Further probing: describe your hometown (location, city, town, village) climate, population, etc. Further probing: describe your occupation/ or major (if student) , likes and dislikes about your occupation.
Further probing : asking each other about martial status/ with or without boyfriend/girlfriend. Asking for opinion on married/ single life, which is better? Further probing: asking each other about hobbies.
Activity 2:
Asking about personal views. 1) Why do you study English?
2) Why do you want to study business?
3) What do you think of some modern methods of payment (credit cards, cheques, bank transfers)?
4) What role does the computer play in modern of payment?
(hints: speed of communication ,more and speedier information, storage of information, processing of paperwork)
5) What are some necessary steps for preparing a business trip overseas?
(hints: flight enquires, accommodation enquires, booking accommodation, preparing passports and documents, etc.)
6) Which kind of office would you prefer to work in ,a cellular of an open-plan office?
( hints: privacy vs more space & flexibility, saving on rent ,easier cleaning and greater mobility) 7) What do you think of international trade?
( hints: comparative advantage, foreign exchange earnings, promotion of mutual understanding) 8) How to deal with customer enquires on the phone?
( hints: name and organization of customer, product of service he/she needs, model/types of product or service, quantity you are able to supply ,delivery schedule, price terms, method or payment, etc.)
9)Transportation: (What is your usual means of transportation? Compare the various means of transportation.)
10) Health and safety in the workplace ( How to ensure a healthy working enviroment for employees? What are some health hazards in the office/factory shop? What safety measures should be adopted in the workplace?)
11) How to keep a balance between growth and enviroment protection? 12) Radio and TV( What are your favorite radio/TV programs ?Why?
13) What kind of role does advertising play in promoting your products/services? Which form of advertising is most effective in your opinion?
(hints: radio commercials, TV commercials, newspaper/magazines, billboards, posters, etc.) 14) What are the required qualities of a modern manager?
(hints: ambition, solid knowledge of management and interpersonal skills, languages, mathematics, etc.)
15) What do you know about flexible time?
(hints: core time, other time, advantages & disadvantage, etc.)