Read the extract from Part Two. Which topic card is the candidate talking about?
Candidate’s answer:
Well, I don’t usually watch much television, but I like anything with the actor Chris Pratt. He has been in quite a few movies – some of them were quite good, so I was interested in his new TV show when it first started. Errr…although his films are often quite action based, the television show is a comedy about relationships. I admire him because he is quite a versatile actor and I like the show because it’s relaxing and fun. It is……
Topic card 1:
Describe a film/movie you have seen. You should say:
• What it was about
• Who was in it
• When you saw it
You should also say whether you would recommend it
Topic card 2:
Describe a television programme you often watch. You should say:
• What it is about
• Who is in it
• How often it is on
You should also say why you like this programme
Topic card 3:
Describe a famous person you admire. You should say:
• Who he/she is
• Why he/she is famous
• When you first heard about him/her
You should also say why you admire this person
Answer:
Although the candidate refers to movies and famous people, the main focus of each sentence is a television programme (Topic card 2). The candidate only uses references to movies and the star of the show in order to expand the answer.