Climate Activism
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Work or Studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- Are environmental issues discussed in your workplace or school?
- What is one eco-friendly practice at your work/place of study?
- Topic: Personal Habits
- What do you do in your daily life to help the environment?
- Do you find it easy or difficult to live an eco-friendly lifestyle?
- Have you made any recent changes to be more sustainable?
- Topic: Awareness
- How do you stay informed about environmental issues?
- Do you talk about climate change with your friends?
- Are young people in your country generally concerned about the climate?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe an environmental problem that concerns you.
You should say:
- What the problem is
- How you learned about it
- What you think causes it
and explain why this particular issue concerns you personally.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why are young people often at the forefront of climate activism?
- What is the most effective way for individuals to fight climate change?
- Should governments prioritize climate action over economic growth?
- How can we encourage people who don’t believe in climate change to take action?
- What role should large corporations play in solving environmental problems?