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3An Adventurous Person

Describe an adventurous person who you know.

You should say:

∙who the person is

∙how you know this person

∙what this person does that is adventurous

and explain why you think this person likes to take risks.

New & Exciting Activities

∙Some people think that it's good to experience new things, such as exploring new places. Do you agree?

∙What are some of the difficulties a person might have when they try something new?

∙Are you willing to experience new things?

∙Why do people generally like new (and exciting) experiences?

∙What type of people like to try new (and exciting) activities? Adventurous/Risky Activities

∙Are adventurous activities popular in China? (Why?/Why not?)

∙What is your opinion about (people who do) dangerous activities such as bungey jumping?

∙Can you give some (other) examples of adventurous or risky activities?

∙Do you like to do 'extreme sports'?

∙Why do some people like to do exciting but dangerous things?

∙Do any businesspeople do adventurous or risky things in business?

∙What qualities do people need (or have) in order to engage in adventurous (or risky) activities?

∙Do young people and older people have the same attitudes towards adventurous activities?

∙Who is more suited for trying adventurous or risky activities, young people or older people?

∙If someone doing an risky activity such as mountain climbing has an accident or becomes lost, who should pay for helping this person, the government?

Or should this person pay for it himself?

A Friend Who is a Good Leader

Describe a friend who you think is a good leader.

You should say:

∙who this friend is

∙how you first met this person

∙how other people behave towards him/her

and explain why you think he/she is a good leader.

Leadership Qualities

∙Would you like to (do you want to) be a leader?

∙Why do some people not want to be a leader?

∙Why do we need leaders?

∙What abilities are needed to be a leader, for example, a company manager?

∙What are the differences between a leader and other (ordinary) people?

∙What are the responsibilities of leadership?

∙How can leaders influence others?

Training Future Leaders

∙How do some people become leaders?

∙What can parents do to encourage the development of leadership abilities in their children?

∙Do you think future leaders will be better than present ones?

∙What roles (in society) will leaders of the future have to play?

∙What will be the major concerns and responsibilities of future leaders?