Neighbors & Community
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?
- How long have you lived there?
- What is your favorite thing about your home?
- Topic: Neighbors
- Do you know your neighbors well?
- What do you think of your neighbors?
- How often do you talk to your neighbors?
- Topic: Community
- Is there a strong sense of community in your area?
- Are there community events where you live?
- What makes a good community?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a helpful neighbor you have (or had).
You should say:
- Who this neighbor is (was)
- How you know them
- What they are (were) like
and explain how they have (had) helped you or others.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why are good neighborly relationships important?
- How have relationships between neighbors changed compared to the past?
- What are the benefits of living in a close-knit community?
- In what ways can people contribute to their local community?
- Do you think people are more isolated from their neighbors now than before?