2. Do you have a list of things you'd like to do before you die? Have you ever told anyone what's on the list? Why, or why not?

2. Who or what do you think is affected by climate change?

2. What do you know about the invention of objects that you use every day?

3. What skills and qualities do you think an inventor and artist might have in common?

2. How do companies promote their products and demonstrate how their products work? Give examples.

3. What is the customers' present shopping view different form the past 10 years?

4. What do you know about 3D printing? Would you like to print your own clothes by a 3D printer? Why, or why not?

2. Why do you think scientists are interested in shark skin? What do you think they can learn from it?

3. Where is the safest place to store important personal information?

• What are some important elements of urban planning?

• Do you live in a city? If so, what is the city space like? If not, would you consider it, and why or why not?

• What roles do civil and community organizations play in urban planning?

• What are some of the ways in which urban planning can go wrong?

• Think about an interesting documentary you have seen.

• What was the documentary about?

• Did the filmmaker have a specific point of view?

• Do you think documentary filmmakers should be totally objective or is it acceptable for them to include their own point of view?

• Did the documentary influence you? If so, how?

• Would you ever like to own a franchise or small business? Why or why not?

• What are some pros and cons of owning a franchise, compared to owning a non-franchise business?

• What role does advertising play in small businesses?

• Do you think it’s important for businesses to “pay it forward”? Why or why not?

Unit 1: Secret Wishes

https://youtu.be/aAWuedexI40

Unit 2: Changing climates, changing minds

https://youtu.be/lyOws0q6H9M

Unit 3: Unexpected Discovery

https://youtu.be/JcVkh-JqXOg

Unit 4: The business of style

https://youtu.be/r4HpjRPWH10

Unit 5: Engineered by Nature

https://youtu.be/vvNfmYnxi6I

Unit 6: The importance of sustainability

https://youtu.be/sJpWvbkLfSQ

Unit 7: Urban planning

https://youtu.be/BTC9UEsJeNU

Unit 8: Business

https://youtu.be/cSBYhI64t58

Unit 9: Documentary

https://youtu.be/iZ-7hvQW6A0

Thank you!

2. What are some habits you could adopt in order to become better at English?

3. What skills are fundamental for success in school? In the workplace?

4. What criteria do people tend to use when they buy something big? In your view, which one criterion is the most important?

5. What is one firm commitment you have made recently?

6. What is an essential step in conducting research?

7. What things typically cause people to feel fatigue?

8. At what time of day is your attention span typically longest? When is it shortest?

9. What are the most and least common reasons why people smile?

10. Why do you think these reasons are the most and least common?

11. Do you think that careers, ages, personalities affect people's smiles? Be specific.

2. Which institutions do you feel are more important for society: banks, hospitals, or universities? Why?

3. What are some advantages and disadvantages of being transparent at work? With friends?

4. What kinds of information about famous people might magazine articles disclose? 5. Give an example of a surprising revelation you have had or have read about. Why was it surprising?

7. If consumers feel mistrust for a company, how can that company regain consumers’ trust?

8. Would you agree that the act of pursuing a goal or dream is more beneficial than actually achieving it? Why, or why not?

9. In general, what kinds of people act on behalf of other people? Is this something you would be comfortable doing? Why, or why not?

10. When some people see a doctor, they only feel satisfied if he or she gives them a prescription for some medicine. Do you feel this way? Why, or why not?

11. In your view, what are the most powerful incentives that motivate people to take some kind of action?

12. The writer Alexander Pope once said, “No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong.” Do you agree with his words? Why, or why not?

13. If you could choose only one of these three careers, would you rather be a lawyer, a politician, or a physician? Why?

2. Who do businesspeople need to listen to? Is it important for businesspeople to listen to some people or groups more than others?

3. Would you feel comfortable acting as a mentor to somebody else? Why, or why not?

4. Think of something you can do well. What guidelines do you follow when you do it?

5. What is the most invaluable piece of advice that anyone has ever given you?

6. Name one person who has been very influential in your life. In what ways did this person have an effect on you?

7. Think of a time when you made a conscious decision to do something. What did you decide to do, and why?

8. What is one thing you appreciate because you understand its value?

9. In what ways do computers facilitate our lives, and in what ways, if any, do they make them harder?

10. What was the last thing that captured your attention? Why?

11. If you had the money and resources to initiate any project you liked, what would you do? Why?

12. Describe someone you know who is dedicated toa person, a cause, or their profession. How do they show their dedication?

13. It has been said that to be a good leader, one must first be a good servant. Do you agree with this idea? Why, or why not?

14. The photo and caption show and describe the infrastructure of Tokyo. What does the infrastructure of a company consist of?

15. What are some interesting ways for people to make a living that you have heard of? Would you like to do these jobs? Why, or why not?

16. For which jobs is confidentiality a requirement? Why is it so important for these jobs?