The topic of today's talking point is Change. Before getting together with the members of your conversation group, go over the questions below so that you can get familiar with the topic and ideas flow more easily on the day when you get together with your friends.
Which of these things do you know how to change? a nappy - a tyre - a light bulb - a plug
Which, if any, of these would you like to change? Why or why not? your name - your image - your lifestyle
What changes, if any, would you make to the following? Why? your home - your school/workplace
What might the effects be if the following changes were to occur in your country?
The average temperature increases by 5ºC all year round.
The third most important political party wins a majority at the general election.
The official retirement age is increased by 5 years.
At primary and secondary school the lessons have to be taught in English.
The government introduces a four-day working week.
The minimum age for driving a car is increased by three years.
A new tourist resort opens on the coast of Morocco with very cheap prices.
Cars are banned in the city centre.
Some important industry in your area is relocated in another country.
Which changes would you like to see introduced, either regionally, nationally or globally?
What can an ordinary person do to change the world?
Do movements like The Occupy Movement - Escraches – Anonymous – Wikileaks – Peta – Femen really change society?
To what extent campaigns like My Friends is or Do you see what I see are useful?
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My friend can surf waves 25 feet high ... with no board... I like to see you try that ... This friend can understand us... but we can’t understand him.
He saves lives. He saves human lives. He is always smiling. But that doesn't mean that he is always happy.
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But my friend is in serious trouble. In fact, he is fighting for his life right now... off the coast of Japan dolphins and poroises are driven to a horrible fate.
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