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+Your class is discussing the redevelopment of older districts in Hong Kong. Your group has been asked to discuss the problems redevelopment causes. You may want to talk about:
+why old districts are developed
+what problems redevelopment causes
+what the government should do to reduce the problems residents face
+anything else you think is important
+Your class teacher is getting married. She has asked you about what type of wedding photos you like best. You are discussing this with your group. You may want to talk about:
+why wedding photographs are important
+what is important for wedding photographs to show
+which style you think is most popular
+anything else you think is important
+The police will be visiting your school to talk about online crimes. Your teacher has asked your group to discuss this problem first. You may want to talk about:
+whether online crime is a serious problem in Hong Kong
+what type of online crimes students should worry about most
+how students should protect themselves
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is doing a project on Hong Kong culture in the 21st century. Your group has been asked to discuss the art of fortune telling. You may want to talk about:
+why people like going to fortune tellers
+why fortune telling is an important part of Chinese culture
+whether fortune telling will remain popular in the modern world
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is holding a meeting to introduce Apple's Screen Time Control to students and parents. Your group is meeting to discuss the idea. You may want to talk about: 
+whether parents should control students' screen time
+advantages and disadvantages of Apple Screen Time Control
+whether software like Apple Screen Time Control is the best way to limit students' screen time
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is doing a project on 'The Importance of International Sport'. Your group has been asked to discuss the development of sport in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+whether Hong Kong is successful in international sport
+whether sport is important to Hong Kong people
+whether Hong Kong can learn from other countries to improve sports
+anything else you think is important
+You are doing a project on social media. Your group has been asked to discuss Facebook and the future of social media. You may want to talk about:
+whether young people in Hong Kong use Facebook
+what advice you would give people about using Facebook
+whether social media will continue to be popular
+anything else you think is important
+Your careers advisor is discussing discrimination in the workplace. Your group has been asked to discuss the gender pay gap. You may want to talk about:
+whether there are differences in job performance between men and women
+why women are generally paid less than men
+how the gender pay gap could be reduced
+anything else you think is important
+Two students have been caught cheating at your school. Your class teacher has asked your group to discuss this issue. You may want to talk about:
+why students cheat
+whether cheating is a common problem in schools
+suitable ways of dealing with the problem
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is working on a project about living in densely populated urban areas. Your group has been asked to discuss the two points of view expressed in the letters. You may want to talk about:
+which letter you agree with
+other situations when crowded places cause problems
+how to deal with these problems
+anything else you think is important
+Your English teacher has asked you about the use of unusual English names in Hong Kong. Your group is going to discuss this topic. You may want to talk about:
+how students choose their English name
+what type of names you think are suitable and unsuitable
+what problems unusual names cause
+anything else you think is important
+The principal wants to add more people to the list. Your group has been asked to suggest other people who might be a good candidate to be Person of the Year. You may want to talk about:
+what can be learned from role models
+why some students may not select the nominees listed
+other potential nominees
+anything else you think is important
+Your school principal wants to introduce CCTV cameras to your school. Your class teacher wants you to discuss this topic. You may want to talk about:
+advantages of CCTV cameras
+disadvantages of CCTV cameras
+what rules there should be about the use of CCTV cameras in school
+anything else you think is important
+Your school has invited HKUST to give a talk on the new Guangzhou campus to S.6 students. Your group will help to facilitate a Q&A session after the talk. You may want to talk about:
+why Hong Kong universities want to develop in mainland China
+what problems Hong Kong students may face studying on the Mainland
+what advice to give to students thinking about studying on the Mainland
+anything else you think is important
+Your English teacher has asked your class to write an essay entitled: 'Space travel is a good use of money.' You have been asked to discuss this topic in groups first. You may want to talk about:
+why people are so interested in space travel
+whether space tourism will become popular
+whether there are better ways to spend money
+anything else you think is important
+You are in a school debating club. The next debate will be: 'Selective killing should not be used to control animal numbers in Hong Kong.' Your group is meeting to discuss this question. You may want to talk about:
+why governments use selected killing to control animal numbers
+other methods of controlling animal numbers
+whether or not you support culling
+anything else you think is important
+Your ICT class is discussing how technology is changing the world. Your group has been asked to discuss translation devices. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages and disadvantages of using translation devices
+whether translation devices should be allowed at school
+whether learning languages is still important
+anything else you think is important
+You are a member of the school photography society. Your group has been asked to discuss problems caused by selfies. You may want to talk about:
+why selfies are so popular
+the dangers caused by taking selfies
+why people are willing to take such risks
+anything else you think is important
+Your class teacher has asked your group to think of a name that could better promote the drink. You may want to talk about:
+a suitable name for the drink
+why this name would be suitable
+how else the government could promote the drink
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked to write an essay titled: "Are Hong Kongers open to change?" Your group has been asked to discuss the use of e-payments as lai see. You may want to talk about:
+why people are using e-payments for lai see
+whether real money will remain popular
+what other changes to the Lunar New Year people might dislike
+anything else you think is important
+Your teacher has asked you to discuss inequality in Hong Kong. He has asked your group to suggest ways to help reduce the inequality in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+whether Hong Kong is really an unequal society
+why unequal societies may have problems
+policies that would make Hong Kong a more equal society
+anything else you think is important
+Your class has been asked by your teacher to look at alternatives that young people have to living at home. Your group has been asked to discuss co-living. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of co-living
+the disadvantages of co-living
+what rules you think co-living accomodation should have
