Describe the most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen. You should say: what it is where and when you have seen it who was with you and explain what makes it the most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen. Model Answer 1: Different people have different ideas about their versions of...

Describe an interest or hobby that you particularly enjoy. You should say: what it is how long you have been doing it who you do it with and explain why this is important to you.   Model Answer 1: In the past, I tried a number of hobbies, but I just couldn’t stick with them for too long, probably b...

Describe something you plan/want to learn in the future. You should say:  what you plan/want to learn in the future  why you want to learn it  where and how you will learn it and explain how learning this might help you.   Model Answer 1: They say that there is no end to learning. In fact, there ar...

Describe an occasion or event when you were congratulated. You should say: what the occasion was when it was who congratulated you and why and explain how you felt about it.   Model Answer 1: I don’t exactly recall that many occasions when I was congratulated, primarily because, over the years, I h...

Describe an irritating neighbour in your locality. You should say: how long s/he is your neighbour how this person behaves with others explain how annoying this person is. and explain what can be done to reduce his annoying activities.   Model Answer 1: In my 35 years of life, I must say that I hav...

A product you bought and was dissatisfied about. You should say:  what the product was  where you purchased it from what you did with the product and explain why you were not satisfied with the product.   Model Answer 1: I try not to be a very picky person when it comes to choosing or buying a prod...

Describe a trip you have taken recently. You should say: where you went who went with you why you went there and describe things you saw and did on your trip.   Model Answer 1: Recently, about several weeks ago, I was on an official vacation because my casual leaves from my work were getting accumu...

Describe a pet that you or someone you know once had. You should say: what kind of pet it was what kind of care it needed what you liked/disliked about this pet and say whether this is a popular type of pet or not.   Model Answer 1: I am not exactly a “pet-friendly” person, so I never really owned ...

Describe one of your relatives whom you like. You should say: who the relative is and how close you are to him/her what makes you like him/her what you usually do together and explain why you like this particular relative of yours.   Model Answer 1: I am lucky to have several relatives, whom I happe...

Describe a holiday you have recently celebrated. You should say: what holiday it was how you celebrated it who was with you and explain why celebrating this holiday was important to you. Model Answer 1: Talking about holidays is one of my favourite subjects because it usually carries some fun and ...

Describe an interesting story you heard when you were a child. You should say: who told you the story what was the story why you think it was an interesting story and explain why you still remember this story.   Model Answer 1: I heard a lot of stories from my parents and grandparents when I was gro...

Describe a place where you like to go to often. You should say: where the place is how you get there what it looks like and explain why you like this place and often go there.   Model Answer 1: I like to go to many different places depending on my mood. Today, however, I’m going to tell you about a ...

Describe a teacher from the past whom you remember. You should say: what subject the teacher taught you how old you were then what were some special characteristics of this teacher and explain why you remember this teacher.   Model Answer 1: I have been lucky enough to have several great teachers wh...

Describe a city you have visited and liked. You should say: what city it is, and where it is when you have visited this city why you liked/disliked it and explain what influences the city has had on you. Follow-up Questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city? What ch...

Describe an important festival in your country. You should say: what is it what is the significance of it how people celebrate this festival and describe why this is an important festival in your country. Follow-up Questions: What are some important festivals in your country? What special foods and...

Describe your favourite shopping mall. You should say: where it is how often you go there, and what you buy from there what types of people usually go there and explain why this is your favourite shopping mall. Follow-up Questions: What are some advantages and disadvantages of a big shopping centre...