1. By what prospect have you felt elated recently?
2.Can you describe an experience by which you were taken aback?
3. What's your idea of bliss?
4. When was the last time you were on edge?
5. What are your thoughts when you see shanties near your town?
6. What feelings in our society could lead to an outbreak of hostilities?
7. Are water cannons a permanent solution to unruly mobs?
8. Do you feel happier in a close-knit community or do you prefer to keep yourself to yourself?
9. When was the last time you were taken aback?
10. If you feel somewhat despondent, what do you turn to for help?
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1. What kind of events shake our politicians' standing in our society? Do some people believe that all politicians just want power to net astronomical amounts and line their own pockets for the rest of their lives? Do they have clear-cut evidence of that? Among what sectors of our society are these prejudices particularly prevalent? What can be done to overcome these prejudices? What could make them deviate from that position?
2. Do you think that our government's economic forecast is overly optimistic? Do you scoff at claims that our economy is on the rise? What aspects should they consider and factor into their decision making? Will righting the economy demand major cuts in expenditure?
3. Do you believe that the neighbours in Magaluf should take the law into their own hands and form a vigilante group to patrol the strip? Or do you think they should steer clear of it?
4. Is the role of the Opposition parties to belittle the efforts of the Government? Should they in all circumstances viciously attack the Government's proposals? What laws would you overrule?
5. Do you struggle to work up any enthusiasm for politics? Are you easily swayed by the politicians' good looks or their clever talk? What politicians have been very vocal in their criticism of the government's policy? Is their political discourse tinged with irony or sarcasm? Do you find it inspiring or underwhelming? When was the last time you were sold on a plan or an idea proposed by a political leader? For what kind of projects with a hefty price tag would you happily fork out the cash?
6. Should citizens stand up to rogue governments when they feel unfairly treated? How? Are riots the solution? Do you think it is better to remain blissfully ignorant of what's going on behind the scenes?
7. Do you watch TV shows that mock politicians? Do you find them funny or inappropriate?
8. Have voters raised the bar too high in terms of what should be expected from our politicians? Can we now obtain a greater wealth of information about what our politicians do than ever before? What would be the last straw for you?
9. What political parties do you think will withstand the test of time?
10. Are governments jammed between the
external pressure of the global economy and internal forces of social
change?
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1. Do you reckon that nowadays actors very often mumble and don't enunciate clearly enough? Why do you think this is so? Is this a trend?
2. Do you use emoticons and emojis? Do you find them useful? Are there people who loathe them?
3. Has our society managed to throw off the shackles of racism?
4. Have you ever used a padlock? When?
5. Are there any pawnshops in your town? What do people think about them?
6. Do you have any ideas for a prequel you would enjoy writing for one of your favourite books or films?
7. Do you find mustachioed guys fashionable? Do you think they are figures from a bygone age?
8. What compulsory and optional courses would you introduce in the Spanish education system? Which ones would you do away with?
9. What could be done to prevent local shops from going bankrupt?
10. You must have learnt a slew of words this year. Would you like to share some of them with the class?
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