Philosophy on Life.

Customs, Celebrations and Holidays.

Work. Job Satisfaction.

Books and Reading.

Food.

What are the basic characteristics of our country’s cuisine? How is it different from the cooking of another country you know about? What is your favourite dish – how is it prepared? What is a balanced diet? How does diet affect your health? What do you consider to be “healthy” food and “unhealthy” food? What foods do you avoid because they are considered to be bad for you? “ We are what we eat”. Do you agree?

Is reading important? Do you think the importance of reading is increasing or decreasing? Do you consider books as a means of relaxation, as a means of education or as a means of broadening your mind? What are the most successful writers in the U.K. and the U.S.A. today? What is your favourite book? Explain why you like the book, what it is about and why you recommend it to other readers. What message is the author communicating to the reader? Why do you read / not read thrillers, detective stories, poetry, romantic novels, sciences fiction, classical works of literature? What is your favourite genre? What are its typical characters, style and content? What is the future of reading? Will TV / Internet replace reading books?

How do you apply for a job? How to create a good impression at a job interview? What’s important in a job for you? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What job suits you? Why? What attributes help one to be successful in one’s career? What are the career prospects for language students? What are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching as a career?

What are the most common British and American customs, traditions and celebrations? Do they have roots in the cultural heritage of the people or do they emphasize the modern problems and aims? Do you believe that customs are fraught with superstitions? What is the difference between customs and superstitions? What are the most common superstitions? What is their role in everyday life?

Which is nearest to your philosophy on life: “Go where life takes you”, “Do it now”, “Life is not a dress rehearsal”? Why? What are your short-term and long-term ambitions? Do you think your ambitions stop you enjoying real life? Do you think people do not live for the present because they are afraid of failure? What things contribute to success? Is it worth making sacrifices to become successful? Can one profit from misfortunes? What things are important to your happiness: Marriage? Good health? Achieving your ambitions? Why? What are the most common causes of happiness? What are the eternal values of life? What is the good society? How can you live a meaningful life? What shall you be loyal to?

11. Parenthood: Bringing up children.

What is stronger, “nature” or “nurture”? Can “hothousing” produce “better people”? Would you bring up your child in this way? Should parents have high expectations of their children? How to make your child gifted? What are a “stimulating” parental style and a “supportive” parental style? What factors determine your child’s development?

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