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= Welcome to Speaking Out Internationally =

**  Speaking   Out Internationally** gives you the opportunity to share your ideas on topics of an international flavour. This could be something about a country, an event or issue. It is ** your ** course and you are the  masters   of the course. If you do nothing, not much will happen and the whole thing will fall through!


 * To start ** you will have to become members of this wikispace as you will have to put your ideas for discussion on this page by the **Friday** of the week preceeding the class. **P** ** enalties will be applied to students who fail to post at least one question on the wiki every Friday. ** (You can see some examples below. Please be more creative than most of last year's students!!!!)


 * Class will take the form of **debates, speaking in pairs and groups, quizzes and any other interactive types of communication**. You are the 'actors' in your learning here, so be active!! This will make up **33%** of your final grade.


 * Everyone will create ** a short oral activity ** for your classmates to enjoy and take part in. This will be about a subject (Internationally speaking) which is close to your heart and that you would like to share with us and will lead to a class discussion. You don't necessarily need to do a  Power Point   . Your activity must be fun and very ** interactive **, for example a game or quiz for the whole class to participate in, a debate with interactive questions, etc. This will make up ** 33% ** of your final grade.


 * There will be a **writing element** to the module. You are to produce a short dossier on 3 of the topics introduced during the semester. This should include: i) Information you gleaned from the talk and discussion in class, ii) information on the topic that you have researched, iii) a personal  comment. These 3 elements will be the   written evaluation   mark of the module and will be worth **33%** of your final grade. This should be handed in to me on the last but one class.

Here is the document to help you interpret the symbols on your writing 16 December 2013


SAMPLE PRESENTATION  BY Justine & Thomas []

Subject: "An unexpected gift"
 * Timetable for ORAL ACTIVITIES: REMEMBER THEY MUST BE APPROXIMATELY 10-15 mins, they must be fun and interactive and generate plenty of debate, led by the person or people organising the ativity **
 * || 1 || **30 SEPT 2013** ||  ||
 * 2 || **7 OCT 2013** ||  ||
 * 3 || **14** **OCT 2013** || Names: Mathieu NICOLAS/ Marion Loiseau/ Maxime ROUAH

Video : The best gift I ever survived" - Stacey Kramer [] || Subject: || Subject: Politeness rules and "strange" usages around the world || Subject: Drugs and addictions || Subject : Energy transition || Subject: Cinema || Subject: Stupid laws around the world || Subject: ||  ||||~   ||
 * 4 || **21 OCT 2013** || Names:
 * || **28 OCT 2013** || ** VACANCES **** TOUSSAINT ** ||
 * 5 || **4 NOV. 2013** || Names: Sonia Davoine / Estelle Poupelloz
 * || **11 NOV 2013** || ** ARMISTICE ** ||
 * 6 || **18 NOV. 2013** || Names:Romain Roumiguiere/ Etienne Guilbeau
 * 7 || **25 NOV. 2013** || Names : Romain CASERY / Adrien MOYRAND
 * 8 || **2 DEC 2013** ||
 * 9 || **9 DEC 2013**
 * DEADLINE TO HAND IN DOSSIER ** || Names: Alban FAURE / Constance PROST-BOUCLE
 * 10 || **16 DEC 2013** || Names: Pierre-Emmanuel Gay/ Quentin LEVY
 * || ** 23 DEC 2013 ** || ** VACANCES DE NOEL ** ||
 * 11 || **6 JAN 2014** || Names:Mathilde Eschmann/ Clémence Fourel

[] [] [] [] [] [] [] one-minute news
 * LINKS: **

[] [] [] Why do you think so many young people voted for Obama?
 * USA: **

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 * TED: **

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http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/fr/sally_kohn_let_s_try_emotional_correctness.html

Do you think it is possible to be emotionally correct with everybody? (Alban)

= =
 * Questions for discussion Monday 9 December 2013**

It is almost 20 years since Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid culminated in South Africa's first multi racial election. What is his legacy to South Africa and to the world? And what lasting changes did he bring to a country that still sees a massive social divide between rich and poor? (Belén) = = In France “classes préparatoires” teachers give 10 hours of lessons per week for an average salary of 4100 euros per month. The Education Ministry wants to do a reform to increase the number of hours of these teachers without increasing their salary. Do you think this reform is justified? Do you find normal that these teachers earn so much for only 10 hours per week? (Estelle) Do you think that the recent news about the three years old surgery of François Hollande is worth hearing about? (Mathieu) Can Third World economies grow without wrecking the global environment? (Pierre-Emmanuel) Do you think that comparative advertising, those where a competitor is denigrates, are politically correct and ethical? (Adrien) A new application has been created in the USA, its name is Lulu and it permits to girls to give a mark on boys they met. They could evaluate the sexual relations, the perfume, or everything. This evaluation is sent on facebook so everyone could see the mark. Girls, will you use this application? Boys, do you think that feminism is going too far ?( Romain R) The British researcher, David Nutt, ensures that he created a miracle pill which removes the bad effects of alcohol even if you have drunk a lot. This pill acts on neurotransmitters in order to remove the effects of alcohol on the brain retaining effects of wellness and relaxation but it eliminates bad effects like dizziness, weariness or addiction. Would you be willing to eat this pill to go from drunk to sober in less than 5 minutes? Do you think it could be dangerous for people who will use this pill? (Etienne)

In Venezuela, President Maduro ordered the military occupation of a chain of electonics stores. People could get items for free or with a very interesting price Do you consider that as a good way for him to stand a chance of winning the next elections in his country even if it could damage the economy? (Maxime). Currently in France, euthanasia stays an important debate, between persons thinking it is a crime and those thinking it is a liberation for an human who present incurable disease. Do you think that euthanasia should be accepted in France?

