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Focus: Eye Contact

Focus: Eye Contact

Interactive Lesson


Tips & Examples

When answering questions in the speaking exam it is important to make eye contact and be as natural as possible. Having the examiner like you might be the difference in a half a point.

Example Questions and Answers

Describe your ideal holiday getaway
Please talk about:

The location
Accommodation
One activity
And who you would travel with

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 about where this would take place. In a perfect situation, I would go to a tropical location with lots a palm trees and crystal-clear water. This location would either be somewhere off the beaten path or with a guided tour. But the most important aspect of my vacation would be to see picturesque beaches. To elaborate more I'll move on to my next point which is the accommodations I would ideally want to stay in. In a perfect world, I would stay in a luxurious beach resort with a panoramic ocean view. I’ve never stayed in something that breathtaking before, and I think it would be a real treat to do so. However, most of these are out of my price range and aren’t realistic for my budget. And now to address the one activity I would like to do on this vacation. Because I'll be at a stunning beach location, it has to be either snorkeling or scuba diving. Honestly though, I don't know if I could do scuba because I'm slightly claustrophobic, but I would try it regardless. And to finish up and be brief, I'll tell you a little about who I'd enjoy traveling with. My family is not going to join me on this vacation because, even though I love them, they drive me up the wall sometimes. I think I would choose my 3 best friends growing up. We've never traveled together but I know a little R&R with them would be a blast. Thank you, that’s all I have to say.”

Additional Question 1

Describe the last vacation you took
Please talk about:

Where you went
Who you went with
What activities did you do
And what was the best part

Additional Question 2

Describe the activity you like to do most while on vacation

What is the activity
When did you first start this activity
Who do you do this activity with
And why do you enjoy doing this activity while traveling

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