A Success You Have Had Tell me about a success you have experienced. You should say:
what the success was
whether it was difficult to succeed
how you succeeded
and explain how you felt after the success.
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1. Why do many people want to be successful? 2. Can a balance be achieved between success and a happy personal life? 3. Do you think that being successful means more than becoming rich? 4. What personal qualities or achievements are admired in your country? 5. How important are role models for young people? A Piece of Advice You Received Tell me about a piece of advice you received.
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You should say:
what the advice was
why you needed the advice
whether you followed the advice
and explain how the advice influenced you.
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1. What kinds of advice do parents often give their children? 2. How often is parents' advice accepted by children? 3. Are children influenced more by advice from family members or from friends? 4. Which professions involve giving advice as the main part of their job? 5. On what occasions have you been given advice about your studies? A Piece of Good News You Received Tell me about some good news you once received. You should say:
what the news was about
when you received it
whether you expected to receive it
and explain how you felt when you received the good news.
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A Time When You Were Extremely Busy Tell me about a period of time when you were extremely busy. You should say:
when you were busy
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why you were so busy
how you overcame this busy schedule
and explain how you felt.
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