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SUMMIT 1 - SPEAKING TOPICS - UPDATED Spring 2021

This document outlines topics for a panel discussion and individual responses on various subjects. The panel discussion includes 14 questions about issues like epidemics, the value of arts, charity, money and happiness, fashion and appearance, cosmetic procedures, crime prevention, medical research on animals, benefits of pets, impacts of shopping and advertising. The individual response section lists 17 additional questions to speak about a person's personality, musical tastes, financial goals, money management style, personal fashion, pet peeves, community involvement ideas, views on pets in zoos, shopping habits, family trends, comparisons of generations, theories about a mystery, stress causes and relief, and how a hobby was discovered.

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SUMMIT 1 - SPEAKING TOPICS - UPDATED Spring 2021

This document outlines topics for a panel discussion and individual responses on various subjects. The panel discussion includes 14 questions about issues like epidemics, the value of arts, charity, money and happiness, fashion and appearance, cosmetic procedures, crime prevention, medical research on animals, benefits of pets, impacts of shopping and advertising. The individual response section lists 17 additional questions to speak about a person's personality, musical tastes, financial goals, money management style, personal fashion, pet peeves, community involvement ideas, views on pets in zoos, shopping habits, family trends, comparisons of generations, theories about a mystery, stress causes and relief, and how a hobby was discovered.

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SUBJECT: Speaking- Level: SUMMIT 1

SECTION 1: PANEL DISCUSSION



1. How much do you worry about epidemics, terrorism, and crime? Discuss your
outlook and attitude about the problems with your partners. 

2. Arts (music, art, dance and theater) are just a waste of time. Do you agree or
disagree? Discuss the benefits of them. 

3. What are some reasons why people donate money to or volunteer for charities?
Only for good purposes?

4. Money has nothing to do with happiness. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? 

5. Do our clothes tell others about us?

6. Discuss on cosmetic procedures (cosmetic treatments) and whether people should


use it or not. 


7. Discuss ways to avoid being a victim of urban crime. 


8. Do you think animals have to be used for medical research and for food? 


9. Pets bring a lot of benefits to people. Do you agree or disagree with this? 

10. Shopping behavior doesn’t cause any problems to us. Do you agree or disagree
with this idea?

11. Discuss advertising techniques to persuade people to buy a product.



12. Parents should let their children have or do anything they want. Do you agree or
disagree with this opinion?

13. Discuss some consequences of the increase in the global population of older
people. 

14. Do mobile devices save us time or waste more of our time?
SECTION 2: INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE



1. Think of someone you know. It can be someone you like or dislike.
Describe the personality and behavior of the person. 


2. Describe how you’ve been enjoying the arts.



3. Talk about the music (genres of music/songs/ singers) you like and not
like in terms of voice, performance, beat, melody, and lyrics, etc.

4. Talk about your short-term and long-term financial goals and plans.
(Refer to specific completion dates).

5. How do you manage money? Talk about your good or bad money
management. 

6. What’s your personal style? Compare and contrast your fashion style and
tastes with those of someone you know.

7. Compare and contrast fashion today with fashion five, ten, or twenty
years ago in your country. 

8. What are some of your pet peeves? In your opinion, how should people
behave in public places?

9. What can people do to get involved with their community? Which kinds of
activities would you like to do for your community? Why?

10. What animal do you think make a good pet or a bad pet? Why?

11. Do you think it’s humane to keep animals in zoo? 



12. Talk about two ads to which you have different reactions.
13. Are you a careful shopper, or do you buy things on impulse? 

14.Describe family trends

15.Compare your parents’ generation with your generation. Give examples. 



16. Describe a mystery you know and talk about the theories about it.
Which theory do you think best explains the mystery and tell why you
believe it. 

17. What causes people stressed? Suggest ways to reduce stress.

18. Describe how you got interested in a hobby. Explain the reasons.

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