What do you think the story will be about?
Do you buy lottery tickets? Why?
Would $700,000 solve your problems?
What do you think the story will be about?
Read & Discuss
CK English's methodology is based on conversation. We want you to talk about everything... not just your weekend and daily life, but also various topics. So we have these read-and-discuss stories available for you.
1. Remarkable People
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Do you know anyone that was born as a conjoined twin?
Siamese twins is the common term for conjoined twins... but not very politically correct.
What do you think of this story?
Do you know anyone that was born as a conjoined twin?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Do you think it sounds like an easy job? The past was hard and yet we complain a lot today... do you think our complaints are justified?
Do you think it is right that his skull and the pole are on display? Do you think he learnt to speak Spanish with a brain injury? So no excuses about learning English 😂😂😂!
What do you think the story is going to be about?
What do you think the story will be about?
Do you buy lottery tickets? Why?
Would $700,000 solve your problems?
What do you think the story will be about?
Do you think lawyers will be replaced by AI and robots in the future?
Do you have a party trick?
Have you heard of the Darwin Awards? They are awarded to people that have died or hurt themselves doing very dumb things... because according to Darwin - only the strong and intelligent survive.
Do you think lawyers will be replaced by AI and robots in the future?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Where do you usually eat lunch on week days?
How do you think Brazil should improve its transportation network?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Do you like to read?
Who do you think is the GOAT in business?
What do you think the story is going to be about?
Can you read it? What do you think the story will be about?
If Brazil went to war with Argentina, would you be willing to fight as a soldier?
It is amazing how people adapt. Do you think you would adapt well if you had a serious injury and needed to live in a wheelchair, or do you think you would be quite bitter about it?
Can you read it? What do you think the story will be about?
Would you like to be a pilot?
Do you think countries should implement a "2-child" policy?
What is your opinion about the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
Would you like to be a pilot?
Do you know anyone that is very rich, but looks and lives like a poor person?
Do you "come from" money?
What would you prefer - be rich and a fool, or be poor but very intelligent?
Do you know anyone that is very rich, but looks and lives like a poor person?
Do you like noodles?
What would you say is the most culturally relevant food in Brazil?
Is time very important to you when deciding what to eat?
Do you like noodles?
2. History you probably didn't know
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What is the Portuguese word for "cocktail"?
Why do you think it is called a "cocktail"?
Hmmm do you believe this theory? Next time you are enjoying your “Moscow mule” try not to think about ginger in a horses butt! 😂
What is the Portuguese word for "cocktail"?
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3. Unexplained/Unsolved Stories
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4. Amazing Animals
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5. Related to Brazil
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Do you think Brazil is a very dangerous place?
Have you ever been woken up by gunfire or explosions?
What should Brazil do to get crime down?
Do you think Brazil is a very dangerous place?
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6. (Geo)politics, Culture & Countries
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What do you know about the history of Israel and Palestine?
Did you know that before Israel was created, the area was a British colony?
What is your opinion of Bill Clinton?
What do you know about the history of Israel and Palestine?
What do you think is the main reason that deals (business, marriage, political) don't work out?
What were you doing in 1993?
Who do you think is to blame for the poor living conditions in Gaza?
What do you think is the main reason that deals (business, marriage, political) don't work out?
What are you usually doing at 6:00 AM on a Saturday morning?
Are kidnappings still a big problem in Brazil?
What do you think is the solution for the Israel / Palestine issue?
What are you usually doing at 6:00 AM on a Saturday morning?
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Has there ever been a coup in Brazil?
When was the last time a protester was shot in Brazil?
Do you think the UN should intervene in Myanmar and put a stop to the military?
Has there ever been a coup in Brazil?
Which countries do you think are involved in "The Battle for the Nile"?
Brazil has a lot of natural resources - have there ever been conflicts over these natural resources?
Do you think Egypt and other countries with limited resources should try to find ways to decrease the population growth rate?
Which countries do you think are involved in "The Battle for the Nile"?
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Have you heard of this guy?
Could you ever see yourself running for a political position?
Do you think he is still alive? Google it!
Have you heard of this guy?
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What do you think is the best way to fight ISIS?
What do you think the expression "a shell of itself" means? And the expression "on the march"?
Do you think this group is part of ISIS?
What do you think is the best way to fight ISIS?
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Do you think there are any celebrities or politicians in Brazil with body doubles?
What would you do if you received an order from the government to report to Brasilia?
What would you do if you were in his position?
Do you think there are any celebrities or politicians in Brazil with body doubles?
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Would you like to see more migrants coming to Brazil?
How difficult is it to come to Brazil illegally?
Do you think presidents should resign if they fail to deliver on their promises?
Would you like to see more migrants coming to Brazil?
Would you like it if your country had a royal family?
To what extent do you believe in freedom of speech?
Do you think Thailand will remain a monarchy for the next 50 years?
Would you like it if your country had a royal family?
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7. Sports & Exercise
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8. Just for Fun
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Do you think it will really happen?
Do you think it will really happen?
Now, think about if it were a robot controlling the tracks... what should the robot do?
9. Business, Products & Tech
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Could AI be dangerous? Do you think AI should be regulated like nuclear weapons are?
Do you think it is possible for AI or machines to feel emotions or be sentient?
So should Google continue to work and develop AI... do you think it has potential to end up badly like in "The Terminator" with Skynet?
Could AI be dangerous? Do you think AI should be regulated like nuclear weapons are?
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How rich would you need to be to be completely satisfied with how much money you have?
Are you interested in fashion? Have you heard of Bernard Arnault before?
What factor determines how rich you will be in Brazil - family, education, personality, luck, etc?
How rich would you need to be to be completely satisfied with how much money you have?
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What do you think the biggest difference between American and Chinese companies are?
Do you think Uber came up with the idea of “uber”?
Do you worry about Chinese companies like Huawei having your personal data?
What do you think the biggest difference between American and Chinese companies are?
Do you like Mexican food? Is opening a Mexican restaurant a good business idea in your city?
Have you ever been to a fine dining restaurant?
Do you know what guac is? Think about it... famous Mexican side dish?
Do you like Mexican food? Is opening a Mexican restaurant a good business idea in your city?
What do you think of cloning?
What do you think of cloning endangered species? Is it a legitimate way of saving them from extinction? What are some of the disadvantages that might occur?
Do you think it is a good idea to bring back extinct animals? All things combined, do you think that we should continue doing research into cloning and continue to clone animals, extinct animals and maybe even people?
What do you think of cloning?
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Have you heard of the Medellin Cartel?
Is there any business today that handles 80% of any global industry? Which company has the largest market share of a certain industry?
Why do you think he got 30 years while his brothers only got 5 years in prison?
Have you heard of the Medellin Cartel?
Have you ever been to an IKEA? Do you like meat balls?
Would you ever buy furniture from a catalog or online?
Which Brazilian company should follow this marketing strategy?
Have you ever been to an IKEA? Do you like meat balls?
How often do you read wikipedia?
Have you had any good ideas recently?
Have you ever made an edit or donation to Wikipedia?
How often do you read wikipedia?
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Should all companies try to change the world for the better or should they focus on their core business?
