Candidate task carda new shop in your town

Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your town or city.

You should say:

  1. 1where it is~30s
  2. 2what it sells~30s
  3. 3who goes there~30s
  4. 4and explain whether you think it will be successful~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in June 2026 Money & Shopping

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Where it isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What it sellsSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3Who goes thereSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain whether you think it will be successfulThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your town or city.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

Answer it with the examiner

Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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