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What do you do for fun?
What sports are popular in your country? Why are they popular?
Debate the following: The aim of movies is to entertain people and not to educate them.
Should children help with the housework? How much or how often should they help?
What is the best memory you have of your family doing something together?
What is the most popular drama/comedy/game show in your country and what is it about?
Have you ever been to a play? If so, when was the last time?
Do you have any brothers or sisters? If so, how old are they?
Which do you think is more important: following the dreams your parents want for you or following your own dreams?
What can make you happy in the long term/ short term? Consider the following: job satisfaction, a loving family, good health, plenty of money?
What do you watch on your computer or smartphone?
How often do you go to a coffee shop with your friends? What do you do there?
Do you often visit your grandparents?
Debate the following: More and more children watch movies, listen to music or play video games on a smartphone or computer. Should parents allow their children to watch movies, listen to music or play video games on a smartphone or computer? Debate the pros and cons of restrictions on screen time. One person will give three reasons children should be able to watch movies, listen to music or play video games and the other person will argue why they should not.
Are you more spontaneous or planned out?
Do you listen to music? What is your favourite music?
How often do you go to parties?
How did you get your name?
Are friends more important than family? What do you think?
Are you more adventurous or a homebody?
What singer would you most like to meet?
Each partner is asked to find two visuals that will represent the theme of entertainment (e.g., Google images, their own pictures): one for Vietnam and the other for the volunteer’s country (2 photos or pictures for each person). They are also asked to prepare five discussion questions for each visual image.
Outcome: a list of at least 5 differences and 5 similarities between two cultures in terms of entertainment.
How often does your family eat dinner together?
Is spanking a good way to discipline children?
Would you rather go rollercoaster or sky diving?