{"id":3000,"date":"2016-02-17T17:31:35","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T15:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=3000"},"modified":"2021-10-11T09:29:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:29:03","slug":"speaking-activity-science-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2016\/02\/speaking-activity-science-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Activity: Science &#038; Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that technology has improved over the years. But with that comes controversies and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This speaking activity will serve as a good exercise in negating, expressing opinions, and increasing fluency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss the questions below. Remember to support your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Everyone was far happier before such inventions as the computer and automobile. Do you agree or disagree? Why?<\/li><li>Science has become the new religion. Do you agree or disagree? Why?<\/li><li>Have you ever had an idea for an invention? Please explain.<\/li><li>If you could invent something, what would it be? Please explain.<\/li><li>Did you study science at school? How did you feel about your science class? How did you feel about your science teacher?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do you think science helps or harms humankind? Why do you think so?<\/li><li>What, if any, scientific advances have had negative results? Why do you think so?<\/li><li>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?<\/li><li>How has science improved your life? Think of three examples and explain.<\/li><li>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?<\/li><li>Some people say that scientists have begun to play God. What do you think this means? What are your thoughts on the subject?<\/li><li>What interesting news about science and technology have you seen or heard recently?<\/li><li>Tell your partner about an interesting sci-fi movie you have seen. Why was it interesting? Was it believable? Why?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do you believe science is more important than religion to many people? Why\/not?<\/li><li>Do you think there is still a lot to invent? Why\/not?<\/li><li>Do you trust scientists? Why\/not?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What great scientific advances do you imagine happening in the next 10 years? 25 years? 100 years? Please explain.<\/li><li>What scientific or technological advance would make your life easier? Do you think any of these will be invented soon?<\/li><li>Which field of science do you find the most interesting? Why?<\/li><li>What is the most dangerous and deadly invention in the past 100 years? 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