Do you think that France has to take care of inter-religious conflicts in Centrafrique? (Sonia)

There are more and more food scandals, do you think that Agro-Food Industry cares about people’s health ? (Romain C)

Didier Drogba and Emanuel Eboué, footballplayers, risk penalties for having presented T-shirts with messages honoring Nelson Mandela because it is prohibited to display political messages during a match. Do you think a sanction is deserved? (Mathilde)

http://www.biography.com/people/nelson-mandela-9397017/videos = = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20735685 = = Do you think Barack Obama deserved his nobel prize ? ( Constance )

[]. Do you think Leonardo DIcaprio deserve a oscar for this film? (Clémence)

Hamburgers don't suffer from crisis, a lot of restaurants put hamburger in their menu. Would you go to restaurant to eat a hamburger? (Clémence) = = = **Questions for discussion Monday 25th November 2013** =

** Sonia, Estelle, Etienne, Romain, don't forget that you need to post your speaking activities on this page, and that it must go on your e-portfolio too. **
Is the Iran's nuclear research programme legitimate? Do you think that the willing of countries like Canada, United States of America or France to prohibit this project is an intrusion? (Mathieu)

A recent poll showed that an important number of French citizens think that the current bad economic and social situation wouldn't be better even with the gouvenance of "UMP" instead of "PS". Do you agree with this observation? Is the social crisis we're leaving a fatality? (Mathieu)

Recently, more and more people are travelling by bike, however cycling accidents are on the rise. Is there a way to make roads safer? (Marion) corrected by Constance
====Americans take only 10 days vacation of a possible 14 days per year. The Japanese take only 7 days of the 18 possible. France, which leads the world in vacationing, also reported feeling the most bereft, despite taking all 30 possible days available to them. However, the French are also least likely to completely unplug while away. Do you think we should have less holidays in France to feel less deprived of them? (Marion)====

Three women were released from 30 years of slavery in UK. Do you think we should be more aware of the modern slavery? (Adrien) corrected by Quentin

The embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford apologized for "a lot of stupid things" Sunday but said he won't resign despite reports that police have video that purportedly shows him smoking a crack pipe. Do you think he should resign as mayor of Toronto? (Adrien) corrected by Quentin

H&M relocated its factories in Ethiopia because the minimum wage in Bangladesh increased from 15 to 50€. Do you think firms make too much profit on the back of people ? Will you keep buying H&M clothes ? ( Romain R ) corrected by Maxime

Should Iran have the nuclear power ? ( Romain R ) corrected by Marion

The Spanish Ministry of Education has unexpectedly cut Erasmus grants, leaving funding in the air for thousands of students who had already been abroad since the beginning of their school year. He finally changed his mind but from now on students will obtain these grants only if they validate every modules with at least a mark of 5,5/10. Do you consider his decision as a good way to save money in Spain,which is a country hardly hit by the economic crisis. (Maxime) corrected by Marion

Should we punish clients of prostitution or legalize it ? (Quentin)

Taxman uses Google street cameras to spy on homeowners and zoom in on tax-dodgers' assets. Do you think the using of technology is going too far? (Etienne) corrected by Marion

After the typhoon in Philippines, do you think that humanitarian aid is sufficient to rebuild the ruined country ? What kind of other aid can be possible in this situation ? ( Constance) corrected by Mathieu

Qatar is buying more and more firms everyday all over the world. Do you think it's good for the economy ? (Sonia) corrected by Mathieu

Do you think advertising about christmas apears too early in the year? (Clémence) corrected by Constance = **Questions for discussion Monday 18th November 2013** = = = In Sweden a bill intended to prohibit the man to urinate standing up for hygiene and gender equality. Do you think it is an invasion of privacy? Do you think gender equality is going too far ? **Quentin**

====In UK, the prime minister has rejected a call from a leading expert on public health to lower the age of consent to 15. It has been proved that in countries with a lower age of consent, young people got involved in sex at a later age and teenage pregnancy rates are lower. However, Downing Street said the current age of 16 was in place to protect children and there were "no plans to change it". Do you think that drawing a new line could help to protect teenagers? (Maxime)====

In July 2012, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) (Lausanne, Switzerland) allowed us to discover a particule called the "Higgs boson". It seems to play a key role in our unterstanding of what happened a very bief instant after the Big Bang. The success of this discover, dued to that huge machine (27 km, 3 billion dollars), led the researchers to think about constructing another one, twice as big, near the current LHC. It would allow us to enhance our understanding of the crucial "instant 0" by reaching very high levels of energy...Do you think that our understanding of the universe is infinite? Do you agree with the fact that, at some point, we won't be able to explain things?

Can a president govern a country if nobody believes in him ? ( Romain R ) = = ====In Bangladesh, the government changed the minimum wage ( SMIC ) from 15€ to 50€ per month. Do you think it's still enough for a family to live there ? What do you think about working conditions in this country ? ( Constance )====

If Russell Brand’s right and there really is going to be a revolution resulting in a complete overthrow of capitalist consumer society, what does that mean for our lifestyle? Could it be any better than now? And why? (Alban)

Do you think it is possible to boo the president of the French republic a day of national celebration as November 11? (Pierre-Emmanuel)

You can now lose weight while you eat. A Frenchman has designed an electronic fork that vibrates when you eat too fast, warning you to slow down and take the time to enjoy your food. Do you think this fork could be efficient? Is it could be a smart way to fight obesity? Would you be willing to use this fork? (Etienne)

China just abolish the one-child policy, couples can now have two children. Do you think the implementation of this measure was a good thing for the country ? Do you think it's a good idea to remove this measure today ? (Estelle)

With the world's elderly population growing rapidly, scientists are suggesting that robots could take on some of the burden of providing care and companionship. Do you think that machines can care for elderly? (Romain C)

The French police has received two weeks ago the ban of using geo-localization in preliminary investigations without an authorization given by a magistrate. Some policemen criticize this measure saying that it prevent tem from doing their job. Do you think geo-localization is an intrusion in privacy or a usefull tool for the police?

French football is deteriorating more and more. Do you think they deserve their place at the World Cup? (Clémence) = = A man has been wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit and was released after five months in prison. What do you think of this miscarriage of justice victims deserve as an extra charge ? (Sonia)

= **Questions for discussion Monday 4th November 2013** = **Two questions each please + answers to quiz**

**Link to quiz:** [|http://www.ket.org/cgi-local/fw_ne] [|wsquiz.exe/db/ket/dmps/Programs?id=NEWQ2906]

I include the audio and the questions in word format below for easier access: media type="file" key="KET-KNEWQ_002906.mp3" width="240" height="20"



-Hardly a day goes by without our hearing of new online dating service on the internet like Meetic or Adoptes Un Mec. Furthermore, it's a well known fact that people who belong to the same social environment are more likely to meet and date. Do you think that love is still an unrestricted concep, or are we inexorably determinated to meet (or not to meet) somebody. Do you think that the use of those websites is avoiding or enhancing the issue? **Mathieu**

-According to some psychologists, punishing a child buy spanking him (even once or two during the whole childhood) is desastrous for his futur intellectual health and his development. Do you agree with the idea that spanking should be assimilated to child abuse?**Mathieu**
 * 1-A, 2-B, 3-B, 4-True, 5-B, 6-B, 7-A, 8-A, 9-Next to Arizona, 10-A.**

