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Skill Builders: Speaking – Science and Technology
Upper-Intermediate
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY            
Discuss or debate the questions below. Remember to support your answers!
  Everyone was far happier before such inventions as the computer and automobile. Do
you agree or disagree? Why?
  Science has become the new religion. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
  Have you ever had an idea for an invention? Please explain.
  If you could invent something, what would it be? Please explain.
  Did you study science at school? How did you feel about your science class? How did
you feel about your science teacher?
  Do you think science helps or harms humankind? Why do you think so?
  What, if any, scientific advances have had negative results? Why do you think so?
  Some people believe less money should be spent on science and technology and more
should be spent on helping third world countries. What do you think?
  How has science improved your life? Think of three examples and explain.
  In your opinion, what has been the single greatest invention during your life thus far?
How about in the last 100 years? Why do you think so?
  Some people say that scientists have begun to play God. What do you think this
means? What are your thoughts on the subject?
  What interesting news about science and technology have you seen or heard recently?
  Tell your partner about an interesting sci-fi movie you have seen. Why was it
interesting? Was it believable? Why?
  Do you believe science is more important than religion to many people? Why/not?
  Do you think there is still a lot to invent? Why/not?
  Do you trust scientists? Why/not?
  What great scientific advances do you imagine happening in the next 10 years? 25
years? 100 years? Please explain.
  What scientific or technological advance would make your life
easier? Do you think any of these will be invented soon?
  Which field of science do you find the most interesting? Why?
  What is the most dangerous and deadly invention in the past 100
years? Do you think humankind will invent something worse in the
next 100 years? Why/not?