B2 Health & Lifestyle Discussion Questions for Late Teens (16-18)
50 upper-intermediate (B2) health and lifestyle discussion questions for 16-18 year olds. Each with 8 vocabulary items. Preview 5, use all 50 in YapYapGo.
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Question 1
Do you think social media has changed how young people view their bodies and health?
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B2 Health & Lifestyle Discussion Questions for Late Teens (16-18)
At B2, 16-18 year olds can engage with health as a social and ethical issue rather than just a personal habit. These 50 questions ask whether governments should tax unhealthy food, whether the fitness industry promotes unrealistic body standards, and whether schools should teach mental health alongside maths and science. The questions generate genuine disagreement because health is a topic where personal values, scientific evidence, and political ideology intersect.
The vocabulary reflects the way health is discussed in quality journalism and policy debate: 'obesity,' 'epidemic,' 'preventive,' 'regulation,' and 'stigma.' B2 teens who can produce these terms in spoken discussion demonstrate the analytical register that distinguishes upper-intermediate from intermediate speakers.
Health as social and ethical debate
B2 health discussions with teens are most dynamic when they challenge assumptions. 'Is the concept of healthy eating the same everywhere in the world?' and 'Can someone be overweight and healthy?' force students to examine beliefs they may not have questioned, which produces the extended, qualified argumentation that B2 requires.
Analytical vocabulary for health discussions
For 16-18 year olds in IB, Cambridge First, or IELTS preparation, health topics practise the balanced discussion that examiners reward. The ability to present evidence, acknowledge complexity, and avoid oversimplification is a core B2 competency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some questions address fitness industry standards and cultural attitudes to health. They are framed as societal analysis rather than personal body image discussions, keeping the focus analytical rather than personal.
Yes. Health and lifestyle are common topics in B2 First Speaking Parts 3 and 4. Regular discussion practice builds the analytical skills and vocabulary the exam requires.
B1 questions ask for personal opinions with reasons. B2 questions demand analysis of health systems, evaluation of policy approaches, and engagement with cultural and ethical dimensions.