- A study revealed that American graduates lack the international experience, language capabilities and cross-cultural communication skills necessary to succeed in the global economy. This would be due to the small number of American students studying abroad at some point in their academic career (about 10%). Do you think that the expensive tuition fees are responsible for that and does this sound weird to you given the fact that meantime lots of foreign students are travelling to the US each year? (Maxime) + 1-A 2-B 3-B 4-TRUE 5-C 6-B 7-A 8-B 9-borders Colorado Arizona & Texas 10-A

- Because of an increasing population, urbanization, a finite amount of land and the certainty of death, a real quandary about the disposition of human remains is rising up. An increasing number of alternatives appeared : from being launched into space to being mixed into artificial reef structures. What would you say about these new kinds of funerals? (Maxime)

- The olympic games of Sotchi are presumed to be the most expensive in history. Among the spending, there are important spending for resorts, airport terminal, facilities for winter sports. And now, investors are unable to repay loans granted by the government. Do you think these costs are acceptable as being for the Olympic games? (Marion)

- France is still paying for ransom they are asked for in exchange of hostages. Thus, French people are the second nationality most kidnapped in the world. Do you think, ransom should still be payed by the country while other countries face less kidnapping because they refuse to pay them? (Marion)

- NSA: Do you think we can reinforce our security without reducing the individual liberties? (Etienne)

- Insects would be an ecological solution to the world hunger. Would you be able to eat insects? (Etienne)

Two prisoners escaped during a transfer. It is the third evasion for this prison in the year. Do you think there is a lack of security in prison ? **Quentin**

What do you think about the Taubira's law intended to empty our jails ? **Quentin**

- A potential new HIV treatment has a "profound and unprecedented" impact on the virus, according to animal studies published in the journal Nature. Do you think that HIV will be curable in the future ? (Romain C)

- Do you think that French government must pay for hostage freedom ? Don't you think that it's a way to finance terrorism ? (Romain C)

Two days ago, two French journalists were killed by terrorists in Mali. Do you think journalists should continue to investigate in this area despite the constant danger ? (Estelle)

Regularly, surfers or swimmers are attacked by sharks on Reunion Island. These attacks are bad for tourism and therefore for the island's economy. What is the most important, protect sharks, which are endangered species, or protect tourism that sustains the entire region ? (Estelle)

This Saturday in Brittany, some people demonstrated against a new type of road-tax. But the gathering degenerated despite the fact that militants said it was a pacific one. Some think that the government sent people to create violence and disorder in order to discredit militants. For you, is it possible or is it just a fake charge ? (Sonia)

In Russia, a member of the Pussy Riot (musicians who were jailed for criticizing the Poutine's goverment) escaped and is invisible since 24 October. Do you think other nations should intervene for the defence of the Human Rights in a country ? (Sonia)

In Vilnius, ( Lithuania ), a magistrate installed a barometer of happiness in a screen in the wall of the City Hall. Peoples can indicate on internet their happiness with a mark between 0 and 10. Do you think it's a good political tool ? ( Constance )

In Norway, during winter in some village we can not see sun because of mountains. So, an engineer installed three giant mirrors to drive out shadow. Do you think it's a good solution ? ( Constance )

Because of the new 75 per cent tax, French football club have decided to stand-off. Do you think that such a behavior is justified? (Alban)

There are rumors about Star Wars VII and its potential director J.J Abrams. If this movie is produced, are you going to see it? Do you think that such a big license could be recycle one more time? (Alban)

Valuable metals acquire unusual colours and textures when they are reduced to the nano scale. But nano-jewellery raises a question: is it wise to use a debated technology for purely aesthetic means? (Clémence)

Councils are deploying CCTV-style cameras tailored to catch parents who park illegally when dropping off or picking up pupils from school. The £16,000 sureveillance system on during the school run and zooms in on the numberplates of parents stopping on prohibited stretches of road. Do you think it's a violation of privacy? (Clémence)

In France, the Court of Auditors points the cost benefits of company employees as EDF, SNCF and Air France (free tickets, preferential rates on energy ...). Should they be challenged? (Pierre-Emmanuel)

After the scandal of the NSA, do you trust to protect your data on social networks like Facebook or Twitter? (Pierre-Emmanuel)

In Germany,the government has allowed the possibility for a human being to not be male or female gender, but to be indeterminate. Do you think it's normal ? What do these people want ? ( Romain R )

Is the work important to be happy ? ( Romain R )

Saturday night, a man died after receiving an electric shock from a Taser's policeman. Do you think this kind of weapon is necessary to the police? (Mathilde)

In Norway, a butcher has especially created fake human limbs with ordinary meat for Halloween. A children's protection organism has denounced this initiative. What do you think about the impact of this bloody joke? (Mathilde)

What do you think about the use of drones in the war against terrorism?(Adrien)

«Le 20 octobre, la petite Rihanna est née au CHU. Elle mesure 50 cm pour 3,435 kg, et fait la joie de ses parents Cynthia et Steven, ainsi que de sa sœur Djaysie».Newspaper: Le bien Public Dijon France: Do you think it's normal that administration allows these names? (Adrien)

= **Questions for discussion Monday 21st October 2013** =

(every cloud has a silver lining = à toute chose malheur est bon) In May 2012, the famous painting //The Scream// of Edvard Munch has fetched a record-breaking $119.9m at auction. Furthermore in 2010 //The Walking Man,// a sculpture of Alberto Giacometti reached $103.7m. Do you think that the value of artworks is nowaday overestimated? Do think that the concepts of art and money can get along with each other? (Mathieu)
 * Please remember we are concentrating on spelling in general, so pay special attention to those words you are not sure about. FYI, UNFORTUNATELY has only one 'l'. **

The Constitutional Council rejected the conscious clause for the mayor (about the gay marriage). Do you agree or not with this decision ? (Quentin)

Thefts and attacks are more and more numerous in the public transport. Do you feel safe in the latter? (Etienne)

Immigration is good or not for a country? (Adrien)

Do you think that the media should be more objective in every kind of situation ? ( Romain R )

Do you think global warming is a fatality ? Do you think it's still time to change things ? (Estelle)

What do you think about globalization ? (Constance)

Do you think that countries such as France should react stronger after NSA intrusion? (Alban)

What do you think about death penalty? (Clémence) Where is Brian?

