Task 4. Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which of the game presented in the pictures you’d prefer
• explain why
Любой свой рассказ надо начинать с небольшого вступления.
Well, there are two pictures in front of me, and now I am going to compare and contrast them.
To begin with, I’d like to say that both pictures are related to one theme. It is “spending free time”. I’d like to start with describing the first picture. It shows three members of a volleyball team. They are at the height of the fighting for the ball. In the second picture you see three pretty girls who are relaxing to the full extent dancing and maybe singing.
Obviously, these photos have much in common. First of all, the number of persons shown in the pictures is the same. There are three persons in the first case, and there are three persons in the second case. In addition to it, I dare say that both actions are happening inside a building, not in the open air.
If you take a closer look, you can’t help noticing some differences. In the first picture we see a moment that is extremely tense. The volleyball players are straining themselves as much as possible to return a ball. On the contrary, in the second picture the girls are trying to relax and zone out. In addition to it, the photos differ from each other in the way the girls are dressed. The volleyball players are wearing a special uniform consisting of shorts and T-shirts. The dancing girls are wearing cool dresses, which are quite casual.
As for me, I’d prefer playing volleyball because sport makes us strong and healthy.
In conclusion I’d like to say that there many ways of spending free time. You should choose your own way considering your purposes, physical and mental state.
1.
I would like to compare and contrast two photos __________________________. From the very beginning, I’d like to say that both pictures are connected with a very important topic: … (.... are related to one theme: …)._____________________
Let me start with the first photo (where you can see / which presents / which shows / which depicts…) ____________________. In the second picture there is/are _______________________________________________.
Obviously, these photos have much in common._____________________________________________
As I have already mentioned, both pictures were taken in _____________________. In both photos there is/are _______________________ Both photos (show /depict /demonstrate /include / give us the information about) ___________________________
Despite the fact that these pictures have much in common, they are quite different. (Предложить не менее 3 х различий и выбрать наиболее подходящие варианты ) Firstly, the main difference between two photos is that they both show __________________ in different ways. Secondly, in the photo on the left we can see _______________________. However, in the photo on the right there is ____________________. One photo shows ________________________ whereas/while/as/in contrast the other one depicts _______________.Compared with ____________(smth / the first photo), __________________ (smth else / the second photo / …) is/can be more ______________(comfortable/educational/cheap/reliable/…)
One main difference is that ______________ (Ving smth) can be ______________(adj) in contrast to __________________(Ving smth) which can ______________ (teach you / help you / be more exciting / …). There is______________ in the first picture which makes it more__________________ (interesting / appealing / beautiful / …) than the other one.
I feel very strong about the first picture as it reminds me of my ___________. (own family holidays)_______________ .
Или
I personally would choose photo _________________ because it is visually more appealing and makes ____________ look more exciting/interesting / ... .
Если трудно аргументировать свой ответ, можно сказать что-то общее, например,
• I always wanted to try it
• It suits me better
• It helps me to...
In conclusion, I’d like to say that these pictures are quite interesting and worth discussing.
That’s all I’ve got to say.
2.
Well, there are two pictures in front of me, and now I am going to compare and contrast them. To begin with, I’d like to say that both pictures are related to one theme. It is ____________________________(sport, family, food, travelling, weather, party,)
I’d like to start with describing the first picture. It shows _______________________________.
As for the second picture, it shows ____________________________.
Obviously, these photos have much in common_______________________.
As I have already mentioned, both pictures were taken in _____________________. In both photos there is/are _______________________ Both photos (show /depict /demonstrate /include / give us the information about) ___________________________
However, these photos have some differences. Firstly, the main difference between two photos is_________________. Secondly, in the photo on the left we can see _________________in the photo on the right ________________
As for me, I would prefer__________________ because _________________________.
In conclusion, I’d like to say that these pictures are quite interesting and worth discussing.
That is all I wanted to say.
Клише:
Вступление
These (Here) are two photos. They are connected with the topic (sport, party, food, family, travelling, weather)
I am going to compare and contrast these two photos (pictures).
