Close-up p 32. Science and Technology. Extra Speaking.

 

 

1. MONOLOGUE. Prepare a talk of AT LEAST 5 minutes on the subject. You may use the pictures above and the contents below if you wish:

 "The future belongs to young people who know where the knowledge is, how to get it, how to think about it, and how to turn it into better work, better products, better lives." Rexford Brown, Executive Director, P.S. 1 Charter School and Urban Learning Communities, Inc.

 
What are the benefits and drawbacks of Web 2.0 sites? What about Web 3.0 sites? In what ways can misinformation spread? How can people broadcast information nowadays? Can we rely on traditional media or do you think that newspapers and television often convey misconstrued and biased information? What about the radio? Do news sources give us verifiable and non-biased information? In what ways can MOOCs  change higher education? How can they help us? Is gamification helping young people? or hurting them? How is m-learning impacting the students of today? Do you think that with the technological and methodological advancements teachers will be rendered obsolete in the near future? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a flipped classroom methodology in adult education?

You may make some notes for your talk to take into the exam. These should not exceed five lines.

2. INTERACTION
In this part of the test, the examiner will ask you some questions about issues related to the TOPIC. Remember that you are expected to have a conversation as natural as possible and give full answers. This part of the examination will last AT LEAST 5 minutes. You will not see the questions below.
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TEACHER'S QUESTIONS

1. Do you think that there is a threat of potential cyberattacks that can disrupt IT services across the globe? How can we protect our computers and smartphones? Do you keep a backup copy of important files?
2. What social changes have been brought about by new technologies?
3. What cutting-edge technology should your dream airport have?
4. What technology is all the rage among your friends?
5. To what extend do ubiquitous computing and wearable technology share the vision of interweaving technology with the everyday life making technology pervasive?
6. In what ways are the new generations more tech-savvy than the older generations? Who is the techiest member of your family?
7. How can we be more wary of phishing emails, pharming websites and hackers? Can you think of other scams? Which can be the consequences of being too gullible?
8. Do you think landline phones may one day disappear?
9. If you had the possibility to only work from your house via a computer, would you do it? 
10. What are the benefits and drawbacks of social networking sites like Facebook?  
11. Have we raised a generation of pirates?