CAE part 2

 Speaking part 2

Here are some pictures. They show people using different machines or devices. I'd like you to compare two of the pictures and say what problems the people might have with their jobs and how the machines or devices might help the people to do their jobs better. 

Key vocab

Clear up leaves   cover large areas     deal with infringements     find suitable pastures        give somebody a fine     have a criminal record     keep public spaces tidy      protect from predators      round up the flock      traffic or parking offenses      check identity                       conserve energy

Well. The first one is a policeman using what I think must be a tablet - you know, with an internet connection so he can check or send data. He's probably checking the identity of a driver to see if he has a criminal record or he could be checking to see if the car is stolen or something. The other picture shows - what do you call the person? - a cowboy or a shepherd, I'm not sure, and he's rounding up his herd, I mean his flock of sheep. I think the policeman might have problems with angry drivers he's giving a fine to, or if he's dealing with traffic offenses. The device helps him because he can check information in - what's the phrase? - in real time: he doesn't have to call someone at the police station or go there to check things. He might even have a mobile printer in the police car and be able to give the driver a fine automatically. The shepherd might have trouble finding all his sheep and protecting them from predators. Also, he has to cover a large area. By using a, a - I'm not sure of the names of the vehicle, is it a quad bike? - he doesn't have to walk or use a horse all day so he can conserve his energy and not get worn out - and so can his dog. 

Thank you, Daniel, which job do you think is the most demanding?

Hmm, good question, for me, I think the most demanding job is probably the shepherd. I mean, how do you keep track of all those sheep and not lose one? And you're out there working whatever the weather. 

Now Daniel, here are your pictures…

Exercise 1

Now in this part of the test I'm going to give each of you three pictures. I'd like you to talk about two of them on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question briefly about your partner's pictures. Here are your pictures. They show people doing activities in remote environments. I'd like you to compare two of the pictures and say why the people might have chosen to do these activities in these remote places, and what the dangers of doing each of them might be. 

Exercise 2

Now in this part of the test I'm going to give each of you three pictures. I'd like you to talk about two of them on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question briefly about your partner’s pictures. Here are your pictures. They show people doing things in a traditional way instead of using a machine. I'd like you to compare two of the pictures and say why the people might be doing these activities in a traditional way and how difficult it might be to do these activities.