What do you have on the brain at the moment? (think and talk about something constantly)
What moments for the past do you want to commit to your memory? What moments do you feel nostalgic about?
Do you have a good long-term memory? What kind of information do you keep there?
Have you clean forgotten (completely) about certain time or event s in your life? Or you have vivid memories?
Do you possess any items that make your memories come flooding back? What kind of memories do they stir up? (make come back)
Are there any memories that you want to blot out? (avoid remembering something unpleasant? Do you have painful memories?
How can we boost our brain health and keep memory in top condition? (improve)
Have you ever made an error of judgement? (bad decision)
Is it important to have a fertile imagination nowadays? one that produces lots of original and interesting ideas) Do you have one?
Round 2. Agreeing & Disagreeing
Do you tend to go along with the a view of people you know, colleagues or friends? Are you ready to enter into an argument
Is it possible be in complete agreement or we should always come to a compromise?
Have you ever had a head-on clash with anyone? (open confrontation?)
Are there people with whom you are poles apart in your attitude to life? (completely different)
Do you think that our own set of beliefscolours our judgment? (affected)
Do you sometimes cast doubt on your opinions? Are you opinions usually considered? (made after much thought)
Do you have serious misgivings about information that you exposed to? (doubts)
When is it better to reserve your judgement on a subject until a certain moment ? (hold up)
What people in our country have the greatest regard for and a huge aversion to (strong dislike), or deep-rooted hatred of?
Are you a keen admirer of any famous figures? (strong, great)
Who fills you with admiration? Why?
Round 3. Learning
Do you like to be engrossed in (быть поглощенным) a good book? Do you think reading book is a time well-spent? Why?
«Much learning does not teach understanding», Heraclitus. How do you understand this quote? What are the best ways to learn?
Have you had any mentors or role models in you life? Is is worth (стоит того) finding a mentor or a coach?
What are drawbacks (недостатки) of our higher education? What skills should be mastered during university years
«An investment in knowledge pays the best interest (приносит наибольшую прибыль)», Benjamin Franklin. Is it true for you?
Do you think primary and secondary schools develop childrens' creativity and imagination? Are these important skills to learn?
What creative activities have you tried or would you like to try?
What things contribute to (делаeт вклад) your personal growth? Reading books, talking to experts, experience, etc
Round 4. Making progress
What are your career goals? Would you like to accelerate your career? (speed up) Why? What are you concentrating your efforts on at the moment?
What are the main distractions on your way? (prevents you from giving full attention)
Which of your goals have you already reached?
How do you strengthen your professional relationship? Do you network with professionals in your field?
What are the corporate objectives (aims) of organization you work for? Are they in line with your own plans?
What is the best way to track success? (to follow, to record) Do you reward yourself after having completed tasks?
What proven abilities do you have? Do you know someone with exceptional / remarkable / outstanding abilities in your field?
How do you think top athletes, successful business people and high achievers in any field reach their goals? What motivates and helps them? Should parents help their children setgoals? How can people choose their genuinegoals? (authentic, true)
Debates: Where do you stand?
It is better to be kind than to be truthful.
Psychological therapy is a placebo.
Everyone should be able to bring their pets to school.
White-collar jobs are better than blue-collar jobs.
Scientists should try to develop a way for everyone to live forever.
