PART 1

because I don’t have time to roam brick-and-mortar

1. Do you use any gadgets on a daily basis? stores. I appreciate how fast and easy it is to order
anything you can think of online. My last purchase
- Although, I don't consider myself an addict, I
like that was a new set of studio headphones for my
couldn’t properly function without my laptop and
boyfriend’s birthday.
smartphone. All in all, we're now experiencing the
influence of the computer age that has made it 4. Has the Internet made your job/studies easier?
impossible to ignore the cutting-edge
technologies. - Indeed, thanks to the Internet, my learning has
become quicker and smoother. For one, I can easily
2. How much time do you spend using a computer access any necessary literature, articles without
at work or at home? looking through all the library materials. Second, the
Internet tools have made online collaboration with
- Daily I spend roughly 4 to 6 hours working on the
other students possible.
computer, either doing my home assignments or
project work. However, it comes in handy for 5. Do you like working online or in the office?
other extra-hour activities as well, such as
watching YouTube, editing my new videos and - I actually see benefits in both. However, it is truly
podcasts, chatting with my friends, that takes up to very convenient to stay in touch with colleagues
2 hours a day. anywhere I go. I just need a laptop and the Internet
connection. This flexibility allows me to work
3. Have you ever bought anything online? everywhere – even in the airport or taxi.
- Yes, I frequently buy things online. This is mainly

thetesttaker.com
 PART 2
Talk about some technology that you have Let me talk about a technology that is very familiar to all of us
started using fairly recently. You should say: but still was a breakthrough in the past.
• What it is and what it does I bought a bicycle two months ago from a shop nearby to my
• How it makes life better or easier house. This new purchase comes in handy to my weekly
routine because I don’t have to use a car to commute to work
• How it is different to other similar
and move around. The bicycle is obviously convenient when
technology
going to short-distance destinations.
And say whether you think you will still be There are certain things that have become easier to handle
using it in ten years’ time or not, and why. with the purchase of the bicycle. On the one hand, I am able
to save money by spending less when it comes to using a car
for short-distance trips. On the other hand, I started incurring
some expenses to enhance the bicycle. All that being said,
riding a bike is considered a great form of aerobic exercise
which gives your heart and lungs a good workout and
protects health from such diseases as high blood pressure,
heart problems, obesity and arthritis.
A bicycle essentially is a different form of a vehicle. First, it
does not require fueling and therefore helps to save the planet
by reducing the air pollution. Second, finding a parking area
is no longer a problem because it is small and compact.
All in all, taking all the advantages into account, I would rather
say that I will still be using a bicycle in ten years’ time as it
brings significant benefits. Firstly, I will be able to save more
money and protect the nature since the fueling and repairing
are no longer required. Furthermore, I will be able to live
healthy because of constant exercises. Lastly, I will be more
flexible when it comes to moving around the city, since it will
be no longer needed to call and wait for a taxi

thetesttaker.com
 PART 3
1. Do you think people rely too much on technology today?

As a matter of fact, I personally believe that technology has a significant impact on our daily lives (idea). It enables
us to resolve lots of our day-to-day problems: communication has been made faster and easier, global information
is rapidly spreading around, the entertainment industry has been fostered by Netflix and Amazon Prime (explain).
Nevertheless, it is crucial to develop a balance in order to identify the time we spend with the technology as well as
the time we spend with ourselves delving into our thoughts (alternative).

2. What are some great inventions you know about?

It is really tough to pick one particular scientific invention that had positively influenced the human race, as there are
possibly hundreds and thousands of such innovations. However, I firmly believe that among the greatest ones are
the wheel and the cellphone (idea). These inventions have made our lives easier to the extent that their absence may
cause lethal cases for some (explain). For instance, without the use of a phone, it would be tough to immediately
notify people about accidents. Without wheeled motor vehicles it would be impossible to quickly rush victims to
the hospital (example).

3. Do you think that the advance of technology has improved standards of education at schools?

To my mind, the spread of the Internet has had a significant impact on the modern methods of teaching (idea). I
strongly believe that the motivation has increased both in teachers and students because information is now freely
available (explain). I am happy that education has become accessible for people regardless of borders, income of
skin colour. International community should definitely continue fostering the improvement of education accessibility.

thetesttaker.com