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Summit 1 - Speaking Topics - Official

This document contains a series of discussion questions organized into units that cover topics such as epidemics, the arts, charity, happiness, fashion, cosmetic procedures, crime prevention, medical research, pets, shopping behavior, parenting styles, population growth, and technology. It also includes individual response questions about personality, interests, goals, money management, community involvement, pets as pets, shopping habits, family trends, mysteries, stress, and hobbies. The questions are intended for participants in a panel discussion or individual responses to develop speaking skills.

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Summit 1 - Speaking Topics - Official

This document contains a series of discussion questions organized into units that cover topics such as epidemics, the arts, charity, happiness, fashion, cosmetic procedures, crime prevention, medical research, pets, shopping behavior, parenting styles, population growth, and technology. It also includes individual response questions about personality, interests, goals, money management, community involvement, pets as pets, shopping habits, family trends, mysteries, stress, and hobbies. The questions are intended for participants in a panel discussion or individual responses to develop speaking skills.

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SUBJECT: Speaking- Level: SUMMIT 1

SECTION 1: PANEL DISCUSSION

UNIT 01
1. How much do you worry about epidemics, terrorism, and crime? Discuss your outlook and
attitude about the problems with your partners. (LESSON 3)

UNIT 02
2. Arts (music, art, dance and theater) are just a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss
the benefits of them. (LESSON 4)

UNIT 03
3. What are some reasons people donate money to or volunteer for charities? Only for good
purposes? (LESSON 4)

4. Money has nothing to do with happiness. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?

UNIT 04
5. Do our clothes tell others about us?

6. Discuss on cosmetic procedures (cosmetic treatments) and whether people should use it or not.
(LESSON 3)

UNIT 05
7. Discuss ways to avoid being a victim of urban crime. (LESSON 3)

UNIT 06
8. Do you think animals have to be used for medical research and for food? (LESSON 1)

9. Pets bring a lot of benefits to people. Do you agree or disagree with this? (LESSON 2)

UNIT 07
10. Shopping behavior doesn’t cause any problems to us. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
(LESSON 3)

11. Discuss advertising techniques to persuade people to buy a product. (LESSON 4)


UNIT 08
12. Parents should let their children have or do anything they want. Do you agree or disagree with
this opinion? (LESSON PREVIEW & 2)

13. Discuss some consequences of the increase in the global population of older people. (LESSON
4)

UNIT 10
14. Do mobile devices save us time or waste more of our time? (LESSON 3)

SECTION 2: INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE

UNIT 01
1. Describe your personality? (LESSON 1 & 2)
Think of someone you know. It can be someone you like or dislike. Describe the
personality and behavior of the person.

UNIT 02
2. Describe how you’ve been enjoying the arts (LESSON 1)
3. Talk about the music (genres of music/songs/ singers) you like and not like in terms of
voice, performance, beat, melody, and lyrics, etc.

UNIT 03

4. Talk about your short-term and long-term financial goals and plans. (Refer to specific
completion dates). (LESSON 2)

5. How do you manage money? Talk about your good or bad money management.
(LESSON 3)
UNIT 04
6. What’s your personal style? Compare and contrast your fashion style and tastes with
those of someone you know. (PREVIEW)

7. Compare and contrast fashion today with fashion five, ten, or twenty years ago in
your country. (LESSON 2)

UNIT 05
8. What are some of your pet peeves? In your opinion, how should people behave in
public places? (LESSON 2)

9. What can people do to get involved with their community? Which kinds of activities
would you like to do for your community? Why? (LESSON 4)

UNIT 06
10. What animal do you think make a good pet or a bad pet? Why? (LESSON 2)

11. Do you think it’s humane to keep animals in zoo? (WRITING LESSON)

UNIT 07
12. Talk about two ads to which you have different reactions. (LESSON 2)

13. Are you a careful shopper, or do you buy things on impulse? (LESSON PREVIEW, 1& 3)

UNIT 08
14.Describe family trends. (LESSON 3)

15.Compare your parents’ generation with your generation. Give examples. (LESSON 3)
UNIT 09
16. Describe a mystery you know and talk about the theories about it. Which theory do
you think best explains the mystery and tell why you believe it. (LESSON 2)

UNIT 10
17. What causes people stressed? Suggest ways to reduce stress. (LESSON 1)

18. Describe how you got interested in a hobby. Explain the reasons. (LESSON 2)

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