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MOVIES 1. Do you prefer to watch movies in the cinema o WHICH MEANS YOU NEED TO SUPPORT ITr in the comfort of your own home? Why? 2. Do you like horror movies? Why/why not? 3. Is there a movie you could watch over and over again? Why? 4. Do you think that movies from different countries can teach us about other cultures? 5. Do movies have more influence on us than books? | SEASONS 1. Which season are you most active in? 2. What is the best thing to do on a cold winter day? 3. Do you feel that seasons in Latvia are changing in any way? 4. Is it better to live where there are four seasons or where one season takes up most of the year? 5. How can extreme weather conditions affect life in a country? |
EDUCATION 1. What subjects are you good at? Why? 2. Are big or small schools better? Why? 3. Why are student exchange programmes popular? 4. Is technology always beneficial to the learning process? Why/why not? 5. What do you think of this statement: There are always obstacles and mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits. | FOOD 1. Do you prefer local food or food from other countries? 2. If you opened a restaurant, what kind of food would you serve? 3. Are there any foods that bring back special memories for you? What are they? 4. How does food bring people together? 5. What do you think of this statement: You are what you eat. |
BOOKS 1. Do you like reading books? If yes, why/ if not, why not? 2. Do you think people read more or less now than 50 years ago? 3. Has seeing a film ever made you read the book it was based on? Why/why not? 4. Do you think that the internet and television will eventually replace books? Why/why not? 5. How can literature help us to get familiar with different cultures? | MOBILE PHONES 1. What do you use your mobile phone for? 2. Do you frequently ignore your phone calls? Why? 3. Why do many people want to have the latest mobile phone? 4. When is it impolite to use your mobile phone? Why? 5. What do you think of this statement: We live in a world where losing your phone is more dramatic than losing your wallet. |
MUSIC 1. Do you like going to concerts? Why/why not? 2. Do you think you will like the same music in 20 years’ time as you do today? Why/why not? 3. Are a song’s lyrics as important to you as the music? 4. How has technology changed the music industry? 5. How does music unite or divide people? | ROUTINE / HABITS 1. What is the first thing that you think of in the morning? 2. If there was an extra hour every day, what would you do with it? 3. How can you develop a good habit? 4. How can people surrounding us influence our habits? 5. What do you think of this statement: It always seems impossible until it is done |
RELATIONSHIPS 1. Do you prefer to have many friends or just a few close ones? Why? 2. What is the first thing that you notice when meeting someone new? Why? 3. Is it wise to tell everything to your best friend? Why/why not? 4. Is it common to have friendships across different cultures? Why/why not? 5. What do you think of this statement: True friendship means to understand and to be understood. | FUTURE 1. What do you think your life will look like in 10 years? 2. How do you think your town/village will change in the future? 4. Do you think life will be more difficult or easier for future generations? In what ways? 5. What do you think of this statement: The future depends on what you do today. |
SPORTS 1. What sports do you like to watch? Why/why not? 2. What sport do you think is the most dangerous? Why? 3. Are team sports better than individual sports? Why/why not? 4. Do you think everybody should practise sports? Why/why not? 5. Why do you think sports are common across almost all countries in the world? | INTERNET 1. What are three websites that you visit daily? Why? 2. What would you do if you could not use the internet for a month? 3. Do you think that people should ask their friends’ permission before putting photos of them onto the internet? Why/why not? 4. Do you think that working at home using the internet is a good idea? Why/why not? 5. Can we believe all the information that is published on the internet? Why? |
SPORT 1. What do you do to keep fit? 2. What is the most popular sport among young people in Latvia? Why? 3. Which sport would you not let your child play? Why? 4. How much does physical fitness matter in today’s society? 5. How can sport bring people from different countries closer together? | TRANSPORT 1. Have you ever missed a train or a bus? Why/why not? 2. How do most people travel long distances in Latvia? 3. What are the most convenient means of transport in your opinion? 4. Is it necessary to create eco-friendly transport? Why/why not? 5. How could towns in Latvia become more bike-friendly? |
TEENAGERS 1. Who are the most popular role models for teenagers nowadays? Why? 2. What role does music play in young people’s lives? 3. Are teenagers today too concerned with their looks? Give reasons for your answer. 4. When should parents let teens make their own decisions? 5. What do you think young people will be most influenced by in the future? | COMMUNICATION 1. What kind of people do you like talking to and why? 2. What do people do that drives you crazy during a conversation? 3. Would you like to have a career that requires you to talk to a lot of people? Why/why not? 4. What do you do if you suspect that someone is lying to you? 5. What do you think of this statement: The best way to solve problems is through dialogue. |
TOURISM 1. Which city in Latvia or in the world would you like to visit again? Why? 2. Would you like to live for some time in another country? Why/why not? 3. How can a country benefit from attracting many tourists? 4. Is it important to know the customs and traditions of the country you are going to visit? Why/why not? 5. What do you think of this statement: When you travel you begin to truly appreciate your own country. | TECHNOLOGY 1. Do you use all the functions on your phone? Why/why not? 2. What devices do you most often use to make your life easier? 3. What would you do without electricity for a week? 4. How have technologies changed the world of employment? 5. What do you think of this statement: Progress is made by lazy people trying to find easier ways to do something. |
