Ha még mindig úgy érzeitek, hogy nem elég az a 100 téma az előző posztból, hogy megálmodjátok, mi legyen a nyitó/bemelegítő beszélgetés trágya, vagyis tárgya a soron következő magántanítvánnyal... :D

ENJOY! 101) Should the United States severely restrict the import of foreign cars for sale in the United States? Discuss.
102) "In spite of advances in scientific knowledge, people are still superstitious." Agree or disagree.
103) Watching the "soaps" has become an American pastime. Why are these television shows so popular?
104) In the United States, as a rule, are the punishments imposed appropriate to the crimes committed? Explain.
105) Why do some couples choose to live together without getting married? Explain.
106) Would you like to be a candidate for public office? Why or why not?
107) Do college students benefit from having to earn at least part of their tuition? Discuss.
108) If music reflects the mood of an age, what does current music say about America? Explain.
109) Are Americans too dependent on the automobile? Discuss.
110) What are the characteristics of an effective television newscaster? Explain.
111) Why are so many people over the age of twenty-one entering college? Discuss.
112) What could be done to make the public less hesitant to report crime?
113) Do Americans seem unable to relax in their leisure time? Discuss.
114) "Human rights" is a term frequently used but seldom defined. What rights should belong to every human being? Discuss.
115) Should American students be required to learn a second language? Why or why not?
116) Do you or your family support public television (the educational channels) either as viewers or contributors? Why or why not?
117) Are elementary and high schools adequately meeting the needs of their students? Discuss.
118) How do you account for the popularity of horror films? Discuss.
119) Robert Frost said, "We come to college to get over our little-mindedness." Discuss in relation to your own experiences.
120) In what ways has the availability of fast-food restaurants affected your eating habits?
121) What do you hope to accomplish within the next ten years? Explain.
122) Should college students be required to take physical education courses? Why or why not?
123) If you could ban anything in the world, what would it be and why?
124) Should prison inmates be allowed to take college courses? Explain why or why not.
125) If you were awarded an expense-paid trip to any one place in the world, where would you go? Why?
126) Do you think that you have the qualifications of a good parent? Discuss.
127) What do you consider the most important event of the past decade? Why?
128) If you were guaranteed a steadily improving standard of living (in terms of buying power, free time, quality of goods and services, etc.), would you be willing to give up your right to vote? Explain.
129) Jogging has become extremely popular. Explain why you jog or why you don't.
130) Is anger ever beneficial? Explain.
131) How can the individual citizen reduce the probability of his or her home's being burglarized? Explain.
132) What are the most important skills and/or values that children learn from their parents? Explain.
133) Is it better for a political leader to be feared instead of loved? Why or why not?
134) What specific sacrifice or sacrifices would you endure as a partial solution to our country's economic problem? Discuss.
135) Most people consider themselves part of a particular generation. Discuss what you consider the most important values of your generation.
136) Should a graduating college senior be required to pass a comprehensive examination in his or her major before receiving a degree? Why or why not?
137) Is an academically competitive atmosphere helpful or harmful to you as a student? Discuss.
138) Should the government do more to discourage cigarette smoking? Why or why not?
139) "Manners belong to a bygone age; they are no longer relevant." Attack, defend, or modify.
140) In your view, what would most impress (favorably or unfavorably) a foreign student spending his or her first weekend in an American home? Discuss.
141) Dating – would be old-fashioned? Explain why or why not.
142) At a scientific conference, Russia's chief space scientist, Leonid I. Sedov, taunted a U.S. colleague: "You Americans have a better standard of living than we have. But the American loves his car, his refrigerator, his house. He does not, as we Russians do, love his country." If you had to answer Mr. Sedov, what would be your reply?
143) Discuss the advantages and/or disadvantages of nuclear power as a source of energy.
144) In what areas should all college graduates be required to have some competence? Why?
145) Is marriage an outmoded institution in the United States? Explain why or why not.
146) Is athletic competition good for children under twelve years old? Explain why or why not.
147) Many American homes and offices have become a jungle of houseplants. Why do you think that so many people surround themselves with growing things?
148) If you could make one scientific discovery in your lifetime, what would it be? Why?
