25 questions
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A sample of open questions in order to provoke discussion and debate among higher level EFL students. Also useful as a follow up to input focusing on language for agreeing, disagreeing and giving opinionsTRANSCRIPT
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Should a couple live together before Should a couple live together before getting married?getting married?
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Is fox hunting or bull fighting acceptable?Is fox hunting or bull fighting acceptable?
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Should voting be made compulsory?Should voting be made compulsory?
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Should news reports, books or films be Should news reports, books or films be censored?censored?
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Who are the better drivers…men or Who are the better drivers…men or women?women?
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How would you change your way of life if How would you change your way of life if you won a lot of money?you won a lot of money?
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Do you believe that everyone should pay Do you believe that everyone should pay the same rate of tax?the same rate of tax?
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Is it OK to wear clothes made from Is it OK to wear clothes made from animals?animals?
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What are the advantages and What are the advantages and disadvantages of ID cards?disadvantages of ID cards?
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Smoking should be banned in all public Smoking should be banned in all public places. Do you agree?places. Do you agree?
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If you saw someone shoplifting, would you If you saw someone shoplifting, would you report them?report them?
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What would you do if you found £ 1,000 in What would you do if you found £ 1,000 in the street?the street?
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If you could do anything you wanted to If you could do anything you wanted to right now, what would you do?right now, what would you do?
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Should all British police be armed?Should all British police be armed?
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Is it ever OK to tell a lie?Is it ever OK to tell a lie?
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What are the best things and the worst What are the best things and the worst things about London?things about London?
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How would you improve the school/your How would you improve the school/your classroom/your lessons?classroom/your lessons?
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Does global warming exist?Does global warming exist?
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What do you think of public transport in What do you think of public transport in London?London?
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What’s the most expensive item you have What’s the most expensive item you have bought?bought?
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Who will be the next president of the Who will be the next president of the USA?USA?
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What is your favourite piece of music?What is your favourite piece of music?
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How long could you cope without a How long could you cope without a phone/internet connection?phone/internet connection?
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Do you think Prince Charles will ever Do you think Prince Charles will ever become king?become king?
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What are you thinking at the moment?What are you thinking at the moment?