1. 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)
2. What environmental problems are there on Planet Earth? Which environmental issue do you consider to be the most serious? Why?
3. What do you know about Antarctica? What do the scientists do there?
4. How could people help protect the environment? Which way is the most effective in helping the environment?
5. What do you know about the Millennium Seed Bank Project? Do you believe it is important? Why? Why not?
6. Do you know of any endangered species in your country/world? What is being/could be done to protect them?
7. What are the differences between Arctic and Antarctic? What do you know about their fauna and flora? Are there any differences?
8. What do you know about the Arctic? What can we do to protect the Arctic sea ice? Why is sea ice so important?
9. 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)
10. What was the last book that you have read in English? Was it well-written? What is the plot of the story? Is it borring? Where was the story set?
11. What was the last film that you have watched in English? What does the plot focus on? Where was it set? Who was it directed by? Are there any unexpected twists? What is the cast like?
12. What stages of life do you know? What are the general characteristics of each particular stage?
13. Dwell on your favourite age quotation(s).
14. Can we live longer and healthier lives than any other generation in history?
15. Do you have any bad habits which could possibly effect your health? Are they hard to break?
16. Make your suggestions on how to live a longer and healthier life. What is most important for a healthy lifestyle?
17. What do you do to keep fit?
18. 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?
19. What is your favourite way to relax? Do you believe people spend too much time working these days? How important is having a social life to you?
20. How is family life affected when one parent is away? How is family life affected in this case?
21. What do you imagive life was for the four young girls in the 19th century? What were their obligations, and how did they spend their free time? Think about homework/housework/social life.
22. 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'.
23. How can you describe the 21st century food? Is it difficult to eat properly? Why? Why not?
24. Which foods constitute an important part of body-mind relationship and dramatically affect the way we feel.
25. 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.