Topics b2 Oral
Topics b2 Oral
Topics b2 Oral
Possible Exam:
Questions:
Organise these prompts before you talk to the examiners about the topic for 4-6
minutes:
Possible answer:
During last years, expectation of life has increased a lot and nowadays there are a great
elderly population. These people need all ours care. Elderly people give us much life
experience, give us company, affection, understanding, patience… and on the other
hand, they sometimes feel alone, they can suffer from diseases, and even they can
become dependant of other people…
Although, There are a great number of these people who feel themselves in a proper
way. Besides, they have to feel helpful and have to fill all their time practicing ….
Specially, ability exercises for their mind, doing handicrafts, take part in associations,
outdoor exercises, take part in associations and clubs…. They should be kept busy and
keep their mind active. They have not to be alone because this situation can end up to a
depression. It is important their quality of life to be much better.
As for the third question, Elderly people sometimes have to choose about their future.
They can not live in their own home, because they are dependant, and choose live in a
residential centre. They are very taken care of in this institutions which has got a lot of
facilities, monitors or instructors and besides take care of their health. On the other
hand, It is very common the home care, which means that someone (a nurse…) attend
their home to check them. It is a good solution because they can live on their own, being
independent and at the same time, they are being assisted by specialized people.
As far as I am concerned, I think that National health services may have to be much
cheaper for these people, and they must to have got much more assistance. Besides,
people have to be thoughtful with them, take care of them, that they can feel they are
appreciated… It is would be a good thing to reach an old age, but in good physical and
mental conditions.
TOPIC 13: THE BEAUTY MYTH
September 9, 2013Beauty Myth, topic, vocabularyBeauty, Plastic Surgery, Stereotypes
Possible Questions:
The ideal of beauty has changed throughout history, which would suggest that beauty
really is in the eye of beholder.
Organise these prompts before you talk to the examiners about the topic for 4-6
minutes:
(2ª hoja).
Advertising and Mass Media play an important role on it. The tendency is to follow a
celebrity who become fashionable or that mark the tendency in the beauty. In these
days, there are several stereotypes which are very fashionable, like being extremely
skinny, wearing brand clothes…. and besides, the way of behaviour: make-up, hobbies
(and so on)…. This situation is very harmful, because it can lead to an obsession and
mental illnesses…. specially in young people which are very vulnerable. Youngsters all
look the same, they follow the same tendency: clothes, hair, make-up….. Young people
are obsessed with this, and it can lead in anxiety, fear, frustration…. they don’t want to
feel themselves like a weird. And this situation can be very dangerous.
Beauty world is a booming business. The vast majority of people spend a lot of money
on cosmetics, beauty treatment, make-up…. People want to look their best, having a
good looking, having fit… So, Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular. It’s
the most extreme way to enhance the beauty. But, it can be very dangerous because it
involves a surgery. On the other hand, people who suffer injuries on their skin can use
the plastic surgery to improve their looking, and I think it is a helpful solution. In this
case, plastic surgery play an important and vital role and it is completely necessity.
As far as I am concerned, I think you have to feel good with yourself, because beauty is
a mental thing. And, besides, It’s very important to have a high self-steam in order to
have a successful life and to be happier.
Do you ever worry about the environment? Are you self-conscious about the
environment?
What are the biggest environmental problems in the world?
Is there a problem with clean water in your country? If so, why is there a
problem?
What can governments do to save our environment?
What can individual do to help the enviroment? Give reasons.
Possible Answer:
Nowadays, our natural environment is suffering more and more the terrible human
impact. At the moment, there are a lot of environmental problems, like desforestation,
the destruction of the ozone layer, acid rain, the greenhouse effect, pollution in the air
with traffic humes, and harmful chemicals which are released into the
atmosphere, pollution in the rivers and oceans with illegal effluents, sewage spills,
industrial waste, drinking water is being contamined due to river pollution…. (and so
on)….
All this take parts of a terrible situation and involves awful drawbacks in our planet.
The destruction of the rainforest carries many animals are wiped out, fish supplies are
depleted through overfishing, pollution is very harmful for us, besides, there are
methods of electricity generation (which emit greenhouse gases), and contribute to
global warming.
On the other hand, we all have to be aware about this problem, and contribute to
conserve our planet, like: switch off the lights, ride a bicycle, insulate our houses, use
public transport, use less petrol and electricity, save on water, recycle our rubbish …..
