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1. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” What did he mean when he said this?

· Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

· How will you use your education to make a positive change in the world?

· What academic subjects do you think are the most important to study if one hopes to develop society and change the world? Why?

 

2. Fantasy books, such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, have been very popular recently. Why do you think this genre is so popular?

· Do you think that fantasy books and films are intended for a younger audience or do they have a broad appeal? Why?

· If you could bring a character from a fantasy book to life, who would it be? Why would you choose that character?

· Some argue that fantasy books and films are forms of escapism which serve only to distract people from important issues and problems in the real world. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

 

3. We can’t live without food.

· What kinds of food can be dangerous?

· Do you like to try food you have never tasted before? Why or why not? What is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten?

 

4. There are so many stray dogs in our city. Why is that so?

· What should we do to reduce the number of wandering dogs?

· Would you like to adopt a dog as a pet?

· Are dogs good to be kept as pets?

 

5. A hero is traditionally a person who, in the face of danger, adversity or weakness, displays courage and the will for self - sacrifice for some greater good for humanity.

· What traits define a hero for you?

· Does being in the right place in the right time make a hero or are people born that way?

· Who is your hero and why do you look up to them?

 

6. People are often interested in foreign people and cultures. Which foreign culture do you find the most intriguing?

· Which tradition from that culture would you like to experience?

· How has the classical understanding of that culture evolved over time?

· What are the advantages and disadvantages of accepting foreign traditions into your own culture?

 

 

7. Every day millions of people visit video-hosting sites such as YouTube.

· Why have these sites become so popular? Do you or someone you know watch these clips? What kind of clips do you watch and why?

· What makes such sites different than television?

· How do these clips influence society? Give examples.

 

8. The world is becoming increasingly urbanized.

· Why are more and more people living in cities?

· In the future, do you think people will live in the countryside?

· Is living in a city a sustainable lifestyle? Explain.

 

9. Mobile phones have become commonplace in the past decade, and are a useful tool used by nearly everyone. However, mobile phones are occasionally used in inappropriate times and situations.

· How has the use of mobile phones negatively affected an experience you’ve had?

· If you could write guidelines for their use, what would they be?

· How would society benefit from your guidelines? When is it appropriate to use mobile phones?

 

10. Discuss the quote “You never step into the same river twice”.

· How do you interpret this quote?

· Do you think it is true statement? Why or why not?

· How can you relate it to yourself?

 

11. Characters like Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny are popular among children in the United States.

· What magical creatures did you believe in as a child?

· Who told you these creatures weren’t real, and what was your reaction?

· Is it good for children to believe in magical creatures? Why or why not?

 

12. A new shopping centre has been opened in your town/city.

· Where is the shopping centre situated? How can you get there?

· What shops are there? What can you buy there?

· Are there any places for shoppers to relax in the shopping centre?

· If you had to make an advertisement about the shopping centre, what slogan would you use to describe it?

 

13. The importance of speaking any foreign language can’t be overvalued.

· What opportunities does the knowledge of English give you?

· What other foreign language(s) are you currently studying? Would you like to learn a language spoken in eastern countries?

· What activities do you usually do at your English lessons? Which of them do you like most? Did activities that you had in primary school differ from today’s ones?

· In your opinion, which of communicative skills – auding, reading, speaking or writing are you not good at? How can you improve it?

 

14. Robots are no longer a part of the distant future but instead they are slowly being incorporated into daily life. Robots are designed to complete tasks more efficiently than humans.

· Would you ever purchase a robot?

· What would you want your robot to do for you?

· What are the advantages and disadvantages of living with robots?

 

15. Fashion is a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide. Why do you think fashion is considered to be so important by many people?

· How important is it to you to be fashionable?

· How does aesthetic style vary between communities and countries?

· Some people believe that the fashion industry promotes unrealistic and unhealthy expectations regarding body image. Do you agree or disagree? Why? How do you think the fashion industry influences society in general?

 

16. As the saying goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” It is widely believed that parents greatly influence the personalities of their children. Do you think this is always necessarily true? Why or why not?

· Which personality traits do you share with your mother and father?

· What makes you different from them?

· Who has made the largest impact on the development of your personality? Why?

 

17. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The creation of 1,000 forests is in one acorn.” What does this quote mean to you? Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why?

· How do you define success?

· Do you think everyone has the same potential to succeed? Why or why not?

· What do you believe is necessary for success? Why?

18. If you could have any talent that you don’t possess, what would it be?

· Why is this talent so important to you?

· How would you use it?

· Do you feel that it’s more important to gain talents through hard work or through natural ability?

 

19. What is your favourite movie?

· What is it that makes this movie so special?

· Do you feel that it is a movie that is considered a “classic”? What makes it so, or not so?

· Do you think that movies should be purely for entertainment, or are they art forms?

 

20. What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

· Where were you when you ate it and why did you eat it? Would you eat it again?

· What is something strange that you would like to try that you haven’t eaten?

· Do you think there is any dish that foreigners would find strange in our cuisine? Why?

 

 




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