Focus: Talking About People

Interactive Lesson
Tips & Examples
In the exam, candidates might have to answer questions about a person. Sometimes a friend, family member, teacher, admire, hate, etc. The speaker can always have the same person serve in many different questions. For example, a family member and person you admire can be your dad. Your friend and family member can also be your dad.
Example Questions and Answers
Describe the person who you admire the most
Please talk about:
How did you meet this person
When did you meet them
What qualities do you admire
And why do you admire him or her
Example Answer 1
“Today I would like to talk about my beach getaway, which is my ideal vacation. I suppose I could begin by telling you Today I would like to tell you about my mentor Scott, who is the person I admire most. I suppose I could begin to tell you about how we meet. Well he happens to be a family friend of mine, so we've always known each other. But it wasn't until I become interested in the same profession as him that we become close. To elaborate more I'll move on to my next point which is when we meet. As I've previously said, I grew up around him, but it wasn't until I was older that we made the connection. One day we had lunch together and told him I was interested in law, and that’s the moment when he became my mentor. He liked how resourceful and adaptable I was in certain situations. And now to address what qualities he possesses which make him an admirable person. When you first meet him, you'll soon realize that he's as straight as an arrow and in a class of his own regarding law. He possesses a deadly combination of intelligence and persistence, which makes him unstoppable. On top of that, he's very level-headed and rational and he uses those in abundance during his trails. And to finish up and be brief, I'll tell you a little about why I appreciate those attributes and look up to him. In the profession that I want to enter into, it's very important to be logical and a hard worker. He possesses both of these aspects, though sometimes to a fault, and I respect that. In the future I hope to replicate those and his persona in general. Thanks, that's all I have to say. “
Additional Question 1
Describe a family member who you admire
Please talk about:
Which family member is it
What are the attribute you admire
Have you always looked up to him/her
And why do you admire these attributes
Additional Question 2
Describe a celebrity or famous person who children should look up to
Please talk about:
Who this person is
What do they do form society
What positive qualities do they have
And why should children look up to him or her