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Some mothers nicknamed "Tiger moms" consider that "Chinese" parents are better at raising kids than Western ones. What do you think of these traditional and strict education methods consisting in =====

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prioritizing academics and musical accomplishments over typical fun kid stuff like sleepovers? For instance, these parents would never allow their kids to watch TV, play video games or be in a school play. (Maxime) =====

Do you think work atmosphere is more stressful today than fifty years ago ? (Romain C)

Are you ready to eat a steak "in vitro"? (Pierre-Emmanuel)

In France, a 15-year-old Kosovo Roma girl, her parents and five siblings were expelled on 9 October, after they lost their asylum battle. Considering that they suffer discrimination in Kosovo, do you think the French government took the right decision ? (Sonia)

Researchers have led a study about smiling and related emotions. It has been proven that a smile can be fake however this is only signalled by expressions in the eyes. Consequently, they have looked into whether Mona Lisa's s smile is fake or not? What do you think? (Marion)

A little tornado destroyed houses and shops and hurted two people in the North of France yesterday. Why do you think this phenomenon is becoming more common in our country? (Mathilde) = **Questions for discussion Monday 14th October 2013** =
 * Please rember we are concentrating ON (oops!, clearly not concentrating enough myself) the spelling of proper nouns next week! **

The United States are currently working on new schiste gas field in Kansas. Do you think that it's a mistake to tempt to exploit this kind of resource in France? Two doctors suspected of euthanasia have been placed in custody. How do you feel about the debat on euthanasia? (**Quentin**)

Germany stops its nuclear power plants, and this winter there will be a risk of electric shortage, moreover, to overcome this shortage, they use coal plants, more polluting and unfortunatly the price of electricity increasing. so what do you thing about the shutdown of the nuclear? (Adrien)

Should the electronic cigarette be considered as a drug ? (estelle)

Do you think that Miley Cyrus is going too far? (Alban)

Do you understand that the Nobel Peace Price reward the destruction of chemichal weapons in Syria ? (Romain R)

Do you think we can still protect our privacy ? ( Constance )

Since the Fukushima catastrophe in 2011, reactors are watered in order to limit the increase of temperature and thus the radioactive wastes. But, then, a part of this contaminated water is poured out in the sea. Do you think solutions exist to prevent this kind of catastrophe? Do you think it's possible to live without nuclear power? (Etienne)

This summer, farmers have been victim to robbery. They have lost an important part of their harvest, in particular fruit harvest. Why do you think stealing has increased this summer? How can we put an end to this kind of stealing? (Marion)

Microsoft-owned Skype is currently being investigated by Luxembourg's data protection authority over concerns about its secret involvement with a US National Security Agency (NSA) spy programme. Do you still trust in the privacy of our conversations when using that software? (Maxime)

Do you think the France team deserves to participate in the World Cup this summer in brazil? (Pierre-Emmanuel)

Do you think that French government must give the right to vote to foreigners ? (Romain C) = = "Big Brother is watching you" ; In 1984 George Orwell thought about a dark future were a dictature has the power, with videosurveillance, informing and a lot of repression. Do you think his idea has become a reality nowadays ? (Sonia) = = Do you think that GMOs culture must be forbidden? (Mathilde) =** Questions for discussion Monday 7th October 2013 **=

**According to a UN report, by 2050, older people will outnumber children under 15 for the first time, with most of the elderly in developing countries. The report also said that Sweden is the best place to be old?** [] Are you worried about the rate at which the world's population is aging and the fact that one day there might not be enough people of working age to support this aging population? Do you think that France is a good place to be old? **Belen ** D o you find acceptable that a country like the US are blocked by congressmen? Adrien Should we intervene in Syria ? ( Romain) Do you think that Olympics games could be hosted in countries where human rights are not respected? (Alban) Should the wearing of religious symbols be forbidden in public institutions? (Etienne) The lie could be acceptable in some cases. Do you agree or disagree with this sentence ? ( Quentin )

Accordig to you why some people want to live on Mars for good ? Do you understand their motivations ? Would you be able to volonteer ? **Estelle**
 * According to the company Mars One, at the origin of a colonization project of the Mars planet in 2023, more than 200000 people would volonteer for a one way ticket to mars planet.**

Regularly in the USA, shootings mark the news. Do you think Barack Obama should prohibit carrying a weapon? **Pierre-Emmanuel**

A post-menopausal woman has given birth to a baby boy using a technique that doctors believe could lengthen a woman’s natural fertility window. Do you thing it's good for the health of the woman? And what are the consequences for the baby? **(Clémence)**

Last week in France, some shops were ought to be closed on Sundays, or at the beginning of the night, in order to respect the law, even if the employees agreed to work at these periods. Do you think these reglementation is a good think to stimulate economy? **(Mathilde)**

We can hardly walk 100 meters without noticing a fast food like Macdonald's, Quick, KFC, or any other kind of kebab and pizzeria. Do you think that the always increasing number of those restaurants can jeopardize the traditional and esteemed "french family meal" concept or our gastronomy? Do you think that people (especially young ones) are more reluctant to cook thant former generations? **(Mathieu)**

Recently, some french primary school changed there school routines. Pupils leave school earlier in the afternoon ( for sports and activities ) but they have to work half a day more in the week. Do you think it's a good idea for young people to enforce this law which came from northern countries ? ( Constance )

Lampedusa boat disaster: “European political officials must talk, and soon,” said our Prime Minister Jean-Marc-Ayrault. What is your point of view? Should we allow clandestine immigration in Europe ? (Romain C)

With the increase of deaths on roads, experts are in agrement that the speed limit should be reduced by 10km/h on secondary roads (80km/h instead of 90km/h). Do you think this is a good solution? (Marion L)

@http://www.lesinrocks.com/2013/10/02/actualite/pourquoi-les-robots-auront-bientot-droits-11432329/ Some lawyers are starting to think about the creation of a robot personality. Those robots would be able, in the future, to make court ruling. Do you think it's a good idea letting them make some decisions instead of humans ? (Sonia)

1. Researchers think that Nasa's Curiosity rover has found a network of ancient streams (water). What are the implications of this? 2. Will President Mohamud be able to tame Somalia? 3. Global economy, who will drive the recovery? 4. The secret of Germany's success 4. Do we have a fair taxation system? 5. Are we too dependent on computers? 6. Are parents clueless about child predators on the Internet? 7. Should animals be used for research? 8. Should cigarette smoking be banned? 9. Are cell phones dangerous? 10. Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy? 11. Should men get paternity leave from work? 12. Obama promised to close Guantanamo in 2010, why is it still open? 13. Is torture ever acceptable? 14. Is a lottery a good idea?

