STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)
(1) | What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘overpopulation’? |
(2) | What are the causes of overpopulation? |
(3) | What problems does overpopulation create? |
(4) | What can governments do to deal with overpopulation? |
(5) | Is there a single action the world can take to reduce overpopulation? |
(6) | When did overpopulation start to be a problem? |
(7) | Is underpopulation a problem? |
(8) | Who does overpopulation affect most? |
(9) | Do you think the problem of overpopulation will become bigger or smaller? |
(10) | Are there any positive things about overpopulation? |
STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)
(1) | Is overpopulation a problem in your town or country? |
(2) | Do natural disasters reduce overpopulation? |
(3) | Are the problems of overpopulation different in the developed and developing worlds? |
(4) | How big a threat to the planet is overpopulation? |
(5) | Does religion have a part to play in reducing overpopulation? |
(6) | Do you think the Earth might be so overpopulated one day that there’ll be no more space for us? |
(7) | Do you think there should be a limit on the number of children couples can have in countries with overpopulation? |
(8) | Do you think scientists should stop inventing new medicines to stop overpopulation? |
(9) | Should infertility research and treatments — including surrogacy — be continued? |
(10) | Is overpopulation a problem for poor or rich people? |