雅思口语话题：Activity near water

What activities would you do if you are spending some leisure time at a beach or near the ocean?

Version1: I guess I'd like to do some surfing. It is something I’ve always wanted to try.

Version2: I don't know. To be honest with you, I’ve never visited a beach or come near the ocean. So...I don't really know. Maybe I'll just lie down at the beach and enjoy some sunshine, or maybe I'll swim in the water. Anyway, I won't know what I'll  do until I am physically there.

 

Why do some people like water sports?

Version 1: I' m sorry. I don?t really know. It's like asking why some people like carrots and some people don't. It's really hard to say. There' s no accounting for taste.

Version2: Well, maybe if s because you won't easily get hurt in water sports. Or maybe they just like water.

 

Do you think that human activity is posing a threat to the oceans in the world?

Yes, no doubt about it. People throw all kinds of rubbish into the ocean all around the world. Apart from that, overfishing and oil leakage also pose a serious threat to the oceanic ecosystem.

Do you think the government should invest money in developing facilities for water sports?

Version!: Look, I’m no policy maker. So...I really can't say.

Version2: I’ d like to say “NO”，simply because I think there are more important and urgent matters that need government’s attention and investing, like traffic jams reduction, environmental protection and such.

 

Do you think it is important for children to learn how to swim?

I think it is important for children to learn some essential survival skills. And swimming is one of them.

 

What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by sea?

Version 1: I think the disadvantages of traveling by sea far exceed its advantages. And the biggest disadvantage of sea-traveling is that it is really dangerous, because the safety of sea-traveling is subject to the meteorological conditions on the sea. Think about Titanic.

Version2:I can’t think of any advantages of sea-traveling, but its disadvantages are many. It is slow, dangerous and lonely.

 

Do you think it is best for a child to be taught how to swim by a parent or by someone else?

It’s really hard to say. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Maybe if s better for the child to be taught by a professional coach.