Questions and topics to discuss

Unit: 1
1. Would you like to write a memoir about your life? If so, why? If not, why not?
2. What kinds of books do you like to read? Why?
3. Do you think that people share too much information through social media and blogs?
4. Do you think poetry is important to society? Why or why not?
5. 1. What would you say in a memoir about your life? Is there anything you would leave out?
6. 2. What kinds of books do you dislike reading? Why?
7. Do you share much information through social media or blogs? If so, why? If not, why not?
8. Why do you think some people enjoy reading poetry so much?
9. Do you enjoy reading memoirs? If so, what kind do you read? If not, why not?
10. Is there a book that really sticks in your mind? If so, why? If not, why not?
11. Do you prefer to read books and newspapers, or blogs and articles online? Why?
12. Have you ever written poetry? What was it about? If not, what do you prefer to write? Why?

Unit: 2
1. Is there anything that you wish people would not share online?
2. What labor-saving device would you most like to have in your home? Why?
3. Do you enjoy multitasking? Why or why not?
4. Would you rather buy new technology as soon as it’s released or wait a while? Why?

5. 1. What kinds of information do you prefer to keep private rather than share online?

6. 2. Do you think it’s important for people to use energy- efficient appliances? Why or why not?

7. 3. Do you think you’re good at multitasking? Why?

8. Is it important to you to buy the latest gadgets? Why or why not?

9. Are you very concerned with privacy issues online? Why or why not?
10. Would you like to have a computer-controlled home? Why or why not?
11. Do you ever multitask while you’re driving? If so, what do you do? If not, why not?
12. Why do you think some people don’t care to keep up with the latest technology?
How would you describe yourself as a technology consumer? Are you an early adopter? A laggard?
How about other types of purchases? Do you have the same approach?

What new technologies have recently been released into the market? Which ones interest you?

Describe someone you know – anyone who’s a different consumer type from you with regard to
technology. What do you think of that approach?

What differences, if any, do you see between the generations and their approach to buying technology?