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English Speaking Exercises for B2 –
Presentation
Look at the photo and the headline. Then talk for about one minute about
how technology has led to an increase in some crimes, but also to new
ways of fighting crime. Think about:
– the internet.
– theft of expensive items.
– surveillance and anti-theft measures.
1. Read the task above. Then choose the correct option, a or b, in
the sentences below.
1 The headline refers to how technology can
a cause certain crimes to increase.
b help to fight crime.
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2 The photo shows how technology can
a cause certain crimes to increase.
b help to fight crime.
2. Listen to a student doing the task. Which of the topics below
does he mention?
artificial intelligence car crime computers credit cards
email scams mobile phones television
Speaking Strategy
Avoid speaking in short, single sentences. Try to develop your
statements with extra information, details and examples. Learn a variety
of phrases for introducing them.
3. Read the Speaking Strategy. Then complete the phrases for
introducing extra information and examples with the words below.
instance kind that way what words
a One example of ……………………… would be …
b So, for ……………………… , …
c ……………………… I mean by that is …
d The ……………………… of thing I’m talking about is …
e In other ……………………… , …
f Or to put it another ……………………… , …
4. Listen again. Complete these sentences from the student’s
presentation with the correct phrases from exercise 3. Write a-f.
1 …… an email saying you’ve won millions in a lottery.
2 …… cars are much harder to steal these days.
3 …… criminals can use their knowledge of technology to commit
crimes.
4 …… people don’t commit crimes if there are cameras about.
5 …… crime doesn’t stop; it just moves to another area.
6 …… the mobile phone.
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A social media campaign using the hashtag #nomakeupselfie has raised
£8 million for charity in just six days. Huge numbers of women, including
many celebrities, have posted photos of themselves wearing no make-up
and nominated friends to do the same. At the same time, they encourage
their friends to donate money to Cancer Research UK. However, the
campaign was started by an individual, not by Cancer Research, and
shows how social media can be a force for good.
HALF of all young people say cyberbullying is part of everyday life as
majority of parents admit they are scared for their children online.
Look at the new report and the headline. Then talk for about one minute
about how social media can make people’s lives better or worse. Think
about:
– friends and networks.
– cyberbullying and lies.
– petitions and online campaigns.
5. Read the task above. Then make notes under the headings below.
Examples of how friendships are strengthened thanks to social media.
(Social media strengthens friendships / friendships are strengthened
thanks to social media)
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
Examples of cyberbullying / lies ( )
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
Examples of how social media campaigns can make a difference ( )
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
…………………………………………..
6. Now to the task using your notes from exercise 5. Remember to
include phrases from exercise 3.
