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English Speaking Exercises for A1 – Photo comparison

7 exercices

1. Complete the adjectives to describe rooms. Use a, e, i, o, u and y.

  • 1)
    brght
  • 2)
    cmfrtbl
  • 3)
    cs
  • 4)
    drk
  • 5)
    lrg
  • 6)
    rlxng
  • 7)
    smll
  • 8)
    td
  • 9)
    ncmfrtbl
  • 10)
    ntd

2. Which group do these key phrases belong to: comparing and contrasting (c) or speculating (s)? Write the correct letter in the box.

  • Both photos show◻◻
  • I thinkprobably◻◻
  • I would say that◻◻
  • In the first photo , but in the second photo◻◻
  • It looks as if◻◻
  • Perhaps he / she / it / they◻◻
  • The first photo shows , whereas the second photo shows◻◻
  • They look (+ adjective). He / She / it looks (+ adjective). ◻◻
  • You can seein both photos. ◻◻

3. Listen to student comparing photos 1 and 2. Tick the phrases in exercise 2 that she uses.

Audio
9 G Speaking elementary 01
9 G Speaking elementary 02

Speaking Strategy

In a photo comparison task, remember to:

– compare the photos, pointing out any obvious similarities and difference.

– describe the people in the photos and say what they are doing.

– give your opinion and / or speculate about the people and situation.

4. Read the Speaking Strategy. Then look at photos 3 and 4 below of bedrooms and prepare to compare them. Make notes below.

9 G Speaking elementary 03
  • 1)
    Similarities
  • 2)
    Differences
  • 3)
    What are the people doing / wearing?
  • 4)
    Your opinion / Speculation

5. Now do the task in exercise 4 using your notes.

Extra exercises

6. Read the Strategy. Then read the sentences and decide which two are more general and which two are more specific. Write G or S.

Strategy

When you are comparing and contrasting people in two photos, talk first about the people in general, and then be more specific.

  • 1)
    In the first photo, the people look happy because they’re smiling, whereas in the second photo they look hot and tired.
  • 2)
    In the first photo, they’re skiing, while in the second photo they’re playing tennis.
  • 3)
    In both photos the people are doing sport.
  • 4)
    The people in the first photo are wearing warm jackets and trousers, but in the other photo, they’re wearing T-shirts and shorts.

7. Work in pairs. Compare and contrast the photos.

9 G Speaking elementary 04

Comment Pratiquer

  1. 1Lisez chaque question attentivement
  2. 2Écrivez votre réponse ou sélectionnez l'option correcte
  3. 3Cliquez sur 'Afficher la Réponse' pour vérifier votre travail
  4. 4Examinez les erreurs et essayez des exercices similaires
  5. 5Passez à l'exercice suivant lorsque vous êtes prêt

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