Well, there are two pictures in front of me, and now I am going to compare and contrast them. To begin with, I’d like to say that both pictures are related to one theme. It is …— (sport, family, food, travelling, weather, party,). (Использование слова «well» может помочь вам сохранить 1-2 секунды, если вы не знаете, что сказать или с чего начать. Кроме того, рекомендуется в первых предложениях обобщить, что эти картинки связаны одной темой).
Краткое описание фото (не более 2-х фраз на каждую картинку, кто изображен, что делают и где находятся. Использовать Present Continuous)
In the first photo (picture) we can see ...
The second one (picture) shows us (depicts) ...
I’d like to start with describing the first picture. It shows a person who is doing smth.
As for the second picture, it shows a man who is dong smth.
(Не нужно вдаваться в подробности. Каждая часть плана будет оцениваться отдельно, поэтому 2 предложений-описаний на каждую картинку будет вполне достаточно).
Говорим о сходстве (сначала лучше сказать о явном сходстве)
These two photos have a lot in common.
The main similarity between these two photos is ...
Another similarity is...
Obviously, these photos have much in common или The pictures do not have a lot in common. As I have already mentioned, they both deal with … (повторяем тему). Сказать, чем картинки похожи нужно обязательно).
Говорим о различиях (для успешного ответа желательно выявить не менее 2-х отличий)
However, these photos have some differences.
Firstly, the main difference between two photos is ...
Далее можно любое стандартное различие найти (количество людей, возраст, погода, настроение, одежда и т.д)
Secondly, in the photo on the left we can see... in the photo on the right ...
Though, both pictures have great differences. In the first picture Firstly, the main difference between two photos is …
Говорим о своих предпочтениях
As for me, I would prefer ... because ...
That is all I wanted to say.
Если трудно аргументировать свой ответ, можно сказать что-то общее, например,
· I always wanted to try it
· It suits me better
· It helps me to...
· I like it (I am keen on/enjoy) and I think it's ...(прилагательное)
Важно!
Выразить свое мнение и аргументировать его.
Заключение
· In conclusion, I would like to say …
· I hope I have managed to compare and contrast these photos
That is all I wanted to say
Важно!
— продолжительность вашего монолога. Она должна составлять не менее 2 минут. Если вы говорите меньше — вам снижают баллы.
Вот примерный план, по которому необходимо вести свой монолог. Изучите две фотографии. Будьте готовы сравнить их. Прежде, чем приступить к описанию картинок, у вас есть несколько секунд для анализа и обдумывания своего ответа.
— Дайте краткое описание картинок. В этой части вы начинаете с небольшого вступления и описания того, что находится на картинках. Одна из самых распространенных ошибок — забыть про него и приступать сразу к сравнению.
— Скажите, что есть общего в картинках. Примерно 20 секунд. Даем 2-3 аспекта, в чем фотографии одинаковы.
— Опишите, чем они отличаются. Аналогично с предыдущим пунктом — у вас будет примерно 20 секунд на противопоставление этих фотографий.
— Выразите свое мнение, какая картинка вам больше всего нравится и почему.
Полезные фразы:
Both pictures show… — Обе картинки изображают …
The pictures were taken in … — Фотографии были сделаны в …
In the first/second picture… — На первой/второй картинке…
As for… — Что касается…
While … — В то время, как/Пока…
There seems/might… — Кажется/Может быть…
As for me… — Что касается меня…
It gives the impression that/of … — Есть впечатление, что…
Советы:
— Говорить меньше 2 минут нельзя. Научитесь чувствовать время. Пробуйте записывать себя на диктофон и проверять ваше описание по секундомеру.
— Расширяйте свой словарный запас. Без хорошей лексики на экзамене никуда.
— Выучите типовые фразы, запомните клише и следуйте за опытом тысяч людей, уже справившихся с этим до вас.
— Практикуйтесь. Чем больше, тем лучше, но хотя бы 2-3 раза в неделю. Пусть наши клише станут для вас как те пресловутые: «London is a capital of Great Britain». J
Introduction (Клише для введения)
a) Вступительная фраза
- I would like to compare and contrast two photos.
