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“Charity” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Charity

1. What does charity mean to you?
2. Why do you think people give to charity?
3. What are some common types of charities?
4. Have you ever donated to a charity?
5. What do you think is the most important charity issue today?

II. Personal Involvement in Charity

6. How do you like to help charities?
7. Have you ever volunteered for a charity?
8. What skills can you offer to a charity?
9. How often do you think people should donate to charity?
10. What motivates you to give or help others?

III. Charity Events and Fundraising

11. Have you ever attended a charity event?
12. What types of fundraising activities do you know?
13. Do you think charity events are effective?
14. What is the most fun charity event you have heard of?
15. How can social media help charities raise money?

IV. The Impact of Charity

16. How does charity help communities?
17. Can charity change a person’s life? How?
18. What are some positive effects of charity on society?
19. Do you think charity can solve big problems like poverty?
20. How can we measure the success of a charity?

V. Challenges in Charity Work

21. What challenges do charities face today?
22. How can charities improve their work?
23. Have you heard of any charity scandals?
24. How do scams affect people’s trust in charities?
25. What can people do to ensure their donations go to the right place?

VI. Charity Around the World

26. How is charity different in your country compared to others?
27. Are there any global charities you admire?
28. How do cultures influence charity work?
29. What is a charity that helps people in need around the world?
30. How can international charities make a difference?

VII. Charity and Technology

31. How has technology changed the way we give to charity?
32. What are some apps or websites for donating to charity?
33. Can social media help raise awareness for charities?
34. How can online campaigns help charities?
35. What are the risks of online donations?

VIII. Charity and Education

36. How can schools teach students about charity?
37. Should charity work be part of school programs?
38. What are some fun ways for kids to get involved in charity?
39. How can students raise money for charity?
40. What benefits do students gain from helping charities?

IX. Charity and Personal Growth

41. How does helping others make you feel?
42. Can charity work help you learn new skills?
43. How has charity work changed your perspective on life?
44. What personal qualities can you develop through charity work?
45. How can charity work make you a better person?

X. Future of Charity

46. How do you think charity will change in the future?
47. Will technology help charities reach more people?
48. What new ideas could improve charity work?
49. How can young people get involved in charity in the future?
50. What do you hope to see in the charity world in 10 years?

XI. Charity and Community

51. How can communities work together to support charities?
52. What role do local businesses play in charity?
53. How can neighbors help each other through charity?
54. What community projects can help those in need?
55. How can charity bring people together?

XII. Charity and Personal Experiences

56. Can you share a personal experience with charity?
57. How did you feel after helping a charity?
58. What is the most rewarding thing you have done for charity?
59. Have you ever met someone who benefited from charity?
60. What is one lesson you learned from your charity work?
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