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Conversation Questions
Age: Youth & Old Age

· Are young people generally more selfish than their parents and grandparents? Does age make you more aware of and caring for others?
· Should adults try to teach young people lessons, such as the dangers of drinking too much, taking drugs or catch the AIDS virus, or should they leave them alone to find out about these things themselves? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches?
· What do you think is the best age to be? Explain your opinion.
· Most countries give young people rights as they reach a certain age. For example, British people can legally make love or fight for their country at the age of 16; they can drink, vote and drive a car when they are 18. Does China have similar laws? Do you think that any of the age limits need changing?
· Some people think you should give something to society before you have the right to join it. Should young people have to do some form of military or community service by law?
· Should people of between 50 and 55 be forced to retire from their jobs in order to make way for younger workers?
· If people are still able to (and want to) work, should they have to retire when the reach a certain age? Explain your opinion.
· In most countries the legal retirement age for men is five years older than for women, even though women live longer than men on average. Why do you think this is? Is this fair, or should it be changed?
· Are there many things that the old can teach the young or are they hopelessly out of touch by the time they reach a certain age? What things were you taught by your older family members? How have they been useful to you in your life?
· In most countries, compulsory education is targeted at five to sixteen year olds. Would it be better to offer it to pensioners who want to learn rather than young people who prefer not to be in school? Explain your opinion.
· In Russia, China and many other countries, there is a tradition of choosing leaders who are quite advanced in years. Do you think that older people make better leaders? Explain your opinion.
· One of Britain's best-ever leaders was William Pitt, who became Prime Minister when he was 24 and remained in power for 18 years. Could this ever happen in China? Why/why not?
· Many elderly people have disabilities which limit their mobility. Do buses, shops and public buildings in your country provide easy access for the disabled or are your towns and cities designed mainly for the young and able-bodied? Why is this?
· Should the elderly be expected to pay for residential care out of their own savings or should appropriate accommodation and nursing be provided by the tax payer? Explain your opinion.
· Some people say that men age better than women, and remain attractive longer. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
· Some people say that men never grow up, they just get bigger. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
· Some people say that young women are usually two to three years more mature than young men. Do you agree? Explain your opinion.
· In most countries women live an average of five to six years longer than men. Why do you think this is?
· In some countries having children is considered a way of "investing in the future", and young people are expected to give money to their parents when they get a job, and then to care for them when they retire. What are the good points and what are the bad points about this system?
· Many countries are facing the problem of an "aging population", i.e. there will soon be more old people than young people. What problems will this cause? What can be done to prepare for them?
· What do you think is the ideal age for each of these stages of your life: (Explain your opinion.)
· What age do you want to live to?
· How do you feel about your parents growing older?
· If your parents could no longer care for themselves, would you let them live with you or put them in a nursing home?
· Are you afraid of getting old?
· What is your ideal old age to live to?
· Do you prefer to live in the retirement home or live with young people?
· Should parents continue to finance their children after the children are 18?
· Where do you wish to live when you are old?
Celebrities

· Have you ever seen a celebrity in person? What did you do?
· Which celebrity would you like to meet? What would you do if you could spend a day with this person?
· Do you think famous people have the right to have a private life?
· Do you think it's moral to sell your private life to the media?
· Do you approve of people who become famous as a consequence of appearing again and again in the media and not because of having an artistic career?
· What do you think of the papparazzi?
· Why do you think there is such a high demand for gossip magazines and gossip TV programs?
· What are the pros and cons of being a celebrity?
· What do you think of fans and fan-clubs ?
· Did you have any heroes when you were a teenager?
· Why do you think adolescents need to have heroes?
· Do you think being a celebrity automatically means the person is intelligent?
· Do you think that there are times when the common man has an edge over a celebrity?
· If you could influence people like a celebrity does, how would you use it for the benefit of the planet?
· Which celebrity do you most admire and why ?
· Would you like to be famous ? Why or why not ?
· Do you think there is a relationship between beauty and celebrity ?
· Can you name some famous people?
· Do you know someone famous?
· Would you like to be famous? Why?
· Are famous people happy?

