ESL Questions Illness
Illness
When the body isn't working right. These questions cover everything from a common cold and home remedies to the fear of a global pandemic and the cost of medicine.
Beginner
Do you feel sick today?
Is your throat very sore?
Do you have a cough?
Is the medicine in the box?
Do you see a doctor?
Is your head very hot?
Do you stay in bed?
Is the room very quiet?
Do you drink warm tea?
Is the nurse helping you?
Do you need a tissue?
Is the clinic near here?
Do you eat hot soup?
Is your body very tired?
Do you have a fever?
Is the soap very clean?
Do you sleep all day?
Is the pill small or big?
Do you feel cold now?
Is the hospital busy?
Do you want to get well?
Is the window open?
Do you have a mask?
Is the medicine bitter?
Do you feel better now?
Intermediate
What would you do if you were sick on the most important day of the year?
How do you feel when you have to take medicine that tastes very bad?
Is it better to see a doctor immediately or wait for the body to heal itself?
How do you decide when you are 'well enough' to go back to work or school?
Why do some people enjoy the extra attention they get when they are sick?
Have you ever used a traditional remedy from your grandmother for a stomach ache?
Do you think that 'looking for symptoms' online makes people more worried?
How do you feel when you see people coughing without covering their mouths?
Is it a good idea to visit a friend who has a very contagious flu?
What is the most boring thing about having to stay in bed for three days?
Should we pay workers for their 'sick days' even if they are only slightly ill?
How often do you go for a general check-up when you feel completely fine?
Why is it so difficult to find a doctor during the middle of the night?
Is it possible to stay healthy during the winter if everyone around you is sick?
What kind of things do you do to 'boost' your immune system every week?
How has the way we treat a 'common cold' changed since you were a child?
Do you prefer a doctor who is very friendly or one who is very efficient?
How do you handle a situation where you feel a headache starting at work?
Should we discourage people from going to the hospital for small problems?
What is the role of 'rest' and 'sleep' in the process of getting better?
How do you feel when you have to wait for three hours in a clinic?
Is it true that 'laughter is the best medicine,' or is that just a saying?
Why do we often feel more sick during the night than during the day?
What is the one food you always want to eat when you are feeling ill?
How do you feel when you finally have the energy to go outside again?
Advanced
Is the 'globalization' of travel making us more vulnerable to new diseases?
How does the 'placebo effect' challenge our understanding of modern medicine?
Should we be more concerned about 'antibiotic resistance' in our hospitals?
Is it ethical to charge high prices for 'life-saving' drugs in a poor nation?
How does 'chronic illness' change a person's identity and social life?
Should we move to a 'prevention-first' healthcare system to save money?
How do 'lifestyle diseases' like type 2 diabetes reflect our modern environment?
Is it right for an employer to ask for 'proof' of illness for a one-day absence?
How does 'stress' physically manifest as an illness in the human body?
Should we prioritize 'mental illness' as much as 'physical illness' in the budget?
How do 'health inequities' between rich and poor neighborhoods lead to shorter lives?
Is 'alternative medicine' a dangerous distraction from proven scientific treatments?
How does 'herd immunity' protect the most vulnerable members of our society?
Should we allow 'genetic engineering' to remove hereditary illnesses from babies?
How do 'pandemics' change the way we design our cities and public transport?
Is the 'over-prescription' of pills making us a more fragile society?
How do 'patient rights' differ when a person is unable to make their own decisions?
Should we be allowed to 'sue' a company if their product makes us sick over time?
How does the 'stigma' of certain illnesses prevent people from seeking help?
Is 'telemedicine' (video calls) a good replacement for an in-person visit?
How do we balance 'individual freedom' with 'public safety' during a crisis?
Should we teach 'medical literacy' so people can understand their own data?
How does the 'aging population' put a strain on the current medical system?
Is it possible to be 'truly healthy' in a world with pollution and processed food?
What will 'illness' look like when we can use nanobots to fix cells from inside?