Do you use water wisely?
At the 2023 UN Water Conference, a UNESCO report stated that "two billion people (26% of the population) do not have safe drinking water and 3.6 billion (46%) lack access to safely managed sanitation." In 2023, the UN chose the theme "Water Is Life, Water Is Food. Leave No One Behind" for World Food Day (October 16). This annual event promotes awareness of hunger and action for the future of food, people, and our earth. Get your students involved by using polls to spark group discussions and promote action on this global issue. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate to advanced English learners.
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1. Do you make a special effort to conserve water?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- conserve
- consumption
- pollution
- sustainable
- wastage
Agree or Disagree?
2. Having access to safe drinking water is a human right.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. Water shortage is a more pressing global issue than food shortage.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. Global water shortages can be solved by humans.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. One simple thing I will try to reduce my water consumption is...
- use less water when doing laundry or dishes
- get a rain barrel for watering my lawn and garden
- turn the water off when brushing my teeth or shaving
- flush the toilet less often
- take shorter showers
- other
6. What is the most effective way governments can combat water pollution?
- improve waste management systems
- create stricter regulations on industrial waste
- eliminate single-use plastics
- enforce sustainable farming practices
- invest in advanced water treatment technologies
7. Which is the most important thing schools can do to promote sustainable water practices?
- install water-saving faucets and toilets
- encourage students and staff to report leaks
- promote the use of refillable water bottles
- implement timed watering schedules of school grounds
- educate students about the importance of water conservation