Encouraging active lifestyles - 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.

Encouraging active lifestyles

What do you think?

Do you agree?

How about you?

Why do you think many people find it hard to exercise regularly?

Should physical education have a bigger place in the school timetable? (Why? / Why not?)

Some people say that watching top athletes inspires ordinary people to get active. Do you agree? (Why? / Why not?)

How has modern technology affected the amount people move around in their daily lives?

Is keeping fit mainly up to each individual, or should schools and employers help too? (Why?)

What kinds of physical activity do you think will become popular in the future?

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