A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you live in a city?
2. What is a tall building?
3. Do you like noisy places?
4. What is a crowded bus?
5. Do you think cities are exciting?
6. What is a green park?
7. Do you worry about traffic?
8. What is a fast life?
9. Do you think cities are better than the countryside?
10. What is a busy road?
11. Do you use public transport?
12. What is a hidden street?
13. Do you like meeting new people?
14. What are three problems in big cities?
15. Do you think cities are important?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between a small town and a big city?
2. Why do people move to cities for work?
3. What are the good things and bad things about a crowded city?
4. How can a city reduce its pollution?
5. Should all cities invest more in public transport?
6. Why is it important to have green spaces in a city?
7. Do you think the pace of life in a city is too fast?
8. What is the purpose of a central business district?
9. How does crime affect the feeling of safety in a city?
10. What is the difference between a modern city and a historical one?
11. Do you think technology makes city living easier?
12. What are the problems when housing becomes too expensive in a city?
13. When is the best time to visit a famous city?
14. What are two things that make a city beautiful?
15. How does the size of a city affect its culture?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely ask for directions in a crowded city?
2. How does the high population density affect city services?
3. Should the government ban private cars from city centers?
4. What is the difference between urban sprawl and compact city planning?
5. Do you believe that living in a city is necessary for career success?
6. What are the challenges of managing waste and recycling in a large city?
7. How does focusing on speed affect the quality of public life?
8. What is the idea of “urban decay”?
9. Is it fair when a city’s growth destroys local nature?
10. How does a lack of affordable transport affect the poor in cities?
11. What are the basic steps for improving local community areas in a city?
12. What is the value of preserving old, unique city architecture?
13. Should the news talk more about city planning solutions?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people never want to leave the city?
15. How does the global status of a city affect its local taxes?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by high anonymity in a city?
2. What are the ethical issues when city development forces people to move?
3. How does constant social media showing of city life affect migration rates?
4. Should city councils be legally required to provide affordable housing near jobs?
5. How does the feeling of constant activity affect a person’s mental peace?
6. Who is responsible for reducing noise and light pollution in a city?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of building massive skyscrapers?
8. What is the role of technology in creating “smart cities”?
9. How does the problem of gentrification affect the culture of a city?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing private companies to control city utilities?
11. What are the legal differences between public space and private property in a city?
12. Do you think the main purpose of a city is to drive economic activity?
13. What steps can community groups take to improve local park safety?
14. How does the lack of greenery affect the air quality and temperature of a city?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of living in a crowded, diverse environment?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that city living often demands high income for basic comfort?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to address urban inequality?
3. How do global financial flows affect city growth and development?
4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on population density?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of using surveillance technology in cities?
6. How does focusing on economic efficiency affect the need for social spaces?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term exposure to high noise and air pollution.
8. How should leaders use urban planning to promote public health?
9. What is the idea of “resilient cities”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a city becomes too specialized (e.g., only finance)?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a building is historically important?
12. How does the desire for quick profit affect the need for sustainable city growth?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the equal access to all city opportunities?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when using public transport?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for air quality in major cities?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a collection of people and a functioning city?
2. Should we eliminate the system that allows private developers to dictate city form?
3. How does the idea of privacy change when living in a dense urban area?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate control of city resources?
5. How do historical views of the metropolis affect modern city pride?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people living in difficult urban areas?
7. Do you think decentralization can fix the problems of large cities?
8. What simple rules should guide architects when designing public spaces?
9. How can we stop people from using personal wealth to avoid city problems?
10. What did old thinkers say about urban life, freedom, and community?
11. What will happen to the need for human jobs if AI manages all city operations?
12. How do people use the idea of “city vibrancy” to avoid discussing pollution?
13. How does the experience of a major city disaster change its community spirit?
14. What is the power of a group to demand a total redesign of their neighborhood?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, quiet, and clean city, what would happen?
