Collaboration (This part will take about 5 minutes.) Discussion Topic: corruption Now, (say the names of candidate A and candidate B) here is a list of causes of corruption (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through) what do you think the main causes of corruption are I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you have different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right, would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.) Causes of Corruption: ·Lack of efficient ways to detect corruption ·Low salary ·Inadequate attention paid to anti-corruption by the local government ·Lack of forceful laws against corruption ·Ineffectual implementation of laws ·Lack of a clear definition of corruption ·Human nature of greed ·Defects in the economic system ·Skillful bribes