In this way, we all can contribute to conservate our environment and wildlife.
Our environment affects all of us. We share the same planet. We all have to be aware of
the necessity of improve our natural world. The environmental organizations play an
important role, but we all can do a little effort in being much more ecological.
Possible Questions:
Possible Answer:
In today’s consumer society, money plays a vital role. We all are dominated by
spending money and buying material possessions. As a matter of fact, having money
can show your status in our society: having a good car, wealthy possessions, living in a
upper-class neighbourhood and so on…. can be the representative of the real happiness.
On the other hand, we are highly likely to have endless mortgages, high invoices, others
instalments… besides, the standard of living has risen a lot over the last years, and we
can see how families can’t make end meet due to their mortgage and the cost of living
in general. It’s for that money is very important for us.
Since a long time ago, due to new technologies and the use of the internet, we can buy
and pay by the internet. It’s a easy and comfortable way of payment, and it is becoming
more and more popular, but it can carry fraud and cheating. With a credit card’s
number, you can purchase absolutely everything on the net. And, it is very easy to have
a identity theft and be cheated. Nowadays, there are a lot of research and studies to
avoid this way of fraud, but internet is not the safest way of payment. In a press of a
bottom, you can pay any amount of money. You can be aware of this problem, and be
very self-conscious with your shopping on the web. In my opinion, I think that the
safest way of paying for something is face to face, but nowadays we all are dominated
by the internet, because is very easy to achieve goods and services on the net, by the
way the Computer crime has to be pursued and tried by the authorities.
In the near future, Coins and paper money are likely to disappear and be replaced by
digital methods: through mobile phones, advanced credit cards and so on…. It may
occur but as far as I am concerned, I think that that moment may happen in a long term.
Nowadays, there are a lot of people, specially elderly people, who don’t know pay by
the internet and credit cards… but Banking in general work in this way, by the way
Digital methods of paying and paper money’s disappearance will take place in a not too
far future.
(This answer takes about 5 minutes. Money is a topic very important. It is likely to
answer you about this. There are a lot of questions about this topic, but speaking about
ways of paying and the role of the internet in this are the most populars in any exam).
TOPIC 10: ADVERTISING WORLD
August 1, 2013Advertising world, brainstorming, vocabularyadvertisements,
Advertising agency, catchphrases, glogster, publicity
POSSIBLE QUESTIONS:
POSSIBLE ANSWER:
There are a lot of types of advertisements. Some of them are playing with our minds. In
a way that, there are passing us information that we don’t realize. Not always it works
but in many cases, it does. Ads. Agencies are paid by sponsor companies in order to
make that certain type of products are known by people. There is a great variety of ads.:
some of them are very attractive, funny with nice music…. on the other hand, other ads.
want you to think about their messages. These advs. make us to feel impacted and most
of them remain in our minds. It is a main outline of advertising campaigns. But, the
general propose is make you buy something. Not necessarily, it is a necessity for you,
but with the advs., they create our new and false necessities.
During the last years, Internet has changed in a successful platform for publicity. It is
cheaper, and reaches a bigger amount of people at any time. New technologies have
been a revolution in the way of advertising world. It is the most important source of
income for the Media. So that, it is so important to them.
In my opinion, we have to learn to distinguish what we need and we not need in order
not to be affected by this advertising campaign, because this campaign’s destiny is for
people who have not very clear ideas. People have to be aware what advertisement
wants and think themselves what they need. On the other hand, Although, it helps to
create a consumer society, advertising world move a lot of money and create a lot of
employments.
TOPIC 9: CRIME
July 25, 2013brainstorming, Crime, PreziCapital punishment, carjacking, Crime, Crime
and Justice, Death Penalty, murder, pickpockets, shoplifting, smuggling
Possible questions:
What do you think are the main causes of crime in your country?
Do you have any other suggestions for reducing crime in your local area?
Do you think the police should carry guns?
Do you think the death penalty is a valid form of punishment?
Possible Answer:
Nowadays, Crime is a everyday’s problem for citizens, and causes insecurity and
sorrows. There are a lot of kinds of crime, such as: kidnapping, murders, smuggling,
forgers, arson, carjacking and so on…… In my country, due to the bad economical
situation which we live at the moment, shoplifting, burglaries and drug dealing are
being increased more and more than ever before. It’s thought to be caused by
unemployment, poverty, social exclusion problems….. which are suffering our society.
