ESL Questions Farming
Farming
From the soil to the supermarket, these questions look at how we grow our food and the life of a farmer.
Beginner
Is the farm big?
Do you see a cow?
Is the sun hot?
Do you eat corn?
Is the dirt brown?
Do you see a tractor?
Is the water wet?
Do you pick fruit?
Is the barn red?
Do you like milk?
Is the pig pink?
Do you plant seeds?
Is the field green?
Do you see a sheep?
Is the egg white?
Do you work hard?
Is the sky blue?
Do you see a horse?
Is the bread fresh?
Do you like rain?
Is the garden small?
Do you see a bird?
Is a farm quiet?
Do you buy food?
Is today sunny?
Intermediate
Would you ever want to leave the city and become a farmer for a year?
What is the most difficult thing about working outside in all kinds of weather?
Do you think that 'organic' food is really worth the extra money?
How has technology like drones and GPS changed the way modern farms work?
Why are fewer young people choosing to go into farming as a career?
What is your favorite vegetable to grow in a small home garden?
Do you think farmers are treated with enough respect in your country?
Is it better to have many small family farms or a few giant corporations?
How does a 'drought' (lack of rain) affect the price of food in the shops?
What are the pros and cons of using chemicals to help crops grow faster?
Have you ever visited a 'pick-your-own' farm for apples or berries?
How do farmers take care of their animals during the cold winter months?
Should we try to buy only 'local' food to help the farmers in our area?
What is the difference between a 'crop' and a 'livestock' farm?
How do insects like bees help farmers produce the food we eat?
Is it possible for a city to grow its own food on rooftops and in parks?
What is the 'harvest' season like in the place where you grew up?
Do you think that vertical farming (growing in towers) is the future?
How do you feel about 'genetically modified' (GMO) seeds and food?
Should farmers be paid by the government if their crops fail?
What is the most important tool on a farm? Is it the tractor or the plow?
How does farming change the look of the landscape in your country?
Would you rather raise animals or grow vegetables and grains?
Is it hard to keep a farm in the family for many generations?
Why is 'sustainable' farming more important now than ever before?
Advanced
Is 'industrial agriculture' responsible for the majority of our environmental issues?
How do 'monocultures'—growing only one crop—threaten global food security?
Should we shift toward 'regenerative' farming to help capture carbon in the soil?
What are the ethical implications of 'factory farming' for the welfare of animals?
How does the 'global food supply chain' leave us vulnerable to crisis?
Is 'hydroponics' a viable solution for feeding a growing global population?
Should 'subsidies' for farming be shifted from big corporations to small farmers?
How does 'urban sprawl' lead to the loss of valuable agricultural land?
What is the impact of 'pesticide' runoff on local water systems and biodiversity?
Can 'precision agriculture' using AI truly reduce the amount of water we use?
How do 'trade wars' and tariffs affect the livelihoods of individual farmers?
Is 'meat-free' farming the only way to meet our climate goals?
How does 'soil degradation' threaten the future of human civilization?
Should we allow the 'patenting' of seeds by large chemical companies?
How does 'aquaculture' (fish farming) compare to traditional land-based farming?
What is the role of 'heirloom' seeds in preserving the history of our food?
Is 'subsistence' farming a sustainable lifestyle in the modern era?
How do 'cooperatives' help small farmers compete with large retailers?
Should we encourage 'permaculture' as a way to design human habitats?
How does the 'aging' of the farming population affect food security?
Is 'lab-grown meat' a threat to traditional livestock farmers?
How do 'invasive species' and pests travel through global food shipments?
What is the impact of 'climate change' on the traditional planting seasons?
Should we focus on 'food sovereignty' for every nation on earth?
What will a 'farm' look like in the year 2050?