ESL Questions Titanic
Titanic
The unsinkable ship. These questions explore the famous ocean liner, the iceberg, the movie, and why the story still fascinates the world today.
Beginner
Do you like to see a very big boat?
Can you name the ocean where the ship sank?
How do you wear a life jacket for safety?
Is it better to be on the deck or in the cabin?
Do you want to see a movie about the Titanic?
Why did the ship hit a big piece of ice?
Are you a fan of looking for treasure under the sea?
Can you name the city where the ship started?
Is it fun to see old plates and spoons from a ship?
What is the best way to help a person in the water?
Do you like to hear a band play music?
Is it okay to be a little bit afraid of the deep sea?
Can you name a famous person from the movie?
Do you want to go in a small submarine?
Are you happy when you are safe on the shore?
Intermediate
What would you do if you were on a ship and the alarm started to ring at night?
How do you feel when you see a photo of the Titanic resting on the ocean floor?
Is it better for a ship to be 'fast' or to be 'impossible to sink' (in theory)?
How do you decide if it is respectful to visit the wreck of a famous tragedy?
Why do people all over the world still talk about a ship that sank in 1912?
Have you ever seen the movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet?
Do you think that 'hubris' (too much pride) was the reason for the disaster?
How do you feel about the fact that there were not enough lifeboats for everyone?
Is it a good idea to build a 'Titanic II' that looks exactly like the original?
What is the most moving story you have heard about a passenger on the ship?
Should we prioritize 'women and children first' during a modern emergency?
How often do you see the Titanic mentioned in news about deep-sea exploration?
Why is 'The North Atlantic' such a dangerous place for ships in the winter?
Is it difficult to imagine the size of an iceberg that is mostly under the water?
How do you feel about the 'artifacts' from the ship being sold for a lot of money?
Do you prefer to read a history book or to see a museum exhibit about the wreck?
What is the best way to handle a situation where you are very cold and wet?
How do you handle a situation where you have to be very brave for others?
Should every ship today have the most advanced radar for seeing icebergs?
What is the role of 'the captain' in ensuring the safety of every single passenger?
How do you feel when you hear the song 'My Heart Will Go On' on the radio?
Is it possible that the Titanic was never actually called 'unsinkable' by the owners?
Why do we use the word 'tragedy' to describe the night of April 14, 1912?
What is one thing you would take with you if you had to leave a ship quickly?
How do you feel when you see a sunset from the front of a large boat?
Advanced
Is 'The Titanic' the most significant maritime disaster in human history?
How does 'The Marconi Wireless' change the way we call for help at sea?
Should we move toward 'leaving the wreck alone' to respect the dead?
Is 'The International Ice Patrol' the best legacy of the 1912 tragedy?
How does 'The SOLAS Convention' (Safety of Life at Sea) regulate modern ships?
Should we prioritize 'ocean conservation' over the retrieval of sunken gold?
How do 'water-tight compartments' work and why did they fail on the Titanic?
Is 'class privilege' the main reason why so many third-class passengers died?
How does 'microbial activity' (rusticles) eat away at the metal of the ship?
Should we regulate 'extreme tourism' to the Titanic wreck after the 2023 events?
How does 'The Californian' ship's lack of action reflect the failure of human choice?
Is 'The Titanic' a metaphor for the end of the Edwardian era and its optimism?
How do 'metallurgical tests' on the steel plates explain the speed of the sinking?
Should we encourage 'virtual reality' tours of the ship instead of physical visits?
How does 'The Carpathia's' rescue mission show the power of human heroism?
Is 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' the most interesting historical figure of the night?
How do 'seismic sensors' help modern ships avoid obstacles in the deep ocean?
Should we use 'AI' to create a perfect digital twin of the wreck for future study?
How does 'the depth' (12,500 feet) make it nearly impossible to raise the ship?
Is 'The Titanic' story a warning about the limits of human technology today?
How do 'ballads and folk songs' keep the emotional memory of the ship alive?
Should we allow 'luxury cruises' to follow the exact route of the Titanic?
How does 'the temperature' of the water (28°F) affect the human body so fast?
Is 'Fate' a factor in the disaster or was it purely a series of human mistakes?
What will 'The Titanic' look like in 50 years when the metal finally collapses?