On the other hand, murders are not common in my country, but, one of the main causes
of murder in Spain is Domestic Violence. Some men develop criminal tendencies
because of numerous frustrations, and they accuse their wives or companions of their
problems. they can become “real monsters”.
As individual we all can try to help other people not to be robbed or assaulted. It’s
advisable that if you see someone who are being assaulted, don’t interphere, simply call
the police. You could be injured, you try to help and keep the calm as far as possible.
Besides, other measure could be that there would be more police in our streets, in order
to keep an eye on us.
Crime represents a threat to the welfare society and it must be abolished. But, criminals
cannot be reformed until they are apprehended and brought to Justice. Phicologists and
specialists are responsible for the welfare of criminal and carry them to live a good life
in the future. Only those who commit the most serious crimes are punished severely.
On the other hand, they have to fulfill their sentences and pay for all the guilt
completely. Criminals must stay all the time they have to pay for their actions in Jail, it
means that they cannot come out earlier.
Community Service is the best punishment for young people who commit a minor
offence. It is aimed to persuade teenagers not to reoffend. Criminal youngsters are
punished with suitable punishments, like cleaning the streets, take care eldery people,
paint white street walls and so on…. So that, they have a enriching experience and they
can realize there can be helpful for the Society.
As for the Death penalty, I personally believe that under any circunstances, it has to
accepted in any case. It is an eyesore, which has to be abolished. Criminals have to pay
for their actions in prison. Nowadays, it’s a controversial topic, but in a civilised
country it cannot be take into account.
Possible questions in the speaking about the topic the Mass Media:
Posible Answer:
The Mass Media involve Television, Radio, Press and of course, Internet, and
besides, all way of communication. The Mass media can control the opinion public’s
interests, and so that it has a vital importance nowadays. On the other hand, Society
never has had a great variety of information than ever before. Due to the use of new
technology and specially the internet, we get the free information at the press of a
bottom.
So, the role of the journalist and specially serious press have a great revelance. It is
very important that journalists check their information carefully, and should have the
obligation to inform their readers of the facts accurately. On the other hand, it’s very
common that journalists concentrate their efforts on famous people, because it can
appeal more readers, and therefore more publicity on their media platforms.
During the last years, Yellow press had become very popular and had attracted a lot of
readers. It is a kind of journalism which focuses on sensationalism and a way of
exaggerating news. Generally speaking, it involves famous people’s life, celebrities’s
scandals, gossiping, Violent crimes, Royal family and so on… It is covered by tabloids,
magazines, websites… Nowadays, it is becoming more and more popular and
successful, and appeal readers’s attention with eye-catching headlines, impressive
pictures and so on….. In my opinion, in some cases, the governments are interested in
this Yellow press, because people’s minds are occupatied in these banal cases and not
the nation’s real problems. It can be very worrying, because this way people have not
opportunity to think or to give their opinions, discuss the problems…..
As far as I am concerned, public opinion can be influenced by the Mass Media, and it’s
a terrible situation, because this trends to make people stupid. People have to be aware
that they have to read realible news and serious press, in order to be very well informed.
So that, the society would create a good knowledge of their society’s problems and
realize of the real situation that surround us.
How have the ways of staying in touch with people and dating changed during
the last years?
Which way of staying in touch with your friends do you prefer?
What are the advantages or disadvantages of each of these options?
ANSWER
Nowadays, the way of meeting people has changed a lot. With the impact of social
networks, online methods to meet new people have increased and got much more
fashionable than other traditional ways as meeting people in a bar or at work. Having a
social life is very important in people’s lives because it can make you be happier.
Either friendship or between partners, we are generally attracted to people who are
similar to us, fairly similar in education, intelligence and what we think matters in life.
Besides, Couples usually share religious and beliefs and are about the same age.
Sometimes, starting to make friends and as a result the couple’s relationship gets
stronger. So that, you can feel attracted to each other, and begin to go out.
Today, the internet is one of the most popular ways for people to get dates. Social
networks are a helpful tool to meet new people. There are a lot of relationships that have
started online. It is a easy way, because you can speak with unknown people at home,
you can express your feelings more easily online and get to know each other more
quickly. On the other hand, you can lie more easily, and you can read people’s
misleading profiles in a dating site. You should be aware of having reasonable
expectations when you chat to speak though social networks.
