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Environmental Problems: Where will we get our energy when we run out of oil?
BONUS QUESTION: Should cars be banned from city centres? What do you think the effects of such a ban would be?
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Food: How often do you eat out? If you could have any food right now, what would it be?
BONUS QUESTION: Where is the best place to eat in your town? Why is it so good?
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Art: Is graffiti art? Why or why not? Who is your favourite artist? Why do you like them so much?
BONUS QUESTION: Have you ever tried drawing, painting, sculpting, or something else artistic?
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RANDOM CHALLENGE: re-order this sentence...
When I was younger.... to / use / didn't / I / be ....as sporty as I am nowadays.
When I was younger.... I DIDN'T USE TO BE....as sporty as I am nowadays.
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Future: When will humans live on another planet?
BONUS QUESTION: Will computers ever take over the world?
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Movies: Do you cry during movies? What do people do during movies that really annoys you?
BONUS QUESTION: If you could make a movie, what would it be about?
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Cooking: How good are you at cooking? What dish or food are you best at cooking?
BONUS QUESTION: Who is the best cook you know?
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Gender roles:
Are fathers capable of carrying out the duties of a mother and vice versa?
Bonus question: should boys and girls be brought up differently?
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Aging: What are some of the benefits of getting older?
BONUS QUESTION: Are older people actually wiser?
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Changes: Are you someone who likes change? How do you think you will change in the future?
BONUS QUESTION: In what ways have you changed since you were in high school?
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Books: Do you think people don’t read enough books these days? What was the last book you read about?
BONUS QUESTION: Who is an author that you like? Why do you like their books?
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Christmas: what do you eat with your family at Christmas?
Bonus question: do you enjoy decorating your house at Christmas time?
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Learning English: What is the most difficult thing about learning English?
BONUS QUESTION: What typical mistakes do you make?
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RANDOM CHALLENGE: complete these sentences.
1. When I left home this morning, the sun ____ (shine)
2. While Max was working in the city, he often ____ (visit) his cousin.
3. Harriet was having a coffee when her friend ____ (ring) her.
1. When I left home this morning, the sun WAS SHINING
2. While Max was working in the city, he often VISITED his cousin.
3. Harriet was having a coffee when her friend RANG her.
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The Internet: What do you understand by the phrase "on-line bullying"? Is there a solution?
BONUS QUESTION: Do you often buy things over the net? What sort of things do you buy?
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Humour: are you humorous? In what way?
Bonus question: do you think comedians should be criticised for being "offensive"?