Simon’s Advice on Speaking Part 1

part 2
and 
part 3
of the speaking test, so let's try some part 
1 questions about this topic. Notice that my part 1 answers are always short and direct. 
1) Did you play with toys when you were a child?
Yes, of course. I loved playing with toys when I was a child; I think all children do. 
2) What kinds of toys did you like?
As far as I remember, I mostly played with toy cars, planes and action figures from films or cartoons. I 
also liked building things with Lego. 
3) In your country, do boys and girls play with the same types of toys?
Not really. I think boys like the kinds of toys that I mentioned before, whereas girls play with dolls. My 
niece, for example, doesn't like toy cars; she prefers dressing dolls in different outfits. 
4) Do you think that toys help children to learn?
Yes, I do. All toys encourage children to use their imagination and creativity. Even with simple toys, 
children imagine situations and invent games and rules. 

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Dear All, 
Here are my sample answers: 
1) Yes, definitely. I played with all kinds of toys and I think they were a very important part of my 
childhood. 
2) Lego was my favorite, but I also spent plenty of time playing with toy cars, robots, and action 
figures like Superman, Batman, and the ThunderCats! 
3) Mmm... no, I don't think so. In general, I would say that boys play with the kinds of toys I've just 
mentioned, and girls would prefer to play with dolls or stuffed animals. 
4) Yes, absolutely! Toys are basically tools for children to develop their imagination and creativity. 
Children also make new friends and develop their social skills by playing and sharing toys. 
Best of luck to those who will be taking the exam this weekend!!! 
Cheers, 
Martin