Part 1: General Questions

The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

  • What is your favorite traditional festival in your country?
  • How do you usually celebrate special national holidays?
  • Do you prefer celebrating festivals with family or with friends?
  • Have you ever participated in a cultural festival in another country?
  • Do you think traditional festivals are losing their true meaning nowadays?

Part 2: Long Turn

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion

You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.

  • Why is it so important for a country to preserve its historical and traditional festivals?
  • How has commercialization changed the way people celebrate ancient holidays?
  • Can international mass tourism positively or negatively impact local cultural celebrations?
  • Do you think younger generations feel less connected to their cultural heritage than older generations?
  • In what ways do local festivals help to build a stronger sense of community in modern urban areas?