4d (edited) • 💬 Speaking Practice
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Would You Sell Your Privacy for Success?
Some people say privacy is dead.
Others believe giving companies your data is a fair trade for convenience, money, and opportunities.
But where should the line be?
Your Task
Record and upload an audio answering the question:
Would you give up some privacy if it helped you become more successful? Why or why not?
🟢 Beginner (A1–A2)
Speak for 30–60 seconds
You can answer:
What information you would share
What information you would keep private
Why privacy is important to you
🔵 Intermediate (B1–B2)
Speak for 1–2 minutes
Try to explain:
How social media affects privacy
Whether companies know too much about people
If privacy matters more than convenience
🔴 Advanced (C1)
Speak for 2–3 minutes
Discuss:
Whether modern society is sacrificing freedom for convenience
The dangers of digital surveillance
Whether younger generations care less about privacy
Vocabulary
1. Surveillance
Definition: The act of watching or monitoring people. Example:
“Many apps collect data through digital surveillance.”
2. Convenience
Definition: Something that makes life easier. Example:
“People sacrifice privacy for convenience.”
3. Personal data
Definition: Private information about a person. Example:
“Companies collect personal data from users.”
4. Manipulate
Definition: To influence or control someone unfairly. Example:
“Advertisements can manipulate people’s decisions.”
5. Boundaries
Definition: Limits or rules about what is acceptable. Example:
“Everyone should set boundaries online.”
Expressions
1. “At the end of the day…”
Meaning: Ultimately / finally. Example:
“At the end of the day, privacy is still important.”
2. “That depends on…”
Meaning: The answer changes according to the situation. Example:
“That depends on how the information is used.”
3. “I can see both sides.”
Meaning: You understand both opinions. Example:
“I can see both sides of the argument.”
4. “Cross the line”
Meaning: Go too far. Example:
“Some companies cross the line when collecting data.”
5. “Trade something for something”
Meaning: Exchange one thing for another.
Example:
“People trade privacy for convenience.”
Helpful Structures
Beginner
“I think privacy is important because…”
“I would share… but I would not share…”
“In my opinion…”
Intermediate
“One advantage is… however…”
“Social media has changed the way…”
“Many people don’t realize that…”
Advanced
“This raises an important ethical question…”
“The issue becomes more complicated when…”
“Modern society seems willing to…”
Example Response
“I think many people give away too much personal data online. Social media platforms know what we watch, buy, and even think about. At the end of the day, convenience is useful, but there should still be boundaries. Companies should not manipulate users just to make more money.”
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