149) Given all the evidence that cigarette smoking is harmful, why do people continue to smoke cigarettes? Discuss.
150) If the average life span were increased to 150 years, what major changes in society would you expect? Discuss.
151) What would cause you to end a friendship? Explain.
152) When we return to places we knew as children, we are often surprised at how different these places seem. Compare and/or contrast your impression of some place you knew as a child with your current impression of the same place.
153) Do you believe that banning certain books from public and school libraries is justified? Discuss.
154) Do high schools put too much emphasis on athletics? Discuss.
155) What would you place in a time-capsule to allow people opening the capsule 1,000 years from now to understand life today? Explain.
156) "Self-discipline is the most important ingredient for success." Agree or disagree.
157) Describe a model physical fitness plan.
158) Does our public educational system promote mediocrity? Discuss.
159) Is it harmful for children to be in day-care centers all day? Explain why or why not.
160) Should the custom of tipping be abolished? Explain why or why not.
161) "In the United States, we waste a great natural resource: the elderly." Agree or disagree.
162) Beauty contests, despite some criticism, are still very popular. In your opinion, what are the chief reasons for their popularity? Explain.
163) What are the chief causes of shoplifting? Discuss.
164) Overcrowded prisons are one of the major problems facing Georgia. What might be done to ease this problem?
165) If public schools are not performing well, should government money be used to support private education? Discuss.
166) What can be done to prevent violence in public schools? Discuss.
167) Should law enforcement agencies be permitted to tap telephone lines? Explain.
168) Should public agencies be required to inform parents if their minor children (those under 17) seek birth control? Discuss.
169) If you could pass one law, what would it be? Why?
170) What do you consider to be your duties as a citizen? Discuss.
171) Should national and state governments set aside land for parks? Discuss.
172) Do you believe that it is the responsibility of the young to provide financial security for the aged? Why or why not?
173) Why are many people afraid of growing old? Discuss.
174) What can parents do to prepare their children for school? Discuss.
175) Does the execution (killing) of violent criminals reduce crime? Is it fair? Why? Why not?
176) The changes brought on by the women's movement are typically seen as benefiting women. Do men also benefit from the women's movement? Discuss.
177) According to studies, the average American watches television as much as six hours a day. Why do Americans watch so much television? Discuss.
178) America has many regional foods. What would you recommend to a traveler who wanted to experience food from the South? Explain.
179) If you could hold any job for one year, what would you choose? Why?
180) If you could change one thing about your childhood, what would it be? Discuss.
181) How can parents promote good reading habits in their children? Discuss.
182) Is it better to have brothers and sisters than to be an only child? Explain.
183) Is the traditional role of fathers changing? Discuss.
184) It has been said that computers are taking over our lives. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
185) Is the person without knowledge of computers handicapped? Discuss.
186) Should adoption records be open to the people directly involved (the person adopted, the biological parents and/or the adoptive parents)? Explain why or why not.
187) How does a person make a good first impression in an interview? Discuss.
188) What is your most prized possession? Why? (Do NOT write about a person.)
189) What is your definition of a gentleman or a lady? Explain.
190) What is the value of recreation? Explain.
191) Should teenaged children of divorced parents have the right to decide which parent to live with? Discuss.
192) P.T. Barnum supposedly said that "a sucker is born every minute." Explain how this idea relates to American advertising.
193) Should college physical education grades be included in the grade point average? Discuss why or why not.
194) Do you favor or oppose a rule that would prohibit professional teams from recruiting college student athletes until their college sports eligibility is over? Why?
195) Knowledge can be gained from books and scientific observation. What are some other important sources of knowledge, and why are they valuable?
196) Whether we want them or not, many of us get tagged with one or more nicknames during our lives. Discuss the positive and/or negative aspects of the practice of nicknaming.
197) Whom would you identify as a truly wise person? What makes him or her seem wise to you?
198) Archaeologists have learned much about the lives of first-century Romans from the excavations of houses buried by lava at Pompeii. Suppose that your home were preserved just as it is now. What conclusions about modern life might this evidence lead future archaeologists to draw?
199) Discuss what people reveal about themselves by the way they drive.
200) What steps should be taken to improve the quality of education in our public schools? Discuss.