A2
English Speaking Exercises for A2 – Photo description and comparison
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1. Look at the photos of a house in Germany after a burglary and a shop in London after a riot. Complete sentences 1-4 with must or can’t.

- 1)The owners be away or at work.
- 2)The burglars speak some English.
- 3)He be the owner of the shop.
- 4)He be very happy about the riot.
2. Listen to a student comparing the photos (A and B). Check your answers to exercise 1.
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3. Listen again. Complete the sentences about the similarities and differences between the photos.
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- 1)photos show a place where a crime has happened.
- 2)So the is crime.
- 3)In the second photo, there’s a man in the shop, the house in the first photo is empty.
- 4)Another is that the first photo includes some graffiti.
- 5)the first photo, there are no horrible messages in the second photo.
4. Look at the photos below and read the speaking task. Write notes for your answer.
- Compare the photos and say what has happened in each one. What are the main similarities and differences?
- Similarities:
- Differences:

Speaking Strategy
When you answer questions, try to use a variety of phrases for introducing your opinions, not just I think … . Use different phrases when you are less sure about your opinion.
5. Read the Speaking Strategy. Then listen to a student answering their teacher’s question and complete the extract from her answer.
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- Well, 1) mugging is a serious crime because muggers steal people’s personal possessions. 2) , muggers often attack people and it must be terrifying. 3) , smuggling doesn’t really affect ordinary people. 4) it’s true to say that it doesn’t really harm anyone.
6. Read the teacher’s questions. Write notes for your answers.
- 1)Which is worse, in your opinion: shoplifting or burglary? Why?
- 2)Tell me about a crime you heard about on the news.
7. Now do the task in exercise 4 using your notes from exercise 6.
كيفية التدريب
- 1اقرأ كل سؤال بعناية
- 2اكتب إجابتك أو اختر الخيار الصحيح
- 3انقر على 'أظهر الإجابة' للتحقق من عملك
- 4راجع أي أخطاء وجرب تمارين مشابهة
- 5انتقل إلى التمرين التالي عندما تكون مستعداً