Ready for C1 p 77. CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. Speaking Mock Exam

 TOPIC 6: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT                                       Preparation time: 5 minutes

PART 1. CONVERSATION

Talk to each other about some or all of the following. (8 minutes approx.)

1. Do you think there should be more surveillance cameras? Or are there too many already?

2. Should the purpose of prison be punishment or rehabilitation?

3. How could we end corruption?

4. How to prevent cybercrime.

PART 2. MONOLOGUE

Talk about at least two of the following ideas. (4 minutes approx.) The examiner may ask you further questions about the topic.

CANDIDATE A

1. Is prison an effective deterrent against crime? Why / why not?

2. How damaging is digital piracy?

3. Does Spain have a problem with squatters?

CANDIDATE B

1. What crimes bother you most and why.

2. Are you in favour of a zero tolerance policy for drink-driving? What about using a phone while driving?

3. Do you think there are criminals who instead of doing time should do some kind of community service?