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Independent Speaking Practice

This document provides sample responses for an independent speaking practice activity that asks students to give their opinion on whether it is better to be adventurous and take risks or to be cautious. It lists advantages of taking risks such as overcoming fear of failure, expanding one's social circle, and stepping out of one's comfort zone. Students are given 15 seconds to prepare and then asked to record a 45 second response explaining their view and reasons for it.

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Independent Speaking Practice

This document provides sample responses for an independent speaking practice activity that asks students to give their opinion on whether it is better to be adventurous and take risks or to be cautious. It lists advantages of taking risks such as overcoming fear of failure, expanding one's social circle, and stepping out of one's comfort zone. Students are given 15 seconds to prepare and then asked to record a 45 second response explaining their view and reasons for it.

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Independent Speaking Practice (Explain a Choice): Question

Directions: You will now be asked to give your opinion about a familiar topic. Give yourself 15
seconds to prepare your response. Then record yourself speaking for 45 seconds.

Some people enjoy taking risks and trying new things. Others are not adventurous; they are
cautious and prefer to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better?

Explain why.

Advantages of taking risks:


Embracing risk helps you to overcome the fear of failure
You can expand your circle of friends and meet new people:
Take risks: step out of one’s comfort zone

Adventurous: step out of one’s comfort zone


Task 1

1. Who is the best teacher you’ve had? What qualities make him/her such a good teacher?
1. amiable: 和藹可親的，親切的；令人愉悅的；友好的 (___ has an amiable temperament.)
2. affable: friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. (___ is an affable person.)
3. temperament: the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave (___ has an
amiable temperament.)
4. accommodating: willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs. (I find ___ very accommodating
because ____). 
5. conscientious: putting a lot of effort into your work
6. inclusive:  (inclusive: （團體或組織）可以包容各種人的)
2. What is your favorite holiday? Describe what you normally do on this holiday and why it is your favorite.
3. Where would you like to travel for your next vacation? Describe what the place is like and why you want
to visit it.
4. What is your ideal career? Describe what it would be like and why it appeals to you.
5. What is an activity you like to do with your friends? Describe it and explain why you find it enjoyable.

Question One Template (Personal Choice)


Main Point (pick one)
“I agree with the idea that…”
“I think it is better to…”
“I think it is a great/terrible idea to…”
Transition (optional)
“I feel this way for several reasons.”
First Reason
“First…” + “For example…” (and a personal example)
Second Reason
“Second…” + “To be more specific…” (and a few more details)

Task 2
1. Some people believe students should attend gym classes in school to improve their health and fitness,
while others believe school should only focus on academic subjects. Do you think students should have
gym classes in school? Why or why not?
2. Some people prefer to travel with other people, while others like to travel on their own. Which method
of traveling do you prefer and why?
3. Do you prefer living in an urban or rural area? State your preference and give reasons as to why you feel
that way.
4. Is it better to save the money you earn for future expenses or spend it now on things you enjoy? Give
reasons to support your choice.
5. Some people believe that students should spend more time in math and science classes rather than
humanities and social science classes. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to support your choice.

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