Is it too late to save the earth?
Get your students talking about climate change as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate to intermediate English learners. A comprehensive lesson on this topic is available in our Discussion Starters section and can be used before or after this poll if your students are interested.
Preview
1. Are you worried about climate change?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- reverse
- adapt
- carbon footprint
- consumer
- unpredictable
Agree or Disagree?
2. Climate change is the biggest problem in our world today.
- I agree.
- I disagree.
3. There is still time to save the earth from climate change.
- I agree. Together we can undo the damage we have done.
- I disagree. It's too late for humans to reverse the damage.
4. Animals will experience the effects of climate change worse than humans.
- I agree. Animals will suffer more than humans.
- I disagree. Animals are more adaptable than humans.
Elaborate
5. In my opinion, the #1 way for me to reduce my carbon footprint is to...
- buy fewer things
- drive less
- stop eating meat
- learn more about climate change
- start my own garden
- recycle more
- travel less
- other
6. Who do you blame most for climate change?
- politicians
- advertisers
- wealthy business people
- all consumers
- the media
- nobody
7. What effects of climate change have you noticed in the area where you live?
- There are more storms.
- It is warmer.
- There are fewer animals.
- There is less water.
- Food is more expensive.
- There are more floods.
- Weather is unpredictable.
- There are no noticeable changes.
- Other