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is doing a project on homeless people in Hong Kong. Your group has been asked to discuss the issue of the homeless sleeping in 24-hour McDonald's restaurants. You may want to talk about:
+what problems homeless people face
+why they go to McDonald's
+how this affects McDonald's
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is planning on holding a summer course called 'Developing Young Hong Kong Leaders'. Your class has been asked to discuss this topic. You may want to talk about:
+what skills a political leader needs in today's society
+the strengths and limitations of older leaders
+whether age should be a factor in choosing a leader
+anything else you think is important
+Your school social worker wants you to discuss whether the proposal to provide a domestic helper for all elderly people who live alone in public housing is a good idea. Your group is meeting to discuss this. You may walk to talk about:
+why the government suggested the idea
+the advantages and disadvantages of the idea
+any other ways to help elderly people who live alone
+anything else you think is important
+You are doing a school project on TVB. Your group has been asked to discuss the fall in the number of viewers. You may want to talk about:
+why TVB was so successful in Hong Kong in the past
+why there is a fall in the number of viewers
+whether TVB can be successful again in the future
+anything else you think is important
+Your school principal is worried about the increase in the use of text messaging in your school. Your group is discussing this topic. You may want to talk about:
+why students and parents want to text teachers
+the advantages and disadvantages of students and teachers texting each other
+what schools can do to improve other means of communication between students and teachers
+anything else you think is important
+Your economics teacher wants you to discuss businesses which offer sharing services. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of bike-sharing services
+the problems of bike-sharing services and possible solutions
+other sharing services that could be introducing in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+Your principal has asked you to help with an OCamp for new S1 students at your school. Your group is meeting to discuss this. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages and disadvantages of having an OCamp
+activities that would help new students get to know each other
+how to organise the activities
+anything else you think is important
+The Li Ka Shing Foundation is consulting students about whether the scheme should be available for all students in Hong Kong. They have asked your group for comments on the scheme. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages and disadvantages of the scheme
+whether students will spend the money wisely
+whether it should be available for all students in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+Your principal has asked your group to prepare a talk for the next Parent-Teacher Association meeting on why letting students do nothing can be a good thing. You may want to talk about:
+whether students have enough free time
+the advantages and disadvantages of students doing nothing
+how you will explain to parents the value of letting their children do nothing
+anything else you think is important
+You are members of the school computer club. You want to hold an inter-school e-sports festival at your school. You are meeting to discuss this. You may want to talk about:
+advantages of holding an inter-school e-sports festival at your school
+possible problems that may occur
+how to promote the festival
+anything else you think is important
+Your careers advisor has asked the class to give presentations on different careers and jobs in Hong Kong. Your group has been asked to give a presentation on being a firefighter. You are meeting to discuss the topic. You may want to talk about:
+what skills and qualities are needed to be a good firefighter
+the advantages and disadvantages of working as a firefighter
+activities that you could organise to help students learn about the job
+anything else you think is important
+A number of famous people in Hong Kong, such as Mark Lui, have recently criticised the young generation. Your group is meeting to discuss this issue. You may want to talk about:
+why older people criticise the younger generation
+whether you think the criticism is fair
+what is the biggest challenge for young people nowadays
+anything else you think is important
+Recently two of your classmates have left school and moved to Taiwan. You are discussing this with your group. You may want to talk about:
+the differences between Hong Kong and Taiwan
+the advantages and disadvantages of going to live in Taiwan
+the most important factor in deciding whether to move to Taiwan
+anything else you think is important
+Your careers advisor has asked you to discuss attendance policies in education. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages and disadvantages of HKBU's attendance policy
+whether you think the policy will be successful
+whether it could be applied to secondary schools
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been asked to write a letter to Rex Tso inviting him to speak at your school. You are meeting to discuss the letter. You may want to talk about:
+why Rex would be a suitable speaker
+how to persuade Rex to come to your school
+whether boxing should be promoted in secondary schools in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+TVB has asked your school if any of the students would like to take part in a new talent show. Your music teacher has asked you for your opinions on talent shows. You may want to talk about:
+why talent shows are popular
+the advantages and disadvantages of taking part in talent shows
+whether parents should let their children take part in talent shows
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked to propose facilities that could improve Victoria Harbour. The facilities should encourage more local people to visit the harbour. You may want to talk about:
+what people might enjoy doing at Victoria Harbour front
+which facilities might be suitable for Victoria Harbour front
+how the new facilities could best be promoted
+anything else you think is important
+You are meeting members of your science group to discuss a project on drones. You may want to talk about:
+why drones are popular and useful
+what problems drones might cause
+what rules there should be about flying drones in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare a debate with the motion 'The internet should be censored because it encourages fake news.' You may want to talk about:
+arguments for the motion
+arguments against the motion
+which side would be easier to argue
+anything else you think is important
+A parent has complained to your school principal about his child dating another student. Your class has been asked to discuss whether there should be guidelines about dating. You may want to talk about:
+whether you agree with the no dating rule adopted in China
+the advantages and disadvantages of secondary school students dating
+guidelines or advice schools should give students about dating
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is going to use a room for music therapy. Your group has been asked to suggest a suitable music therapy activity to be introduced to the room. You may want to talk about:
+whether a gong bath would be suitable
+other music therapy activities that might be suitable
+how to promote music therapy at your school
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is planning on introducing 'paperless classrooms'. The school principal has asked students for their opinion on the idea. You may want to talk about:
