mpox

Mpox

90 ESL discussion questions about Mpox for all levels, keeping the questions simple and direct, focusing on sickness, symptoms, prevention, and global health.
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A1 Level – Elementary

1. Do you know about Mpox?

2. What is a new virus?

3. Do you worry about getting sick?

4. What is a safe distance?

5. Do you think vaccines help?

6. What is a public warning?

7. Do you worry about touching things?

8. What is a clean surface?

9. Do you think all people should be informed?

10. What is a quick check-up?

11. Do you wash your hands often?

12. What is a simple illness?

13. Do you like clear information?

14. What are three ways to stop the spread of sickness?

15. Do you think global health is important?

A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate

1. What is the difference between Mpox and a common cold?

2. Why did Mpox become a global concern?

3. What are the good things and bad things about quick public health warnings?

4. How can a person protect themselves from the virus?

5. Should all countries share vaccine technology quickly?

6. Why is it important to isolate when symptoms appear?

7. Do you think people worry too much about new viruses?

8. What is the purpose of contact tracing?

9. How does clear communication affect public cooperation?

10. What is the difference between a local outbreak and a pandemic?

11. Do you think people trust health officials now?

12. What are the problems when people hide their symptoms?

13. When is the best time to seek medical advice for new symptoms?

14. What are two things that help stop a virus from spreading?

15. How does a new virus affect global travel?

B1 Level – Intermediate

1. What are the simple ways to politely remind someone about hygiene rules?

2. How does the cost of vaccines affect poor countries?

3. Should the government provide free testing for all new viruses?

4. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection?

5. Do you believe that public health campaigns are effective?

6. What are the challenges of developing new vaccines quickly?

7. How does focusing on speed affect the quality of public health information?

8. What is the idea of “flattening the curve”?

9. Is it fair when a global health problem is ignored by some media?

10. How does a lack of trust affect vaccine distribution?

11. What are the basic steps for staying informed during an outbreak?

12. What is the value of sharing scientific data openly?

13. Should the news talk more about prevention than panic?

14. What are the simple reasons why some people refuse vaccines?

15. How does the history of past outbreaks affect current planning?

B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate

1. What are the simple social problems caused by fear of contagion?

2. What are the ethical issues when companies profit greatly from a public health crisis?

3. How does constant social media showing of sickness affect public anxiety?

4. Should health organizations be legally required to provide information in multiple languages?

5. How does the feeling of safety affect a person’s willingness to follow rules?

6. Who is responsible for stopping the spread of false health information?

7. What is your simple view on the practice of mandatory vaccination?

8. What is the role of technology in tracking and containing outbreaks?

9. How does the problem of stigma affect people seeking treatment?

10. What are the clear problems with allowing too much private control over public health?

11. What are the legal differences between general health guidelines and mandatory orders?

12. Do you think the main purpose of public health is to protect the economy?

13. What steps can community groups take to promote safe health habits?

14. How does the lack of clear leadership affect public response speed?

15. What are the simple psychological effects of living through a health crisis?

C1 Level – Advanced

1. Is it fair that access to health resources is highly unequal globally?

2. What is the moral duty of wealthy nations to fund global vaccine distribution?

3. How do global travel policies affect the speed of virus spread?

4. When should the government consider mandatory health declarations for travelers?

5. What are the simple ethical problems of using fear to enforce health rules?

6. How does focusing on national interest affect the need for global cooperation?

7. Discuss the effects of long-term isolation on public mental health.

8. How should leaders use public trust to enforce necessary health measures?

9. What is the idea of “health equity”?

10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole generation fears human contact?

11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a health order was fair?

12. How does the desire for personal freedom affect the need for public safety?

13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of global health security?

14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when they are sick?

15. Should the government set a clear standard for rapid response to new viruses?

C2 Level – Proficiency

1. What is the true difference between a natural mutation and a preventable outbreak?

2. Should we eliminate the system that allows for massive profit from health crises?

3. How does the idea of trust change when health information is constantly debated?

4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate disregard for public health guidelines?

5. How do historical views of plagues and quarantines affect modern public health?

6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with a new diagnosis?

7. Do you think total transparency in science would fix all public health issues?

8. What simple rules should guide scientists when dealing with sensitive information?

9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for harmful actions?

10. What did old thinkers say about public duty, individual rights, and disease?

11. What will happen to the need for human doctors if AI can predict outbreaks perfectly?

12. How do people use the idea of “I’m young and healthy” to avoid precautions?

13. How does the experience of a major outbreak change a person’s view of government?

14. What is the power of a group to demand better global health cooperation?

15. If scientists could create a perfect, instant test for all viruses, what would happen?

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