United States

Talking about the US

What have your general impressions of America been?
How much of America have you seen?
Which is your favorite region?
◦ City?
◦ Town?
◦ State?
◦ Park?

What are three good things about America?

What are three not so good things?
Do you think the world has anything to learn from the United States?
About the US
Have you ever visited the United States?
Where have you been in the United States?
◦ Where would you like to go in the USA and what would you like to see? Why?

What do you know about New York City?

◦ Washington, D.C.?
◦ Los Angeles?
◦ Other cities?

Have you ever met people from the U.S.?

What did you think about them?
About the US
Do you like Hollywood movies?
◦ What have you learned about the U.S. by watching Hollywood movies?
◦ Do you think it's important for people in the world to see movies that come from other places as well?
Why?

Who do you think was the best president in U.S. history? Why?
Who do you think was the worst president in American history? Why?
Do you think the USA will change in a more positive direction in the future? Why or why not?
What is your country's relationship with the United States these days?
How can better relationships be created between countries in the world?
How can people in the world build better relationships among themselves?
United States leadership
Does the President of the United States play an important role
in the world today? Why or why not?
Who was Abraham Lincoln? Please say what you know about
him.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King? Please say what you know
about him.
What do you know about Barack Obama? Please say what you
know about him.
Immigration
Why do people immigrate to other countries?
Is immigration from one country to another a problem? In what ways do you see it as a problem?
Do you know any immigrants?
Do you think that immigrants are treated well in in most countries?
Do you think there is a relation between immigration and crime?
Should any government limit the number of immigrants entering the country? What would be a
good number?
Is local culture threatened by immigration?
How far should immigrants retain their culture?
Immigration
Should immigrants have the same rights as native citizens?
Should immigrants have the right to vote? In which elections?
What should be done with the illegal immigrants entering a
country?
Should the country of origin of illegal immigrants be held
responsible?
American stereotypes
 What are some American stereotypes?
Does stereotyping help you in some way?
How can stereotypes be damaging?
How are various nationalities stereotyped?
How can being stereotyped hurt your job opportunities?
What is the difference between stereotypes and prejudices?
Do you recognize this place?

Would you like to visit this place?

Reading and Use of English