ESL Questions Survival Skills
Survival Skills
Nature's trial. These questions explore the knowledge and grit needed to stay alive in the wild, from building fires to finding clean water.
Beginner
Do you like to go camping in the woods?
Can you name a thing you need to drink to live?
How do you say 'help' in your language?
Is it better to stay in one place or keep walking?
Do you want to know how to start a fire?
Why do we need a warm blanket at night?
Are you a fan of catching your own fish?
Can you find a sharp tool to cut wood?
Is it fun to build a small house from sticks?
What is the most important item in a survival kit?
Do you like to look at the stars to find your way?
Is it okay to eat a berry you don't know? (No!)
Can you name an animal that is dangerous?
Do you want to be a person who can live anywhere?
Are you happy when you find a dry place to sleep?
Intermediate
What would you do if you were lost in a forest with only a knife and a piece of string?
How do you feel when you are outside in a very heavy rainstorm with no umbrella?
Is it better to have 'modern gear' (like GPS) or 'ancient skills' (like tracking)?
How do you decide which plants are safe to eat when you are very hungry?
Why do some people enjoy the challenge of 'primitive' camping with no tools?
Have you ever had to build a fire without using any matches or a lighter?
Do you think that 'The Will to Live' is more important than physical strength?
How do you feel about the 'Prepper' movement where people prepare for the end of the world?
Is it a good idea to always keep a 'Go Bag' in your car for emergencies?
What is the most useful survival tip you have ever heard from a book or movie?
Should we prioritize 'first aid' as the number one skill for every hiker?
How often do you think about where your water comes from in the city?
Why is 'The Rule of Threes' (3 mins air, 3 days water, 3 weeks food) so famous?
Is it difficult to stay calm when you realize you are actually lost?
How do you feel about hunting for food in a real emergency situation?
Do you prefer a desert island or a snowy mountain for a survival test?
What is the best way to handle a situation where you encounter a wild bear?
How do you handle a situation where you run out of phone battery in the wild?
Should every student learn how to tie basic knots and read a compass?
What is the role of 'the signal fire' in helping a rescue team find you?
How do you feel when you finally see a road after being in the woods all day?
Is it possible for a city person to survive a week in the deep wilderness?
Why do we use the word 'shelter' for a home made of leaves and bark?
What is one thing you would never leave home without if you went hiking?
How do you feel when you drink water from a cold, clean mountain stream?
Advanced
Is 'Hyper-vigilance' a biological asset or a psychological burden in survival?
How does 'The STOP Rule' (Sit, Think, Observe, Plan) prevent fatal mistakes?
Should we move toward 'Universal Basic Survival' training for all urban citizens?
Is 'Bushcraft' an art form that preserves the history of human evolution?
How does 'The Psychology of the Survivor' differ from those who give up?
Should we prioritize 'Water Purification' technology over any other gear?
How do 'Basal Metabolic Rates' impact the way we should ration food in the wild?
Is 'The Lone Wolf' myth dangerous in a situation that requires cooperation?
How does 'The Sun's Position' and the 'Watch Method' help you find True North?
Should we regulate 'survivalist reality shows' that give dangerous advice?
How does 'Hypothermia' impact the brain's ability to make logical decisions?
Is 'Foraging' a sustainable way to live, or is it too taxing on the environment?
How do 'Signal Mirrors' use the physics of light to reach aircraft miles away?
Should we encourage 'Off-grid' living as a way to build personal resilience?
How does 'The feeling of isolation' impact the long-term survival of the mind?
Is 'Adaptability' more important than specialized knowledge in a crisis?
How do 'primitive friction fires' (bow drill) convert kinetic energy into heat?
Should we use 'AI' to predict the safest paths for people lost in the wild?
How does 'The presence of salt' in the body dictate survival time in the heat?
Is 'Survivalism' a form of anxiety or a logical reaction to a fragile world?
How do 'different terrains' (jungle vs tundra) require opposite survival sets?
Should we allow 'autonomous drones' to drop survival supplies to lost hikers?
How does 'the fear of death' act as a catalyst for extreme physical feats?
Is 'Community' the most important survival tool humans have ever created?
What will 'survival' look like in a future with planetary colonization?