Describe an interesting speech or talk you heard recently
You should say:
- When and where you heard it;
- What the talk or speech was about;
- Who gave the talk or speech;
- And explain why you think it was interesting.
Sample Answer
I’d like to talk about a speech I heard when I was in university. If memory serves correctly, it was my junior year. At the time, I was taking a business management course. The professor of that course once invited a local entrepreneur to our class for a presentation.
The speaker was a household name in our city. He has a very popular chain coffee shop. It’s probably a giant in the coffee business because it has dozens of locations all over the province. He actually graduated from my university. So he happily shared many interesting stories about him and his company.
What impressed me the most was some intriguing real stories about how he entered the business field. He really has a knack for business. When he was a college student, he used to sell study supplies, books and even make-up in the campus. He did fail many times and lost money, but he always had faith in himself. After he graduated, he made his first bucket of gold in the coffee business. I was literally blown away by what he did.
This was a really interesting talk in my opinion, mainly because that was the first time I listened to a successful businessman’s speech face to face. His words truly inspired me a lot and showcased the importance of self-confidence. Even though I may not start up a business in the future, his entrepreneurship will benefit me for life.
Vocab Highlights
if my memory serves me (well/right/correctly): used for saying that you think you have remembered something correctly
household name: a person or thing that is well known by the public
have (got) a knack for (something): to be exceptionally proficient at (doing) something
have faith in: to believe that (someone or something) deserves to be trusted
a pot of gold: a lot of money that someone hopes to get in the future
blow away someone: to surprise someone very much
self-confidence /ˌself ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/ (n): confidence in yourself and your abilities