+how schools can become paperless
+what challenges there will be
+whether you think it will be successful
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked by the school careers advisor to help organise an activity to help raise awareness of employment traps students may face if they apply for a summer job. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages and disadvantages of summer work
+how to raise awareness of employment traps for students
+summer jobs that would be suitable for students
+anything else you think is important
+Your school principal is interested in keeping pets at the school as he believes that animal therapy is good for students. He has asked you to discuss the idea. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages and disadvantages of animal therapy
+what types of animal would be most suitable for a school
+how the animals could be looked after and help the students
+anything else you think is important
+Your Liberal Studies class is discussing how technology is changing society. Your group has been asked to discuss a 'cashless' society. You may want to talk about:
+why many shops prefer people to pay by phone
+what problems a cashless society may cause
+whether Hong Kong should be cash-free in the near future
+anything else you think is important
+Your class teacher is interested in renting a small piece of farmland near your school. He has asked your group to discuss the topic. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of renting a piece of farmland
+whether students in your class would be interested in having a class farm
+how to organise a class farm
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been asked to discuss whether HongKongers could benefit from working in Shenzhen. You may want to talk about:
+advantages and disadvantages of working in Shenzhen
+whether this will become a popular trend
+advice for people who would like to work in Shenzhen
+anything else you think is important
+As part of your English class, your group has been asked to write a reply to this blog entry. You may want to talk about:
+reasons people give money to their parents
+whether this tradition should continue in Hong Kong today
+other ways people can show respect to their parents
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been asked to discuss the idea of a theme for a future Hong Kong Book Fair. You may want to talk about:
+why the Hong Kong Book Fair is popular
+whether Chinese martial arts literature was a suitable theme
+a possible theme for the future
+anything else you think is important
+You are doing a project on the importance of Cantonese in everyday life in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+problems non-Cantonese speaking people may have if they live in Hong Kong
+advantages if they learn Cantonese
+ways to help people who do not speak Cantonese feel more connected to Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is raising money for Hong Kong charities. Your group has been asked to consider if online activities such as the Ice Bucket Challenge would be suitable. You may want to talk about:
+why the Ice Bucket Challenge was so successful
+other online activities you could hold to raise money for charity
+whether your suggestions would be popular
+anything else you think is important
+You are doing a project about the Hong Kong Observatory and you have been asked to discuss how suitable the current signals in Hong Kong are. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of the current warning signals
+possible problems caused for families, schools and businesses by the current signals
+possible improvements to the current system
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked to give a presentation on developing younger students' EQ for the school's study support scheme. You are meeting to discuss the topic. You may want to talk about:
+what problems students face which affect their emotions
+why EQ is important
+ways your school can help students to develop emotional intelligence
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been asked to provide suggestions on how modern libraries could be made more attractive to teenagers. You may want to talk about:
+what young people currently like about libraries
+reasons many young people don't use libraries
+new activities that might attract more people to use libraries
+anything else you think is important
+The Transport Police are visiting your school. Your group has been asked to discuss road safety in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+why the number of accidents has fallen in Hong Kong
+some common causes of road accidents
+what people should do to make sure they are safe while using the road
+anything else you think is important
+You are doing a social studies project on "Keeping the Elderly Active". You are meeting to discuss this issue. You may want to talk about:
+why the elderly enjoy singing in parks
+problems with having outdoor music performances
+ways to overcome these problems
+anything else you think is important
+Your class has been asked to discuss whether the various legal ages are suitable. You may want to talk about:
+why the government has age limits for people getting tattoos
+why the age limits differ for different activities
+whether any age limits should be changed
+anything else you think is important
+Your Liberal Studies class is discussing some of the social problems faced by young people today. You may want to talk about:
+why some young people avoid social contact
+why this is a problem for them and their families
+how to overcome these problems
+anything else you think is important
+Your Liberal Studies class is doing a project on the problems faced by the children who are spoilt and over-protected by their parents. You have been asked to discuss whether boot camps would be suitable for Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+what children might learn in a boot camp
+whether boot camp would be popular with Hong Kong parents
+other methods to encourage students to be more independent
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is researching ideas for foods that improve the way students feel. You are discussing whether any of the items mentioned in the magazine would be suitable. You may want to talk about:
+foods in schools which are good or bad for your mood
+whether school menus should only offer healthy food
+the benefits of having mood-enhancing foods
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare for a debate with the motion: "Good teachers are the most important factor in educational success." You may want to talk about:
+arguments for the motion
+arguments against the motion
+which side would be easier to argue
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is doing a project on the topic of "The importance of smartphones in China". You are meeting to discuss the topic. You may want to talk about:
+how smartphones benefit people
+why sales of iPhones did not grow in China in 2016
+whether iPhones will continue to be successful in China
+anything else you think is important
+The Student Union wants to introduce an Online Games Day at school. You are meeting to discuss this. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of playing online games
+possible activities for the Online Games Day
+problems you may face setting up an Online Games Day
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked to give a presentation on working holidays. You are meeting to discuss the topic. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of going on a working holiday
+whether the type of jobs in the advertisement are suitable for Hong Kong students
