XII. Let’s talk about mass media.

1. Which of these do people in your family prefer: TV, newspapers, radio?

2. Do you agree that we can’t live without communication? Why?

3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about the media he/she likes best?

4. I’d like to watch an interesting programme on TV. What can you advise me?

5. What Internet sites would you recommend visiting?

 

XIII. Let’s talk about international cooperation.

1. Do you know any countries what have cross-cultural relationship with Belarus?

2. In what ways does Belarus cooperate with other countries?

3. What questions will you ask your friend who is interested in student exchange?

4. Belarus is a member of different international organizations. Do you know any of them?

5. Belarus is proud to be among the founders of one of the oldest international organization. What is it? What is this organization for?

 

XIV. Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.

1. How will you describe a typical Belarusian?

2. How will you describe a typical Englishman?

3. What questions will you ask your British friend to find out his/her opinion about our country?

4. What do you think is the best symbol of Belarus?

5. Give me a piece of advice on how to avoid stereotypes.

 

XV. Let’s talk about outstanding people.

1. Tell me about some outstanding people who changed our world.

2. Do you know anyone who is a Nobel Prize winner?

3. What questions would you ask that person?

4. Tell me about some Belarusians who are well-known all around the world.

5. Do you think a genius is born or made?

 

XVI. Let’s talk about tourism.

1. Why do people travel? What do they do when they travel?

2. How do you like to travel?

3. You are going on a trip around England. What questions will you ask your British friends?

4. Where do you want to travel to before you die?

5. What difficulties can a traveler have when visiting a foreign country? Is it possible to avoid them?

 

XVII. Let’s talk about accommodation.

1. Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

2. Where do you want to live: in the city or in the country?

3. Ask me what my flat/house looks like.

4. Tell me about your dream house.

5. They say that the room you live in reflects your personality and character.  What do you think about this idea?

 

XVIII. Let’s talk about your family.

1. Why is family important for you?

2. How should parents and children treat each other in happy families?

3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about his/her family?

4. Are there any family traditions that you follow?

5. How to deal with the misunderstanding within a family?

 

XIX.  Let’s talk about your future career.

1. What kind of job do you want to have in future?

2. What skills and abilities should you have for the job?

3. What questions do you expect from your future employer at a job interview?

4. What or who has influenced on your career choice?

5. Is there any kind of job you would never choose? Why?

 

XX. Let’s talk about Belarus.

1. What can you tell me about our Motherland?

2. Do you know any symbols of our country?

3. What questions will you ask a zoologist working in the Belovezhskaya Pushcha?

4. What parts of Belarus have you visited?

5. What Belarusian sights would you advise a foreigner to visit?

 

XXI. Let’s talk about any English-speaking country.

1. What do you know about the USA/Canada/Australia?

2. What are the symbols of the USA/ Canada/ Australia?

3. What questions will you ask a foreign friend about his/her country?

4. If you have a chance to travel to any country in the world, which one will you choose to visit and why?

5. Do the British traditions and customs differ from Belarusian ones?

 

XXII. Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.

1. How will you describe a typical Belarusian?

2. How will you describe a typical Englishman?

3. What questions will you ask your British friend to find out his/her opinion about our country?

4. What do you think is the best symbol of Belarus?

5. Give me a piece of advice on how to avoid stereotypes.