Speaking Test Part 3:

1. Why do some people like to do dangerous sports?

Some people, especially young people, enjoy doing sports that are risky because they find them so thrilling. For example, snowboarding is quite a dangerous sport and it’s easy to break your ankle or leg, but a lot of people are crazy about it. I think they enjoy the speed and they get a rush from doing it. In other words, it’s the fact that they are so exhilarating that makes these dangerous sports so popular.

2. Would it be better to live in a very hot country or a very cold country?

I think it depends on the person. Some people can’t stand cold weather while others hate hot weather. A friend of mine really doesn’t like hot sunny weather and much prefers winter. His idea of perfect weather is snow and temperatures below zero. I think he finds the cold weather invigorating. Personally, I like warm weather much more than cold weather, so I would choose to live in a country where it’s boiling rather than freezing.

3. Is the food in some countries much better than in others?

Yes, to be honest I think the food in some countries is much better than in others. For example France and Italy have amazing cuisine, and so does Thailand. I love Indian food too. On the other hand I’m not crazy about the food in my country. Local dishes are quite bland, and so I usually prefer foreign dishes.

4. Should people be punished for antisocial behaviour?

That’s a difficult question. On the one hand, I don’t like fines for small things. People should know how to behave without the police being involved. However, perhaps the only way to stop antisocial behaviour is to punish people. If, for instance, people were fined for doing things like littering or being really obnoxious and noisy, then they would be much more likely to stop doing it.

5. Can people learn to control their fear?

Yes, I think even when a person is scared stiff of something they can overcome the fear and deal with it, but it’s not easy and takes a lot of time and effort. So for example, if you’re terrified of spiders, by spending a lot of time with spiders you get used to them and this reduces your fear. Another example is public speaking. Normally people who haven’t spoken in front of an audience before are really anxious before they do it. But with experience, they get used to it and it becomes much easier.

6. How can technology help us remember special events?

Well, I think if you really cherish a memory, you probably won’t forget it, but it’s still nice to reminisce from time to time and technology can definitely help. Probably the best way is to take a photo or video during the event. You can upload it to social media or you can store it on your phone or computer, and look at it from time to time. Some people also like to print the photo, and put it in a picture frame. Then they can display the photo in their home and remember it each time they look at it. That way it will be really unforgettable.