Preference and Yes/No questions used on Blog

Behaviour/life choices

Would you like to “volunteer” for anything? Give reasons.

 “Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?

Do you think manners are disappearing nowadays? Why? Why not?

Not everyone shows their feelings in the same way. Do you agree?

Would you date with someone you’ve met in the chat?

Some lies are not bad. Do you agree?

There are times when lying is acceptable. Do you agree?

Having a regular daily routine is important for success.” What do you think?

You can always learn from experiences.

Is it good to always follow the rules?

Celebrities have the right to keep their personal life private. Do you agree?

People’s privacy is unprotected nowadays.

Everybody procrastinates. Do you agree? 

Do you think young people have good/bad manners? Give reasons.

Nationalities, Celebrations and traditions

“Valentine’s Day tradition was created by the big department stores to make a profit”. Do you agree?

Christmas incite people to buy items they do not really need.

Do you celebrate any historical dates? 

 ‘Traditions are important and should be preserved?  Do you agree?  

“We should keep our cultural and artistic heritage”. Do you agree?

Do you think the way other countries see Spanish people is correct? What do you think about stereotypes?

Education

What do you think of the idea of swapping textbooks for tablets?

‘Not everything that we have to study at school is useful.’ Do you agree?

Our universities and schools do not teach the things we need to know.’ Do you agree?

Do you think all children should learn the history of art?

Do you think it is important to study science at school? Why or why not?

Are children nowadays doing too many extra curricular activities?

“Exams are the best way to test someone’s knowledge.”  Discuss.

“in order to be successful in life, you have to go to university”.  Do you agree?

Nowadays, we can learn in very different ways to the ways our parents did.

Environment

People nowadays are recycling more than before. Do you agree?

Do people follow the rules for recycling rubbish?

What do you think about climate change? How can you help?

Do you think it is a good idea to build replicas to protect the originals?

“Everyone can help to save our planet”. Do you agree?

Do you think cars should be banned from city centres? Explain your answer.

“We could not live without plants”. Discuss

Should people take better care of the environment?

Family and relationships

Teenagers are some of the happiest people in the world. Do you agree?

Fashion

 “Everyone should have the right to dress the way they want.” Do you agree?

'Beauty is only skin deep' What is your opinion of this famous saying?

Would life be different without jeans?

Do you think we are too worried about fashion?

Appearance is very important in our society.

Appearance is more important than comfort.

Food

Do you think it is essential to eat all sorts of food to be healthy?

Eating at home or eating out. What do you prefer?
“Many people say that the food we eat nowadays is nothing like the food our grandparents ate”. Do you agree?

Health

Nowadays, many people say that we do not look after our bodies properly. Do you agree?

Governments put warnings on products like tobacco and alcohol. Do these warnings work? Should there be warnings on other things too?

So many different people tell us what to eat and what not to eat. Should we listen to their advice?

Modern lifestyle is making people abandon healthy habits. Do you agree?

“A good night's sleep helps us to keep active.” Do you agree? Why? Why not?

Smoking should be considered an illegal drug. Do you agree?

‘There is no excuse these days for not being fit and healthy.’  Do you agree?

We often forget that sleeping is necessary for our well-being. Do you agree?

Leisure

What kind of films do you like? Why?

What do you prefer - a good book or a good movie?

Watching a film at home or going to the cinema. What do you prefer and why?

A good film should reflect real life.  Do you agree?

“A noisy disco is the perfect place to have fun”. Do you agree with this statement?

Media

Are we easily influenced by advertising?

How do you prefer to communicate and why?

How important is looking at, reading about, or listening to news to you?

Money

What do you think about the role of charities in today’s society? Do you think they are necessary? Discuss.

 “Money gives no happiness”. Do you agree with this statement?

People try to make money easily out of insurance companies. Do you agree?

Do you keep the things you do not need? Have you ever thought of selling them?

Music

How many different ways are there to keep your music? What’s your favourite?

 “Music is just one of many things which help us to celebrate.” What do you think?

“Music is a very important part of our lives and it can be used in lots of different ways.”  Do you agree?

Do you think music can reflect the society of the moment? Give examples that justify your answer.

“Music plays an important part in TV advertising”.  Do you agree?

In your opinion, what makes a good album?

                                                                                                      

Reading

What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking part in a book club?

“It is a good idea to make pupils read novels at secondary school” do you agree with this statement? 

Do you think the Internet will make physical books disappear?

What do you think about e-readers? Do you prefer printed books?

Science

Thanks to scientific discoveries, we are able to discover many things about the past.

Shopping

Where do you like to do your shopping? Give reasons.

‘Nowadays, it is possible to buy absolutely anything’. Do you agree?

“You can buy anything 24/7”.

Shopping online or going to the shops. What do you prefer and why?

Price is a synonym of high quality. Do you agree?

Sports

“Although it is easy to do sport nowadays, fewer people than ever are getting regular exercise”. Do you agree?

Technology

‘Nowadays, the internet makes it possible for everyone to be famous’. Do you agree? Is it always a good thing?

“Nowadays people could not live without internet”. Do you agree with this statement? 

Are online games educational? Is it easy to get addicted to games?

What do you think about social networks like Facebook, Twitter?

Social networks are becoming a problem for some youngsters. Do you agree?

 “The internet is not always a good thing. It is also dangerous.” Do you agree?

Many people say that the internet is the most important invention ever. Do you agree?

What do you think of the idea of swapping textbooks for tablets?

Will digital information take the place of the traditional way of being informed?

“Technology does not always help us in our daily life” Do you agree?

How has technology changed our lives?

How do you think technology will change our lives?

Travel

What is your favourite way of travelling and why?

Travelling helps us understand the world.

We cannot live without cars. They are an essential part of our lives.

What type of museums / monuments / attractions do you like visiting when you go on holidays?

Why are low cost holidays so popular nowadays?

Would you spend your holidays on a safari? What would your idyllic holidays be like?

What kind of accommodation do you prefer when you travel? Give reasons

Does a car always give you independence?

Would you travel to New York if you had the opportunity to? Why? Why not?

“Travelling around the world has become so much easier”. Do you agree?

Which cities would you like to visit around the world?

Trends

“In today’s world, it is impossible to concentrate.”  Do you agree?

‘Nowadays people are in danger of becoming isolated individuals’. Do you agree?

How can a baby boom affect society in the future?

Life in the past was better. Do you agree?

Weather

Do you like winter? Why?

I would/ wouldn’t like to live in a place with good weather, like the Canary islands.

Work

 “Work is not just about the salary” What do you think?

‘If you want to be successful, you have to work hard.’ Comment.

Would you like to work abroad?

What’s your ideal job? Why?

World events         

‘Our world is changing faster than ever before.’ Do you agree?

“Protests do not need to be big to be effective.” Do you agree?

Do you think strikes are a good way of solving problems?

"Once you have lost something, you will never get it back". Do you agree?