TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Many countries require their male (and sometimes female) citizens to do a period of compulsory military service. Do you approve of this idea?
Do you think the streets in this town or city are kept clean enough?
One solution to the problem of overpopulation may be to colonise other planets. Do you think this is a serious possibility?
Should mothers of young children go to work?
Some people believe the best way to improve your English is to study grammar books. Do you agree?
`When in Rome do as the Romans do.' Is this your attitude to living in a different country?
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Preparation (individual)
When you choose food in a shop or supermarket, which of the following aspects do you take into account?
country of origin price ease of preparation
your (or your family's) health taste
how it was produced other factors (what)
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In groups of three or four compare and discuss your priorities.
How closely do your priorities agree with the others? If your opinions differ, explain why.
Do you think your priorities are typical of the people from your country?
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nutrient/nutritious genetically modified (GM) or `biotech' crops
grain seed harvest yield fertilisers
pesticides herbicides insecticides
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Should the use of GM food crops be encouraged?