Question

SPEAKING
Task. Choose ONE of the cards and answer the questions. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2-3 minutes to speak.

Card 1
1. What springs to your mind when you hear the word “future”?
2. Do you think the future will be good?
3. What do you think future cities will be like?
4. Would you prefer to live in the future or in today’s world?

Card 2
1. How do you think cities will change in the future?
2. What do you think of the idea of underwater cities?
3. What questions would you like to ask an expert on the future?
4. What bad things do you think might be in the future?
Card 3
1. Do you lead a fast lifestyle? Explain.
2. Can you think of three things you can do to slow down and have happier life?
3. To what extent do you think technology makes people live their lives at full speed?
4. What kind of lifestyle people will have 50 years from now? How will the life change?
Card 4
1. Would you change your lifestyle if you could? How?
2. Would you enjoy working from home? Why? Why not?
3. What reasons make people travel and work abroad?
4. What types of things make you feel happy?
Card 5
1. Would you like to live in an eco-city? Why or why not?
2. How would your life change if you moved to an eco-city?
3. What habits would you abandon to live in it?
4. Who should be responsible for protecting our resources – government or individuals?
Card 6
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
2. What changes have you observed in your city in past 5 years?
3. If you were the mayor of your city, what would you do to improve it?
4. Which is better, living in the countryside or in the city?
Card 7
1. Why did the phenomenon of downshifting appear?
2. How can we find work-life balance and work-family balance?
3. Is it possible to arrange your life so as to have enough time for yourself and your family and enough money for a living at the same time?
4. What do you think about freelance?
Card 8
1. What would life be like without money?
2. How often do you think about money?
3. What does the expression “money does not grow on tree” mean? What would life be like if money grew on trees?
4. To what extent are you good at saving money?

Answer 1

Card 5 questions:

• Would you like to live in an eco-city? Why or why not?

Yes, I would like to live in an eco-city. Eco-cities utilize sustainable technologies and aim to minimize impact on the environment. This appeals to me as I want to live in an environmentally friendly way and reduce my carbon footprint.

• How would your life change if you moved to an eco-city?

My life would change quite significantly. I would have more access to sustainable and green transportation options like electric vehicles, bicycles and public transit. Buildings would utilize renewable energy sources and cut waste. There would be more green spaces and opportunities for outdoor activities. Overall, my daily routine and habits would need to adjust to a more sustainable lifestyle.

• What habits would you abandon to live in it?

I would need to abandon habits like excessive consumption, wasting resources and using single-use plastics. I would adopt new habits like recycling and composting properly, using public transit more often, drying clothes on a line instead of a dryer, and minimizing food waste.

• Who should be responsible for protecting our resources – government or individuals?

Both the government and individuals have important roles to play in protecting our resources. The government can implement policies, regulations and incentives to encourage sustainable practices and green technologies. However, individuals also need to change their daily habits and consumption patterns to live more sustainably. It requires action and commitment from both sides to truly protect our natural resources for future generations.