ARE YOU A THRILL SEEKER?

QUESTIONNAIRE

Speaking task. Choose the alternative that best describes your likes or dislikes, or the
way you feel.
1. a) I sometimes like to do things that are a little frightening.
b) Sensible people avoid dangerous activities.
c) I love being terrified!

2. a) I enter cold water gradually, giving myself time to get used to it.
b) It’s fun to dive or jump right into the ocean or a cold pool.
c) I won’t go in the water unless it’s very warm.
3. a) When I go on holiday, I want a decent room and a bed at least.
b) I like going camping and doing without the conveniences of everyday life.
c) I expect a bit of luxury on holiday.
4. a) My friends are pretty crazy.
b) I prefer calm, conventional people.
c) I like having a mix of friends of all different types.
5. a) I think it would be really exciting to do a parachute jump.
b) Jumping out of a plane, with or without a parachute, is crazy.
c) I’d consider doing a parachute jump if I had proper training.
6. a) I think it would be fun to be hypnotized.
b) I wouldn’t mind being hypnotized by a professional.
c) I would hate to be in the power of a hypnotist.
7. a) People who ride motorbikes must have some kind of unconscious desire to hurt themselves.

b) Riding a motorbike at high speed is one of the most exciting things you can do.

c) Motorbikes are just another means of transport.