1st topic
The mystery box by J.J. Abrams
http://www.ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_mystery_box#t-34555
Questions:
1 The speaker is the director of the next Star Wars movie.
Do you like movies?
Please share your favorite movie.
2 What is the most important thing for you when choosing a movie to watch?
(story, actors, director etc…)
What do you expect from a movie?
3 Have you ever learned something new from the movies you watched?
4 The speaker says that there are times when mystery is more important than knowledge.
Do you agree with him?
Thanks to keeping the mystery box closed, what did he get?
2nd topic
Mayfair’s Japanese chefs are stars of new Michelin guide by Natalie Whittle
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/42214662-5d55-11e5-a28b-50226830d644.html
Questions:
1 Do you usually check ratings when you look for restaurants? (Online, books etc…)
2 What do you think about restaurant ratings?
Do you prefer restaurant ratings from people who are professionals or restaurant ratings from ordinary
people?
3 There are some chefs who don’t want customers to take photos of their meals.
What do you think?
Do you consider the feelings of the chef when you want to take photos of their meals?
4 Have you ever been to a Japanese restaurant in another country?
Did it have any differences with Japan? What kind?
5 There are a lot of Japanese chefs who are highly evaluated in the world.
What do you think are the keys to success of Japanese chefs in the field of world food culture?