A1
English Speaking Exercises for A1 – Photo comparison
7 esercizi
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
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.
- 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.
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