1) Brazil aims to clone endangered animals. they will be place ** d ** in zoos: clones will not repopulate nature but in extreme cases like total extinction, clones could be place ** d ** in nature to stimulate repopulation. ** Do you agree with this practice? Please write your name so that we know who you are. ** 2) India exports more ** in ** France than France import ** s in ** India.Francois Hollande ** tryed ** Monday during a trip to India to encourage the Indian ** investitors ** to build firms in France.Do you agree that the coming of foreign countries investitors can raise the unmployement curve? ( ** hervé ** ) 3) A meteorite fell in Russia, in ** the ** Oural mountains and caused many injuries. According to you, which ways can **allow** Human ** s ** to protect himself from this kind of threat, especially if a bigger meteorite would approach from our planet ? (Sébastien)
 * Questions for discussion Monday 18th February 2013 **

4/ French doctors have considered - for the first time - an assisted death for patients who ** ask ** for it. These decisions will be taken by a group of doctors and not by a single one. What do you think ? What can we think about people that have the right to grant - or not - death to those that ask for it ? Don't you think that to live and let (himself) die is a personnal choice and shouldn't have to be questionned by anyone ? ( Julien )

5) [] what do you thing ** of ** English humor? ** Please write your name so that we know who you are. **

6) Twenty-seven years after the Tchernobyl disaster (April 1986), the protective sarcophagus of a reactor threatens to collapse. Do you think nuclear power is a sustainable and clean energy source ? (Benoit)

7) ** The ** French government announced that it wanted to see lowering in 1.000 euros by purchase, against 3.000 euros today for the fiscal residents, the ceiling for which a payment in cash is authorized. What do you think about that ? ( Nicolas Journet)

8) For a few days attacks are becoming increasingly ** important ** in Lyon. Girls are raped or are found dead. What do you think about insecurity in Lyon? ** Do we must ** protect individually? (tear gas for example) (Léa)

9) In 1972, Charles Duke was part of the Apollo 16 mission that landed on the moon. Tenth man to walk on the moon, Charles Duke left a souvenir of his visit: a photo of his family. Remained secret for over 40 years, this picture has been revealed by NASA. Would you do the same thing if one day you get the opportunity to go on the moon? Would you like to walk on the moon one day? (Jennifer)

10) Sunday, February 17, a celestial object crashed on a lake in Russia. Russians speak of a U.S. military test, the church believes in a divine intervention and scientists say that it is a fragment of the meteorite that came close to Earth o n Saturday. And you, what is your point of view and why? (Yann)

11) The ** arab ** spring's two years later : Wind of hope or tempest of fear ? []  (Nicolas)

12) Pop, 6 years old, the Swedish child without sex. His parents have decided to not reveal his gender. They explain ** ed ** this decision by the fact that Pop has to be free in his choices. ** By ** example, he wears either a dress or pant ** s ** ; for hair is also variable. For his parents, he is just Pop neither a girl nor a boy. ** Why ** do you think about this idea? (Manon)

13) It was raining meteorites in ** russia ** this week. what can you imagine to prevent and stop this kind of danger? (T)
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14) For Valentine's Day, Oscar Pistorius, the handisport champion of South Africa (called "Blade runner" ) killed his wife. Some cases are known of ** american ** sportsmen ( mainly ** american ** footballer) that get out of control maybe because of doping. Do you think doping is the reason of these problems? (Magali)

15) These days it's London's fashion week, if you can afford this kind of clothes will you be ready to spend that much money or will you boycott such price? (Oceane)

16) Do you think that French actors, such as Dany Boon, are overpaid? What about football players? (Thomas)

17) Do you think the idea of president Obama about a free trade area between Europe and USA like the Schengen area is good idea ? (Gaetan)

1/ Our behaviors concerning music are evolving. Music listening by streaming is constantly increasing with websites like Deezer/Spotify. Experts have said that streaming is not as gainful as expected for all and that it could be a threat for musical diversity. Do you think the way we "consume" music is affecting the music being created ? What are your habits regarding music ? Is music an important thing to you ? ( Julien ) 2) The French government want to set up a new law against abuses of the internship's responsables. In order to learn just the usefuls tools and to discover the work world the futur student will just stay at most 6 months at plant.  According to the French government :  - To stay more than 6 month is like to be underpaid and to do more than the standard worker.  - The knowledge that the student can learn after the 6 months (even for the most hard tasks) is very small.  Are you agree with this view? (Hervé)  http://simonteach.wikispaces.com/4BSA+Speaking+Out  3) There are more and more series at the TV. How many series do you watch regularly? Do you think that you are addicted to series? (Lauranne)
 * Questions for discussion Monday 11th March 2013 **

4) Recently, horse meat was detected in some ready-made meal, have you confidence in food industry and in the food which you eat ? (Nicolas JOURNET)

5) During this week two skiers died in an avalanche. All year many skiers died during the ski season, do you think the problem is that people aren't aware about the risks or they are just unconscious? (Raphaël)

6) Are you in favor or opposed to the right to have a pocket nife in a plane ? (Sébastien)

7) This winter has been particularly deadly in unsecured areas. Do you think it is necessary to regulate access to the mountain and high mountain ? (Nicolas J)

8) The health of some politic people like Nelson Mandela these days, or Fidel Castro some years ago, is watching closely by medias. Don't you think that these old people should live the end of their life away from world actualities? (Magali)

9) Are you interested in the election of the new Pope ? (Thomas)

10) Newcastle is still undergoing economic crisis. 10 librairies will shortly close, it sounds like the council choosed to cut a public service. Up to now, Newcastle has presented itself as an ambitious city with a huge historic background, do you think it's a good idea to close so many librairies in a such city? (Manon)

11) (Benoit)

12) Two start-ups see promise in extracting resources from asteroids. Do you believe in that? (Tristan)

13) After the recent missile tests, the tension between the two Koreas (North & South) is at its peak. Do you think a conflict can erupt ? Are you afraid about that ? (Benoît)

14) What do you think about a limitation on wage in France ? (Gaëtan)

15) The school director of Meillac (Ille-et-Vilaine) was indicted Friday in Saint-Malo and remanded in custody Saturday for sexual assaults on three 8 years old children. What solution could you consider to avoid this kind of problem of happening again? (Jennifer)

16) Nicolas Sarkozy annouced last week that he will «have to» come back for the election in 2017. Should someone ever “come-back” in politics? Do you think that N. Sarkozy wants to come back or has he said he “has to”? Let's debate! (Yann)

17) Hugo Chavez died a few days ago. What will be the consequences of this death on the political regime of Venezuela according to you? Do you think that it will be deteriorate? (Laetitia)

18) Recent researches have shown that plants are intelligent: some can communicate with others, call congeners for help and even defend themselves from their enemies. Do you think it will change the way we see plants? (Méric)


 * Questions for discussion Monday 18th March 2013 **
 * 1) ** France's president has defended his plan to supply arms to Syrian rebels. What is your opinion about this project ? (Hervé)

2) Last week there was a big blizzard on the north of the France. Thousands of people have remaind during most than a night in their car. Do you think it would be a good idea to close some road before a great storm arrive? (Raphaël)

