Topic 220: Government Rules During Health Crises

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do governments make special rules during illness outbreaks?

2. What kinds of places may close during health emergencies?

3. Why do people wear masks in some situations?

4. How can staying at home help stop sickness?

5. Why do schools sometimes close during health problems?

6. How can hand washing protect people?

7. Why do governments give health advice to citizens?

8. What happens if people ignore health rules?

9. Why are hospitals very important during crises?

10. How can rules help protect older people?

11. Why do travel rules change during outbreaks?

12. How can clear messages help people stay calm?

13. Why do governments limit large gatherings?

14. How can rules help doctors do their jobs?

15. Can rules change when the situation improves? How?

16. How do you feel when daily life rules change suddenly?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why are emergency health rules sometimes strict?

18. How do governments decide which rules are needed?

19. What problems arise when rules last too long?

20. How can rules protect health systems from overload?

21. Why do some people resist health restrictions?

22. How can trust affect rule-following behavior?

23. What role does science play in rule-making?

24. How do health rules affect the economy?

25. Why is clear communication important during crises?

26. How can unequal rules affect public fairness?

27. Should rules be the same for all regions? Why?

28. How can governments balance freedom and safety?

29. What mistakes have governments made in past crises?

30. How can cooperation improve rule effectiveness?

31. Should penalties be used to enforce health rules? Why?

32. How do you feel about limits placed on personal freedom?

C1–C2 Level

33. How should governments justify emergency health powers?

34. What limits should exist on state authority during crises?

35. How can transparency improve public compliance?

36. When should emergency rules be removed? Explain.

37. How do health rules affect democratic norms?

38. Can unequal enforcement damage social trust? How?

39. What legal safeguards should protect citizens?

40. How can governments prepare better for future crises?

41. Should expert advice override political concerns? Why?

42. How do cultural values affect acceptance of health rules?

43. Can emergency rules become permanent risks? Explain.

44. How should governments address misinformation during crises?

45. What role should international cooperation play?

46. How can lessons from past crises improve policy?

47. Should citizens have a role in reviewing emergency actions? Why?

48. How do you feel these rules shape government–citizen relations?