Topic 238: Climate-Focused Economic Reform Plan

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do governments want cleaner air and water?

2. What does “clean energy” mean?

3. Why do some countries try to use less coal and oil?

4. How can governments help people save electricity at home?

5. What jobs can be created by clean energy projects?

6. Why do cities need more buses and trains?

7. How can planting trees help the environment?

8. Why do people recycle paper, plastic, and glass?

9. How can better buildings save energy?

10. Why do some people use bicycles instead of cars?

11. How can governments support farmers during weather changes?

12. Why do schools teach children about the environment?

13. How can cleaner energy reduce pollution in cities?

14. Why do people worry about higher prices for energy?

15. Can new projects improve local life? How?

16. How do you feel about big plans to protect nature?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do governments connect the economy with climate action?

18. How can climate plans create new industries and jobs?

19. Why do some people fear these plans will raise costs?

20. How can public spending support clean technology?

21. What role do taxes play in reducing pollution?

22. How can climate policies help reduce health problems?

23. Why do some workers worry about losing fossil-fuel jobs?

24. How can governments support workers during economic change?

25. What benefits can cities gain from greener transport systems?

26. How do climate plans affect energy companies?

27. Why is long-term planning important for climate reforms?

28. How can climate reforms support innovation?

29. Should governments set strict pollution limits? Why?

30. How can climate reforms reduce national energy dependence?

31. Can climate reforms help poorer communities? How?

32. How do you feel about paying more now to avoid future damage?

C1–C2 Level

33. How should climate reforms balance growth, equity, and cost?

34. Can large climate plans reduce inequality or increase it? Explain.

35. How do public investments influence private sector behavior?

36. What risks arise if reforms move too slowly or too fast?

37. How should governments measure success beyond GDP?

38. Can climate reforms maintain competitiveness in global markets? How?

39. How do lobbying and political interests shape climate reforms?

40. Should climate reforms include strong regulations or mostly incentives? Why?

41. How can governments ensure a “just transition” for workers?

42. What role should consumers play in achieving climate goals?

43. Can carbon pricing work fairly across income groups? Explain.

44. How can climate reforms reduce long-term public costs?

45. Should governments prioritize adaptation or emissions cuts? Why?

46. How do international commitments affect national reform plans?

47. What trade-offs exist between speed and public support?

48. How do you feel these reforms change ideas of progress?