Animals & Pets

· Are there animal rights groups where you live?
· What kind of animals do humans ride?
· Are you afraid of snakes?
· Are you frightened of spiders?
· Are your pet(s) healthy?
· Can you name some endangered species?
· Can you ride a horse?
· Do you consider yourself an animal lover?
· Do you ever go bird watching?
· Do you ever talk to your pet? If so, what do you say?
· Do you have a cat?
· Do you have a dog? If so, what's your dog's name?
· Do you have any pets?
o If not, would you like to have a pet?
o Have you ever had a pet?
· Do you know anyone who has a horse?
· Do you know anyone who keeps their dog in their house?
· Do you know someone who owns an unusual pet?
· Do you love your pet?
· Do you prefer dogs or cats?
· Do you talk to your pet sometimes?
· Do you think it is acceptable to test cosmetics on animals?
o How do you feel about the use of animals for medical research?
· Do you think it is okay to eat meat?
o Is there any kind of meat you would not eat?
· Do you think it is right to keep wild animals in a zoo?
· Do you think it's okay to free animals that have been in captivity all their lives? Why or why not?
· Do you think people should buy and wear fur coats?
· Do you think that animals dream?
· Do your pets have special behavior problems?
o How do you deal with those problems?
· Have you ever been bitten by a dog?
· Have you ever been bitten by a dog? (... by a snake)
· Have you ever been to a farm?
· Have you ever been to a farm? What animals did you see there?
· Have you ever been to a horse race?
· Have you ever been to a zoo? What animals did you see there?
· Have you ever eaten rabbit meat?
· Have you ever gambled on a horse race?
· Have you ever given your pet a bath?
· Have you ever had a pet? / Have you ever had any pets?
· Have you ever ridden a horse? How about a camel?
· Have you ever seen a bullfight?
· Have you ever seen a dog race?
· Have you ever seen a dog that helps people, such as one to help a blind person?
o If so, what did you notice about the dog?
o How do you think that dog was trained?
o Have you ever seen a "therapy dog?"
· How long do you think a dog can live without food?
· How many birds do you know that can't fly?
· How many legs does a spider have? How about a squid?
· How many national animal preserves do you have in your country?
o Are there any animal preserves around here?
· How many pets have you had?
· How many pets have you raised and what are they?
· How many zoos have you been to?
· How much does it cost to keep your pet?
· If you could be an animal, what would you (choose to) be? Why?
· If you don't keep pets, please explain why?
· Is is right to keep animals in a zoo?
· Is it harmful for a dog to travel in cabin on a airline under the seat where your carry-on bags go?
· Pets are considered to be a burden to most of the city dwellers. To what extent do you agree?
· Some people think that people shouldn't wear animal furs. Do you agree? Why or why not?
· Think of some people you know. Which animals do they resemble?
· What animal do you think is the funniest?
· What animal do you think is the strangest-looking?
· What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why?
· What animal would you like to be? (Which animal....?)
· What animals are symbols of your country?
· What animals are you afraid of? (...scared of?)
· What animals do you think are cute?
o What animal do you think is the cutest?
· What animals do you think are scary?
· What animals do you think are ugly?
· What animals do you think is the most dangerous?
· What are some popular pets?
· What are the most popular pets in your country?
· What are the pros and cons of keeping a pet?
o (Why are there so many people who are willing to sacrifice their time and money to raise a pet?)
· What can children learn by having a pet?
What are some things a child can learn by having a pet?
· What do you think of animals being raised in captivity?
· What is one of your favorite animals?
o Why do you like it?
o Do you have one for a pet?
· What is the difference between a pet and a wild animal?
· What is the largest animal you have ever seen?
· What is the most unusual pet you have ever seen?
· What is your favorite animal?
· What is your favorite animal?
o Why is it your favorite animal?
o Would you like keep it as your pet, why or why not?
· What joy does your pet bring you?
o Are you the one who takes care of it every day?
o How do you take care of it? If you don't take care of it, who does?
· What kind of animal would you like to be?
· Do bats make good pets?
· What animals like to be petted?
· What kind of dog do you have?
· What kind of master would you like to have if you were a pet?
· What kind of meats have you eaten?
· What kind of pet would you like to have in the future?
· What particular animals have become famous in your country for some special skill or accomplishment?
· What wild animals can you see around here?
· When was the last time you went to a zoo?
· Where is the nearest zoo to your house?
o How often do you visit that zoo?
o When was the last time you went there?
o How much does it cost to get in?
· Why do people have pets? / Why do people keep pets?
· Why do some people not like pets?
· Would you recommend that others keep pets similar to yours?
· Do you think animals have souls?
· Should we feed our pets unhealthy but tasty treats?
o What's more important, their health or their happiness?
· In your opinion, why do some people like to have unusual pets?
· Do you think dogs should be banned or muzzled?
· Would you want to see aggressive dogs muzzled or banned?
· In your country, what kind of dog laws are there? If dogs are man's best friend, as the saying goes, is banning dogs a friendly act?
· What is a safari?
o Would you go on a safari?
· Have you ever hurt an animal?
o Was it intentional or unintentional?
· Do you know of any websites for people that want to keep animals as pets?
o How about websites for people who are against animal rights?
o Do you think keeping an animal as a pet is a violation of that animal's rights?
· Do you know any animals that you think are being treated badly or unfairly?
o If so, how do you think you can help?
· What do you think would animals say about humans if they could make a documentary movie about humans?
· What is a breed?
· What breeds can you name?
· What does AKC stand for?
· What is a standard for a dog breed?
· What is dog intellegence?
· Which dog breed do you think is the most intellegent and which the dumbest?
· What is the role of an Alpha Dog in a pack?
Restaurants & Eating Out

