Interview - Technology in daily life

C1 Advanced · Speaking Interview · Cambridge Ready original exercise

Answer the examiner's questions about yourself and about technology in your daily life. This part lasts about two minutes, so give full answers with reasons and examples.

Hi, I'm Alice, and I'll be asking the questions today. First, I'd like to get to know you a little, so please answer as fully as you can.

Which piece of technology would you find hardest to live without? (Why?)

How has the way you use your phone changed in recent years?

Do you ever deliberately switch off from technology for a while? (Why? / Why not?)

Are you usually quick to try out new apps and gadgets, or do you prefer to wait and see?

What's something that technology has made more complicated rather than easier?

If you could invent a device to solve one everyday problem, what would it do?

How happy are you with the amount of time you spend online? (Why?)

How do the older people in your family feel about new technology?

Would you trust a machine to make an important decision on your behalf? (Why? / Why not?)

Where are you from?

What's a typical day like for you at the moment?

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