Money & Shopping
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Work or Studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- Did you learn about money management in school?
- Is it important for young people to learn about personal finance?
- Topic: Money
- How do you usually prefer to pay for things: cash or card?
- Do you enjoy shopping for bargains?
- How do you feel about online shopping?
- Topic: Saving
- Are you good at saving money?
- What do you usually save money for?
- What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe something you saved money for a long time to buy.
You should say:
- What you wanted to buy
- Why you wanted it
- How long you saved for it
and explain how you felt when you finally bought it.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why do some people find it difficult to save money?
- How has the way people manage money changed in recent years?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of cashless society?
- Should financial education be compulsory in schools?
- How do advertising and social media influence people’s spending habits?