Discussion Questions
Technology
Student A
- How many hours are you “online” per day?
- How often do you play video games? How many hours at a time?
- Do you ever listen to music that is NOT online?
- It is said that technology controls and spies on us every minute of the day? What is your opinion on this?
- How are your parents/grandparents coping with new technology?
- New medical technology means people are living longer. Do you think this is a good idea? How long do you want to live?
- What is the future of transportation? Driverless cars/taxis, etc?
- Do you use the Internet to learn English? How?
- Do you use a traditional wristwatch, a digital watch, a smartwatch, or just your mobile phone?
- How do you feel about social media? And dating websites/apps?
Student B
- Which technology do you use the most?
- How many hours a day should children be allowed to use electronic devices?
- How often do you order takeout online?
- Scientists are worried that modern technology is making us lazier than ever before. Do you agree with this?
- How many robots would you like to have in your house? What should they do?
- Are there any new gadgets that you don’t have, but would like to get?
- Do you read e-books? Do you think traditional libraries still have a future?
- Do you give your mobile number to all the shops that ask for it? Or do you tell them they don’t need it to make the sale to you?
- What device do you use to watch TV, Netflix, or other TV shows?
- Do you shop mostly online or do you still go to shopping centers?
