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Conversation Questions

The News

  • What is the role of newspapers in society?
  • What sells newspaper?
  • Why do we buy newspapers?
  • Do you think that news is censored in some countries?
  • Is the news censored in your country?
  • Will newspapers disappear in the future?
  • How does American news differ from your country’s news?
  • What is your favorite section of the newspaper to read?
  • How often do you watch the news?
    • Do you make a point of watching the news?
    • Do you feel bad if you miss the news?
  • Which kind of news is the best for you? Why?
    • Newspaper?
    • Radio?
    • Televison?
    • Internet?
  • Do you think that the news is necessary? Why or why not?
  • What would the world be like without news?
  • Do you think the news tells us just information without giving its opinion?
  • Should the news give an opinion?
  • Do you think the news influences people too much?
  • Do you think the news is shocking now?
  • How has it changed over the years?
  • Do you think people need to know all of the news?
  • What do people not need to know?
  • What do you think is the most important thing the news should report?
  • What was the most memorable news you ever watched?
  • If the news reported your week, what would be the headline?
  • Think of a news headline for the following countries: America, Britain, France, China, Australia, Indonesia, Russia, Germany.
  • Do you read the newspaper everyday?
  • How often do you read the newspaper?
  • What newspaper do you read?
  • How much does the newspaper cost?
  • What kind of magazines do you like to read?
  • What is your favorite newspaper?
  • What is your favorite magazine?
  • Are magazines expensive in your country?
  • Do you enjoy reading a newspaper?
  • What sections of a newspaper do you like to read?
  • What are the different sections in a newspaper?
  • Do you think that reading a newspaper is a good way to improve your English?
  • What kinds of information can you get from the newspaper?
  • Where do you get most of your news?
  • Do you like to keep up with current events?
  • If you are someone who usually follows the news, has there been a time when you decided to stop? Why and for how long?
  • Do you think it’s important to read the newspaper and know what is going on in the world? Why or why not?
  • Do you trust the information you get from the news?
  • you are someone who usually follows the news, has there been a time when you decided to stop? Why and for how long?
  • What different types of newspapers do you read?
  • Do you read newspapers in other languages?
  • Is your hometown newspaper on the internet?