Past Year Speaking Questions - Crime

June 2001

There has been an increase in burglaries in your neighbourhood and the residents are very worried
about their safety. A committee has been set up to look into this matter. As a member of the
committee, suggest ways to make the neighbourhood a safer place.

Task 1 Individual
A. You suggest the residents improve safety features of neighbourhood. Give reasons for your
suggestion. B. A police officer be invited to talk on security measures C. Residents be taught to defend
themselves against intruders. D. “Rukun Tetangga” teams be set up to patrol the neighbourhood at
night

Task 2 Group Discussion

Discuss the best way to make the neighbourhood a safer place.

May 2002

As members of the Neighbourhood Watch, you and your friends are concerned about the increase in
the number of petty crimes (handbag snatching, stealing of shoes, and breaking into cars) in your
neighbourhood. You suggest one reason for this increase.

Task 1 Individual
A. In your opinion, the rise in petty crimes is caused by the increase in the number of drug addicts. Give
reasons to support your opinion. B. the increase in the number of illegal immigrants C. the lack of
interest shown by the public D. the increase in the number of unemployed

Task 2 Group Discussion

Discuss which one of the following reasons is the main cause for the increase in petty crimes.

October 2002

Lately there have been several break-ins and vandalism on your school premises. There is a great need
to improve security. Your School Board welcomes suggestions from anyone. You would like to
recommend a security measure.
Task 1 Individual
A. You feel that the school authorities should employ security guards for the school. Justify your opinion.
B. Install an alarm system C. Install grills on all doors & windows D. Get police to make regular patrols.

Task 2 Group Discussion

Discuss which is the most effective measure to improve security in school.

October 2007

Crimes against children, such as kidnapping, assault and abuse, are on the increase. The Social Welfare
Department invites suggestions from the public on what can be done to protect children from such
crimes.

Task 1 Individual
A. You suggest that children should be taught how to protect themselves. Elaborate. B. The school
authorities should take safety measures to protect children while they are at school C. The government
should impose more severe punishment on those who commit crimes against children.
D. Parents should take greater responsibility in ensuring the safety of their children.

Task 2 Group Discussion

Which is the most effective suggestion to protect children against crimes?

Past Year Speaking Questions: Theme: National Service

Past Year Speaking Questions

Theme: National Service

May 2005

Task 1

You and your friends have to go for National Service training. How could you help prepare yourself for
this event?

A You feel that you should prepare yourself to be physically fit

B You should learn to be more independent

C You should get to know more about the different cultures in Malaysia

D You should get involved in community service

Task 2

Which of the following would be the most useful way to prepare oneself for NS?

October 2007

Task 1

It is generally agreed that the National Service Programme can be improved. Suggest some ways in
which the NSP can be enhanced. Elaborate.

A. Boys and girls should be placed in separate camps

B. The NSP should be compulsory for all youths

C. The duration of the programme should be extended

D. The facilities at the camps should be upgraded

Task 2

Which is the most useful suggestion to improve the NSP?