This is a standard opening question that can be answered both orally and in written form. It is a good one because it allows students to get creative with their response, while testing their spontaneous language skills and grammar.A potential answer could be as follows:"Etant donné que j’habite dans la campagne, j’aime bien passer mon temps libre dehors, dans la nature. Promener mon chien me plait toujours, mais il faut que je sois prudent quand il y a d’autres animaux à proximité. Cependant, récemment il faisait mauvais, donc je suis resté chez moi pour lire mon nouveau livre."Positive reviewing of their response could take them through any common mistakes, and also offer ways to improve with structures that particularly impress teachers and exam markers.