Topic 183: Trust and Betrayal

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What does trust mean?

2. Can you give an example of someone you trust?

3. What happens when someone betrays your trust?

4. How do you feel when you trust someone?

5. How do you feel when someone breaks your trust?

6. Why is it important to trust people in your life?

7. What are some signs that you can trust someone?

8. Do you think it’s easy to trust people? Why or why not?

9. How do you show trust in your friends or family?

10. What does betrayal mean?

11. Can trust be rebuilt after someone betrays you?

12. Why is trust important in relationships?

13. What can you do to rebuild trust after someone betrays you?

14. How do you feel when someone apologizes for betraying your trust?

15. Can trust be the same in every relationship, like with friends or family?

16. How do you think trust affects how close people are to each other?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What are some situations where trust is essential in life?

18. Why do people sometimes betray the trust of others?

19. How does betrayal affect your relationship with someone?

20. Can trust be rebuilt after betrayal, and if so, how?

21. Why is trust important in teamwork and professional relationships?

22. How does someone earn your trust in a friendship or relationship?

23. What are the consequences of not trusting others?

24. How does betrayal impact the way you view the person who betrayed you?

25. What are the different ways people can show trust in others?

26. How do you feel about people who have been betrayed but choose to forgive?

27. Why do some people find it harder to trust others than others do?

28. How can betrayal affect someone’s ability to trust in future relationships?

29. What role does communication play in building or breaking trust?

30. How can you tell if someone is trustworthy or not?

31. What are the differences between trusting someone and relying on them?

32. How do you feel about people who betray your trust in big or small ways?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do cultural differences influence the way trust is built and maintained?

34. What psychological effects does betrayal have on a person, both short-term and long-term?

35. How can betrayal of trust impact group dynamics and teamwork?

36. What is the difference between a mistake and a deliberate betrayal?

37. How can trust be restored after betrayal in close personal relationships, such as marriage or family?

38. What ethical considerations are involved when someone betrays another person’s trust, especially in professional or leadership contexts?

39. How do personal values and past experiences shape an individual’s ability to trust others?

40. How does the concept of trust in leadership relate to the success or failure of organizations and societies?

41. How can betrayal be perceived differently depending on the relationship (e.g., romantic partner vs. friend vs. colleague)?

42. What role does vulnerability play in the process of trust and betrayal?

43. How do betrayal and trust issues impact people’s sense of security and emotional well-being?

44. What are the long-term effects of being betrayed on someone’s worldview and their future relationships?

45. How can understanding the causes of betrayal help prevent it in the future?

46. How does the concept of trust in technology and digital communication affect privacy and security in modern life?

47. What are the consequences of betraying trust in a professional setting, and how can it affect an entire organization?

48. How does the idea of forgiveness relate to rebuilding trust after betrayal, and is it always necessary to forgive in order to rebuild trust?