Month: December 2018

THE DISCUSSION ON NO
STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(1) What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘no’?
(2) Which do you say more, ‘no’ or ‘yes’?
(3) Is it sometimes difficult for you to say ‘no’?
(4) What did you think when your parents said ‘no’ when you were a child?
(5) What is a no-no?
(6) When was the last time you had to shout ‘no’?
(7) Are there any no-go areas in your town? Is your room a no-go area?
(8) Do you prefer no-frills, no-nonsense stores or do you like expensive department stores?
(9) Have you ever been in a no-win situation?
(10) Do you think ‘no’ always means ‘no’?
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(1) What do you think of the word ‘no’?
(2) When was the last time you said ‘no’?
(3) Have you ever said ‘no’ when you really wanted to say ‘yes’?
(4) What would the world be like if everyone said ‘no’?
(5) What do you think are common questions to which people reply ‘no’?
(6) Why do you think people might say ‘no, no, no, no, no’?
(7) Which question would you always say ‘no’ to?
(8) What words do you know that commonly follow ‘no’?
(9) What times in your life has your head said ‘yes’ but your heart said ‘no’ – or vice versa?
(10) Why might your government start a “Say No” campaign?

Memory
What is the best memory you have?

Who was your most memorable teacher? (Bad or good)

Do you have any strong memories linked to a particular smell?

How do you want people to remember you?

How good is your memory?

What do you wish you were better at remembering?

Are computers making our ability to remember better or worse? Give some examples.

How much do you think memories change over time?

Why do you think some people remember the same events differently?

Is the ability to memorize lots of things important? Why or why not?

16 Useful Clues To Understand Your Dog Better

STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)

(1) Do you like dogs?
(2) Are dogs really “a man’s best friend”?
(3) What kinds of dogs do you like and dislike?
(4) Do you think dogs are the best pets?
(5) Do you think dogs have a good life?
(6) Are you ever afraid of dogs?
(7) What do you think of dogs that bark non-stop?
(8) Do you think people spend too much money on dogs?
(9) In what ways are dogs helpful to humans?
(10) Are there many abandoned dogs in your town?
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)

(1) Do you prefer pedigree or mixed-breed dogs?
(2) Do owners have to clean up after their dogs in your town?
(3) Do you think some owners care too much for their dogs and not enough for other people?
(4) Why are dogs disliked in some cultures?
(5) What do you think of dog hotels, dog cafes and poodle parlors?
(6) Dog is on the menu in many countries. What do you think of this?
(7) What would you do if someone bought you a puppy as a present?
(8) What do you think of people who organize dog fights?
(9) In English, dogs go “woof woof”. How about in your language or other languages you know?
(10) What does a “dog-eat-dog world” mean? Is it true?