UNIT 5

Opener
Home & materials
1. What are some common building materials used for construction?
2. Is wood or concrete more environmentally friendly? Why?

5A
Recycling
1. Do you recycle at home? Give examples of things you have recycled?
2. How can recycling help the environment?
3. What are some ways to encourage others to recycle?
4. What materials can be recycled?
5. What can happen if we don’t recycle?

5B
Environment
1. Are there any environmental problems in your country?
2. Do you and your family take steps to help the environment?
3. How often do you read news about the environment? Is it always bad news?
4. Do you have any good news about the environment in your country?

5C
Changing behavior
1. Have you ever done anything to protect the environment?
2. Do you think people are becoming more or less concerned about the environment these
days? Why?
3. What can be done to encourage people to protect the environment?

5D
Shopping online
1. What kinds of things do people in your country often buy from online shops?
2. Why has online shopping become so popular in many countries?
3. What are some possible disadvantages of buying things from online shops?

5E
Emails
1. What do most people in your country use email for?
2. When would you send emails to others?
3. Do you think it is better to send an email or a text message?
4. Is sending emails popular among teenagers in your country? Why/ Why not?

5F
Solar panels
1. Do you think buying solar panels for your home is a good investment?
2. Why aren’t all houses in hot countries fitted with solar panels?
3. What are the pros and cons of solar energy?

UNIT 6
Opener
Life stages
1. At what age do people in your country usually get married/ start a career?
2. Do you think there is a correct time in your life to do this?
3. Are there certain activities that are more popular among people of a specific age
group in your country?
6A.
Overseas Travel
1. Which countries and continents do you plan to visit?
2. Why do you want to visit these places?
3. What type of transport will you use to travel there?

6B.
Celebrations
1. When do you have parties?
2. Which events do people celebrate in your country?
3. What do people usually do at a festival or during national celebration in your
country?

6C.
Adulthood Celebrations
1. At what age can people in your country legally drive a car?
2. At what age do you think teenagers become adults?
3. Are there any special celebrations in your country for young people as they
become adults?
4. What responsibilities do you think come with being an adult?
5. Why is 18th birthday party so important?
6. How do people in your country celebrate their 18th birthday party?

6D.
Invitations
1. Do you enjoy receiving invitations to events or parties?
2. What types of events or occasions do you typically receive invitations for?
3. In your culture, are there specific customs related to sending or receiving
invitations?
4. Have you ever received an invitation to a formal event, like a wedding or
graduation ceremony?
 5. Do you prefer receiving invitations through traditional methods (e.g., mail) or
digital methods (e.g., email or social media)?
6. How do you feel when you have to decline an invitation?
6E.
Wedding
1. Have you ever been to a marriage ceremony?
2. Where do people in your country usually hold their wedding ceremony?
3. Do you prefer traditional or modern weddings? Why?
4. In your culture, what kinds of gifts are typically given at weddings?

6F.
Music
1. What kind of musical instrument can you play?
2. How important is music in your country?
3. Does your country have a traditional type of music and musical instrument?

UNIT 7
Opener
Volunteer work
1. What kind of volunteer work do you know?
2. Why do people prefer volunteer work?
3. What can people learn from volunteer work?

7A
Part-time job
1. Do you want to find a part-time job when you are a student? Why/Why not?
2. Does part-time job affect students’ study? Why / Why not?
3. How can students balance part-time job and study?
4. What can students learn from part-time job?
5. Is it necessary to have part-time job during your university time? Why / Why not?

7B
Photography
1. When do you often take photos?
2. Do you prefer to take photos of people or of scenery?
3. Which do you like taking photos on, your mobile phone or a digital camera?
4. What are the secrets of taking good photos?

7C
Job hopping
1. Why do people change from one job to another?
2. What are the disadvantages of changing jobs?
3. Do you think job satisfaction is more important than money? Why / Why not?

7D
Job interview
1. What skills do people need to have an effective interview?
2. How should people dress for a job interview?
3. What are the things people should prepare before a job interview?

7E
Applying for a job
1. What information is needed in a CV?
2. What kind of job would you like to apply for after graduating from university?

7F
Job
1. What is the most important factor when you choose a job?
2. Do you prefer working alone or in a group?
3. Do you prefer a boring, repetitive but simple job or a challenging job?

UNIT 8
Opener
Robots
1. Do you like robots to work at your home? Why?/ Why not?
2. Should we let a robot drive us for long journey? Why?/ Why not?
3. How does AI (artificial intelligence) affect our lives?
4. Will robots replace human beings in the workplace completely?

8A
The Internet
1. How did you learn how to use the Internet?
2. What do you usually do on the Internet?
3. How often do you use the Internet?
4. Do you think the Internet is safe for children to use unsupervised?
5. What negative impacts may the Internet have on school children?

8B
Inventions
1. Do all inventions bring benefits to the world?
2. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
3. Which invention do you think is the most useful at home?
4. What invention would you like to see in the future?
8C
Designs
1.Where do designers get design ideas and inspirations from?
2. What challenges do designers face during the production process?

8D
Gadgets
1. Do you use any gadgets on a daily basis?
2. What is your favorite technological gadget? What for?
3. How much time do you spend using your favorite technological gadget?
4. What modern technological devices are most common in your country?

8E
Technology
1.How does technology help us in our daily lives?
2. Why does technology sometimes make mistakes?
3. Do you believe that people today rely too much on technology?
4. What is the most impactful piece of technology in our time?

8F
Ancient languages
1. Do you think all ancient minority languages will disappear?
2. Why is it important to preserve ancient languages?
3. What should governments do to preserve minority languages?