Topic 5: POLLUTION
Questions & ideas Vocabs Grammar
I. General Questions
1. What is pollution, and how would
you define it?
2. What types of pollution do you
know about? Which one do you
think is the most harmful?
3. Why is pollution such a serious
issue in today’s world?
4. How does pollution affect your daily
life?
II. Air Pollution
1. What are the main causes of air
pollution in your country?
2. How does air pollution affect human
health and the environment?
3. What measures can be taken to
reduce air pollution in urban areas?
4. Have you ever experienced smog or
haze in your city? How did it affect
you?
III. Water Pollution
1. What are the main sources of water
pollution?
2. How does water pollution impact
marine life and ecosystems?
3. Have you ever witnessed polluted
rivers or beaches? How did it make
you feel?
4. What can individuals and
governments do to improve water
quality?
IV. Soil Pollution
1. How does soil pollution happen, and
why is it dangerous?
2. Can you think of any examples
where agriculture has been affected
by soil pollution?
3. What are some solutions to prevent
soil contamination?
4. In your opinion, how does improper
waste disposal contribute to soil
pollution?
V. Noise Pollution
1. How would you define noise
pollution?
2. What are the common sources of
noise pollution in your area?
3. How does noise pollution affect
people’s mental health and
productivity?
4. What steps can be taken to reduce
noise pollution in cities?
VI. Plastic Pollution
1. Why is plastic pollution a global
concern?
2. How does plastic pollution impact
wildlife and ecosystems?
3. What alternatives to plastic can
people use in their daily lives?
4. Have you participated in any
activities to reduce plastic use?
VII. Climate Change and
Pollution
1. How does pollution contribute to
climate change?
2. What role do factories and vehicles
play in greenhouse gas emissions?
3. How can renewable energy help
combat pollution and climate
change?
4. What do you think individuals can
do to live more eco-friendly lives?
VIII. Pollution Prevention
1. What actions can governments take
to control pollution?
2. How can schools raise awareness
about pollution and its effects?
3. What role do you think recycling
plays in reducing pollution?
4. How can technology help solve the
problem of pollution?
IX. Personal Experiences and
Opinions
1. Have you ever participated in a
cleanup event? What was it like?
2. Do you think people are doing
enough to tackle pollution? Why or
why not?
3. If you could make one law to stop
pollution, what would it be?
4. What would you say to someone
who doesn’t care about pollution?
X. Long turn
1. Describe a polluted area you have
visited.
Where it is located.
What kind of pollution it has.
Why it is polluted.
Explain how it made you feel.
2. Describe a time when you helped
to reduce pollution.
What you did.
Why you decided to do it.
How it helped the environment.
Explain how you felt about your
actions.
3. Describe a pollution problem in
your country.
What type of pollution it is.
How it affects people and the
environment.
What has been done to solve the
problem.
Explain if the problem has improved
or not.