Speaking Worksheet
Privacy and Surveillance
Speaking Practice
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Discussion
Discuss the questions. Ask follow-up questions and push for examples, evidence, and qualification.
- How much privacy are people willing to exchange for convenience?
- Should governments use facial recognition in public spaces?
- Is workplace monitoring ever justified?
- Why do people often say they value privacy but still share personal data freely?
- What kind of data should be protected most strictly?
2
Collaborative task
Advise a city on whether to introduce smart cameras in public transport. Agree on conditions, limits, and oversight.
- crime prevention
- data retention
- public consent
- independent review
I would argue that...A more nuanced view is...The main trade-off is...That depends on whether...I see your point, but...The long-term consequence might be...
3
Report and challenge
Switch roles: one student represents civil liberties groups, another represents public safety officials.