Is it permanent?

Get your students talking about tattoos as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate to advanced English learners. A comprehensive lesson on this topic is available in our Discussion Starters section and can be used before or after this poll if your students are interested. There is also a lesson about tattoo removal in our That's News to Me section.
Preview
1. Do you have a tattoo?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- think twice
- visible
- discreet
- tribute
- faded
Agree or Disagree?
2. I want a/another tattoo.
- Agree
- Disagree
3. I would think twice about hiring someone with visible tattoos.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. The physical pain of getting a tattoo is worth it.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. The best place for a tattoo is...
- somewhere discreet but visible
- somewhere visible to all
- somewhere private
6. The tattoos I like best are...
- a name or tribute to a person/group
- a quote or expression
- an animal or creature
- a symbol
- other
7. What is the best reason to get a tattoo removed?
- a breakup
- a faded design
- a change in religion or values
- a job
- aging