Minimalism & Simple Living
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Home
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Do you consider your living space cluttered or minimalist?
- What is one thing you would like to declutter in your home?
- Topic: Consumption Habits
- Do you enjoy shopping for non-essential items?
- How do you decide what to keep and what to get rid of?
- Have your buying habits changed as you’ve gotten older?
- Topic: Lifestyle
- What does “simple living” mean to you?
- Do you feel pressure to own certain things to be successful?
- What are the benefits of owning fewer possessions?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a possession that you once valued but no longer need.
You should say:
- What the item was
- Why you valued it initially
- Why you no longer need it
and explain what this experience taught you about material possessions.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why has minimalism become popular among young people recently?
- How does consumer culture affect people’s happiness and well-being?
- What is the relationship between minimalism and environmental sustainability?
- How can people balance enjoying possessions with not being overly materialistic?
- Do you think digital minimalism (reducing digital consumption) is as important as physical minimalism?