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Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed.

Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed.

You should say:

  • ·who the person was
  • ·when and where you watched it
  • ·what the interview was about
  • ·what the person said

and explain how you felt about the interview.

One minute to prepare, up to two minutes to talk. Then Part 3 asks the questions below.

Sample answers

Two answers to the same card

Same story, two levels. Both were written by Ashore, then checked against the public band descriptors in a separate pass. The bands are practice estimates, not official IELTS results.

A simpler answer

Checked at band 6.5 · 148 words

I remember watching an interview with Zheng Qinwen, the Chinese tennis player, last autumn. I saw it on television at home one evening, after she had played a big match. The interviewer asked her about the match and how she dealt with pressure. She said she had felt nervous, but she tried to focus on each point instead of thinking about the result. She also talked about how her team had helped her prepare. I liked that she thanked them and didn’t make it sound as if she had done everything alone. The interview was quite short, and the questions were easy to understand. I found it interesting because I don’t know much about professional tennis, but her answers made the sport seem more personal. I felt impressed by how calm and honest she was, especially after such an important match. It was a nice interview to watch.

  • Add a reaction · “her answers made the sport seem more personal”

A stronger answer

Checked at band 8 · 234 words

Honestly, I remember watching Zheng Qinwen, the Chinese tennis player, being interviewed on television at home last autumn. It was one evening after she'd played a major match, and I happened to catch the interview while I was relaxing on the sofa. The presenter asked how she had handled the pressure and what had helped her get ready for the match. She said she still felt nervous, but tried to concentrate on the next point rather than worry about the final result. She also gave credit to her team, who had supported her through the preparation, instead of presenting her success as a solo effort.

What I found particularly interesting was how practical her answer was. She didn't claim that nerves simply disappear; she explained that focusing on one point at a time helped her keep them under control. That made her seem more relatable, because even a top-level athlete can feel anxious before an important match. I also liked the way she spoke about her team. If she hadn't had that support, the preparation might have felt much harder, and it reminded me that success often depends on people working behind the scenes.

The interview was fairly brief, but it gave me a clearer picture of the person behind the results. I felt impressed by her calm, honest manner, and I came away with more respect for the mental side of professional sport.

  • Natural narration · “I happened to catch the interview”
  • Relative clause · “who had supported her through the preparation”
  • Wider perspective · “success often depends on people working behind the scenes”
  • Reflective response · “I came away with more respect”
Angles

3 ways to answer it

  1. 1An Olympic champion after her final: the few words thanking her coach through tears
  2. 2A scientist on a talk show: the simple comparison he used to explain black holes
  3. 3Your favourite singer on a podcast: admitting she still gets nervous before shows
Expressions

5 expressions that fit this card

down-to-earth
practical and modest
opened up about
talked honestly about something personal
a great sense of humour
the ability to be very funny
see a different side of
learn something new about someone
behind the scenes
the hidden part of their work
Part 3

The questions that follow

After the long turn, Part 3 asks bigger questions on the same theme. Each one comes with two points you can build an answer from.

  1. 1

    Why are people interested in the private lives of celebrities?

    • ·They're curious what stars are like off stage
    • ·Gossip gives people something to chat about
  2. 2

    Do you think famous people should be role models for young people?

    • ·Fans copy what they say and do
    • ·Stars are human and make mistakes too
  3. 3

    How are interviews with famous people different now compared with the past?

    • ·Once on TV, now often on livestreams
    • ·Short clips only show the most shocking parts
  4. 4

    Should journalists be allowed to ask celebrities any question they like?

    • ·Public figures should accept close attention
    • ·Family and health should stay private
Stories

One story, many cards

This card fits these 2 stories. Prepare the story once and you can bend it to every card listed with it on the season page.

  • A film, book or video with a strong reaction

    One you loved and one you hated, where you watched it and with whom, the moment that stayed with you.

  • A sports star you follow

    An athlete you admire: how you found out about them, a match you watched, an ad or interview they did.

Say it out loud and get a band score