GENERAL
Sample Task EEG-001
Describe an exciting experience in your life.
You should say
* when the experience took place
* where the experience took place
* what happened exactly
and explain why the experience was so exciting.
Sample Task EEG-002
Describe an important thing that you lost and what happened when you lost it.
You should say
* why the thing was important to you
* how you lost it
* what efforts you made to find it
and explain what you will do in the future.
Sample Task EEG-003
Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.
You should say
* what the occasion was
* who was at the meal
* what you ate
and explain why the meal was so enjoyable.
Sample Task EEG-004 PP71
Describe a party you enjoyed.
You should say
* whose party it was and what it was celebrating
* where the party was held and who went to it
* what people did during the party
and explain what you enjoyed about it.
Sample task EEG-005
Describe a time when you were late for an event.
You should say
* what kind of event you were late for
* what caused you to arrive late
* what happened to you when you arrived
and explain what you have learned from the experience.
Sample task EEG-006
Describe how you behaved in a stressful situation.
You should say
* what the situation was
* how you behaved
* how other people might have behaved
and explain how you felt about your behaviour afterwards.
Sample task EEG-007 PP64
Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
You should say
* when you had to make this choice
* what you had to choose between
* whether you made a good choice
and explain how you felt when you were making this choice
Sample task EEG-008
Describe some good advice you received.
You should say
* what the advice was
* who gave you this advice
* how you felt when you were given this advice
and explain why think this advice was good.
Sample task EEG-009 PP33
Describe a memorable event in your life.
You should say
* when the event took place
* where the event took place
* what happened exactly
and explain why this event was memorable for you.
Sample task EEG-010
Describe a recent happy/sad event in your life.
You should say
* what the event was
* when and where it happened
* what you did
and explain why it made you feel happy/sad.
Sample task EEG-011
Describe a happy/sad event from your childhood that you remember well.
You should say
* what the event was
* when and where it happened
* what you did
and explain why it made you feel happy/sad.
Sample task EEG-012
Describe an important stage in your life.
You should say
* what stage it was
* how old you were when it started and how long it lasted
* where you lived and what you did at that time
and explain why you think that it was an important stage in your life.
Sample task EEG-013
Describe a time when you achieved (great) success.
You should say
* what you succeeded in
* where and when it happened
* what you did to achieve success
and explain how you felt about your being successful.
Sample task EEG-014_A
Describe a time when you helped someone.
You should say
* who you helped
* where and when it happened
* what you did exactly
and explain how helping that person has influenced your life.
Sample task EEG-014_B
Describe a time when someone helped you.
You should say
* who helped you
* where and when it happened
* what they did exactly
and explain how that person’s help has influenced your life.
Sample Task EEG-015 PP73
Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in.
You should say
* what kind of competition it was and how you found out about it
* what you had to do
* what the prizes were
and explain why you chose to take part in this competition.
Sample Task EEG-016 PP72
Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college.
You should say
* when and where you had the idea
* what your idea was
* who you told about your idea
and explain why you thought your idea would make an improvement.
Sample Task EEG-017
Describe a piece of work you did quickly.
You should say:
*what work it was
*why you did it quickly
*how easy or difficult it was
and explain what the result was.
SPECIFIC
Sample Task EES-001_A
Describe a film you enjoyed watching.
You should say
* what kind of film it is
* where and when you saw it
* what it is about
and explain why you enjoyed watching it.
Sample Task EES-001_B PP32
Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
You should say
* what kind of film or TV programme it was
* when you saw the film or TV programme
* what the film or TV programme is/was about
and explain why this film or TV programme made such an impression on you.
Sample task EES-002
Describe an interesting lecture or speech that you heard.
You should say
* what it was about
* where and when you heard it
* who gave the lecture/speech
and explain why you found it interesting.
Sample task EES-003
Describe a science lesson or lecture that you attended at school or university.
You should say
* what the topic of the lesson/lecture was
* where and when you attended it
* what exactly you did in it
and explain why you liked or disliked it.
Sample task EES-004
Describe a conversation you had.
You should say
* who you talked to
* what you talked about
* where and when you had this conversation
and explain why you still remember it
Sample Task EES-005
Describe a musical or a concert that has made an impression on you.