+other types of jobs that are suitable for students
+anything else you think is important
+Your school would like to invite the Red Cross to collect blood from students and staff. You are a member of the Students' Union and the principal has asked you to help organise the event. You may want to talk about:
+why giving blood is important
+how to encourage students to take part in the event
+suitable times and places for the event
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been invited to select one of the above photographs to represent Hong Kong on the cover of a travel book. You may want to talk about:
+what attracts tourists to Hong Kong
+what each picture represents about Hong Kong
+which photograph should be chosen for the cover of the travel book
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is going to debate the motion: 'More bus lanes are needed in Hong Kong.' Your group is preparing for the debate. You may want to talk about:
+whether buses are a convenient form of travel
+whether bus lanes are a suitable solution to traffic congestion
+other solutions to the traffic congestion problems
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is doing a project on different forms of discrimination in Hong Kong. Your group has been asked to discuss discrimination against older people. You may want to talk about:
+advantages of allowing older people to work
+advantages of not allowing older people to work
+what can be done to reduce discrimination against older people
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked to discuss whether fines and penalties are an effective way to keep Hong Kong streets clean. You may want to talk about:
+whether the elderly cleaner should have been fired
+whether fines and penalties stop people littering
+any problems that fines and penalties cause
+anything else you think is important
+Your class is thinking about organising a night hike and camp on a mountain to celebrate graduation from school. You are meeting to discuss the preparation for the trip. You may want to talk about:
+why night hiking has become popular with students
+what you should or should not take on the trip
+any problems you may face on the trip
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is discussing the kinds of charity work your school could be involved in. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of students doing charity work outside Hong Kong
+the concerns of doing charity work outside Hong Kong
+whether charity work outside Hong Kong should be a requirement at secondary school
+anything else you think is important
+As members of an extra-curricular course called 'Starting your own Business', your group has been asked to decide whether it would be worthwhile starting a similar business to Spacebox. You may want to talk about:
+whether Spacebox is a good business idea
+ways the business idea could be improved
+different ways to advertise your business
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is planning to write an essay in class about whether learning through play should be a regular part of education in Hong Kong schools. You may want to talk about:
+games that you played when you were younger
+the advantages and disadvantages of allowing children to play at school
+whether learning through play should be a regular part of a child's education
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is going to give a presentation to your school about how to avoid different kinds of scams. Discuss with your group what to include in your talk. You may want to talk about:
+the different types of scams
+possible victims of scams
+how to avoid being a victim of scams
+anything else you think is important
+It is the 50th anniversary of the founding of yoru school and Bao Ho has been invited to paint a mural for the school. You are discussing plans for the Open Day celebration. You may want to talk about:
+images of Bao Ho should include in her painting
+an appropriate location for the painting
+how Bao Ho might help the school celebrate the Open Day
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is discussing the idea of living at home with your parents when you are in your 20s. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of living at home with your parents
+the disadvantages of living at home with your parents
+other ways young adults can be independent while living with their parents
+anything else you think is important
+You are members of the Computer Club and your group is discussing apps to buy for the school's computer tables. You may want to talk about:
+which of the four apps above is the most useful for students
+what other kinds of educational apps Hong Kong students may need
+whether there are any disadvantages of using apps for schoolwork
+anything else you think is important
+As part of a unit on Hong Kong tourism in your English Language class, your group has been asked to discuss the image of Hong Kong taxi drivers and to suggest ways to improve this image. You may want to talk about:
+reasons for the dramatic rise in complaints
+possible steps to improve the behavior of taxi drivers
+ways to promote Hong Kong taxis to tourists
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare a debate with the motion "Wild animals should be protected and not shot". You may want to talk about:
+arguments for the motion
+arguments against the motion
+which side would be easier to argue
+anything else you think is important
+You are members of the student council and are having a discussion on whether your school should change its curriculum. You may want to talk about:
+whether students should learn history and geography at school
+whether computer programming should be taught at primary school
+other subjects that can help students develop logical thinking and creativity
+anything else you think is important
+You and your group are working on a project on dining experiences in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of private kitchens
+the disadvantages of private kitchens
+the impact private kitchens may have on the restaurant industry
+anything else you think is important
+You are members of the Peer Counselling team and are giving a presentation to the school on places where students can socialise after school. You may want to talk about:
+the importance of socialising after school
+which of the suggested places would be most popular with Hong Kong students
+other places where students can socialise
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has decided to reply to the letter to the editor. You may want to talk about:
+whether you agree or disagree with the writer's point of view
+how to improve the quality of busking in Hong Kong
+how the government can encourage busking
+anything else you think is important
+As part of your school's upcoming history week you have been asked to organise an Events Day that focuses on one particular period in history. In your group discuss what your school could do to celebrate the period you choose. You may want to talk about:
+which period you would choose
+important features of that period
+what events you would organise in the school
+anything else you think is important
+You are members of the Student Union and are concerned about students' use of electronic devices. You may want to talk about:
+the negative effects of electronic devices on young people
+why developing social skills is important
+whether young people should be encouraged to have more face-to-face interaction
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is designing a campaign leaflet to make Hong Kong a more walkable city. You are brainstorming ideas for the leaflet. You may want to talk about:
+the challenges people face when walking through the streets of Hong Kong
