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Round 1
Topic: Jail

1. What do you think are some of the main reasons people end up in jail, and how can society help reduce these reasons?
2. How do you think life in jail can affect a person’s behavior and mindset after they are released?

Vocabulary:

1. Inmate – A person who is held in a jail or prison.
2. Rehabilitation – The process of helping someone to return to a normal life by providing training or therapy.

Round 2
Topic: Robots and AI

1. How do you think robots and AI will change the way we work in the next ten years?
2. What are some potential benefits and challenges of using AI in everyday life?

Vocabulary:

1. Automation – The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.
2. Algorithm – A set of rules or instructions given to a computer to help it solve a problem or complete a task.

Round 1
Topic: Superstition

1. What is a common superstition in your culture, and do you believe in it?
2. Why or why not?
   How do superstitions influence people’s behavior in everyday life?

Vocabulary:

1. Superstition – A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance.
2. Omens – Signs or events regarded as indicators of future good or bad luck.

Round 2
Topic: Conspiracies

1. What is a well-known conspiracy theory that you have heard about, and why do you think people believe in it?
2. How do conspiracy theories spread, and what impact do they have on society?

Vocabulary:

1. Conspiracy – A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
2. Theory – A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

Round 1
Topic: Feelings

1. Can you describe a time when you felt extremely happy? What caused that feeling?
2. How do you usually deal with feelings of sadness or frustration?

Vocabulary:

1. Emotions – Strong feelings deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
2. Frustration – The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

Round 2
Topic: Natural disasters

1. Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? What happened and how did it affect you or your community?
2. What do you think are the most important steps people should take to prepare for a natural disaster?

Vocabulary:

1. Earthquake – A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction.
2. Evacuation – The action of moving people from a place of danger to a safer place.

Round 1
Topic: Gifts

1. What is the most memorable gift you have ever received, and why is it special to you?
2. How do you choose the perfect gift for someone? What factors do you consider?

Vocabulary:

1. Sentimental – Having a lot of meaning or emotional value.
2. Personalized – Made or designed specifically for a particular person.

Round 2
Topic: Loneliness

1. What are some activities or hobbies that might help someone feel less lonely?
2. How can friends or family support someone who is experiencing loneliness?

Vocabulary:

1. Isolation – The state of being separated from others.
2. Companionship – The feeling of having friends or people around you.

Round 1
Topic: Risk

1. What are some common risks people take in their daily lives, and why do they take them?
2. How can someone make a decision when faced with a risky situation?

Vocabulary:

1. Hazard – Something that could cause harm or danger.
2. Uncertainty – The state of being unsure about what will happen.

Round 2
Topic: Plans

1. What are some important steps to take when making a long-term plan for the future?
2. How do people usually adjust their plans when unexpected events occur?

Vocabulary:

1. Strategy – A plan or method for achieving a goal.
2. Contingency – A backup plan for dealing with unexpected situations.