3) Would you like an anglo-french intervention in Syria such as there was in Libya ? (Sébastien)  []

4) Do you think that François is a "normal" Pope, such as our François Hollande ? (Thomas)

5) Since February, Berliners are mobilizing to save a remnant of the Berlin Wall, the symbol of the hated Cold War that became a major tourist attraction. The Berlin Wall is threatened by urban development projects. Do you think that Germany should keep this remnant because it is their history or should they destroy it and build new building for new housing? (Yann)

6) Researchers raise the question of the impact of the internet development on our memory skills. In addition of distracting us, Internet affects our ability to concentrate. They advise us to take some times to be far from a screen and fast information as Internet because our brain needs to think without our eyes. Do you think you take enough time to use your brain eyes closed? Do you think there is a real danger? (Jennifer)

7/ The European medicines agency has approved a pill that reduces the desire of drinking for alcoholism treatment. It's said that there are approximately 14 millions Europeans that are alcoholics but only 8% follow a medical treatment. What are your thoughts about that ? ( Julien )

8) Smartphone improve again and again their options, capacity and application. Do you think that in a few years smartphone will replace laptop ? (Nicolas JE) []

9) A new Pope were elected last week after only 2 days of conclave. This is quite quick, why do you think he was so popular? And do you think that the consecration of this new Pope François will be in the continuance of the one of Jean Paul 2 more that in the one of Benoît 16? (Laetitia)

10) Cyprus government plans to tax the Cypriot bank accounts of 6.7 % with the agreement of the FMI, because of the economic situation in this country. What do you think about that ? (Nicolas JOURNET)

11) The side of President François Hollande is the lowest of any previous French presidents . How do you explain this ? (Gaetan)

12) There are more and more celebrities, or rich people like Gérard Depardieu, that left France because of taxation. What do you think about that? Will you do the same if you have a lot of money? (Magali)

13) The government would like to change academic pace for children but a lot of teachers are against this changement. What do you think about that? Should we shorten the day of children to work during the wednesday or the weekend? (Léa)

14) In communication, do you think it is important to tell how you feel, because we cannot guess the others' feelings? (Manon)

15) A cliché tells that "Females are better students than males." Do you think it's right ? (Benoit T.)

16) If your money in the bank can be taxed, will you keep it there ? (Tristan PL.)

18) A study showed that 35% of French use a second screen in front of their TV. What do you think and how is it for you ? (Méric)

19) Do you think we can judge well president's capacities only 10 months after his election? (Océane)

1) Do you think Skype can replace Telephone Company such as Orange, SFR…? (Sébastien)
 * Questions for discussion Monday 26th March 2013 **

2) Since the beginning of the year, more than five peoples have been killed in Marseille because of the drug trafficking, do you think that the situation could be improved ? (Nicolas JOURNET)

3) Can you accept that Nicolas Sarkozy received money fromhttp://simonteach.wikispaces.com/4 BSA +Speaking+Out Liliane Bettencourt? (Thomas)

4) A candidate of the 16th season of Koh-Lanta, Gerald Babin,25 years old died on March the 21st of a heart attack during the first day of the show. Do you think these kind of reality show should stop because of their dangerousness ? (Yann)

5) The National Committee has just made an unfavorable notification for disabled people to have sex assistants but some associations want to see this fact authorized in France. Do you think it is a good way to help disabled people or is it going too far ? (Jennifer)

6) Law banning cigarettes exposition in the store, fat tax, tobacco tax . Is it to the gourvenement of each country to dictate us how to live by laws ? Why not ban the sale of those products ? (Nicolas JE) 7) do you think that the exploitation of shale gases in the French territory is a solution for French government to reduce the importation of Arabian oil? (hervé)

8) On monday the 25, the gay marriage opponents mass in Paris for final rally. They protest against a bill to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption. What's your position about this topic? Don't you think that this topic takes to much extent behind some other problems much more important as war, crisis..? (Laetitia)

9) Last week there was a new polemic about the french football team, a player said he never sings the national anthem. Do you think all athletes must sing the national anthem during a sport event? (raphaël)

10) Nicolas Sarkozy has been indicted for abuse of weakness on Liliane Bettencourt. Do you think Mr Sarkozy is treated like any other citizen? Is there a fury against him ? (Léa)

11) For some students physics is a chore. A canadian teacher, who teaches to 16-years-old, find a solution using the video game: World of Warcraft. He developped World of Classdraft. Indeed, he does two teams of pupils, each one playing a specific role and teach them by this way physics. Pupils pay more attention in class and so he can acknowledge to their debts in physics. Do you think is it a good way to teach physics and could we extend this idea to other subjects? (Manon)

12) In Venissieux Bosch closes its company that built solar panel. they loose 1 billions euros in 2012 . do you think that clean energies have a future in our society? What could be the problems? Is it a question of mentality or efficiency? (Lauranne)

13) Fewer children want to work in  science   . How will you promote the importance of science literacy in the general public and in our schools? (Benoît T.)

14) Is enough being done to protect our food supplies? (Tristent Plochux)

15) A law forbidding access to cars too polluting, so too old, to city centers is being studied in France.What do you think about it? (Méric)


 * Questions for discussion Monday 08th April 2013 **


 * 1) ** What do you think of the case Cahuzac, what do you suggest as a method to avoid such misuse of money? (Hervé)

2) France has confirmed its 0,1 % economic growth in 2013 and 1,2 % in 2014, Are you worried about your future in the job market in France ? (Nicolas JOURNET)

3) North Korea : Is an "accidental" war possible ? (Nicolas JE) [|http://edition.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c1#/video/world/2013/04/05/pkg-clancy-nk-diplomacy.cnn]

4)Would you like to have a screen using 3D technology in your smartphone ? Would you find it useful ? (Sébastien) []

5) According to a study by the CSA institute for "Capital", the French believe that a good salary is from € 2,683. Do you agree ? (Jennifer)

6) According to Australian researcher Jenny Graves, the Y chromosome of men would be endangered and would be transformed to a third sex in about 5 million years. Are you interested about this kind of discovery ? (Yann)

7) Sidaction 2013 was organized this week-end in France with many shows in TV or in some French town. Donation have reached 5millions €. Do you give to some association like Sidaction? Do you think that all the shows make people participate? (magali)

8) This video looks like a cat story who cross a country and come home.

Do you comprehend why people is so interested by this sort of story ?

