Electricity conversation questions
Electricity is an essential part of the modern world. It is generated from many sources, some of which have become quite contovertial in recent times. Here is a free worksheet of electricity discussion questions for ESL learners and general English conversation.
Difficult terms and expressions on this handout include -source, power plant, powerline, caught, shock, rechargeable, require, appliance, fuse, inventor, and device.
The electricity conversation questions are –
1 – What do you think is the best source of electricity?
2 – How much does your home spend on electricity each month?
3 – When and where was the biggest thunderstorm you can remember?
4 – How far from you is the nearest power plant? Where does its power come from?
5 – Are powerlines in your country aboveground or underground?
6 – What sort of things get caught in powerlines?
7 – Have you ever been in a blackout with no electricity? What did you do?
8 – Would you prefer to have no electricity or no water?
9 – How is most of the electricity in your home country produced?
10 – Do you ever try to save electricity at home? How do you do this?
11 – How many kinds of green energy can you think of?
12 – Have you ever had an electric shock? What happened?
13 – What would the world be like if there was no electricity at night?
14 – What should you never do in a lightning storm?
15 – What things do you own that require batteries? Do you use rechargeable ones?
16 – Would you like to work as an electrician? Why or why not?
17 – What electrical appliances are in your kitchen and living room?
18 – Have you ever made an electrical science project? What did you make?
19 – What should children be taught about electricity? What dangers are in homes?
20 – Have you ever replaced an electrical fuse? What was it for?
21 – What do you think life was like in times before electricity?
22 – Do you worry about living too close to powerlines or power plants? Why?
23 – How do you think world electricity will be different in 50 years from now?
24 – Do you know of any famous inventors who created electrical devices? Who?
25 – Is being an electrician a good job in your country? How much do electricians get paid?
Electricity idioms
If a person is said to be a live wire, they are very active and energetic – both mentally and physically.
A person or organization that has a lot of power or strength can be described as a powerhouse.
A person who experiences culture shock feels uncomfortable, anxious, and confused in a new environment. This is usually experienced in a new country.
If you get zapped or zap someone you receive or give an electrical shock. If you feel zapped, you are exhausted.
