Topic 172: Taking Risks in Life

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What does it mean to take a risk?

2. Can you think of a time when you took a risk? What happened?

3. Why do some people like to take risks?

4. What are some small risks you take in your daily life?

5. How do you feel when you take a risk?

6. What kind of risks do you think are dangerous?

7. Why do some people avoid taking risks?

8. What is the difference between a good risk and a bad risk?

9. Do you think taking risks helps you grow as a person? Why or why not?

10. What is the best way to decide if a risk is worth taking?

11. How do you feel when you succeed after taking a risk?

12. What kinds of risks do people take for fun or excitement?

13. Can taking risks in life lead to rewards or success? How?

14. What are some risks people take in their careers or jobs?

15. How do you decide if you want to take a risk in your life?

16. Why is it important to think before taking a big risk?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some common risks people take in their personal lives?

18. Why do people take risks in relationships?

19. How do you decide whether a risk is worth taking in your career or job?

20. How do you prepare for a risk to make sure it is worth taking?

21. What are the benefits of taking risks in business or entrepreneurship?

22. How can taking risks lead to personal growth and new experiences?

23. How does the fear of failure affect people when it comes to taking risks?

24. What do you think are the most dangerous risks people take in life?

25. Why do some people take bigger risks than others?

26. How does taking a risk affect your decision-making in everyday situations?

27. What role does confidence play when deciding to take a risk?

28. Can you think of a time when you took a risk and it didn’t work out? What did you learn?

29. How can you balance taking risks with staying safe and making wise choices?

30. What do you think about the idea that the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward?

31. How can learning from past risks help you make better decisions in the future?

32. How do you think taking risks can impact your mental and emotional well-being?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the willingness to take risks influence success in various areas of life, such as career, relationships, and personal development?

34. What psychological factors drive people to take risks, and how can these factors be managed or mitigated?

35. How do different cultures perceive and approach the concept of risk-taking, especially in relation to personal and societal norms?

36. How can calculated risk-taking lead to innovation and positive change in society?

37. What is the role of risk-taking in leadership, and how can leaders manage the risks they face in their careers?

38. How do emotions, such as fear or excitement, influence the decision-making process when taking risks?

39. How do personal values and priorities affect an individual’s approach to taking risks?

40. How can risk-taking contribute to creating opportunities and overcoming obstacles in professional life?

41. What are the ethical considerations of taking risks in business or entrepreneurship, particularly when other people are involved?

42. How can people evaluate and manage risks to ensure they are making informed, responsible decisions?

43. How does risk-taking affect personal relationships, and what are the potential benefits and consequences?

44. What is the relationship between creativity and risk-taking, and how do these qualities fuel each other in both art and business?

45. How do societal perceptions of success and failure impact the willingness of individuals to take risks?

46. What are the risks involved in not taking risks, particularly when it comes to personal or professional growth?

47. How can people overcome their fear of failure and take more calculated risks in their lives?

48. How do historical figures or movements demonstrate the power of risk-taking in achieving significant change?