1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities.

2. Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion?

3. Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place?

4. Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

5. You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy?

6. Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree?

7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.

8. Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people’s lives. (1) automobiles (2) bicycles (3) airplanes

9. Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good?

10. Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree?

11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly.

12. The expression “never, never give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

13. Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not?

14. What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

15. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities?

16. Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer?

17. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer?

18. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture?

19. Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

20. People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons.

21. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls.

22. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer?

23. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from?

24. What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age?

25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns.

26. Doyou agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances.

27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone.

28. A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose?