Topic 192: Values That Shape Our Lives

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What are values?

2. Can you name some values that are important to you?

3. Why are values important in life?

4. How do your values affect the decisions you make?

5. What is the role of honesty in shaping our values?

6. How do family values influence your life?

7. Why do people value friendship?

8. What do you think it means to be respectful?

9. How do values change from one person to another?

10. Why is it important to respect other people’s values?

11. What is the difference between right and wrong in your values?

12. What value do you think is the most important in society?

13. How do your values help you make decisions in difficult situations?

14. Can values change as you grow older? Why or why not?

15. What role does kindness play in shaping a person’s values?

16. How do you show your values to others?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How do cultural values influence the way people live?

18. What values are important for building trust in relationships?

19. How do personal values affect the way people work or study?

20. Why is it important to have good values when working in a team?

21. How can your values change when you travel to a different country?

22. What values do you think are important for a peaceful society?

23. How do values like honesty, fairness, and respect influence interactions with others?

24. What role does religion play in shaping a person’s values?

25. How do family and friends influence your values?

26. Do you think our values influence the choices we make in politics? Why or why not?

27. How can people learn to change their values when they realize they are wrong?

28. What values should a leader have to inspire others?

29. What is the relationship between personal values and happiness?

30. How do societal values shape public policies and laws?

31. What are some values that people from different cultures might not share?

32. How do you deal with situations where your values conflict with those of others?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do values shape an individual’s worldview and approach to life?

34. What are the consequences of having conflicting values in personal and professional relationships?

35. How can societal changes (e.g., technological advancements or political shifts) influence the values of individuals and communities?

36. How do ethical and moral values guide decision-making in complex situations, such as business or politics?

37. How can education play a role in teaching and shaping core values in the next generation?

38. What is the relationship between personal values and social responsibility?

39. How do values contribute to building or breaking trust in leadership?

40. How do modern global issues, such as climate change or inequality, challenge traditional values?

41. How do cultural differences in values affect international relations and diplomacy?

42. How do values like empathy, kindness, and cooperation contribute to the development of a healthy and productive society?

43. What are the ethical implications of holding onto traditional values in the face of changing societal norms?

44. How can conflicting values be reconciled in a multicultural and diverse society?

45. How do values play a role in shaping consumer behavior and environmental consciousness in today’s society?

46. What role do values play in conflict resolution, both on a personal level and in global diplomacy?

47. How do modern technologies challenge or reinforce traditional values in communication, relationships, and work?

48. How can we maintain our core values while adapting to an increasingly globalized and interconnected world?