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Anonymous is a group of hackers. They do some reprehensible things. But do you think they really hack some Korean websites and do a cyber attack on Israelien computer system? Or do you think some government uses them as a shield ? (Gaëtan)

9) There are less and less turtles on Earth. In some countries, fisherman eat turtles because they are one of the only meat taht they can eat, but this the the poaching which threaten the survival of turtles. So is it a good thing to forbide completely the fishing of turtles to the detriment of local fishermen (they don't threaten the survival of turtles)? (Laetitia)

10) In france they don't want people to smoke in their car when they have children. do you that is a good idea? (lauranne)

11) Three new cases of H7N9 avian influenza were reported Sunday, April 7 in eastern China, with six of 21 infected people died. With all the security measures it is normal to still have outbreaks? Do you think other countries will be contaminated? (Léa)

12) French researcher have conclued that the cost of a baby for his parent it around 500€ per month. This price is for the first child, after the second cost 300€ and the third 400€. Do you think that kind of studies is really relevant? It is really usefull for the future parents or not? (Raphaël)

13) According an article of the Guardian, the name of your mentor during your PhD plays a huge role in your career. Unfortunately, we are not all aware about this "tip" for our study. Besides, they remember that every choice in your "student" life will have consequence later on. My questions will be: Firstly, do you think this is fair to base the result of your PhD on your mentor? Secondly, up to now, have you made your choices while keeping in mind your career project?(Manon) []

14) Do you think North Korea can be a threat for the USA or they juste take Kim Jong-un for a clown?( Océane)

15/ A French taxpayer has initiated proceedings against the Ministry of Interior to know the use of € 150 million allocated annually to Parliament. This amount of money is to be used to finance association chosen by congressmen. Today, nobody is able to explain where was the money used but it has clearly been used. Do you agree with the taxpayer ? Do you also think that governement should explain how are used these funds (as it's "our" money) ? (Julien)

15/ A French taxpayer has initiated proceedings against the Ministry of Interior to know the use of € 150 million allocated annually to Parliament. This amount of money is to be used to finance association chosen by congressmen. Today, nobody is able to explain where was the money used but it has clearly been used. Do you agree with the taxpayer ? Do you also think that governement should explain how are used these funds (as it's "our" money) ? (Julien)

16/ Are we slaves to money ? (Benoît T.)

17/ Is the economy getting better? (Tristan P.)

18) Margaret Thatcher died today. What can we retain from her work? (Méric)


 * Questions for discussion Monday 15th April 2013 **

Margaret Thatcher passed away last week. What do you know about the way she transformed the UK? Belén

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1) Will we care about online privacy in 20 years? (Nicolas JE) []

2)Beijing reports its first case of bird influenza, what solutions do you propose to prevent the spread of this virus (Hervé)

3/ Swiss said they will not change their opinion on banking secrecy - as would the European Union - unless the request comes from Switzerland. What are your thoughts on that ? Do you think swiss should stop with their banking secrecy rules ? (Julien)

4) This Sunday Venezuelans were electing the successor Hugo Chavez (He died of cancer on March 5). Do you feel concerned by his elections? Are you interested by it? Or, do you just don’t care? (Jennifer)

5) Sunday morning in France, two skiers were killed and four were injured in an avalanche. Do you practice off-piste skiing? Do you find it dangerous? If yes, what do you do to make it as safe as possible? (Yann)

6)A man was hospitalized Friday with a blood alcohol concentration of 11 g / l. But the theoretical lethal dose of alcohol is 5 g / l. What do you think this come from? Alcohol addiction or a lot of luck? (Magali)

7) This week, the projection in China of the movie Django Unchained has been suddenly stopped after only 1 minute. How do you feel about this decision ? What about the consequences ? (Sébastien)

8) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #505050; font-family: Arial,Helmet,Freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">A rock band consisting of four robots have played their first public gigs : []  Want do you think about this kind of futuristic music ?

In this video, the mobile phone inventor discusses its creation and its future : [] What do you think about the evolution of cellphones ? How do you think cellphones will be in 20 years ?

The funeral of Margaret Thatcher have cost 12 million euros : [] Do you think this is normal or that it is a waste of money? (Méric)

9) Is Battelfield 3 better than COD ?(Thomas)

10) In France, a lot of workers live in the street because they don't earn enough money to rend a flat. Do you think that everything is done to help this people? (Laetitia)

11) apparently, the avian flu makes its come back. are you afraid of this fact? have you ever been vaccinated against a flu? and why (for you or your entourage)? do you think that the vaccines are effective? (Lauranne)

12) France is often blamed for the conditions of detention in prison. Does this shock you? Do you have any ideas to fix it? (Benoît)

13) Now people can become famous and earn a lot fo money without making something remarkable for the society or without any talent like before. Do you think the popularity of some people is justified? (raphaël)

14) Up to now, have you tried to change your routine, or maybe just wanted to do it but you are stuck. Maybe this tips could help you: Try to add or remove one habit during 30 days and it will be fine. Matt Cutts, a google engineer, developped this tip in a funny way on TED. Do you think this is reaclistic? (video: 3min27) (Manon)

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15) More and more combat drones are used in conflicts. Brandon Bryant, a former pilot, tell the trauma he suffered, in "Der Spiegel". What do you think of these clean weapons? Are they the best solution? [] (from 5'45 to 6'30)  (Tristan)

16) With all the protests and arrests due to marriage for all, do you think Hollande is reallyl istening French people ? Should he suspend this? (Léa)

17)Unemployment in Greece increased about 27 % in one year, and it's the same thing in Spain, do you think that these countries will can solve this problem? ( nicolas JOURNET)

18) Do you agree that French ministers have to declare what they owned?

19)The week of art in CPE is finish. Do you think professors can do a show for the next year, on student? (gaetan) Do you think that the French educative system is appropriate? (Hervé)
 * Questions for discussion Monday 06 th May 2013 **
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2) Solar plane beginns it USA crossing this weekend and already speak about a travel around the world in 2014. Do you think that in the futur this kind of plane could have an application? (Nicolas JE)

3) The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans rose 28% in a decade, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control has found. Why do you think this number is increasing? (Jennifer)

4) A new trial on a German Neo-Nazis group opened a few days ago in Munich. 50 years after the war, how such ideologies can still exist? How to prevent the formation of this kind of groups? (Yann)

5) Euro bills are going to change ? Will you keep some of those we currently use ? What for ? (Sébastien)

6/ One year after François Hollande's election, what do you think of it's political choices

6/ One year after François Hollande's election, what do you think of it's political choices ? (Julien)

7) A chinese gamer has spent the past 6 years in an Internet cafe. What do you think about the growing problem of Internet addiction ? (Méric)

8) in the night, a girl called the police asking help and simulating an attack. 30 men and a helicopter were called up to find her in the forest and help her. In fact it was just a joke between friends! it's unacceptable. what kind of punishment could be given to this teenagers? (Lauranne)

