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“World War III” ESL Discussion Questions

I. General Questions about World War III

1. Do you think that World War III will happen?
2. Are you worried about living in a war zone?
3. Do you think there will be any environmental damage from a possible world war?
4. How would the war start?
5. Will there be a lot of casualties?

II. Timing and Involvement

6. Do you think that there will be a World War III soon?
7. Do you think China and Russia will be involved in World War III?
8. How would it affect your country?
9. Will it be over quickly?
10. What do you think about the possibility of World War III starting?

III. Locations and Outcomes

11. Do you think World War III will start in Europe?
12. Who do you think will win World War III?
13. How do you think the U.S would react to a possible World War III?
14. Will World War III be a nuclear war?
15. What do you think will happen to the world after World War III?

IV. Technology and Warfare

16. How would technology affect World War III?
17. Will there be a global war in the near future?
18. What will you do if there is a war in your country?
19. What weapons do you think will be used in World War III?
20. Do you think that there will be a World War IV?

V. Ending and Consequences

21. How would it end?
22. What will be the consequences of World War III?
23. What are some of the fears of World War III?
24. Will there be peace afterwards?
25. Do you think that nuclear weapons should be used in a conflict or not? Why or why not?

VI. Reasons and Preparations

26. Why do you think there will be a World War III?
27. Should we prepare for a possible war?
28. Do you think there will be a lot of casualties from World War III?
29. Will there be any survivors from a possible World War III?
30. Will you join the army?

VII. Daily Life During War

31. Would it be hard to find food and water during World War III?
32. How long would it last?
33. What was it like for women during World War III?
34. How do you feel about the idea of World War III coming out of nowhere and hitting us without any warning whatsoever?
35. Who is preparing for a possible war?

VIII. Consequences for Society

36. What will be some of the consequences of the war for different people and places?
37. What are the chances that World War III could start in the Middle East?
38. How would children be affected by World War III?
39. What role do you think social media will play during a world war?
40. How can people help each other during a war?

IX. Personal Reflections

41. How do you feel about the idea of living through a world war?
42. What would you miss the most if there was a world war?
43. What are your hopes for peace in the future?
44. How do you think people can prevent a world war?
45. What lessons can we learn from past wars?

X. Global Perspectives

46. How do other countries view the possibility of World War III?
47. What role do international organizations play in preventing wars?
48. How do you think culture affects views on war?
49. What can young people do to promote peace?
50. How can education help prevent future wars?

XI. Economic Impacts

51. How would a world war affect the global economy?
52. What industries would be most affected by a world war?
53. How would jobs change during a world war?
54. What could be the long-term economic effects of World War III?
55. How can countries rebuild after a world war?

XII. Future Outlook

56. What do you think the future holds for global peace?
57. How can we ensure that history does not repeat itself?
58. What role will diplomacy play in the future?
59. How can we promote understanding between different cultures?
60. What is your vision for a peaceful world?
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