Topic 79: Inspirational People and Role Models

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. Who is your role model?

2. What qualities do you admire in your role model?

3. Do you think everyone needs a role model? Why?

4. Can anyone be an inspiration? Why or why not?

5. What famous person inspires you the most?

6. How do role models influence people’s lives?

7. Do you think it’s important to have positive role models? Why?

8. What is something good you’ve learned from your role model?

9. Do you think celebrities can be good role models? Why or why not?

10. Who is a famous person that has helped others? How?

11. What is the best thing about having a role model?

12. Can ordinary people be inspirational? Give an example.

13. How does a role model motivate you to do better?

14. What makes a person a good example for others?

15. Do you think children should have role models? Why or why not?

16. If you could meet your role model, what would you say to them?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What makes someone an inspirational leader?

18. How do role models affect how we set goals in life?

19. Can a role model ever let you down? What would you do if that happened?

20. What qualities do you think are most important for a role model to have?

21. How can people become role models without being famous?

22. Do you think social media influencers can be positive role models? Why?

23. How does the media portray role models, and is that a good thing?

24. Do you think people can be inspired by historical figures? Who?

25. How do personal experiences shape who we choose as role models?

26. Can role models make mistakes and still be inspirational? Why?

27. What is the difference between a role model and a mentor?

28. How does having an inspirational role model help people in their careers?

29. Do you think it’s possible for someone to have more than one role model?

30. Can role models be too perfect? What do you think about that?

31. How can society promote more positive role models?

32. What is the impact of role models on youth culture?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do societal values shape the role models that people choose?

34. Should role models be responsible for how they influence others? Why or why not?

35. What is the impact of role models on self-perception and identity?

36. How do cultural differences influence who people consider role models?

37. Should there be ethical guidelines for public figures acting as role models?

38. How do role models contribute to the development of social values?

39. Can role models in history still influence modern society? How?

40. How do role models in the business world affect corporate culture?

41. What is the relationship between personal responsibility and being a good role model?

42. How does the portrayal of role models in film and television influence society’s values?

43. What challenges do role models face in maintaining their influence?

44. How can the media promote more diverse role models?

45. Should role models be accountable for their actions, even in their private lives?

46. How does the concept of role models differ in collectivist vs. individualist cultures?

47. How can role models help combat societal issues such as inequality or injustice?

48. If you could choose any figure from history or modern times as a global role model, who would it be and why?