· How often do you eat out?
· Where do you usually go when you eat out?
· How much do you usually pay when you eat out?
· Who do you usually go with when you eat out?
· Do you like western food? Japanese? Thai? Italian?
· Can you name restaurants in this area that serve food from other countries?
o What kinds of foods do these restaurants serve?
o Have you ever eaten at any of them?
· Do you ever eat greasy food? Salty? Sweet? Spicy?
· Do you know how to order food in English?
o Have you ever done so?
o If so, was it easy to do so?
· Do you ever eat at McDonalds? KFC? Other fast food restaurants?
· What is your favorite appetizer? Main Course? Dessert?
· Do you ever drink alcoholic beverages when you eat out?
o If so, what do you drink?
· Do you know what a Caesar salad is? Buffalo wings? Nachos? Chicken fried steak?
· Did you enjoy eating out in other countries you have visited?
o Which country had the best food?
o Which foods did you enjoy the most?
o Did you think the cost was high or low?
· Do you know anyone who has owned a restaurant?
· Have you ever worked in a restaurant?
o If so, what kind of restaurant?
o How long did you work there?
o Did you enjoy your job?
· How many different types of salad dressing can you name?
o What salad dressings can you name?
· Do you worry about calories and fat content when you eat out?
o How about cholesterol ?
o How about insecticides and other chemicals?
· Would you send a dish back if it did not taste good or you received the wrong food?
· Do you ever leave a tip at a restaurant? How much?
· In what ways have people's eating habits changed nowadays?
· Do you think western food is too expensive? Why or why not?
· Have you ever had a restaurant cater a party at your house?
o If not, would you consider it?
o If so, were you happy with the service?
o Would you do it again?
o What kind of food did they serve?
· Who pays when you go out for dinner?
· What's the worst experience you ever had at a restaurant?
· What's the most disgusting food you ever ate in a restaurant?
· Do you like eating at buffets? Why or why not?
o Where was the best buffet you've ever eaten at?
o What kinds of foods were there?
· Have you ever eaten at an all-you-can-eat restaurant?
o Did you eat too much?
o Do you think it was a good value?
o Was the taste as good as a regular restaurant?
· Why do you think westerners are usually heavier than Asians?
· Do you ever order out from a restaurant?
o What kind of foods?
· Do you think t