Candidate task carda newspaper or magazine you read

Describe a newspaper or magazine you like reading.

You should say:

  1. 1what it is called~30s
  2. 2what it is about~30s
  3. 3how often you read it~30s
  4. 4and explain why you enjoy reading it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in September 2025 News & Current Events

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What it is calledSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What it is aboutSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3How often you read itWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  4. 4Explain why you enjoy reading itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a newspaper or magazine you like reading.

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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