Directions: In this question, you will be asked to give your opinion about a
familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to
prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.
When faced with an emergency, some people take on the role of leader and
others prefer to take on the role of followers. Which role do you prefer?
Give details and examples to support your response.
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I think, when I am faced with an emergency, it depends on
the situation whether I become a leader or a follower. If I
am familiar with the situation, I prefer to be a leader. If
I really don’t know much about what is happening, for
example, there is a tornado coming through our community and
sirens are blaring, I think it is best if I am just a
follower. There is a lot of pressure on a leader in an
emergency situation, and I wouldn’t want the blame of a
disaster on my head because I made a poor decision as a
leader. If I think I could help people with my knowledge, or
maintain calm better than another person, I would much
rather lead someone than follow someone.