Speaking Part 3 & 4
Talking Points 3

B2 First Exam

B2 First Speaking Part 3 - Practice

This is a collaborative task with your partner.

1. 1. You get about 15 seconds to read everything.
  2. You discuss the diagram and the options with your partner for 2 minutes.
  3. When the 2 minutes are over, the examiner will stop you.
  4. The examiner will ask you another question. Usually they will ask you to pick the best, or most important thing out of the options.
  5. You discuss that question for another minute and choose an answer to the examiner’s question.

The examiner:

Here are common crimes and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task. [15 seconds]

Now, talk to each other about how these crimes affect people.

The examiner:

Thank you. Now you have a minute to decide which crime is the hardest to prevent.

For part 4, you will need to talk about topics from part 3 in more detail with your partner.

The questions always end in "why". If you don't answer the "why", the examiner will ask you.

You should answer the question, and then invite your partner to answer or give their opinion, as well.

You should respond to your partner's answers, and you should ask for their opinions about your answers.

How should the legal system differentiate between petty theft and more serious crimes?
What are the consequences of treating petty theft as a serious crime, and vice versa?
How does the punishment for petty theft compare to that of more serious crimes, such as robbery or burglary, and do you think the punishment is fair?
What are some of the underlying reasons why people commit petty theft?
How do petty theft and more serious crimes impact society differently, and how can society address these issues effectively?
What are some ways that businesses and individuals can protect themselves against petty theft, such as shoplifting?
Is it ever justifiable to steal something, even if it's considered petty theft? Why or why not?
How does the prevalence of petty theft and other property crimes impact the economy, both locally and nationally?
Do you think there should be more or less focus on prosecuting petty theft, and why?
How can society work to prevent people from resorting to petty theft and instead encourage them to seek legitimate means of support?

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