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“Alcohol” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Alcohol Types and Properties

1. What is alcohol and how is it made?
2. What is the difference between beer, wine, and liquor?
3. What is the difference between whiskey and bourbon?
4. What is the difference between rum and tequila?
5. What is the legal drinking age in your country?

II. Alcohol Effects and Consumption

6. What are the effects of drinking alcohol?
7. What are the side effects of alcohol?
8. What are the effects of drinking too much alcohol?
9. How much alcohol can someone drink before they become drunk?
10. How much alcohol can you drink before it becomes dangerous?

III. Alcohol and Health

11. Can alcohol make your face red and blotchy?
12. Can alcohol cause muscle weakness and a lack of coordination?
13. Can alcohol cause you to forget things?
14. What happens to your body when you drink too much alcohol?
15. What happens to your brain when you drink too much alcohol?

IV. Alcohol Benefits and Risks

16. Is alcohol good for you?
17. Is there any scientific evidence that shows that drinking alcohol improves brain function?
18. Do you think alcohol is bad for your health? Why or why not?
19. Can alcohol be part of a healthy lifestyle?
20. What are some risks of drinking alcohol?

V. Personal Experiences and Opinions on Alcohol

21. Why do people drink alcohol?
22. What’s the worst thing about drinking too much alcohol?
23. Why do people drink too much alcohol?
24. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say “alcohol”?
25. Do you drink alcohol? If so, why? If not, why not?

VI. Alcohol and Society

26. Is it okay for teenagers to drink alcohol?
27. Do you think people should be allowed to drive if they have been drinking alcohol?
28. Do you think it is okay for people to drink alcohol?
29. Should people drink alcohol?
30. Do you think it’s okay to drink at home alone, or do you need other people around to have fun while drinking?

VII. Alcohol-Related Behaviors and Situations

31. How old were you when you first drank alcohol?
32. What do you drink when you go out to parties?
33. How can you tell if someone has been drinking too much at a party or event?
34. What should you do if someone has been drinking too much and they are going to drive home?
35. What is the best way to enjoy a drink responsibly?

VIII. Alcohol Content and Composition

36. How much alcohol is in a glass of beer?
37. How much alcohol is in a glass of wine?
38. How much alcohol is in a glass of whiskey or tequila?
39. How much sugar is in a glass of beer?
40. How much sugar is in a glass of wine?

IX. Alcohol Recovery and Prevention

41. Do you need to drink water after drinking alcohol?
42. Is it possible to get drunk on cough syrup?
43. What is a hangover?
44. How can you recover from a hangover?
45. What are some tips for drinking less alcohol?

X. Alcohol History and Statistics

46. When was alcohol discovered?
47. Which country has the highest rate of alcohol consumption per capita?
48. What are some historical uses of alcohol?
49. How has alcohol consumption changed over the years?
50. What role does alcohol play in different cultures?

XI. Alcohol Abstinence

51. Do you know any adults who don’t drink any alcohol at all? Do they have specific reasons?
52. What are some reasons people choose not to drink alcohol?
53. How do you feel about people who choose not to drink alcohol?
54. What are some activities you can do instead of drinking alcohol?
55. How can you support someone who is trying to stop drinking alcohol?

XII. Additional Alcohol-Related Questions

56. What are the best strategies for reducing alcohol consumption?
57. How can you prevent a hangover after a night of drinking?
58. Are there any alcohol alternatives that provide similar effects without the negative consequences?
59. What are the most common myths about alcohol consumption?
60. What is the relationship between alcohol and sleep quality?
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