HOT TOPICS.

This is a list of questions about the topics in your book which may appear in the speaking or writing exams. Obviously, these are not the questions in the exam! Just the ones in the Teacher's Book. Sorry!!!

TEST 1 (Files 1 & 2)
1.What is the stereotype of people from your country? To what extent do you personally conform to the stereotype?
2.What ingredients do you think a music group need to be successful?
3.Have people from your country got a good sense of humour? What kind of things make them laugh?
4.What do you think of the national health service in your country? Do you agree with private medicine?
5.What do you think are the most important things to keep yourself young mentally and physically?
6.Do you know any people who are addcited to their work or hobby? Describe them.

TEST 2 (Files 3 & 4).
1.How important do you think reading is in today's world? What is the best way to encourage children to read?
2.Do you consider ... to be dangerous? Why(not)?
a)using mobile phones
b)skiing or sailing
c)travelling on your own
3.What's your favourite period of history? Why?
4.Do you think that the fashion industry has a good or a bad influence on young people today?
5."Even today there are still certain jobs that are better done by just men or women". Do you agree?
6.If you could design your ideal home, what would it be like?

TEST 3 (Files 5 & 6).
1.Do you think people treat animals well in your country? Why(not)?
2.Do you think you have a good memory? Why(not)? Describe one of the happiest memories from your childhood.
3.Are people in your country superstitious? What kind of things do they believe in?
What's your opinion of the following:
a)faith healers b)clairvoyants c)UFOs
4.What kind of crimes have increased in your country in recent years? Why do you think this is?
Have you ever been witness to a crime? What happened?
5.In what circumstances do you think it is justifiable to tell a lie? Why?
6.Are young people in your country addicted to "brand names"? Which ones? Why do you think these brands are so successful?

TEST 4 (Files 1 to 7).
1.Describe a favourite shop or restaurant. What is it about it that makes you want to go back there?
2.In what ways does the American way of life influence your country?
3.Have you ever seen any film or theatre productions of Shakespeare's plays? Which one(s)? Did you enjoy it/them? Why (not)?

Hopefully you find them useful and clarifying.
See you soon! Lots of love,

Ana.