B. First 2 years Extemporaneous Event Prompts
Round 1B -12:30 PM
Speaker 1
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What will the Biden administration prioritize for economic growth in the New Year?
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How will global inflation trends shape New Year’s financial resolutions for Americans?
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Speaker 2
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Should Congress implement stricter regulations on fireworks for New Year’s celebrations?
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How will new AI technologies influence the way people celebrate the next New Year?
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Speaker 3
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Should the U.S. follow other countries in banning plastic decorations for New Year’s events?
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Will the push for Dry January gain more traction among younger generations?
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Speaker 4
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How might recent climate policies impact New Year’s celebrations in urban areas?
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Should state governments increase penalties for drunk driving incidents over New Year’s Eve?
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Round 2B 2:00 PM
Speaker 1
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How will evolving remote work trends shape New Year’s corporate goal-setting?
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Is the United States prepared for a surge in international travel this New Year’s season?
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Speaker 2
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Should schools adopt curriculum changes to encourage students to set meaningful New Year’s resolutions?
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How will China’s economic slowdown influence New Year’s celebrations globally?
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Speaker 3
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Should cities increase taxes on large-scale New Year’s events to offset environmental impacts?
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How could a major health crisis, such as a new COVID variant, disrupt New Year’s traditions in 2025?
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Speaker 4
Will younger generations redefine New Year’s celebrations to focus more on sustainability?
Will the New Year bring lower interest rates?
Round 3A 3:30PM (Finals)
Speaker 1
- What will be President-elect Trump’s first legislative priority when he takes office?
- If Canada were to join the United States as one state or a collection of states, how would it transform the U.S. economy?
- Was President Biden wise to block the U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger?
Speaker 2
- Should Americans be optimistic about the U.S. economy going into 2025?
- Is the U.S. prepared for a large-scale bird flu pandemic?
- How will the terror attack in New Orleans affect the confirmation of the next FBI director?
Speaker 3
- What should America’s living and future presidents learn from Jimmy Carter?
- Does the U.S. economy need more tax relief?
- Will Mike Johnson be the Speaker of the House until the 2026 midterms?
Speaker 4
- Should the Trump administration continue the Biden administration’s “hostage diplomacy”?
- Which nation is winning the AI race?
- Will 2025 see a further weakening of Iran’s strategic position in the Middle East?
Speaker 5
- Should Denmark sell Greenland to the United States?
- Are there still risks of escalation in the Russia-Ukrainian War?
- Is there any way for the Social Democratic Party to avoid a thrashing in the German general elections?
Speaker 6
- Will China’s infrastructure plans for its western provinces lead to an economic boom?
- Is the Schengen Area on borrowed time?
- Could rising authoritarianism in Latin America give day to a “Latin American Spring”?
Speaker 7
- Is growing skepticism about the effectiveness of international institutions justified?
- Should the European Union think of adding nations beyond Europe’s continental footprint?
- Is a “hands off” approach to the situation in Syria the best course of action for the United States?
Speaker 8
1. Will president-elect Trump’s foreign policy make Latin America a bigger priority?
2. If you were the writer of president-elect Trump’s inaugural address, what points would you emphasize?
3. Is the Black Lives Matter movement getting weaker?