Skill Builders: Speaking Music, Movies, and More

Lower-Intermediate

MUSIC, MOVIES, AND MORE

Discuss or debate the questions below. Remember to support your answers!
Would you like to become a famous rock star, Hollywood actor/actress, or TV star?
Why/not?
Would you like to become a famous writer, poet, or classical musician? Why/not?
Do you think the classics are better than modern books, movies, or music? Why/not?
Do you prefer to go the cinema or to watch movies at home? Why?
Have you ever been to the opera? If yes, how was it? If no, would you want to go?

What kind of music do you like? Why?

What kind of movies do you like? Why?
What was the best/worst movie you saw this year? Why was it so good/bad?
Which would you like to do? Rank the following, from best to worst: 1) see a movie, 2)
go to a rock concert, 3) go to a concert for classical music, 4) attend a poetry reading,
and 5) see a play.
Let's continue with the previous question. How would your answers change for the
following: 1) it's a first date, 2) you're with friends, and 3) you're with family.
You're going to a desert island for one year, and you can bring five CDs with you. What
CDs do you bring? Why?

Do you like to read about celebrities?

Do celebrities have better, more interesting lives than average people? Why/not?
If you became a famous actor/actress, would you make commercials for more money?
Would you star in a movie you didn't like? Why/not?
Do celebrities make too much money? Please explain.

Recommend one movie, one TV show, one CD, and one book to your classmates. Why
did you choose these?
Who is your favorite writer? Why do you like him/her so much?
Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why do you like him/her so
much?
Who is your favorite musician or band? Why do you like
him/her/them so much?
You have the chance to ask your favorite celebrity two questions.
What are they?

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