Discussion Questions
News
Student A
- How do you keep up with world events? Do you read online newspapers?
- Do you think there is more good news or more bad news in the newspapers?
- Do you prefer to watch, listen to, or read about the news?
- How much do you trust the information you get from the news? 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% or less than 25%?
- Do you think it’s important to read newspapers and know what is going on in the world? Why or why not?
- What is the biggest news story in England at the moment?
- What is in the news headlines in your country this week?
- What do people NOT need to know?
- What is the biggest news story in China at the moment?
- What was the last piece of good news you’ve heard?
Student B
- Will newspapers disappear in the future?
- How often do you get news updates?
- How does news in other countries differ from your country’s news?
- What is your favorite news section? Politics, economy, sport, etc.
- What is the biggest news story in the USA at the moment?
- What areas of the world are you most interested in?
- What recent events are you tired of hearing about?
- Which person in the news do you most like hearing or reading about?
- What is the biggest news story in India at the moment?
- Would you like to work as a news reporter?
