Mila's random conversation questions and challenges!

A

1

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?

2

Future: When will humans live on another planet?

BONUS QUESTION: Will computers ever take over the world?

3

Aging: What are some of the benefits of getting older?

BONUS QUESTION: Are older people actually wiser?

4

Learning English: What is the most difficult thing about learning English?

BONUS QUESTION: What typical mistakes do you make?

B

1

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?

2

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?

3

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?

4

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.

C

1

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?

2

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?

3

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?

4

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?

D

1

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.

2

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? 

3

Christmas: what do you eat with your family at Christmas?

Bonus question: do you enjoy decorating your house at Christmas time?

4

Humour: are you humorous? In what way?

Bonus question: do you think comedians should be criticised for being "offensive"?