pomocne otazky

Science and technology, computers, machines
Can you name any inventions that changed people's life? How did they change it?
What is cloning?
Why do so many people disagree with it?
Are there any negative effects of technological development?
Do you think that science should enable parents to e.g. choose the sex of their baby?
What do you think of testing on animals?
What do you think of brilliant scientists who discovered something very dangerous (e.g. the atomic bomb etc.)?
Travelling around the world
What kind of bad things (accidents, emergencies) can happen on holiday? Has anything like that ever happened to you?
Have you ever been mugged/robbed on holiday?
What is the most beautiful place you have ever visited? Most exotic?
Have you ever gone hitchhiking? What are the advantages and disadvantages of hitchhiking?
How did people travel in the past? Has tourism always been a popular activity?
What impact does tourism have on a country / region / city?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling in peak season / out of season?
The media and their influence
Do you think that TV is the source of all evil?
How do you feel about TV commercials, especially when they are shown in the middle of a film?
Which type of mass madia is most reliable? Which is quickest? Which is most fun? Which is most up-to-date? Which one is easiest to use?
Do you think that the government should control the media? Why or why not?
What is 'information revolution'?
How does mass media influence people's lives?
Do you think radio will still be used in the future? Why do you think so?
My attitude towards English literature
Have you ever read a book and seen the film that was made from it? What did you like more and why?
What do you think about film adaptations of famous books?
Do you agree with those who say that school reading (recommended books) are always boring? Why or why not?
Do you think it is important to know something about the author of the book that you are reading? Why? Why not?
In what ways is it different to read prose, poetry and drama?
Have you ever read a book in English? Was it easy?
Are there any writers who are extremely popular today? What do you think about their books?


Studying foreign languages, English as a world language + My school, education
Why is English important?
What is the most difficult aspect of learning a language?
Is it important to know about the British and American culture when you study their language?
How important will English be in future?
Which do you prefer, British or American English and why?
What is easiest about learning English?
What kind of things help you study English?
Do you think you could become a teacher? Would you like to? Why?
Do Czech students and pupils get a lot of homework?
Do you have to pay for schooling in your country?
Do you think students should pay for their education?
What do you think are the positives and negatives of virtual schools and courses? (courses taken on the internet)
What are the positives and negatives of home schooling? (children are educated at home by hired teachers or by parents)
How important are degrees and certificates?
Nature and environmental protection
What chemicals are especially dangerous to the environment?
Are you aware of any global environmental issues? Which of them do you think are most serious and why?
Do you know any alternative sources of energy?
Do you know any endangered species of animals or plants? Why are they in danger of extinction?
What is Greenhouse effect? What is it caused by?
What is the ozone layer and what is its function?
Can you describe the region where you live?
Eating, food, meals and drinks + Lifestyles (focus on eating habits etc.)
Do you agree that 'a woman's place is in the kitchen'?
How do you prepare pasta / hard-boiled egg / beef steak etc.?
Is there anything that you could never eat?
Do you agree that 'men are better cooks than women'?
What is the most exotic food you have ever eaten?
Why do some people decide not to eat meat (vegetarians) or any products made of meat, milk, eggs etc. (vegans)?
What should you eat/do if you want to lose weight and look slim?
What kind of food/drink can help you when you are feeling ill?
Is it possible to be addicted to any kind of food or drink?
What are eating disorders