Topic 75: Hunger and Poverty in the World

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is poverty?

2. Do you think everyone in the world has enough food? Why or why not?

3. How can people help poor families in their community?

4. Have you ever seen someone who was hungry? What did you do?

5. Why do you think some people do not have enough to eat?

6. What is the difference between rich and poor people?

7. How can we stop people from going hungry?

8. Do you think it’s important to help people in need? Why?

9. What do you think poor people need the most?

10. How do people in your country help those who are poor?

11. What does it mean to donate food to someone?

12. Do you think hunger is a problem in your country? Why or why not?

13. How can children help others who are hungry?

14. What is the best way to help people who don’t have enough food?

15. Why do some countries have more food than others?

16. What do you think can be done to solve hunger in the world?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the main causes of poverty around the world?

18. How does poverty affect children and education?

19. What role does the government play in fighting hunger and poverty?

20. What is the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty?

21. How can businesses help reduce poverty in society?

22. What are some programs that help people who are hungry?

23. Do you think poverty is a problem in all countries, or only in some?

24. How do food shortages affect global communities?

25. How can technology be used to help fight hunger?

26. What are the psychological effects of living in poverty?

27. How can the international community help reduce hunger in the world?

28. What do you think about the distribution of wealth between rich and poor countries?

29. Should governments invest more in hunger relief programs? Why or why not?

30. How can education help reduce poverty?

31. Do you think the gap between rich and poor is increasing or decreasing? Why?

32. What are the biggest challenges in providing food for everyone?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does poverty affect political stability in countries?

34. What are the long-term effects of hunger on a population?

35. What role does international aid play in reducing hunger and poverty?

36. How does globalization impact poverty and food security?

37. Should wealthy countries have a moral obligation to help poorer countries? Why?

38. How can sustainable agriculture help reduce hunger in developing countries?

39. What is the relationship between poverty and crime rates?

40. How do climate change and environmental degradation contribute to poverty and hunger?

41. How do economic systems and policies impact poverty and inequality?

42. How do media and advertising influence public perceptions of hunger and poverty?

43. What are the ethical considerations in providing aid to poverty-stricken countries?

44. How does poverty affect women and children differently than men?

45. How can social enterprises contribute to poverty alleviation?

46. How do cultural beliefs and traditions affect poverty reduction efforts?

47. What is the role of microfinance in reducing poverty and hunger?

48. If you could change one policy worldwide to help reduce hunger, what would it be and why?