1.
Puzzles
• Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?
2. Computers
• Do you think computers have changed our lives for the better or for the
worse? Will we have reliable computers/technology in the future?
3. Neighbours & Neighbourhood
• Now that most people use technology in communicating with others, how
do you think this has affected people’s relationships with their
neighbours?
4. Humor
• Do you think having a sense of humor is important? Why/why not?
5. Boredom
• Some people say that it’s good to feel bored sometimes. What do you
think?
6. Volunteering & Charity
• Should you volunteer if your main reason is to benefit monetarily or
materialistically?
7. Musical instruments
• Do you think traditional musical instruments have a place in modern
society? Why/Why not?
8. Imagination
• Some people think visual images (e.g. photographs, videos) in a news
story can accurately tell what happened. Others think it cannot tell the full
news story. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
9. Internet
• The Internet brings people closer together. Do you agree or disagree?
10. Shopping
• Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets that sell things
like food or clothes or old objects? Which type of market is more popular?
Why?
11. Politeness
• Are people more polite with non-family members than they are with their
parents?
12. Small business
• Do you think some people prefer to get a monthly salary and have a stable
job rather than start a business?
13. Letter & mails
• In this modern age, instead of handwritten letters, many people have
switched to writing emails. So is the act of writing by hand and writing
letters gradually disappearing in today's society?
14. Plublic transport
• In some countries the government restricts the use of private cars on
certain days. Do you think this is a good idea?
