English Corner and debate: Topic: Moral and Money — Which Is More Important?

🧭 Topic: Moral and Money — Which Is More Important?
🧠 Vocabulary
• Morality: Principles concerning right and wrong.
• Integrity: Being honest and having strong moral principles.
• Wealth: A large amount of money or valuable possessions.
• Greed: A selfish desire for more than one needs.
• Ethics: Rules of behavior based on ideas of right and wrong.
• Corruption: Dishonest actions, often for money.
• Conscience: A person’s moral sense of right and wrong.
• Sacrifice: Giving up something for a higher purpose.
📢 Debate Statements (Choose a Side):
Side A: Morality is More Important
Side B: Money is More Important
🗣️ Debate Format
• 1. Opening Statements (3-5 minutes）
Each side introduces their main argument.
• 2. Rebuttals (5-10 mins each)
Each side responds to the other’s opening points.
• 3. Free Discussion (5-10 mins)
Open floor: both sides ask and answer questions.
• 4. Closing Statements (3-5 min each)
Summarize and emphasize the strongest points.
• 5. Audience Vote
Listeners vote: Which side made a stronger case?
💬 Discussion Questions
1. Can someone be rich and still moral?
2. Would you rather be poor with integrity or rich with guilt?
3. Does society today value money more than morality?
4. Can morality be taught or is it natural?
5. Can people with strong morals succeed in business or politics?

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