+suggestions for improving the street conditions for pedestrians
+content and organisation of the leaflet
+anything else you think is important
+Imagine the Hong Kong Government is proposing to introduce the five laws above in line with Singapore. In your group discuss this proposal. You may want to talk about:
+some reasons why the Government would like to implement these laws
+possible consequences of implementing these laws
+the fairness of the punishments mentioned in the article
+anything else you think is important
+As part of an extra-curricular Business Studies course, your group is going to present ideas for a Hong Kong-themed coffee shop in Shanghai. You may want to talk about:
+what items you could sell in the coffee shop
+what you would like to promote about Hong Kong
+how you would decorate the coffee shop
+anything else you think is important
+In preparation for writing an essay, your group is discussing whether Hong Kong schools should treat all children as winners. You may want to talk about:
+the pros and cons of giving trophies to losing teams
+whether learning how to lose is an important lesson to learn
+whether certain competitive games should be discouraged at school
+anything else you think is important
+Your group are members of an English club and are discussing ways people communicate in the 21st century. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of using emoticons to communicate
+whether an emoticon is a good choice for Word of the Year
+whether picture-based language will grow more or less popular in the future
+anything else you think is important
+The Education Bureau is considering whether meditation training should be introduced into secondary schools in Hong Kong. Your group is discussing whether this is a good idea. You may want to talk about:
+why it might be necessary to teach students meditation
+ways it could be introduced into schools
+possible problems faced by schools
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is doing a school project on the subject of twins. This is your first meeting and you are brainstorming ideas. You may want to talk about:
+possible content for the project
+how you are going to get the information you need
+how you could present your project
+anything else you think is important
+You are members of the Peer Counselling team concerned about students' behavior on social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WeChat, Weibo). You may want to talk about:
+whether it is important to present a good image on social media
+what is acceptable behavior on social media
+other problems young people have using social media
+anything else you think is important
+You are all members of your school's Bicycle Club. You are going to give a talk about bicycle safety in Hong Kong and recommend two of the gadgets above to your club. You may want to talk about:
+how to be safe when cycling in Hong Kong
+the advantages and disadvantages of the gadgets advertised
+which two you would recommend
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's Photography Club, your group is planning to give a talk about 'selfies' and to recommend two of the pieces of equipment above to take better 'selfies'. You may want to talk about:
+why selfies seem to be so popular among young people
+the advantages and disadvantages of the gadgets advertised
+which two you would recommend
+anything else you think is important
+Your school has decided to send a digital memory box to the moon. As members of the Student Union, your group is going to discuss what to put inside your school's memory box. You may also want to talk about:
+the purpose or theme of your memory box
+things your school could put inside
+how to get as many students and teachers involved as possible
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the Sports Society, you are going to organize activities based on the values of the Youth Olympic Games. You may want to talk about:
+which of the above activities you think would be most suitable for school students
+what other activities could be held based ont he values of the Youth Olympic Games
+how to get more people in the community involved in these activities
+anything else you think is important
+You and your group study Business Studies. Your group is discussing whether a doll hospital would be a good business idea in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+why people want to repair their old toys
+whether a doll hospital business in Hong Kong would be successful
+how a doll hospital could be marketed
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is planning to introduce a new course for senior students in the next academic year. As members of the Student Union, you are meeting to discuss which course you would recommend. You may want to talk about:
+how the four courses can benefit students
+what difficulties may be encountered if these courses are introduced
+which course would be the most popular among students
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's Astronomy Club, your group is planning to invite Alyssa Carson to come and give a talk to your school. You may want to talk about:
+why you would like to invite Alyssa
+what you would like Alyssa to talk about
+any other activities that could be included in Alyssa's visit
+anything else you think is important
+In your group discuss the possibility of introducing a "Bring Your Own Device" policy in your school. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits and problems of this policy
+how to prevent such problems
+in which subjects mobile devices would be most useful for students
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the Careers Committee, your group is going to organize a career planning workshop about the five jobs above. Discuss with your group what to include in your workshop. You may want to talk about:
+what skills students need for the five jobs
+whether you think these jobs would be popular among students
+how to make the workshop interesting
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is now discussing the 'Endless City' proposal. You may want to talk about:
+what other facilities should be included in the Endless City
+the pros and cons of living in the Endless City
+whether a similar proposal would be popular in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the school magazine, you are preparing for an article on how to be an online writer. You may want to talk about:
+the advantages of writing online
+the problems faced by online writers
+whether there should be censorship of what is published online
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the Careers Team, your group is designing a workshop for Gen Y school leavers. Discuss with your group what to include in the workshop. You may want to talk about:
+whether you agree with the description of Gen Y in Question 1
+which measures taken by employers in Question 2 would be most popular with young employees
+how to make the workshop interesting
+anything else you think is important
+As the Student Committee of your school's upcoming overseas study tour, your group is meeting to discuss the possibility of going to Antarctica. You may want to talk about:
+whether Antarctica would be a suitable location
+what difficulties students could face if they went to Antarctica
+how to choose students to join the study tour
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare for a debate with the motion "Compulsory military service is a good idea". You may want to talk ahout:
+arguments in favour of compulsory military service
+arguments against compulsory military service
+whether it would be a good idea to introduce compulsory military service for women
