Candidate task cardan argument between people close to you

Describe an argument between two people who are close to you.

You should say:

  1. 1who the people were~30s
  2. 2what the argument was about~30s
  3. 3when and where it happened~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about the situation~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in December 2025 Family & Relationships

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Who the people wereSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What the argument was aboutSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3When and where it happenedOne keyword and one example is enough.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about the situationThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

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Describe an argument between two people who are close to you.

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

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