Sample Speaking Answers It’s a Crime! - IELTS Energy Podcast 1187

The video discusses crime-related topics for IELTS, focusing on common crimes like theft and child abduction. A personal story highlights the prevalence of child abduction, emphasizing the need for public awareness. The discussion shifts to police strictness, especially concerning mental health issues, and the importance of using filler phrases and high-level vocabulary in IELTS. The video concludes with a discussion on whether criminals can change, using examples from literature to illustrate the point.

What crime did the speaker initially think was most common before a personal incident changed their perspective?

• Fraud

• Vandalism

• Child abduction

• Petty theft

How were the suspicious individuals eventually apprehended?

• The police found them through surveillance footage

• They turned themselves in

• A witness took photos and contacted the police

• They were caught in the act

What is the speaker's view on crimes against children?

• They are less severe than other crimes

• They are not a major concern

• They should receive the harshest punishment

• They are often misunderstood

What does the speaker suggest about the enforcement of laws related to public disturbances?

• They should remain unchanged

• They should be abolished

• They should be stricter

• They should be more lenient

What literary character is mentioned as an example of personal change?

• Oliver Twist

• Atticus Finch

• Jean Valjean

• Huckleberry Finn

What term is used to describe wealthy individuals in the context of crime?

• Elite members

• Upper class

• People of means

• Affluent citizens

What is the speaker's stance on the potential for criminals to change?

• Change is unlikely

• Only some can change

• They can never change

• Anyone can change