In Part 2, a candidate describes a childhood holiday. Her family had very little money that year but still managed to go away. Which phrase fits naturally?

A candidate is describing an old phone she used for years. It still worked, but the battery failed often and the screen was cracked. Which idiom fits?

During a Part 2 story about a presentation, a colleague fixes the slides minutes before the talk begins. Which phrase fits?

A candidate says he disliked a new neighbourhood at first, but after a few months he began to enjoy it. Which expression fits?

In a Part 2 answer about a difficult month, a candidate explains that study, work and family duties all came at once. Which phrase fits best?

Before describing a successful interview, a candidate says she had researched the company carefully and felt ready. Which idiom fits?

A candidate describes a classmate who seemed distant at first, but later became someone he genuinely liked. Which phrase fits?

In a story about organising a trip, a sudden train strike forced the group to change all its plans. Which idiom fits naturally?

A candidate begins Part 2 about a website she uses often. Which opening sounds spoken rather than learnt by heart?

A candidate starts a Part 2 answer about someone who taught him a skill. Which opening sounds most natural?

For Part 2, a candidate is about to describe an object she uses every day. Which first sentence sounds unrehearsed?

A candidate begins describing a memorable meal with friends. Which opening is the least forced?

A candidate starts Part 2 about a change in her neighbourhood. Which opening sounds most like real speech?

A candidate begins Part 2 about a trip by public transport. Which sentence sounds natural for a long turn?

A candidate opens a Part 2 answer about a quick decision she made. Which opening sounds spoken rather than scripted?

Talking about a volunteer job, a candidate wants to say she started something difficult with no preparation. Which wording is the expression speakers use?

Describing learning to cook, a candidate wants to say she gradually understood how to do it. Which wording is natural?

A candidate cannot remember an exact date during Part 2 and wants to answer approximately. Which expression is correctly formed?

A candidate describes a cancelled event that led to meeting a close friend. Which wording is the idiom speakers actually use?

In Part 2, a candidate says a job abroad felt unfamiliar and challenging at first. Which expression is correctly formed?

A candidate wants to say a hotel receptionist did more than expected to help. Which wording is the natural expression?

During a story about buying tickets, a candidate says she watched her friend's bag for a moment. Which wording is correct?

A candidate describes finally refusing to do more unpaid work for a club. Which wording is the expression speakers use?

A candidate says her first month at university was a steep learning curve. What is she claiming?

In Part 2, a candidate calls his new part-time job a mixed blessing. What does that commit him to?

A candidate says one rude email was just the tip of the iceberg. What does she mean?

A candidate says he felt out of his depth during an advanced course. What is he saying?

In a Part 2 answer, a candidate says all the extra practice paid off in the end. What is she claiming?

A candidate calls moving to a new city a turning point in his life. What does the expression commit him to?

A candidate says she had to think on her feet when the projector failed. What is she claiming?