Keeping traditions alive - Discussion

C1 Advanced · Speaking Discussion · Cambridge Ready original exercise

Answer the examiner's questions on the same topic as Part 3, giving reasons for your opinions and responding to what your partner says. This part lasts about five minutes.

Keeping traditions alive

What do you think?

Do you agree?

How about you?

Why do you think some traditions disappear while others survive?

Do young people today show enough interest in local traditions? (Why? / Why not?)

Should public money be spent on protecting traditional skills and customs? (Why? / Why not?)

Is it a good thing when traditions change to suit modern life? (Why? / Why not?)

What new traditions do you think people have started in recent years?

How can families make sure their traditions are passed on to the next generation?

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