Topic 233: Hydraulic Drilling Environmental Concerns

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do countries look for oil and gas underground?

2. What happens when the ground is drilled for energy?

3. Why do people worry about water near drilling sites?

4. How can drilling affect nearby land?

5. Why is clean water important for communities?

6. What machines are used in drilling areas?

7. Why do people protest near drilling sites?

8. How can noise from drilling affect daily life?

9. Why do farmers worry about drilling near farms?

10. How can drilling change the look of nature?

11. Why do governments make rules for drilling?

12. How can spills cause environmental problems?

13. Why do people want safer energy methods?

14. Can drilling bring jobs to some areas? How?

15. Why should companies clean areas after drilling?

16. How do you feel when nature is harmed by drilling?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why is hydraulic drilling controversial in many regions?

18. How can drilling affect underground water systems?

19. Why do supporters say drilling helps energy supply?

20. What environmental risks worry local communities most?

21. How can drilling increase air pollution?

22. Why do rules differ between countries or regions?

23. How can drilling affect wildlife habitats?

24. What role do companies play in preventing damage?

25. Why is monitoring important at drilling sites?

26. How can drilling change local economies?

27. Why do some people accept risks for economic benefits?

28. How can technology reduce environmental harm?

29. What happens when accidents occur at drilling sites?

30. How can public opinion influence drilling policies?

31. Should drilling be limited near homes? Why?

32. How do you feel about trading nature for energy?

C1–C2 Level

33. How should environmental risk be weighed against energy needs?

34. Can strict regulation make hydraulic drilling safer? Explain.

35. How do long-term environmental costs compare to short-term gains?

36. What responsibility do companies have after drilling ends?

37. How can transparency improve trust in drilling projects?

38. Should local communities have veto power? Why or why not?

39. How does drilling affect climate-related goals?

40. Can economic dependence on drilling delay energy transition? Explain.

41. How should governments handle scientific uncertainty?

42. What role does environmental assessment play in decision-making?

43. How can legal systems address environmental damage fairly?

44. Should drilling be phased out over time? Why?

45. How do global energy markets influence drilling decisions?

46. Can alternative energy reduce pressure for drilling? How?

47. What lessons come from regions with long drilling history?

48. How do you feel these concerns shape energy policy?