- I’d like to compare the photos which are presented here.
- Now I am going to give a talk comparing and contrasting two photographs.
- I want to give you a short talk about the photos presented here.
b) Обозначаем общую тему, представленную на фотографиях
- I’d like to say that both pictures are related to one theme: … (spending holidays).
- From the very beginning, I’d like to say that both pictures are connected with a very important topic: … (environment pollution).
- As a first step, I’d like to say that these pictures are about ... (spending free time together).
- To begin with, I would like to point out the fact that the pictures are all about … (reading).
- They are quite similar because they both show … (happiness).
- It is at once apparent that these photos are related to one theme, which can be defined as … (spending free time).
2. Describing the photos (Клише для краткого описания фотографий)
a) Кратко описываем первую фотографию
Let me start with the first photo (where you can see / which presents / which shows / which depicts…) ……………………….…………….…
b) Даем краткое описание второй фотографии
In the second picture there is/are ……….………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Comparing the photos – say what pictures have in common (Клише для краткого сравнения фотографий – minimum 3)
Вводная фраза:
- The pictures have a lot (little) in common.
- If you take a closer look, you’ll find a lot of common details in both pictures.
- If you take a closer look, you can see that these pictures have much in common.
- As a matter of fact, these pictures have much in common.
- It is at once apparent that both pictures have much in common.
- Obviously, these photos have much in common.
- These two photos have a lot in common.
Приводим примеры, что общего между фотографиями:
- As I have already mentioned, both pictures were taken in …
- The first photo was probably taken … and also was the other one.
- There is (are) …. in both of them.
- In both photos there is/are … .
- Similarly, in both photos we can see ….
- The main similarity between these two photos is ...
- Both photos + V = (show /depict /demonstrate /include / give us the information about) … .
In both pictures N seem(s) to (be +adj) because (they + are Ving …)
- Photo … depicts … . In the same way, it is depicted in the photo … .
4. Contrasting the photos – say in what way the pictures are different. (Клише для краткого противопоставления фотографий – minimum 3)
Вводная фраза:
- Despite the fact that these pictures have much in common, they are quite different.
- However, as far as differences are concerned, it is obvious that these photos depict … in different ways.
- On the other hand, the photos differ from each other to a considerable extent.
- If you take a closer look, you can’t help noticing some differences.
- However, these photos have some differences.
- Despite all the similarities, these pictures are rather different.
- Obviously, there are some (certain) differences.
Приводим примеры, что общего между фотографиями:
- Firstly, the main difference between two photos is that they both show …(happiness) in different ways.
- Secondly, in the photo on the left we can see... . However, in the photo on the right there is ...
- One photo has … in contrast to the second photo which shows …
- One photo shows …., whereas/while/as/in contrast the other one depicts ….
- The first is the photograph of N (+Ving)…, whereas the second is of N (+Ving).
- Compared with (smth / the first photo), (smth else / the second photo / …) is/can be more (adj = comfortable/educational/cheap/reliable/…)
- One main difference is that (Ving smth) can be (adj) in contrast to (Ving smth) which can (teach you / help you / be more exciting / …)
- There is … in the first picture which makes it more (interesting / appealing / beautiful / …) than the other one.
5. Speak about your preferences
(Клише для высказывания своих предпочтений + обоснование своего выбора)
- I feel very strong about the first picture as it reminds me of my ….. (own family holidays)... That is why I’d prefer such pastime!
- As for me, I would prefer ... because ...
- I like the first photo (I am keen on/enjoy/I find it interesting/I am fond of/I am crazy about) and I think it's ...(more adj)
- To me the best is … as … .
- I personally would choose photo … because it is visually more appealing and makes … look more exciting/interesting / ... .
As for me, I’d prefer … .
Если трудно аргументировать свой ответ, можно сказать что-то общее, например,
• I always wanted to try it
• It suits me better
• It helps me to...
6. Conclusion
- In conclusion, I’d like to say that these pictures are quite interesting and worth discussing.
- I hope I have managed to compare and contrast these photos.
- I’ve come to the end of my talk, thank you for listening.
- That’s all I’ve got to say.