Limited Prep Prompts

United States Extemporaneous Speaking (Topic: Education and Economy)

• What can be done to improve low income students’ access to higher education?
• How can the US protect schools from mass shootings?
• How can local school districts fight takeover attempts from state governments?
• How serious is the risk that AI will eliminate jobs?
• Should Americans be concerned about a recession in 2024?

International Extemporaneous Speaking (Topic: Africa and Asia)

• WillBola Tinubu’s leadership benefit Nigeria?
• Will the end of Ali Bongo’s rule benefit Gabon?
• Is Rwanda destabilizing the Democratic Republic of Congo?
• How will Srettha Thavisin’s leadership change Thailand?
• Is democracy dying in Bangladesh?

Impromptu Speaking (Topic: World Series of Quotes)

• "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks
• "Never allow the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth
• "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Pujols
• "Life is like a baseball game. When you think a fastball is coming, you gotta be ready to hit the curve." - Jose Quintana
• "The future ain't what it used to be." - Yogi Berra

Commentary (Topic: Halloween)

• Haunted Houses -- Ethical Entertainment or Do they cross the line?
• Trick or Treating -- What is the Age Limit?
• Horror Movies -- October only or year round?
• The environmental impact of Halloween: Is it a scary holiday for the planet?