THE DISCUSSION ON BACKPACKING
STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)
(1) Have you ever been backpacking?
(2) What are the advantages of backpacking?
(3) Is backpacking better than taking a package holiday?
(4) What do you think when you see backpackers in your country?
(5) Have you ever stayed at a backpackers’ or similar budget accommodation?
(6) Is backpacking generally something for younger people?
(7) Do you think backpacking is done only by those with little money?
(8) How do you think backpacking around the world would change a person?
(9) Is it better to go backpacking alone or with friends?
(10) Do you think backpackers are similar to hippies?
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)
(1) Which is better, a backpack or a suitcase?
(2) What are the negative points or dangers of backpacking?
(3) What are the essential items to put in a backpack?
(4) What is your image of backpackers?
(5) Who would you choose to go backpacking with?
(6) Would you prefer to go on a two-week luxury cruise or go backpacking for six months?
(7) In which countries would you most and least like to go backpacking?
(8) Is it OK for old people to go backpacking?
(9) Would you like to go backpacking around your own country?
(10) Why is it called ‘backpacking’ and not ‘rucksacking’?
