Candidate task cardsomeone with a medical career

Describe someone you know who has chosen a career in medicine (e.g. a doctor or a nurse).

You should say:

  1. 1who he or she is~30s
  2. 2what he or she does~30s
  3. 3why he or she chose this career~30s
  4. 4and explain how you feel about him or her~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in September 2026 Health & Fitness

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Who he or she isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2What he or she doesSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3Why he or she chose this careerOne keyword and one example is enough.
  4. 4Explain how you feel about him or herThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe someone you know who has chosen a career in medicine (e.g. a doctor or a nurse).

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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