You should say
* which kind of music it was and who performed it
* what it was like musically
* what it was like visually
and explain why you liked or disliked it.
Sample Task EES-006
Describe an occasion when you were either pleased or displeased that an object was made plastic.
You should say
* what the object was
* how you were using it
* what happened
and explain why you were pleased or displeased that the object was made of plastic.
Sample Task EES-007
Describe an occasion when you had difficulty understanding something in English.
You should say
* what the occasion was
* what you were reading or what/who you were listening to
* what you did not understand
and explain how you coped with the problem.
Sample Task EES-008
Describe an experience in which you tried a new means of communication.
You should say
* what you tried and when
* where you were
* who you were with
and explain how this experience has influenced you.
Sample Task EES-009
Describe an important letter or email you wrote.
You should say
* who you wrote it to
* when you wrote it
* what it was about
and explain why it was important
Sample Task EES-010
Describe a memorable sporting event you attended.
You should say
* what the event was
* when it was held
* who the participants were
and explain why the event is memorable
Sample Task EES-011
Describe something you did that helped you learn a foreign or second language.
You should say
* what it was you did
* where and when you did it
* who you did it with
and explain why doing that helped you learn the language.
Sample Task EES-012
Describe a field trip you made when you were at school.
You should say
* which subject teacher took you on this trip
* where and when you went on this trip
* what exactly you did
and explain why you liked or disliked the trip.
Sample Task EES-013 PP44
Describe a useful website you have visited.
You should say
* what the website was
* how you found the address for this website
* what the website contained
and explain why it was useful to you.
Sample Task EES-014_A
Describe a time when you had a meal in a restaurant.
You should say
* what the occasion was and which restaurant you went to
* who you shared the meal with
* what you ate and drank
and explain why you liked or disliked going to the restaurant.
Sample Task EES-014_B
Describe the first/last time you went to a restaurant.
You should say
* what the occasion was
* who you went there with and how they were dressed
* what you ate and drank
and explain why or why not you enjoyed the time you spent there.
Sample Task EES-015
Describe a picnic or meal that you had outdoors.
You should say
* where you had this picnic or meal
* who you were with
* what you ate and drank
and explain why you enjoyed this picnic or meal.
Sample Task EES-016
Describe an experience in which you tried a new means of transportation.
You should say
* what you tried and when
* where you were
* who you were with
and explain how this experience has influenced you.
Sample Task EES-017
Describe one of the last/first trips (abroad) you made.
You should say
* where you went and when
* how you travelled
* what you did / what the purpose of your trip was
and explain why you liked or disliked this trip.
Sample Task EES-018
Describe a trip that did not go according to plan.
You should say
* where you were travelling
* what went wrong
* what you did / what your reaction was
and explain how you felt about the situation and why.
Sample Task EES-019
Describe a time when you were stuck in traffic.
You should say
* when and where it happened
* where you were going
* what you did while you were waiting
and explain how you felt about the situation and why.
Sample Task EES-020
Describe a wedding ceremony you have attended or seen on TV/video.
You should say
* whose wedding it was and who the guests were
* where and when the ceremony took place
* how the bride and groom were dressed
and explain why you liked or disliked the way the ceremony was held.
Sample Task EES-021
Describe one of the first/last books you read or a book you are reading now.
You should say
* what it is about and who its author is/was
* why you chose to read it
* how long it took you to read it / you have been reading it
and explain why you would or would not like to read it again.
Sample Task EES-022
Describe a newspaper or magazine article that you found interesting.
You should say
* what the article was about
* where you read it
* whether you have discussed it with anyone
and explain why you found it interesting.
Sample Task EES-023
Describe a piece of good news that you received by phone.
You should say
* what the news was
* where you were when you received this news
* who gave you this news
and explain what you did after you received this good news.
Sample Task EES-024
Describe an advertisement that made you buy something.
You should say:
* what kind of advertisement it was
* where and when you saw (or heard) this advertisement
* what product (or service) it advertised
and explain why you decided to buy that product (or service).
Sample Task EES-025_B
Describe an interesting news report you watched on TV or listened to on the radio.
