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Conversation Questions on Allergies

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Do you have any allergies?

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What do you think would be the worst thing to be allergic to?

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What things are people allergic to in your country?

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Some people are allergic to the twenty-first century. What do you think this means?

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What would life be like if you suddenly became allergic to your favorite food?

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What do you think… / What is… life like for hay fever sufferers?

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What would you do if you suddenly had extreme allergic reactions to your pet / partner / best friend?

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What are the most common allergens?

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Why are some people allergic to eggs, wheat or peanuts while others are not?

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What are the symptoms of allergies?

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Can people be cured of allergies?

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Some people say children who don’t like taking a bath are allergic to soap. Do you have a similar saying in your country?

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Do you think it’s possible that lazy people are allergic to work?

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Do you think people with food allergies feel deprived?

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Do you know anyone who is allergic to opening his/her wallet?

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Do any of your family or friends have allergies?

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Which would be worse for you, an allergy to milk, alcohol or animals?

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What new allergies might be found in the future?

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How can you make children with allergies feel better?

10)

Are you ever allergic to speaking English?