GENERAL
Sample Task OTG-001
Describe something special that you bought.
You should say
* what you bought
* where you bought it
* what the reason was
and explain why this item is special to you.
Sample Task OTG-002
Describe a present which you very much enjoyed receiving.
You should say
* what it was
* who gave it to you
* what the occasion was
and explain why you were so pleased to receive it.
Sample Task OTG-003 PP34
Describe something you own which is very important to you.
You should say
* where you got it from
* how long you have had it
* what you use it for
and explain why it is so important to you.
Sample Task OTG-004
Describe a possession you could not live without.
You should say
* what the object is
* how often you use it
* what you would do if you lost it
and explain why it is so important to you.
Sample Task OTG-005
Describe something (special) you would like to buy in the future.
You should say
* what it is and what it looks like
* where and when you intend to buy it
* how long you have wanted to buy it
and explain why you would like to buy it / why you have not bought it yet.
Sample Task OTG-006
Describe something (eg book or website) that has helped you to learn something (eg English).
You should say
* what it was
* how often you used it
* how it helped you
and explain how you felt about using it and why.
Sample Task OTG-007
Describe an antique or some other old thing that your family has kept for a long time.
You should say
*what it is
*how your family first got this thing
*how long your family has kept it
and explain why this thing is important to your family.
SPECIFIC
Sample Task OTS-001
Describe a photo that has made an impression on you.
You should say
* who or what is in the photo
* where and when it was taken
* who took the photo
and explain why you liked or disliked it.
Sample Task OTS-002
Describe a traditional dish in your country.
You should say
* what the dish is and how it is prepared
* when it is usually eaten
* what, if any, the significance or importance of the dish is
and explain why you like or dislike this dish.
Sample Task OTS-003
Describe one of your favourite dishes.
You should say
* what the dish is
* how it is made
* how often you eat this dish
and explain why you enjoy this food so much.
Sample task OTS-004
Describe a logo that you think is effective.
You should say
* what brand or company the logo is used for
* where you have seen the logo
* what the logo looks like
and explain what makes the logo effective.
Sample task OTS-005
Describe a work of art (eg a painting, a sculpture) that you particularly like or dislike.
You should say
* what it is
* who its author is/was
* what it is like
and explain why you particularly like or dislike it.
Sample task OTS-006 A PP74
Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.
You should say
* what it is
* how you learned to use it
* how long you have had it
and explain why you find this piece of electronic equipment useful.
Sample task OTS-007
Describe a piece of electric/electrical or electronic equipment you would like to buy.
You should say
* what it is
* what it is used for
* where and when you plan to buy it
and explain why you would like to buy it.
Sample task OTS-008
Describe a car you own or would like to own.
You should say
* what make of car it is and what it looks like
* where you bought it / can buy one
* whether there is anything special about it
and explain what you particularly like or dislike about this car.
Sample task OTS-009
Describe a toy you used to like to play with when you were a child.
You should say
* what toy it was and what it looked like
* who gave it to you
* how you played with it
and explain what you particularly liked this toy.
Sample task OTS-010
Describe a collection that you or somebody you know owns.
You should say
* what is collected and how big the collection is
* where the collection is kept
* how fast the collection is growing
and explain why you or the person you know enjoys collecting that thing/those objects.
Sample task OTS-011
Describe an item of clothing that you wear on special occasions.
You should say
* what this item of clothing is
* what this item of clothing looks like
* on which occasions you wear this item of clothing
and explain why you like or dislike wearing this item of clothing.
Sample task OTS-012
Describe one of your favourite items of clothing.
You should say
* what the item is
* how long you have had it
* how often you wear it
and explain why you like it so much.