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is planning to write an article for your school magazine about the benefits and problems of introducing robots into the service industry. You may want to talk about:
+advantages of using robots
+reasons why people might be against using robots
+other industries that could benefit from using robots
+anything else you think is important
+In your group discuss the most essential items for day-to-day living in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+which items might be different from those in the British survey
+how the order might be different in Hong Kong
+how different generations might differ in their choices
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the Student Union, you are meeting to discuss which of the above camps should be chosen for this Year's Personal Development Programme. You may want to discuss:
+which of the above camps is more suitable for students
+the criteria for selecting students to join the camp
+what concerns about the camp need to be addressed
+anything else you think is important
+Your school has decided to organize an upcycling campaign. As part of the campaign your group is going to upcycle one item shown in the three photos above. You may want to talk about:
+which item to upcycle and why
+difficulties you may face
+how to sell your upcycled product
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is meeting to discuss the numbers of girls and boys taking STEM subjects in Hong Kong in preparation for a meeting with parents and teachers. You may want to talk about:
+the reasons why fewer girls than boys are attracted to STEM subjects and STEM careers
+what schools and universities can do to encourage more girls to study STEM subjects
+how to persuade parents to let their daughters do STEM subjects
+anything else you think is important
+As part of your Other Learning Experiences, the school wants to take part in one of the above events organized by Dialogue Experience. In your group, discuss which event would be the most suitable for your class. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of each of the events
+further details you would like to know about each
+which event you would choose
+anything else you think is important
+Your school wants to enter the HK Open Photo Contest. Discuss the competition with your group. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of taking part in the competition
+which theme you would recommend to your school
+what sort of things you could take photos of
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the School Magazine, you are going to interview Tam Pok-man for an article on how to make the most of secondary school life. You may want to talk about:
+what students can learn from Pok-man
+other aspects of his life you would like to find out about
+how to make the article more interesting
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the Liberal Studies Society, your group is discussing celebrity and crime. You may want to talk about:
+whether you agree with the punishments given to celebrities
+why famous people who commit a crime are sometimes treated differently
+whether you would still support a celebrity even after he or she has committed a crime
+anything else you think is important
+You are preparing for a debate with the motion "Starting formal schooling before the age of six does more harm than good to children". Discuss with your group what to include in this debate. You may want to talk about:
+arguments for the motion
+arguments against the motion
+which side you would prefer to take
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is meeting to discuss whether to a) invite students to go on one of William Sargent's photography field trips or b) invite him to your school to talk about Hong Kong's snakes. You may want to talk about:
+which activity you prefer and why
+how you would promote your chosen activity in your school
+questions to ask William Sargent
+anything else you think is important
+You are preparing to give a talk in your school to school leavers about writing emails in their lives after leaving school. You may want to talk about:
+whether young people write emails in their daily lives
+the challenges young people may face when writing formal emails
+the advantages of using email over other forms of communication
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is meeting to discuss the Airport Ambassador Programme. You may want to talk about:
+why the Airport needs Ambassadors
+whether being an Airport Ambassador would be difficult for young people
+what qualities/skills/characteristics are necessary to be a good Airport Ambassador
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to write a letter to the editor to express your views about helicopter parenting. Discuss what to include in the letter. You may want to talk about:
+the qualities of good parents
+whether helicopter parenting is good
+other complaints young people have about the relationship with their parents
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is doing a project on taking photos of food for a food blog. You may want to talk about:
+why some people love taking photos of food
+any negative effects of taking photos of food
+how to put together a blog about food photos
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to give a presentation about street culture in Hong Kong. Discuss with your group what to include in your presentation. You may want to talk about:
+why some people think street culture is negative
+reasons why street culture is becoming more popular
+how to change people's attitudes towards street culture
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's Model United Nations club, your group has to give a talk about Switzerland and Hong Kong. Discuss with your group what to include in the talk. You may want to discuss:
+how Hong Kong compares with Switzerland in the four points mentioned
+whether Hong Kong's ranking should be higher
+how Hong Kong can improve its happiness ranking
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to do a project to compile a dictionary of English words commonly used by teenagers. Discuss with your group how to carry out this project. You may want to talk about:
+useful sources for collecting words commonly used by teenagers
+ways to decide what words to include in your dictionary
+how to present the information for the dictionary in an interesting way
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is preparing for a discussion topic "Our Education System" for a Critical Thinking class. You may want to talk about:
+the most positive aspects of Finland's education system
+positive aspects of Hong Kong's education system
+which characteristics of Finland's education system would not work in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is discussing the proposed construction of a ferris wheel on the Central waterfront. You may want to talk about:
+whether Hong Kong needs a tourist attraction along the waterfront
+whether a ferris wheel would be an ideal tourist attraction
+how the land could be developed for other purposes
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's Computer Club, your group is to give a presentation to club members on the topic "Communicating with Parents through Social Media". You may want to talk about:
+whether parents should access their children's social media accounts
+why parents want to monitor their children's online activities
+why some children may not want their parents to be their Facebook "friends"
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is discussing the culture of using coupons. You may want to talk about:
+the types of coupons students normally use
+the reasons why people like to use coupons