You should say
* when you watched or listened to this news report
* who or what the news report was about
* whether you shared the information with anyone after watching or listening to the news report
and explain why you found this news report interesting.
Sample Task EES-025_B
Describe an interesting news report /podcast or webcast/ you listened to or watched on the web.
You should say
* when you listened to or watched this news report
* who or what the news report was about
* whether you shared the information with anyone after listening to or watching the news report
and explain why you found this news report interesting.
GENERAL
Sample Task EEG-001
Describe an exciting experience in your life.
You should say
* when the experience took place
* where the experience took place
* what happened exactly
and explain why the experience was so exciting.
Sample Task EEG-002
Describe an important thing that you lost and what happened when you lost it.
You should say
* why the thing was important to you
* how you lost it
* what efforts you made to find it
and explain what you will do in the future.
Sample Task EEG-003
Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.
You should say
* what the occasion was
* who was at the meal
* what you ate
and explain why the meal was so enjoyable.
Sample Task EEG-004 PP71
Describe a party you enjoyed.
You should say
* whose party it was and what it was celebrating
* where the party was held and who went to it
* what people did during the party
and explain what you enjoyed about it.
Sample task EEG-005
Describe a time when you were late for an event.
You should say
* what kind of event you were late for
* what caused you to arrive late
* what happened to you when you arrived
and explain what you have learned from the experience.
Sample task EEG-006
Describe how you behaved in a stressful situation.
You should say
* what the situation was
* how you behaved
* how other people might have behaved
and explain how you felt about your behaviour afterwards.
Sample task EEG-007 PP64
Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
You should say
* when you had to make this choice
* what you had to choose between
* whether you made a good choice
and explain how you felt when you were making this choice
Sample task EEG-008
Describe some good advice you received.
You should say
* what the advice was
* who gave you this advice
* how you felt when you were given this advice
and explain why think this advice was good.
Sample task EEG-009 PP33
Describe a memorable event in your life.
You should say
* when the event took place
* where the event took place
* what happened exactly
and explain why this event was memorable for you.
Sample task EEG-010
Describe a recent happy/sad event in your life.
You should say
* what the event was
* when and where it happened
* what you did
and explain why it made you feel happy/sad.
Sample task EEG-011
Describe a happy/sad event from your childhood that you remember well.
You should say
* what the event was
* when and where it happened
* what you did
and explain why it made you feel happy/sad.
Sample task EEG-012
Describe an important stage in your life.
You should say
* what stage it was
* how old you were when it started and how long it lasted
* where you lived and what you did at that time
and explain why you think that it was an important stage in your life.
Sample task EEG-013
Describe a time when you achieved (great) success.
You should say
* what you succeeded in
* where and when it happened
* what you did to achieve success
and explain how you felt about your being successful.
Sample task EEG-014_A
Describe a time when you helped someone.
You should say
* who you helped
* where and when it happened
* what you did exactly
and explain how helping that person has influenced your life.
Sample task EEG-014_B
Describe a time when someone helped you.
You should say
* who helped you
* where and when it happened
* what they did exactly
and explain how that person’s help has influenced your life.
Sample Task EEG-015 PP73
Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in.
You should say
* what kind of competition it was and how you found out about it
* what you had to do
* what the prizes were
and explain why you chose to take part in this competition.
Sample Task EEG-016 PP72
Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college.
You should say
* when and where you had the idea
* what your idea was
* who you told about your idea
and explain why you thought your idea would make an improvement.
Sample Task EEG-017
Describe a piece of work you did quickly.
You should say:
*what work it was
*why you did it quickly
*how easy or difficult it was
and explain what the result was.
SPECIFIC
Sample Task EES-001_A
Describe a film you enjoyed watching.
You should say
* what kind of film it is
* where and when you saw it
* what it is about
and explain why you enjoyed watching it.
Sample Task EES-001_B PP32
Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
You should say
* what kind of film or TV programme it was
* when you saw the film or TV programme
* what the film or TV programme is/was about
and explain why this film or TV programme made such an impression on you.
Sample task EES-002
Describe an interesting lecture or speech that you heard.
You should say
* what it was about
* where and when you heard it
* who gave the lecture/speech
and explain why you found it interesting.
Sample task EES-003
Describe a science lesson or lecture that you attended at school or university.