On the other hand, there are a wide range of posibilities of meet people, for example, in
blind dates, speed dates….. Finding a partner has always been complicated proceess. In
recent years speed dating has become popular all around the world. It means that a
single person have exactly 3 minutes to decide if the person they are talking to, could be
your perfect people. Everything involves in a quick conversation. Internet is a good
option for people that can’t have a social life. The traditional offline methods are much
more effective because you talk to other person face to face, and it is much more
trustful.
The most important thing in a relationship is Trust and you can be available in awful
situations. Keeping in touch with your friends is very necessary, even when your friend
live far away from you. You should be supportive when your friends feel upset or get
down. So that, it’s very likely to have a lot of friends.
Having a good social life is very necessary in our life. If you tend o be self-sufficient
and not need many friends, you can end up alone and that is not a good option for your
life.
(Nota: El topic en general es muy extenso, no están abarcados todos los puntos en la
redacción del speaking. Por eso, en el brainstorming (glogs/imagen) hay más ideas no
tratadas en la respuesta, que se nombran con el fin de dar más ideas y no quedarse en
blanco)
Answer:
Since few years back, we are seeing that malls and Shopping Centres are being more
and more successful ways of purchasing in our lifestyle. They are huge buildings which
are built on the outskirts or commercial areas of our cities. There, you can buy
absolutely everything. A great variety of stores are there, in the same place, shops like:
supermarkets, clothing stores, shoe shops… (and so on)… There, you can find a wide
range of products, but specially you can pick up bargains because there are usually a lot
of sales.
All products are well laid out, their window displays are very attractive, sometimes
there are a pleasant music, a wide range of products, prices are clearly
marked….Everything is thought to customers spend their money, and come back for
their following shopping.
Some years ago, people used to buy in the little shops. People have everything at the
doors of their houses. But now, many of Corner shops have closed. Local shops could
not compete with these malls. And now, people do their shopping in this big shopping
centres where they buy for the week, for a longer period.
Besides, you can have a lot of facilities to make you have your shopping easier. They
become a leisure centre. You can find cinemas, restaurants…. you can spend and enjoy
all the day there, having a lunch, watching a movie, taking a coffee…. It is very
common to see entire families spending the day there. It is considered as an outing. It is
very important to have a free parking lot there. Besides, normally, these places also
have a special place where you can leave your children attended by childminders while
you do all your shopping, have sport facilities like ski slopes… (and so on)….
Malls are becoming in a successful way of spending your spare time. But, on the other
hand, we are creating consumer societies. The most important advantage is that these
malls create employments. But, in Today’s consumer society, malls and shopping
centres are appearing as a fashionable way of shopping, and something, like unique to
spend your free time, and these way of thinking can be dangerous.
TOPIC 5: STRESS
May 27, 2013topic, vocabularyEOI Canarias, Mind Map, Phrasal Verbs stress, Stress,
Stressful Society, Topic, Vocabulary
TOPIC 5: STRESS
Mind Map
Para ver el mind map (imagen del mapa mental) presione sobre el enlace url o
abra hipervínculo con el botón derecho.
http://www.mindomo.com/es/edit/9c73c72aeaa241bdb3b1ed147dbc2068
ANSWER:
The pressures of modern society can push stress to dangerously high levels. It’s
becoming a very common problem in our everyday life. Even, It can get becoming in a
terrible illness which can affect our lives.
There are a lot of situations which can cause stress. Although work is the major source
of stress for many people, there are other ones like demanding studies, family troubles,
noises, everyday responsabilities…that’s means the pace of modern life. All of that can
cause harmful physical effects, increase the risk of heart trouble, anxiety…. The most
important thing is that you may know what level of stress you have, so that, you can get
rid of your stress and you can have a nice and pleasant life.
Nowadays, there are a lot of quiet and relaxing methods which can overcome your level
of stress. Do yoga or oriental exercises are fashionable methods, but there are other ones
too, for example, start up satisfying activities relaxing hobbies… (and so on)… Besides,
you can change your routine and wind down a bit.. so that you can be less stressed, also
having a good laugh is a free way to relax, taking a break if you are run-down,
trying not to work quite so hard, hearing relaxing music…. (and so on). You can feel
much more energetic after these methods of relaxation.
It’s not easy to make gradual changes in your lifestyle, but you can have long-term
benefits in your life. Changing your everyday behaviour, you can improve your health,
because stress can become a horrible illness which will affect your life.
(This can give ideas to speak in your exam about 4/5 minutes).
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