Topic 117: Natural Disasters and Preparedness

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is a natural disaster?

2. Can you name some types of natural disasters?

3. What do you think causes earthquakes or floods?

4. Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? What happened?

5. What do people do when they are in a natural disaster?

6. How do you prepare for a natural disaster?

7. Do you think people should be afraid of natural disasters? Why or why not?

8. What is the most dangerous natural disaster in your country?

9. How can people protect their homes from natural disasters?

10. Do you think people in some countries are more prepared for natural disasters than others?

11. What do you think about the use of warning systems for natural disasters?

12. Can animals sense natural disasters before humans?

13. How do people help each other after a natural disaster?

14. What kinds of natural disasters are common in your region?

15. How do you feel when you see pictures or videos of natural disasters on TV?

16. What do you think is the most important thing to do during a natural disaster?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. What steps should people take to be prepared for natural disasters?

18. How do natural disasters affect people’s lives and communities?

19. What role do governments and organizations play in helping during and after a natural disaster?

20. Do you think enough is being done to protect people from natural disasters? Why or why not?

21. How do warning systems help in preventing the loss of life during natural disasters?

22. What can individuals do to reduce the risk of damage from natural disasters?

23. Do you think the media should report on natural disasters in a certain way? Why?

24. What is the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of natural disasters?

25. How do natural disasters affect the economy of a region or country?

26. What challenges do people face when rebuilding after a natural disaster?

27. Do you think people should be required to have insurance against natural disasters? Why or why not?

28. How do different cultures prepare for and respond to natural disasters?

29. What are some of the environmental effects of natural disasters?

30. Do you think people in urban areas are more vulnerable to natural disasters than those in rural areas? Why?

31. How can education help people prepare for natural disasters?

32. Do you think natural disasters are becoming more frequent or severe? Why or why not?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the scientific community study and predict natural disasters?

34. What are the ethical responsibilities of governments and organizations during and after a natural disaster?

35. How do natural disasters impact social and mental health in affected regions?

36. What role do international organizations play in disaster relief and preparedness?

37. How can modern technology help in predicting and preparing for natural disasters?

38. How should countries with fewer resources manage and prepare for natural disasters?

39. What are the long-term environmental consequences of natural disasters such as wildfires or hurricanes?

40. What are some strategies to reduce the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable populations?

41. How do social media and technology help in disaster response and relief efforts?

42. What is the connection between urbanization and the increasing risks of natural disasters?

43. How can disaster preparedness plans be improved to ensure better outcomes for all communities?

44. What is the role of international cooperation in reducing the effects of natural disasters?

45. Do you think economic development can help reduce vulnerability to natural disasters? Why?

46. How does the recovery process after a natural disaster affect the cultural and social fabric of a community?

47. What are the moral dilemmas involved in allocating resources during a natural disaster?

48. How do natural disasters challenge our current understanding of sustainability and environmental protection?