Tradition and change - Discussion

C2 Proficiency · Speaking Discussion · Cambridge Ready original exercise

Discuss some broader questions on the same theme with your partner and the examiner for about four minutes, giving and developing your opinions.

Tradition and change

What do you think?

Do you agree?

How about you?

Why do you think people feel such a strong attachment to traditions?

To what extent does globalisation threaten local ways of life?

Should public money be spent on keeping traditional skills alive? (Why? / Why not?)

How might traditions help people cope with rapid change?

Is it possible to respect a tradition while also questioning it? (Why? / Why not?)

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