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Conversation Questions

Social Problems

  • Are there food kitchens for the needy in your country?
  • Are there homeless shelters in your country?
  • Are there many homeless people where you live?
  • Are there many suicides in your country?
  • Are there nursing homes in your country?
  • Do you agree that teachers should use corporal punishment as a means of discipline?
  • Do you know anyone who is homeless?
  • Do you think it’s acceptable for parents to use corporal punishment as a means of discipline? Why/why not?
  • Do you think people should be allowed to smoke in public buildings?
  • Do you think that minorities should be given job priority because of their race? Why/why not?
  • Have you ever been a volunteer at a hospital?
  • Have you ever experienced discrimination?
  • Have you ever known someone with an addiction?
  • In an overpopulated world, should people be free to have as many children as they want?
  • Is there assistance available to people that are homeless?
  • Is there public assistance in your country?
  • What are some expectations parents have for their children?
  • What are some reasons people use illegal drugs?
  • What are some reasons that people become homeless?
  • What are some things people can do to eliminate discrimination and prejudice?
  • What are some ways we can help homeless people?
  • What do you think is the most serious problem in the world?
    • Why do you think so?
    • What can we do as individuals to solve this problem?
  • Do you think in vitro fertilization should be available to parents so they can choose the sex of their child?
  • What do you think when you see a homeless person?
  • What types of noise pollution do you hate the most?
  • Who takes care of the elderly when they are no longer able to care for themselves?
  • Have you ever experienced discrimination on a personal level?
  • What is racism?
  • What are some ways we can wear words and slogans? i.e. badges, clothes, hats etc.
  • What should be done about football hooligans?
  • Should drinking be allowed outdoors ( parks, squares, streets) as it is in Spain?s
  • Is it morally right to spend a lot of money on pets, rather than helping people in need?
  • Are you pro-life, or pro-choice? Why, and how do you see the opposing viewpoint?
  • Do you believe in the individuals right to own firearms?
    • How do feel about the right to carry firearms?
    • Have you ever had to carry a firearm?
  • How would you prevent someone from committing suicide?
  • How would you describe “positive discrimination”?
  • Which countries are poor?
    • Why are some countries poor?
    • How can the rich countries help the poor countries?
  • What does G8 mean?
  • Where will the G8 summit be held?
  • Who will attend the G8 summit?
  • What kind of people are members of the G8?
  • Why do some people think graffiti is a problem for society?

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