English Conversation Club
Topic: ‘Environment & Nature’
(Make sure you introduce yourselves as necessary, perhaps joined to the first question. Also remember that you don’t have to limit yourselves to these questions.. the more conversation and interaction the better!)
How does the weather and climate of Brisbane compare with your home city? Which do you prefer?
Australia has often experienced droughts and had water restrictions put in place. Have you ever experienced water shortages? What was it like?
How important is it to be able to drink water out of the tap?
Do you think pollution is a big problem? Do you notice any differences in pollution between Australia and your home country?
Are there litter laws where you live? What penalties are imposed?
Do you think wildlife and habitat conservation is important?
How important do you think is the role of famous people like David Attenborough or the late Steve Irwin (‘The Crocodile Hunter’) for wildlife and habitat conservation?
Have you visited a zoo or wildlife park recently? What did you like?
Do you think zoos are important for wildlife conservation?
Are you worried that non-renewable fuels (eg oil, coal) will run out?
Do you have any opinion about rising petrol prices?
Should there be restrictions on how many cars are on the roads?
Does “global warming” and "climate change" concern you? Why or why not?
Do you think recycling is important? Do you use recycled products, or do you get your rubbish recycled where possible?
Has your impression of environmental issues changed since you were a child? In what way?
Do you think overpopulation is a problem or concern? Why or why not? What should be done about it, if anything?
Which is more important, increasing people's standard of living and freedoms, or protecting the environment?
What do you think about people smoking indoors?
Do you think people are too wasteful of environmental resources? What can be done about it?
What might be different in 50 years because of environmental issues?
Do you like to visit natural wonders or have outdoor vacations? What places have you seen and what places would you like to visit in the future?