Interview - Nature and the outdoors

C1 Advanced · Speaking Interview · Cambridge Ready original exercise

Answer the examiner's questions about yourself and about nature and spending time outdoors. This part lasts about two minutes, so give full answers with reasons and examples.

Hello, I'm Alice, and I'll be your examiner today. Let's begin with a few questions about you and your life. Just answer naturally and tell me as much as you like.

How much time do you manage to spend outdoors in a typical week?

Tell me about a natural place you like to go back to whenever you can.

Do you think being surrounded by nature affects your mood? (Why?)

Would you rather spend a weekend in the mountains or by the sea? (Why?)

Which landscape has impressed you most, either in real life or on screen?

How did you spend time outdoors when you were younger?

If you were offered the chance to camp somewhere remote for a week, would you take it? (Why? / Why not?)

How easy is it to find parks or other green spaces where you live?

Which outdoor activity would you like to try one day? (Why?)

Where are you from?

Tell me a little about what you do day to day, for work or study.

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