Course 17 Speaking evaluation | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Imagine you achieved a big goal (like getting a great job), but your best friend seemed jealous instead of happy for you. How would that make you feel, and how would you handle the situation?

If you saw a friend trying to hide that they were upset, what would you do? Would you ask them directly or try to cheer them up?

Why do some smells or songs instantly bring back strong emotions and memories? Can you give an example from your life?

What is a childhood memory that still makes you feel very happy or proud when you think about it? Why do you think this memory is so powerful?

In some cultures, showing strong emotions in public is common, but in others, people are more reserved. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each style?

How do people in your culture typically express happiness in public? Is it different from how other cultures express it?

Why is it sometimes harder to control emotions like frustration or jealousy than others? What can a person do to manage these powerful feelings in a healthy way?

What is your personal strategy for dealing with stress or anxiety? Do you listen to music, talk to a friend, exercise, or need some time alone?

Is it always best to be completely honest about your feelings? Describe a situation where it might be better to hide your true feelings to protect someone else.

How can misunderstanding someone's emotions cause an argument? Can you give an example from your own life or from a movie?

Some people say there are "good" emotions (like joy) and "bad" emotions (like anger). Do you agree with this? Why might an emotion like anger or sadness actually be useful or important?

Why is it sometimes difficult to explain exactly how we are feeling? Can you describe a time when you felt a mix of emotions at once (e.g., excited and nervous on the first day of a new job/school)?

What is one global problem (like plastic in the ocean, homelessness, or war) that you think is very difficult for technology to solve? Why is this problem so complicated?

Technology can be expensive. Do you think rich countries have a responsibility to share their technology with poorer countries to solve global problems? Why or why not?

Some people say that technology caused many of our environmental problems. Do you agree or disagree? Can the same technology that caused problems now also fix them?

Electric cars and solar panels are technologies to fight pollution. In your opinion, what is the single most important technology for protecting our environment? Why did you choose it?

How did technology help scientists create vaccines quickly during the global pandemic? What does this tell us about solving future health problems?

Telemedicine lets doctors talk to patients over video call. How can this technology help people who live far from hospitals or clinics? What are the limitations? (For example, can a doctor give a shot over video?)

Clean water is a problem in many parts of the world. What are some inventions or technologies that could help create clean drinking water? Why isn't this technology everywhere already?

How can technology help farmers grow more food? Think about apps for weather, drones for checking crops, or special seeds. Could these tools also have negative effects?

During natural disasters like earthquakes, technology is very important. What specific tools (like social media, GPS, or emergency apps) can be used to save lives? How do they help?

The internet can connect people everywhere. How can this technology be used to educate children in remote villages or refugee camps? What are the biggest challenges (like cost or language)?