1. In your opinion, which present-day figure(s) will eventually become part of history on account of their exceptional contribution?
2. Dwell on your favourite history quote. Do you dis/agree? Why (not)?
3. How do you understand the quote: "History is the version of past that people have decided to agree upon" (Napoleon Bonaparte)
4. Explain how you understand the statement "history is always subjective".
5. Has the role of women changed in course of history? How come? What bright historical figures of women do you know?
6. What do you think is the role of museums? Will there be museums in future?
7. Are there any wars/terrorist attacks nawadays? Dwell on the major reasons /participants/injured/etc. Are there any peace talks to end the wars?
8. What do you think makes a good teacher? What qualities should s/he possess?
9. What are the most important factors for success at university?
10. Dwell on any quotation about learning. How do you understand it?
11. Do you think learning will take place without teachers/classrooms/schools/universities/etc?
12. What are your predictions about schools in the future? Do you believe Cyber Schools may substitute traditional ones?
13. Compare British/American/Ukrainian education systems.
14. Would you like to study abroad? Why (not)? If you could choose any university to continue your studies, which one would you choose? Why?
15. What is your attitude to exams/continual assessment? How do you get ready for exams? Describe a typical exam at your university.
16. Is corporal punishment allowed at schools these days? Why (not)? Do you think there are any occasions when it might be acceptable?
17. How do you understand the notion of 'subjective vs objective' assessment? Which one do you think is better? Should teachers be 'generous' markers?
18. What is a learning strategy? Which learning methods do you think are the most effective to you? Which learning strategies do you use in language learning?
19. Dwell on one of the quotations: 'The only thing we have to fear on this planet is man' (Carl Jung), 'If you poison the environment, the environment will poison you' (Tony Follari)
20. What environmental problems are there on Planet Earth? Which environmental issue do you consider to be the most serious? Why? How could people help protect the environment? Which actions can help the environment most? (walk instead of drive/use 50 % less water/stop eating meat/grow your own food/use energy-saving light-bulbs/turn off electrical goods at night/etc)
21. What do you know about Antarctica? What do the scientists do there? What are the differences between Arctic and Antarctic? What do you know about their fauna and flora? Are there any differences? What can we do to protect the Arctic sea ice? Why is sea ice so important?
22. What do you know about the Millennium Seed Bank Project? Do you believe it is important? Why? Why not?
23. Do you know of any endangered species in your country/world? What is being/could be done to protect them?
24. Dwell on your favourite age quotation(s).
25. Can we live longer and healthier lives than any other generation in history? Make your suggestions on how to live a longer and healthier life. What is most important for a healthy lifestyle?
26. Do you have any bad habits which could possibly effect your health? Are they hard to break? What do you do to keep fit? How health conscious are you? What do you eat? How do you eat it? Do you take into consideration the nutritional value of the foods you eat?
27. Do you agree that life begines at 40? How can you comment on what the scientits have discovered: 'The process of mental decline begins at the age of 40.
28. How can you describe the 21st century food? Is it difficult to eat properly? Why? Why not?
29. Which foods constitute an important part of body-mind relationship and dramatically affect the way we feel.
30. Do you agree with the trend to get married later in life, or do you support G.Marshall who thinks that the earlier you commit, the greater your chances of a long, happy partnership.
