Interest in science - 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.

Interest in science

What do you think?

Do you agree?

How about you?

Why do you think some people lose interest in science as they get older?

How important is it for everyone to have a basic understanding of science? (Why?)

Should scientists do more to explain their work to the general public? (Why? / Why not?)

Which scientific discoveries do you think have changed daily life the most?

Do you think science fiction films and books make people more or less interested in real science? (Why?)

What problems would you most like to see science solve in your lifetime?

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