1) Everyday 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, why? — What makes such sites different from television? — How do these clips influence society? Give examples. 2) Throughout most of the 20th century, music and art were considered equally important as maths and science. Some people are concerned that schools are placing less and less emphasis on studying art and music. — Do you think that students should be required to learn music and art in school? Why? — How do you think our society will change if we stop learning about music and art? — Who is your favorite composer / artist? Did you learn about them at school or another way? 3) If you could be in any TV show, which would it be? — Would you be a new character or an existing one? — How would you introduce yourself into the show? — How would your presence affect the plot? 4) 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. 5) Imagine that you are a newspaper reporter. You have the opportunity to interview any person in the world. — Who would you choose to interview? — How has this person influenced people's lives? — What three questions would you ask first? 6) Imagine you have the power to see the future. — What advantages and disadvantages accompany this gift? — What responsibilities come with this gift? — Would you make the knowledge of your ability publiс? Why or why not? 7) interpret this quote? — Do you think it is a true statement? Why or why not? — How can you relate it to yourself?  8) Imagine you have a magic mirror that allows you to see anything in the world. — What would you choose to see? — What would you do with this information? — What could be dangerous about someone having access to such a powerful tool?  9) How important is it for young people to have good role models? — Who do you think is a good role model for young people in your country? Why? — What would you most like to be admired for? — What characteristics define a good role model for you?  10) People today may think that humankind has seen everything there is to discover in and around the world, yet there are still a lot of unknowns about the ocean and outer space. — Do you think it is more important to devote resources to exploring the ocean / outer space? — How would we benefit from exploring this realm? — What do you hope we will discover in the next ten years?  11) Vegans are people who do not eat meat, dairy, or any animal products at all, including eggs. - What reasons might a person have for becoming a vegan?- Do you think veganism is a good lifestyle choice? Why or why not?- Imagine a vegan friend is coming to dinner. What would you serve?  12) Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources such as forests, animals, or clean water. - Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. - How have humans affected this natural resource? - Can the situation be improved or has too much damage been done already? Explain your point of view. 13) Imagine that Ukraine has decided to colonize a new planet and you have been chosen to go into space. - If you could take only five things with you, what would you take? - What would you miss most about Ukraine? - What are the first three things you would do on the new planet? 14) You have been chosen to form a new band. You will be in charge of creating the band’s image and sound. - What kind of music will your band perform? Why? - How will you select your performers, and where will you find them? - What name will be given to your new band?  15) “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” How do you interpret this American saying? - What does it mean to you? - What would life be like if money did grow on trees? - Do you think Ukrainian and American people differ in making money? - Can money make a person happy? 16) .Many actors’ and musicians’ lives take place in the spotlight. - Do you believe that the public should have access to the lives of celebrities? Why? - Which celebrities do you feel are the most interesting? - How do celebrities influence your life and the lives of pupils at your school? 17) Imagine that you have been asked to write a travel guide to Ukraine. - What cities would you recommend, and what attractions should people see in these cities?- Do you think it is important that visitors to Ukraine also experience life in a village? Why? Why not? - What natural wonders of Ukraine would you suggest visiting? 18) Fifty percent of the world’s population now lives in urban areas. - Why do you think so many people want to live in cities rather than in towns or villages? - Do you think the number of people living in cities will continue to increase? Why? - Do you think urbanization has a positive or a negative effect on societies? Why? 19) 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 most important to study if one hopes to develop society and change the world?   20) Academic cheating is a major issue in all levels of education. - What is your opinion of academic cheating? Why? - How do you think it is possible to solve or, at the very least, minimize this problem? - When cheating occurs, it is difficult to give fair grades. - What is the long-term effect of cheating on society? 21) Scientific advances have cured many lethal diseases but they have also produced devices, like nuclear weapons, which are capable of destruction on a mass scale. - Do you think the overall effect of science is more positive or more negative? - How does science affect your daily life? - How would society be different without the fruits of science? 22) Standardized tests, such as the IQ test, have been used to measure individuals’ intelligence. - Do you think such tests can ever accurately measure all of the aspects of an individual’s intelligence? Why or why not? - Do you think that intelligence is the most important quality in an individual? Why or why not? - Which other qualities may or may not be equal to or more important than intelligence? 23) Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, once said, “No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness.”- How do you understand this quote? -Do you remember any geniuses whose inventions changed human existence completely but shook the world with their ‘madness’? - What spheres of human activity does this statement especially concern? - Can modern painting witness this statement? 24) Clothes make the man. How far do you agree or disagree with the saying? - Do you like style of clothes young people are wearing at present? - Do their clothes look beautiful? - What about clothes is more important for you? - Being beautiful or being comfortable? - In your opinion, why are fashion shows so frequent and popular nowadays? 25) We all try to avoid illness through healthy daily habits and diets. When we get ill, most of us go to the doctor for advice or prescription medicines. - What preventative measures do you take to maintain your health? - How do different cultures approach health care? - In your opinion, do people rely too much on pharmaceuticals?

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