ESL Questions Future
Future
What lies ahead? These questions push students to imagine the world in the coming years, covering everything from personal goals to the fate of the human race.
Beginner
Is the future bright?
Do you see a robot?
Is your life good?
Do you want a job?
Is the city big?
Do you fly in cars?
Is the moon near?
Do you live long?
Is the sun hot?
Do you use a chip?
Is the phone fast?
Do you save money?
Is the water clean?
Do you want a house?
Is the world new?
Do you go to space?
Is the food pills?
Do you see the stars?
Is the air fresh?
Do you have a plan?
Is the day tomorrow?
Do you like change?
Is the map digital?
Do you feel happy?
Is the clock moving?
Intermediate
What would you do if you could see exactly what happens tomorrow?
How do you feel when you think about the world in fifty years?
Is it better to live in the present or plan for the future?
How do you think your daily routine will change when you are older?
Why are some people so afraid of new technology like robots and AI?
Have you ever written a letter to your 'future self' for a ten-year wait?
Do you think that humans will live on another planet in your lifetime?
How do you prepare for a career that might not exist in twenty years?
Is it a good idea to know the exact day you will die?
What is the most exciting invention that you are waiting for right now?
How often do you worry about the state of the environment in the future?
Should we focus on fixing the earth or finding a new home in space?
Why do we always imagine the future as being full of flying cars?
Is it difficult to save money for a future that feels very far away?
How do you feel about 'smart homes' that know exactly what you need?
Do you prefer to read a book or have the information sent to your brain?
What is the biggest challenge that your children will face in their lives?
How do you handle a situation where everything in the world feels uncertain?
Should we use medicine to help humans live for two hundred years?
What is the role of 'luck' in having a successful future career?
How do you feel about the idea of a world with no paper money?
Is it possible to have a 'perfect' society where everyone is happy?
Why do we love to watch movies about a dark and dangerous future?
What is one goal you want to achieve before the next five years?
How do you think the way we communicate will change very soon?
Advanced
Is the concept of 'retirement' becoming obsolete for the next generation?
How does the rise of 'automation' threaten the dignity of human work?
Should we be more concerned about 'artificial intelligence' than 'climate change'?
Is it ethical to genetically engineer children to be smarter or stronger?
How does the 'digital divide' create a future of extreme inequality between nations?
Should we grant 'human rights' to robots if they become conscious?
How does the 'colonization of Mars' change our definition of being a human?
Is 'technological progress' always a good thing, or are we moving too fast?
How do we manage the 'mental health' crisis in a world of constant connection?
Should we move to a 'four-day work week' to cope with rising productivity?
How does 'surveillance capitalism' change the way we behave in public spaces?
Is it possible to have a global government that represents every person on earth?
How do 'demographic shifts' and aging populations change the future of cities?
Should we allow 'cryogenics'—freezing people to wake them up in the future?
How does the 'scarcity' of water and food drive the wars of the next century?
Is the 'metaverse' a legitimate new world or just a way to escape reality?
How do we ensure that 'education' stays relevant when facts are always changing?
Should we limit the power of 'big tech' companies before they control the world?
How does 'universal basic income' change the motivation of a whole society?
Is the 'end of history' a real possibility, or will we always have conflict?
How does 'quantum computing' change the security of every secret on the web?
Should we use 'geoengineering' to change the weather and save the planet?
How do we protect our 'privacy' in a future where every move is tracked?
Is 'immortality' through digital uploading a dream or a nightmare?
What will 'human nature' look like when we are part machine and part flesh?