Many candidates have been told to use profound（高深的）vocabulary—this is misleading（有誤導性的）advice. Most candidates who follow this advice use these words in an inappropriate（不恰當?shù)模?b>way. Candidates should remember this is a test of conversation.

Which do you prefer, getting an email or a text message?

I prefer emails. I work in front of a computer all day so this is easier for me. I'm not good at texting. I know I'm a bit old-fashioned.

Have you ever cooked a meal for your family?

I haven't actually. My mum tends to do all the cooking in our house. But I did bake some biscuits once. They were terrible. No one would eat them.

Do you think that successful people are always happy people?

I don't think they are always happy people because they have their problems too. For example，many successful people have stressful lifestyles and suffer from anxiety. It's also harder for them to keep a good balance between work and family because they have busy careers and spend more time at work than others.

Why is it good to discuss problems with other people?

It's good because other people can give us advice about how to solve the problems. Discussing problems with others can also help us get understanding and support. Some of them may even join us in solving the problems.

Do you think bicycles are good for all ages?

I don't think so. Cycling is a good way to keep fit for most ages. But for people who are too young or too old to have good balance skills，cycling can be dangerous activity.

What kinds of radio programmes do you like best?

I don't really listen to the radio very often. But I tend to prefer news shows and sports shows because they are fun and helpful. They give me information about what is happening around the world and in sports competitions.

Do you think it's possible to be friends with people who you've never met in person?

Yes, it's possible. I've heard about pen friends or "pen pals" who'd never met in person but could still communicate well with each other by mail. And these days, it's very easy to make new friends on social media.