C1/C2 Killer Expressions: QuestionsScience & Technology

1. What do you think has been the most important invention of the last 50 years?2. Do you think that modern technology has changed the world for the better or the worse?3. What are the pros and cons of the internet?4. How has technology made our lives easier?5. What will life be like in 20 years time? What new tech will we have? What scientific breakthroughs do you think

will have been made?6. How important is it for you to have the latest technology in your house?7. Are you a technophobe or a technophile?

The Future1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?2. What ambitions do you have for the future?3. What are the most common ambitions young people have these days?4. What should people bear in mind when deciding what career path to choose?5. Would you like to do the same job as your parents? Why/why not?6. What skills do you think will be important in the future?

Friends & Relationships1. Tell us about your best friend.2. What makes a good friend?3. Do you have to have things in common with someone to become friends?4. Are you still friends with all the people you went to school with?5. How have your relationships with your friends changed throughout your life?

Family1. Tell me about your family and where you fit in.2. How important are family activities to you?3. What can families do to support each other?4. What are some traits you’ve inherited from your parents?5. How important are family traditions to you?

The Environment1. What can individuals do to try to save the planet?2. Who is responsible for the current state of the environment?3. What big changes would you like to see in the next 5 years to make society greener?4. What personal sacrifices would you be willing to make for the environment?5. What can we do to encourage people to be greener?

Free Time & Hobbies1. What do you like to do in your free time?2. What’s your favourite hobby/pastime and how did you get into it?3. How do you relax when you’re stressed?4. How important is it for you to be physically active in your free time?5. What would be your perfect weekend?6. How important do you think hobbies and free time activities are for society in general?7. Are there any hobbies or activities that you’d like to try?

Fame & Celebrities1. What are the pros and cons of fame?2. Would you like to be famous?

3. How well do you think you would cope with being famous?4. Overall, do you think celebrities have a positive or a negative impact on society?5. Can you think of any famous people that you think have a positive impact?6. Can you think of any famous people that you think have a negative impact?7. Why do you think so many celebrities tend to suffer from addiction problems or poor mental health?

Jobs & Professions1. What type of job do you have/would you like to have in the future?2. Would you be happy working in an office?3. What changes would you make in your country to improve the situation for workers?4. How can we tackle problems like the gender pay gap and the glass ceiling?5. How does the unemployment system work in your country? How could it be improved?

Holidays & Travel1. What’s the most memorable holiday you’ve ever been on?2. What would be your ideal holiday? Describe a typical day in your ideal holiday.3. If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?4. What’s more important for you on a holiday, experiencing a different culture or relaxing?5. How important is it for you to travel in comfort and luxury?

a. Would you consider backpacking?6. Who would be your ideal holiday companion?

Emotions1. What things that other people do annoy you the most?2. How do you think the people in these photos are feeling? Why might have caused them to feel that way?