Work:
- At what age do people in your country usually begin to work?
- Can you describe your current job?
- What do you think about having a side job? Will more people have side jobs in the future? Why do you think so?
- What are some common occupations in your country?
- Can you earn enough if you are a freelancer? Why? Why not?
- Do you have to work overtime? Do you work night shifts?
- Do you like your job? Why? Why not?
Friends:
- Do you have any long distance friends? Why? Why not?
- How can you be a good friend? Why do your friends like you?
- How do you make new friends? Is it easy to find good friends today? Why? Why not?
- Who is your best friend? Has a friend let you down?
- What things should friends never do? Why do you think so?
- Why do people need friends? Why is it important to hang out?
- How many close friends do you have? Do you all hang out together?
Coffee:
- Do you like to drink coffee? Why? Why not?
- Is coffee healthy? Why? Why not?
- How many cups of coffee do you usually drink during a day?
- Which do you prefer hot coffee or iced coffee?
- Do you think that it is okay for children to drink coffee? Why? Why not?
- When do you like to drink coffee? In the morning, afternoon, evening?
- What is your favourite type of coffee? Why?
- Do you prefer drinking coffee alone or with a friend? Why?
Creativity:
- How would you define “creativity”?
- Name the most creative people in human history.
- Do you need to be creative if you are a scientist? Why? Why not?
- What makes someone creative?
- What professions require lots of creativity?
- Who is the most creative person in the world in your opinion? Why do you think so?
- Are you creative? Do you like creative people? Why? Why not?
Solving Problems:
- How would you define the word “problem”?
- Do you like to solve problems, or you prefer not to have any?
- What was your biggest problem that you finally solved? How did you feel?
- What do people usually do when they cannot solve their problems?
- Who do you speak to when you have a problem?
- What is the best way to solve problems? Do you have a special method?
- What is the biggest problem in your life now? Why?
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