+any potential disadvantages of couponing
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's newly-formed Superheroes Society, your group now as to decide how to get started. You may want to talk about:
+which of the three superheroes would best represent the society
+how to attract new members to join
+what activities the society could organize
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the school's Movie Club, your group wants to organize an International Film Day. You may want to talk about:
+whether or not international films will appeal to students
+the benefits of holding an International Film Day
+which of the three movies to choose for the opening film
+anything else you think is important
+Dr. Xu Xing is visiting your school to talk about his work on dinosaurs. Your group is preparing for his visit. You may want to talk about:
+aspects of his life and career people would be interested in
+questions to ask Dr. Xu
+any other activities that can be included in Dr. Xu's visit
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's Sports Club, your group is to give a presentation to your schoolmates about team sports. Discuss with your group what to include in the presentation. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of playing team sports compared to individual sports
+the disadvantages of playing team sports compared to individual sports
+how team sports can be promoted in Hong Kong
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to organize a workshop about common health 'mistakes'. Discuss with your group what to include in the workshop. You may want to talk about:
+how common these health 'mistakes' are in Hong Kong
+the top three 'mistakes' to choose for the workshop
+how to make the workshop interesting
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is discussing whether schools should replace traditional textbooks with e-textbooks. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits of e-textbooks
+the benefits of traditional textbooks
+how e-textbooks could change the way people learn
+anything else you think is important
+Your are going to write a letter to a local newspaper to express your concerns regarding the financial problems tertiary students face. You may want to talk about:
+expenses tertiary students face
+the problems of having a loan
+whether getting a degree is worth the cost
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is participating in a discussion on the topic "Should compulsory courtesy classes be introduced in Hong Kong secondary schools?" You may want to talk about:
+whether courtesy classes should be compulsory or not
+what can be taught in courtesy classes
+which age group of students would benefit the most
+anything else you think is important
+Your teacher wants you to do a project about the impact of LEGO on young people. You may want to talk about:
+whether LEGO is popular among young people
+reasons for its popularity compared to other toys
+pros and cons of playing with LEGO figures with different faces
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare a debate with the motion "Advertising does more good than harm to society". Discuss with your group what to include in this debate. You may want to talk about:
+positive effects of advertising on society
+negative effects of advertising on society
+what products should not be advertised
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has a stall at your school's fun fair. You are considering selling super-sized food. You may want to talk about: 
+whether super-sized meals are becoming popular in Hong Kong
+the pros and cons of using super-sized meals to attract customers
+what food your group could super-size in order to attract customers to your stall
+anything else you think is important
+As members of the school's Film Society, your group is organizing a workshop and has invited Jeremy Lin to take part. You may want to talk about:
+activities to do in the workshop
+questions to ask Jeremy Lin
+what students could learn from Jeremy Lin
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to give a class presentation about addiction to technology. Discuss with your group what to include in your presentation. You may want to talk about:
+why some Hong Kong teenagers are addicted to technology
+possible signs of being addicted to technology
+any tips or advice for overcoming technology addiction
+anything else you think is important
+Your teacher wants your group to give a presentation to encourage other students to learn English outside the classroom. You may want to talk about:
+how you could learn English through YouTube and other social networking sites
+what other ways you can think of to learn English outside the classroom
+advice to give to students who are new to learning English by themselves
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to discuss if every secondary school in Hong Kong should have compulsory cooking classes. You may want to talk about:
+why young people usually do not know how to cook
+the benefits and problems of having compulsory cooking classes
+what should be taught in these classes
+anything else you think is important
+Your teacher has assigned your group to give a short talk to the school during the school's Live Well Week about achieving long life. Discuss with your group what to include in your talk. You may want to talk about:
+which four of the eight factors to include in your talk and why
+which rule is the most important for achieving a long life
+activities that can be included in the Live Well Week
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is looking into the possibility of introducing apprenticeship programmes to school students. You may want to talk about:
+the differences between apprenticeships and traditional schooling
+whether Hong Kong students and parents would be open to the idea of apprenticeship programmes
+how to get support from employers to take part in apprenticeship programmes
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to write a letter to the newspaper to express your opinion on 'empty shop projects' that use shop-spaces for community events. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits and problems of organising empty shop projects in Hong Kong
+what activities would be best for Hong Kong empty shop projects to hold
+how to encourage companies and charities in Hong Kong to organise empty shop projects
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been assigned to produce a brochure for tourists about special local food in Hong Kong. Discuss with your group what to include in your brochure. You may want to talk about:
+other kinds of strange Hong Kong food to include in the brochure
+why tourists may find these local foods strange
+how to make these foods more attractive in the brochure
+anything else you think is important
+You are organising a Health Awareness Fun Day for your school. You have to choose an unusual activity to help promote exercise. You may want to talk about:
+which of the activities in the extract above would be most suitable for a Health Awareness Fun Day
+possible problems when organising the Fun Day
+other unusual activities to include in the Fun Day
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to improve this website. You may want to talk about:
+what teenagers need and want to know about living in a new place
+the information from the above guide that you want to keep
+how to make the website more attractive
+anything else you think is important
+As members of your school's Computer Club, your group needs to give a presentation about cyber crime. Discuss with your group what to include in your presentation. You may want to talk about:
+why cyber crimes occur
+the importance of protecting ourselves from cyber crimes
