2020年5-8月 雅思口语 Part 3 Topic 28 成功的冒险（5-8月新题）

1. Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?

There are some people who enjoy extreme sports because they love the rush it gives them. When people do extreme sports, they normally put themselves into very dangerous and sometimes life-threatening situations. This gets their heart racing and fills their body with * which gives them a rush. People who like extreme sports normally say it makes them feel alive. So, I think it is because it is so exciting and full of danger that people enjoy extreme sports.

2. Are action films popular in your country?

Yes, action films are extremely popular in my country. Personally, I prefer dramas and films that have more complex stories, but I think action films can be fun as well. Action films are all about excitement and entertainment which is why I think they are so popular in my country. People like action films because they are full of energy which sometimes you need on a dull day. People in my country like the brave characters, thrilling fight scenes and explosive action of these films.

3. Do you think it is a good thing that a leader likes taking risks?

It is important that a leader is able to take risks, but it is equally important that a leader knows when to play it safe. Being a good leader is all about making the right decisions that are best for the people you lead. Sometimes this means taking risks, so it is a good thing if a leader is able to take risks. However, risks can also be very dangerous and result in bad situations, so it is not good if a leader takes too many risks.

4. Do you think men and women would make a different choice about risk-taking? What about the young and the old?

I do not think men and women make different choices about risk taking. I think people are more likely to take risks based on their life experience. For example, mothers and fathers are both less likely to take risks than *s without children because they have more responsibilities. Similarly, I think young people are more likely to take risks than older people because young people have less responsibilities in life and so are more likely to live recklessly. Furthermore, experience often teaches older people to live more cautiously.