You should say
* what the topic of the lesson/lecture was
* where and when you attended it
* what exactly you did in it
and explain why you liked or disliked it.
Sample task EES-004
Describe a conversation you had.
You should say
* who you talked to
* what you talked about
* where and when you had this conversation
and explain why you still remember it
Sample Task EES-005
Describe a musical or a concert that has made an impression on you.
You should say
* which kind of music it was and who performed it
* what it was like musically
* what it was like visually
and explain why you liked or disliked it.
Sample Task EES-006
Describe an occasion when you were either pleased or displeased that an object was made plastic.
You should say
* what the object was
* how you were using it
* what happened
and explain why you were pleased or displeased that the object was made of plastic.
Sample Task EES-007
Describe an occasion when you had difficulty understanding something in English.
You should say
* what the occasion was
* what you were reading or what/who you were listening to
* what you did not understand
and explain how you coped with the problem.
Sample Task EES-008
Describe an experience in which you tried a new means of communication.
You should say
* what you tried and when
* where you were
* who you were with
and explain how this experience has influenced you.
Sample Task EES-009
Describe an important letter or email you wrote.
You should say
* who you wrote it to
* when you wrote it
* what it was about
and explain why it was important
Sample Task EES-010
Describe a memorable sporting event you attended.
You should say
* what the event was
* when it was held
* who the participants were
and explain why the event is memorable
Sample Task EES-011
Describe something you did that helped you learn a foreign or second language.
You should say
* what it was you did
* where and when you did it
* who you did it with
and explain why doing that helped you learn the language.
Sample Task EES-012
Describe a field trip you made when you were at school.
You should say
* which subject teacher took you on this trip
* where and when you went on this trip
* what exactly you did
and explain why you liked or disliked the trip.
Sample Task EES-013 PP44
Describe a useful website you have visited.
You should say
* what the website was
* how you found the address for this website
* what the website contained
and explain why it was useful to you.
Sample Task EES-014_A
Describe a time when you had a meal in a restaurant.
You should say
* what the occasion was and which restaurant you went to
* who you shared the meal with
* what you ate and drank
and explain why you liked or disliked going to the restaurant.
Sample Task EES-014_B
Describe the first/last time you went to a restaurant.
You should say
* what the occasion was
* who you went there with and how they were dressed
* what you ate and drank
and explain why or why not you enjoyed the time you spent there.
Sample Task EES-015
Describe a picnic or meal that you had outdoors.
You should say
* where you had this picnic or meal
* who you were with
* what you ate and drank
and explain why you enjoyed this picnic or meal.
Sample Task EES-016
Describe an experience in which you tried a new means of transportation.
You should say
* what you tried and when
* where you were
* who you were with
and explain how this experience has influenced you.
Sample Task EES-017
Describe one of the last/first trips (abroad) you made.
You should say
* where you went and when
* how you travelled
* what you did / what the purpose of your trip was
and explain why you liked or disliked this trip.
Sample Task EES-018
Describe a trip that did not go according to plan.
You should say
* where you were travelling
* what went wrong
* what you did / what your reaction was
and explain how you felt about the situation and why.
Sample Task EES-019
Describe a time when you were stuck in traffic.
You should say
* when and where it happened
* where you were going
* what you did while you were waiting
and explain how you felt about the situation and why.
Sample Task EES-020
Describe a wedding ceremony you have attended or seen on TV/video.
You should say
* whose wedding it was and who the guests were
* where and when the ceremony took place
* how the bride and groom were dressed
and explain why you liked or disliked the way the ceremony was held.
Sample Task EES-021
Describe one of the first/last books you read or a book you are reading now.
You should say
* what it is about and who its author is/was
* why you chose to read it
* how long it took you to read it / you have been reading it
and explain why you would or would not like to read it again.
Sample Task EES-022
Describe a newspaper or magazine article that you found interesting.
You should say
* what the article was about
* where you read it
* whether you have discussed it with anyone
and explain why you found it interesting.
Sample Task EES-026
Describe a traditional children’s story in your country that you heard when you were a child.
You should say
*who told you the story
*when you heard it
*what it was about
and explain how you felt when you heard this story.