9) Last week a building of a manufacture collapse in Bangladesh. This factory made shirt and clothes for some important band from western countries. The building was very dangerous and any amelioration was made to secure the walls. Do you think it is normal to put some people in danger just to sell less expansive clothes and raise the benefit of a company? Isn't it a new kind of human exploitation? (raphaël)

10) Many scientists think we could go to Mars and they want to begin research for do it now. It will cost more than 30 bil per years during 20 years. Do you think this is the good moment ? (Gaetan)

11) With all the protests and arrests due to marriage for all, do you think Hollande is reallyl listening French people ? Should he suspend this? (Léa)

13) More and more combat drones are used in conflicts. Brandon Bryant, a former pilot, tell the trauma he suffered, in "Der Spiegel". What do you think of these clean weapons? Are they the best solution? [] (from 5'45 to 6'30)  (Tristan)

14) We have a very bad weather this spring, and last year it was a little bit the same. Do you think that this is just a coincidence or we will see this sort of weather more and more each year because of global warming? (Laetitia)

15) How real is love a the first sight ? (Thomas)

16) Do you think that weather can influence your mood ? (Océane)

17) Are male fashion designers more creative ? (Benoît)

18) Israel led air raids in Syria to prevent them from acquiring the nuclear weapon, do you think that these actions could engender a war ? (nicolas journet)


 * Questions for discussion Monday 13 th May 2013 **

1) Childcare advice is a multi-billion pound industry with an avalanche of books, magazines, and television shows competing for credibility. Do you think you will be sensible to this industry when you would desire a child? Do you think that parents are better thanks to these programs? (Jennifer)

2) Each month, more and more drugs are taken by the police. Do you think legalization of drugs could help to stop the black market? Are you for or against this idea? Why? (Yann)

3) A second case of infection with the new coronavirus (NCoV) was detected in France, where the medical authorities, following the World Health Organization, confirmed Sunday that the virus can be transmitted from person to person. What do you think of these infections? Can we contain the virus and prevent the crisis? (Léa)

4) On the 12th May of 2013, 26 elephants have been killed in the South West of the Central African Republic, in an area ranked as world heritage. 60% of the elephants have been lost since the last 10 years in this area. The political instability in this area has increased the number of poacher killing elephants. By witch ways could we stop it ? (Sébastien)

5) More and more flyers admit leaving device on in flight and devellope Internet and applications on board. Do you really turn off your smartphone, tablet or computer before takeoff and landing? (Nicolas JE)

6) A study finds that video games can increase your mental processing speed and delay cognitive declines, but some people think that video games rot your mind. What do you think? (Méric)

7) One month ago a man was hospitalized with a blood alcohol concentration of 11 g / l. But the theoretical lethal dose of alcohol is 5 g / l. What do you think this come from? Alcohol addiction or a lot of luck? (Magali)

8) This week the CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, said that his brand will not make clothes larger than in size 40. What do you think about this decision? Isn't it a discrimination for a kind of people? (raphaël)

9) For you, is it possible to match intellectual and physical sports at high level? A French did it few years ago, he created an hybrid sport: Chess-boxing. Have you ever seen a round of this game? (Manon) []  10) Two weeks ago a prisoner escaped from a jail in Lille with explosives, do you think that the French jail system is appropriate? (Hervé)

11) for the third times in one month, the inspectors of the SNCF submit a strike notice. What do you of that? are you affected? lauranne

12/ A shootout in new-orléans left 19 people injuried. What is your opinion regarding weapons and guns ? Do you think USA should make them illegal ? ( Julien )

13) the 8 of May it was the armistice. More and more young people don't know that. Do you think this is normal, maybe because this is an event really far from them, or not? (Laetitia)

14) During the TIC a lot of people got really drunk, do you think alcoholism among young people is an important problem?(Océane)


 * Questions for discussion Monday 13 th May 2013 **

1) A study by the University of Reading has shown that drinking one or two glasses of champaign improved spatio-temporal memory significantly. It also works with red wine and it would be good to consume during revisions for exams . What do you think of this study? (Méric)


 * Questions for discussion Monday 27 th May 2013 **

1) Do you believe in that ? a man who has survived without eating and drinking for 70 years (Lauranne) []

2) An American student of 18 years ago, has won the Young Scientist Award. Issued of Intel Foundation, the award is electing an annual scientific talent. Her invention could be used to recharge a smartphone in only 20 or 30 seconds instead of a night. Do you consider it as a huge innovation? (Yann)

3) The Minister of Culture, Aurélie Filippetti, confirmed Monday the end of the Hadopi law and of the cut of internet for illegal downloading. Do you download illegally? Do you agree with the removal of this law? (Jennifer)

4) A lot of stories are published about actors and famous people's behaviour and clothes in Canne's red carpet, but not a lot concerning films that are presented. Do you think Canne's festival is a cultural meeting or rather a social event? (Magali)

5/ Each year, an international rallye called Gumball 3000 takes place. It is a 5000-km-long rallye on open road of many countries and there are sometimes accidents because of some drivers behaviors (particularly with their fast cars and regarding speed limits). Knowing that, you may think - as many people - that it should be ban. But, it is also incredibly fun and it counts an incredible amount of fans worldwide. Do you think it should be ban, in the name of the respectful of law or it should continue because it's fun ? ( Julien )

6) According to Vladimir Poutine, the disappearance of bees could cause a World War III, because of the decreasing of the agricultural production, do you believe in this scenario and what would be the solution ? ( nicolas journet) 7) Do you think the weapons embargo in syria has to be extended ? (Hervé)

8) Century after century, the man repeats the same catastrophic errors to mankind. And recent years show that we have fewer landmarks, do you think that we focus our attention on an ethic or we let go and see ? (Manon)

9) After the event in London and the case of Mohamed Merah, do you think we have to face a new kind of terrorism? The lonely wolf and the small attack are the new threat of our countries? (Raphael)

10) Colombia and Farc rebels reach agreement on land reform. Does This agreement start a radical transformation of Colombia ? (Nicolas JE)

11) People come back more and more to traditional medicine with the use of plants for example or acupuncture. Do you join to this type of medicine? (Laetitia)

12) Do you think there is a political issue in giving the "palme d'or" to a film about a gay love story? (Océane)

13) Do you think I'm a good looking boy? (Thomas)

14) Do you think that doping in sports is a good thing for most entertaining competitions ? (Benoit T.)

15) Solar plane beginns it USA crossing this weekend and already speak about a travel around the world in 2014. Do you think that in the futur this kind of plane could have an application? (Tristan P)


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