1. There are plenty of sayings and idioms about friends. For example, “A friend in need is a friend in deed” or “Friends like books should be few but well-chosen”. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good friend? Explain in details, why the qualities you chose are important.

2. What are the qualities a good boss (supervisor, teacher, lector, etc.) should have? Explain in details, why the qualities you chose are important.

3. What are the necessary qualities of a successful person in modern society? Explain why specific qualities are essential to achieve success?

4. What is the reason why people get interested and actually do dangerous and extreme sports and alternative hobbies? Do you believe, people should be allowed to do it, even if they put their lives in danger?

5. Do you like to travel alone or with a friend? Why? What are the advantages and shortcomings of the two ways of travelling? Be specific with your examples.

6. “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”. Do you agree with the proverb? When do you usually go to bed? When is it better to rest and to work, in your point of view?

7. Describe the person you admire. Why do you consider this person a good example for you? What qualities he/she possesses?

8. What are the qualities of a good son or daughter?

9. Should a person be judged by his or her appearance? Why? Why not? Can appearance be deceivable? Can a first impression be wrong?

10. Everything happens for a reason. Give an example of your negative previous experience, which made a positive influence on your life, your personality, etc. Should people learn from their personal experiences or from the mistakes done by other people?

11. The development of a child personality is greatly influenced by his/her environment. Who, do you think, plays a crucial role in shaping a child as a person: his/her parents and family or his/her peers and friends? Why?

12. If you had a chance to travel for several days back to some historic period or your past life, what time would you choose? Why? What would you do while being in the past?

13. If you had a chance to travel back to meet a person from the past, whom would you like to meet? Why? What would you do with that person? What questions would you ask?