Travel & Culture
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- Is your hometown popular with tourists?
- What would you recommend tourists see in your hometown?
- Topic: Cultural Experiences
- Have you ever experienced culture shock?
- What cultural differences have you noticed when traveling?
- Do you enjoy trying local foods when you travel?
- Topic: Travel Preferences
- Do you prefer beach holidays or city breaks?
- What is more important to you when traveling: comfort or adventure?
- Do you like to plan every detail of your trip or be spontaneous?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a cultural tradition from another country that you find interesting.
You should say:
- What country it is from
- What the tradition involves
- How you learned about it
and explain why you find this tradition interesting.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- How does travel help people understand different cultures?
- What are the benefits of cultural exchange programs?
- Why is it important to preserve traditional cultures?
- How has globalization affected cultural diversity?
- Do you think tourism has more positive or negative effects on local cultures?