Part 1
Geography
1 Do you want to be a geography teacher?
Well, I can't say I've ever really thought about it, but no, I don't want to be a geography teacher. In fact, I don't want to be a teacher at all – I don't like
having to present or explain things to groups of people, and I don't enjoy the prospect of disciplining children or teenagers as a central part of my job!
2 Do you think geography is useful?
Absolutely, geography is incredibly useful. It helps us understand the world around us, from the physical features of the Earth to the cultural and environmental factors that shape our lives. Whether it's planning a trip, making informed decisions about the environment, or even studying history, geography plays a crucial role in our lives.
3 Have you ever studied geography at school?
I did study geography, yes. Physical geography, like plate tectonics – volcanoes and things like that, as well as land formation, and farming and the water cycle, and all of that type of stuff. We also studied human geography as well – population, demographics and things like that.
4 Do you like geography?
I do, actually. I find it quite interesting – especially physical geography. I'm interested in things related to the natural environment and the planet. And I am concerned about climate change and environmental issues facing us today, so I find geography relevant as well as interesting.
