EF p 99. Science and technology. Speaking

 TOPIC 5: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY                                Preparation time: 5 minutes

PART 1. CONVERSATION

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

1. How has technology changed teaching and learning ? 

2. Is phubbing bad for our relationships?

3. Advantages and disadvantages of social media?

4. What will technology be like in the next 10 years?

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. Positive and negative effects of technology on people’s health.

2. At what age should children be allowed to have their first smartphones? Why?

3. What major technological breakthroughs do you think have had the greatest impact on society?

CANDIDATE B

1. In what ways has technology improved our lives? In what ways has it made life worse?

2. What are the pros and cons of AI?

3. What are the benefits and drawbacks of working from home via a computer?