English Conversation Group-
Death

Today's Topic: Death

Vocabulary:

terminal illness untimely death starving to death

fatal accident death penalty die of thirst

memorial service capital punishment euthanasia

funeral service death row afterlife

graveside service casket eulogy

Questions for Discussion:

What are the most frequent causes of death in your country?
(USA: auto accidents, cancer)

When were you first aware of death? When did it touch you personally for the first time? How old were you? How did you feel and react?

Is death freely and openly discussed in you country? With terminally ill patients? With young children?

If you found out that you had a terminal illness and would die within six months, would you change your plans or lifestyle? Why or why not? How would you live during your final months?

Is there anything you would be willing to die for? What and why?

Is suicide a common problem in your country? What are some reasons why people commit suicide?

Does your country have capital punishment? How do you feel about this form of punishment ?

Do you think doctors should be allowed to assist people who wish to die? Why or why not?