Step 5 - Speaking

Talking about Science and technology part 2

Choose five questions to discuss in your group.

  1. Everyone was far happier before such inventions as the computer and automobile. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
  2. Have you ever had an idea for an invention? Please explain.
  3. If you could invent something, what would it be? Please explain.
  4. How has science improved your life? Think of three examples and explain.
  5. 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?
  6. What interesting news about science and technology have you seen or heard recently?
  7. Do you think there is still a lot to invent? Why/why not?
  8. What great scientific advances do you imagine happening in the next 10 years? 25 years? 100 years? Please explain.
  9. What scientific or technological advance would make your life easier? Do you think any of these will be invented soon?
  10. 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/why not?