MONEY 1. What do you spend most of your money on? 2. Do you compare prices at different stores when you shop? Why/why not? 3. Is it important to save money? Why/why not? 4. Why do people often want more money, no matter how much they already have? 5. What do you think of this statement: Money doesn’t grow on trees. Give reasons for your answer. | HUMOUR 1. What makes you smile? Why? 2. What type of programmes or shows do you find funny? 3. How can you explain the popularity of cat-videos on Youtube? 4. Do you think it is important to have a sense of humour? Why/why not? 5. What do you think of this statement about films: It is much easier to make people cry than laugh. |
CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY 1. Do you think of yourself as an adult or a child? Why? 2. Would your friends and your family describe you differently? Give reasons for your answer. 3. How important is it what others think of you? Why/why not? 4. If you were famous what would you be famous for? Give reasons for your answer. 5. What do you think of this statement: If you fall down seven times, then stand up the eighth. | POLITICS / SOCIETY 1. Are you interested in politics? Why/why not? 2. Why do many people have no interest in voting? 3. If you were the mayor of your town/city, what would you change? 4. Would you vote for a politician without a higher education? Why/why not? 5. What do you think of this statement: Don’t complain about politicians, become one yourself. |
COLOURS / DESIGN 1. Which colour do you like? Why? 2. When buying something, is the colour important for you? Why/why not? 3. If you were a designer how would you redecorate your classroom? 4. Imagine a world of only black and white. What would it be like? How would you feel? 5. How are colours used in our society to create different moods? | WEATHER / CLIMATE 1. What weather do you like – rainy, snowy or sunny? Why? 2. Do you think that weather forecasts are helpful? Why/why not? 3. Do you think that in recent years the seasons are all becoming more similar? 4. Does the climate and the area people live in influence their character? 5. What do you think of this statement: There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. |
ART 1. Are you interested in art? Why/Why not? 2. Can art change the way you feel? Please explain. 3. Do you think anyone can be an artist? Why/Why not? 4. Should art belong only in museums and galleries? Why/Why not? 5. Some say that art always sends a message to the viewer. What is your opinion? | FOOD 1. What food should always be in your fridge? Why? 2. Do you think young people in Latvia have healthy eating habits? Why/Why not? 3. Are you always ready to try new or unusual dishes? If yes, in what way? If not, why not? 4. Do you think cooking is an important life skill? Why/Why not? 5. Why do people share pictures of their food via social media? |
WORKING HABITS 1. What kind of work would you like to do in the future? Why? 2. Which jobs would be boring for you? Please explain. 3. Are you the kind of person who can multitask? Please explain. 4. What factors motivate people to work hard? Please explain. 5. Is it best for people to make decisions on their own or ask others for advice? Why/Why not? | SOCIETY 1. How has technology changed society recently? 2. What do you like most about modern society? Why? 3. How can teenagers contribute to society? 4. What do you consider important for a meaningful life? Why? 5. In your opinion, what responsibilities do people have towards society? Why?
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TRAVELLING 1. What is the best place for a vacation in Latvia? Why is it good? 2. What forms of transportation are the best for travelling? Why? 3. Are there too many tourists in the world? Please explain. 4. What should each traveller be aware of when going somewhere? Why? 5. Do you agree that travelling helps you to get to know yourself? Why/Why not? | POLLUTION 1. How clean is your neighbourhood? 2. What kind of pollution bothers you most on a day-to-day basis? Why? 3. What can be done to stop people from dropping litter on the streets? 4. How can people be encouraged to be more environmentally friendly? 5. Why do human societies still pollute the environment? |
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 1. What is your ideal home? 2. Are you interested in architecture and interior design? Why/Why not? 3. Why is it necessary to protect old buildings? 4. Do you agree that architecture can affect people’s mood? Why/Why not? 5. Do you agree that design is more important than function? Why/Why not? | EATING HABITS 1. Do you usually eat healthy food? Why/Why not? 2. What should people eat more of? Why? 3. Do you think that organic food is much better than regular food? Why/Why not? 4. Do you think people have become more health conscious in recent years? Please explain. 5. Who benefits from promoting healthier lifestyle options? How? |
SPORT 1. What everyday activities can help you stay fit? How? 2. Can playing video games be considered a sport? Why/Why not? 3. What can someone’s choice of sport say about them? 4. What life skills can be developed by doing sports? 5. Should famous athletes be role-models for young people? Why/Why not? | TRANSPORT 1. What kind of transportation do you use most often? Why? 2. Do you think people should be encouraged to use more public transportation? Why/Why not? 3. How has technology changed the way we travel? 4. Should cars be banned from city centres in favour of public transport? Why/Why not? 5. Do you agree that people should travel less in order to protect the environment? Why/Why not? |
HISTORY 1. Do you like reading about history? Why/Why not? 2. What is the best historical film you have ever watched? Why? 3. What historical figure would you most like to meet? Why? 4. What recent events can be called historic? Why? 5. What can we learn from history? | FRIENDSHIP 1. Which social activities do you enjoy doing? Why? 2. What makes some people connect immediately? 3. Does a person’s personality matter in a friendship? Why/Why not? 4. Are friendship networks important for a career? Why/Why not? 5. What is true friendship, in your opinion? |
