Music is beauty in sounds. Ukrainian music is famous worldwide. Some experts admit Ukrainian music is a world-class phenomenon. Why? Some pieces of music are performed all over the world but have never been related to Ukraine. What are they? Why is Ukrainian music compared to Math? Which vocal techniques were developed in rural Ukraine? Could we claim that “kobzari” were the first performers to propagate Ukrainian folk culture? What testifies to the fact that Ukrainian musicians have won universal acclaim?, The history of music is as old as humanity itself. What do you know about the evolution of music? How did music develop with time (periods, trends and genres, famous composers)? What is the contribution of Ukrainian music to the world’s music? What are your preferences in music?, Modern music is different from classical music. But it is no less powerful and gripping. Why? What is the place of modern music in your life? What are your preferences for modern music? Who is your favorite composer or singer? What do you know about their career and contribution to music?, Is it correct to say the Ukrainians are family-oriented? Which types of families are typical of Ukraine? Is the term “egalitarian” applicable to the Ukrainian concept of family? What are the attitudes of Ukrainians towards the marriage of love, the marriage of convenience, arranged marriage, and common law marriage? Who do you think should finalize the choice of marriage?, Is it true that the concept of marriage is different from what it was a hundred years ago? What has changed the concept? There are several definitions of family. Which of them do you consider the most appropriate? Which types of families can you name according to their structure? What is an ideal family in your understanding How can the definitions of family and its types change from culture to culture? What are the common features despite the cultures and distances? What are the differences due to the history and location? What is a family in any country? Are families based on consanguinity only?, What do you think about the impact of the pandemic on family relationships? Do you agree that the pandemic endangers marriages and family relationships? Which effects of the pandemic on the family have recently become conspicuous? Has the meaning of family changed during the pandemic? Are there only negative or positive changes? Does a good family help survive the pandemic?, Traditional families vs contemporary families. What are the main differences between their structure, family income, and gender roles? How can the meaning of the contemporary family vary regarding its marriage type, family structure, relationship, and responsibilities shared with the spouse? Will there appear to be new changes in the future? , The system of higher education in the USA is organized in a way that offers a wealth of opportunities and has a good reputation for academic quality, critical thinking, innovation, and science. What do you know about the system of higher education in the US? Which of the following are the most important for higher educational establishments to be competitive in the field: structure, governance, faculty, curriculum, budget, or facilities? Is it difficult to enter an American university?, What do you know about the history of American education? What principles are laid down into the foundation of US higher education? What is(are) a defining feature(s) of US higher education? The country can boast of some higher educational institutions that are well-known all over the world. What are the most famous American universities? What do you think makes them so prestigious and attractive to prospective students? Which of them (if any) would you like to be admitted to and why? , Many foreigners choose US universities not only because of their prestige but because of their educational process' flexibility and the ability to meet prospective and current students’ needs. What do you know about American higher education's history, the oldest universities, and the academic culture? Which peculiarities of higher education (accreditation, testing, funding, grants, independence, flexibility) in the USA would you like to implement in Ukraine? , Many young Americans choose a teaching career. Which educational establishments can provide teacher training? Highlight the main differences and similarities between the teacher training process in Ukraine and the USA. Which elements would you like to implement in teacher preparation in Ukraine and why? Which aspects of teacher training in Ukraine do you think are successful? What makes a good teacher regardless of the country of residence?, The US court system has its structure and peculiarities. Why is it called "dual"? What does it administer? What is the structure of the federal court system? What is the structure of the state court system? Which cases are under the jurisdiction of federal law? In your opinion, does the division into the federal and state systems meet the needs of the US society and facilitate the judicial system in general?, Common pleas courts perform a lot of functions. What is their main jurisdiction? Which divisions do common pleas courts comprise? Criminal case procedure in the US has its stages and structure. Who are the participants of the legal case? How does the criminal legal process start?, Many crimes are committed in the USA every day. What are the most common crimes? Which crimes can be considered the gravest? Which measures could eliminate the crime rate? Do you agree that the stricter the punishment is, the healthier society is? If not, why? What is your attitude towards the capital punishment/death penalty? , Books are an essential part of every educated person's life. Do you agree with the words: “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it? It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides, and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.” (Lewis). What does literature add to our life? Which reasons make reading important? In your opinion, which book/writer is absorbing? Which genres are your favorite? Explain why., Who is/are your favorite writer/writers? What do you know about his/her biography and literary output? Which book(s) of this(these) writer(s) do you consider the most appealing? Do you agree with the idea that readers' preferences change with time? What has formed your reading habits?, Both e-books and printed books have their proponents and opponents. Which books do you prefer to read, e-books or printed ones? Point out the advantages and disadvantages of both kinds. What do you think about the Internet as a source of information? How does the Internet affect reading? Will printed books still be popular in the future? Which type of reading do you prefer? , Following the rise to prominence of electronic book technology, which software and apps have become popular and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-reading? Do you agree or disagree that e-books effectively support an academic mission by saving time regarding “searchability” and a 24-hour availability a day? Share your opinion of the influence of e-books on reading comprehension, eye fatigue, and perception., It is quite an appealing thing to marry the person you love. Couples in love are supposed to be happy in marriage, yet often, such marriages are overwhelmed with problems and difficulties. Many think that young families face problems due to a lack of maturity. Do you agree with this idea? What are the other most common problems that may split the young family?, Money matters can strain strong bonds irrespective of the age of the relationship. Why is it the most common cause of quarrels that occur between spouses in young families? What are the other issues that undermine the relationship? Why are such issues as communication, taking responsibility, giving time to each other, problems with in-laws, parenting, daily stress, busy schedules, and bad habits - the most common difficulties? What are the ways to avoid them?, Parents are thought to be the direct or indirect cause of the different child outcomes. Why are the difficult children issues related to insufficient parental competence? What is the importance of the family context in shaping and influencing the children’s behavior?, Do you agree or disagree with the statement of A.S. Neill – a Scottish educator: “A difficult child is a child who is unhappy. He is at war with himself, and in consequence, he is at war with the world.”? When and where do you think this war begins? Why do we often wonder what is going on in the family of a child labeled as a difficult child?.

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