+ways to protect ourselves from cyber crimes
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare for a debate in class on the motion We should NOT eat food from animals that were cruelly treated. Discuss with your group what to include in your debate. You may want to talk about:
+some foods that come from animals which are cruelly treated
+arguments for the motion
+arguments against the motion
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is talking about whether teenagers should participate in full contact sports. You may want to talk about:
+reasons why some people are against full contact sports
+the benefits to teenagers of participating in full contact sports
+the difficulties of introducing full contact sports in schools
+anything else you think is important
+Your school wants to organise a one-month-long course on simple living. As part of the course, students have to live in the countryside for a week like Mok Ho-kwong. You may want to talk about:
+the skills that students will learn from this course
+the benefits and problems this plan will bring
+what other activities to include in the course
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to give a presentation about the ways that smartphones and tablets are changing the lives of young people in Hong Kong. You may want to talk about:
+how using them affects people's brains
+how using them affects people's behavior
+how using them affects people's relationships with others
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has been assigned to write an article for the school magazine about the effects of having too much clutter in the home. Discuss with your group what to include in the article. You may want to talk about:
+reasons why people are unwilling to throw things away
+the effects of having clutter in the home
+what to do with the unwanted items
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to gather information about the shopping trends for luxury brands in Hong Kong for a project. You may want to talk about:
+why international brands want to open stores in Hong Kong
+the advantages and problems this brings
+what other information to include in the project
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to write a report about the use of robots in the home. You may want to talk about:
+the services that robots can provide for humans
+the disadvantages of using robots in the home
+what other kinds of robots you would like to see in the future
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to give a presentation on humans living on other planets. You may want to talk about:
+the good and bad ideas from the Mars One project
+what other issues should be considered when humans live on another planet
+the reasons why people may want to move to another planet
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to prepare for a debate on the topic Computer games are beneficial for young people. You are supporting the motion. You may want to talk about:
+why video games are considered art
+what benefits there are to playing computer games
+how you will argue against the other team's ideas
+anything else you think is important
+Your group is giving a presentation on the increasing importance of dogs as pets in Hong Kong. You must discuss what to include. You may want to talk about:
+the reasons why many dog owners place so much importance on their pets
+the activities they do with their dogs in Hong Kong
+the advantages and problems that may arise from spending so much time with their dogs
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to propose a project focusing on Cantopop for the Learning English through Popular Culture elective at school. You may want to talk about:
+why Cantopop is a suitable topic for the school project
+what to include in the proposal
+whether you agree with the article that Cantopop is less popular today
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to give a class presentation about peer pressure that teenagers experience in Hong Kong. Discuss with your group what to include in your presentation. You may want to talk about:
+the kinds of peer pressure that Hong Kong teenagers have
+the positive and negative influences of peer pressure
+what teens can do when they face peer pressure
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to start a class blog and you want to persuade your class teacher to allow you to do this. You are now discussing how to convince your teacher. You may want to talk about:
+the benefits and problems with having a class blog
+which topics you want to include in your class blog
+what information from the survey you will use to persuade your teacher
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to give a talk to a Secondary One class about working with people and solving conflicts. Discuss withyour group what to include in your talk. You may want to talk about:
+the difficulties people face when working in a group
+ways to solve or avoid conflicts or arguments
+the benefits of working well in a group
+anything else you think is important
+Your group wants to discuss whether Western forms of beauty should be considered the ideal form of beauty. You may want to talk about:
+popular beliefs about what is considered good-looking for men and women
+whether the colour of one's eyes is an important criterion in being considered good-looking
+whether or not Western forms of beauty should be considered the ideal
+anything else you think is important
+Your school wants to hold an exhibition on Hong Kong's Identity and Traditions. It wants your group to design this exhibition. You may want to talk about:
+what ideas from the above article you want to include in your exhibition
+what other traditional aspects of Hong Kong culture to include
+how to present these things in a fun and humorous way
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to prepare for a debate with the motion Calculators should NOT be banned in primary schools. Discuss with your group what to include in this debate. You may want to talk about:
+advantages of using calculators in primary schools
+problems of using calculators in primary schools
+whether or not you agree that calculators should be banned in primary schools
+anything else you think is important
+You have been asked to choose some English books for your school's Reading Club and you have just read this review. You may want to talk about:
+whether you would recommend Hero on a Bicycle for the Reading Club
+what other kinds of books you would choose from
+the benefits and challenges of reading fiction
+anything else you think is important
+Your school is holding a Society Day to introduce clubs to students. Your group wants to set up a Chingdogu Society. You may want to talk about:
+what the aims of your society will be
+what will make your society different from other clubs
+which of the above inventions you would use to promote your society
+anything else you think is important
+For your school's Mind Your Manners Week, your group has been selected to conduct a workshop on dining and table manners. Discuss with your group what to include in this workshop. You may want to talk about:
+some kinds of behavior that might be considered rude at the dining table
+some traditional rules and updated rules on dining manners
+which rule is the most important one and why
+anything else you think is important
+Your group has to make a presentation to a group of parents about helping children to succeed. Discuss with your group what to include in the presentation. You may want to talk about:
+ways that Hong Kong parents try to help their children to succeed
+what motivates Hong Kong children to succeed
+advice to give parents
+anything else you think is important