Lesson 1
Task 3
Imagine that these are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to present to your friend.
You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:
- Where and when the photo was taken;
- What/who is in the photo
- What is happening
- Why you keep the photo in your album
- Why you decided to show the picture to your friend.
You have to talk continuously starting with:
I have chosen picture №...
1. Fill in the blanks and make the story complete. These words can help you.
A tastefully decorated Christmas tree To smile for the camera Seem to be quite happy To show their unity Bright colours To give presents
I have chosen photo №3. As you know, I’m thinking about taking up photography and here is my first try. Well, I took this photo when I came over to my ...’s house last Christmas. In the picture you can see ...
...So, you see why I took this photo and keep it in my album. The atmosphere was so warm, that I just felt it is necessary to capture the moment. I hope some day after many years ... and ... will look at this picture and remember these happy days. I decided to show this picture to you because I’m sure that you will be moved by its tenderness just as well as I was. As an open-hearted person, you are going to share my joy for them. Besides, I want to know your opinion on how well I managed to capture a moment on camera. Well, that’s all for now. I’m looking forward to your reaction. See you.
Task 4
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
- give a brief description (action, location)
- say what the pictures have in common
- say in what way the pictures are different
- say which kind of life you’d prefer
- explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.
1. Think of similarities and differences between the photographs and write in the table.
Similarities Differences
2. Look at the expressions in the box. Match each phrase to the correct picture 1 or 2.
snowboarding equipment
kitchen equipment
kitchen appliances
dishes
light clothes
warm clothes
leisure cooking
snowboarding
sport activity h
ousehold duty
household chores
bright colours
light colours
cozy atmosphere
cold winter day
give a lot of energy
mountain glasses
breath fresh air
invent new dishes
Picture 1 Picture 2
Read the sample answer below and complete the gaps.
I’d like to compare and contrast these two photographs. In the first picture I can see ... She is ...
The other picture shows ... She is ...
On the one hand these pictures have a lot in common. Pictures show free time activities. Both a girl in the kitchen and a snowboarder are smiling. They are doing these things for pleasure. It takes time for them to get a desirable result. On the other hand, in some ways the photos are really different. In the first picture ...
In the second picture ...
I prefer to be in the ... situation. This situation really attracts me in various aspects. First of all, I think it is very ... Secondly, ... Finally, I will have a chance to ...
Well, that’s all for now. I have tried to show the similarities and differences of these two pictures.
Lesson 2
Task 3
Imagine that you are showing your photo album to your friend. Choose one photo to present to your friend.
You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously. In your talk remember to speak about:
- when you took the photo
- what/who is in the photo
- what is happening
- why you took the photo
- why you decided to show the picture to your friend
You have to talk continuously starting with:
I have chosen picture №...
1. Use these word combinations to describe the photo:
- talk about the place: (The scenery is wonderful /natural; a really eye-catchy landscape, breathtaking, extremely exciting, surprising, picturesque, and attractive) It is one of the most memorable place a person can visit in his lifetime.
- describe people's appearance: (She looks sporty/slim/slender/.She has a good figure. She is pretty. She is pale skinned/dark skinned. She has got a lovely tan. He is tall and well built/in good shape/plump. He is handsome. He has got broad shoulders.)
- describe people's clothes (She looks awful,beautiful,cool,elegant,great,ridiculous,scruffy,smart,stylish,trendy) (She is wearing an attractive shirt/dress/sweatshirt/jacket)
- describe people's roles ( He is probably a driver/plumber/mechanic/electrician/carpenter/librarian/nanny/travel agent/estate agent/priest/sales representatives). His career might be connected with engineering/military/training/publishing/manufacturing/management/retail/finance.She has got a medical/teaching profession.
- describe people's feelings (He seems sad/happy/ afraid/thrilled/ delighted/furious/astonished/ amazed/ heartbroken/ upset/ terrified/ miserable/ proud/ astonished/ jealous, anxious/ envious)
- Linking words - As a rule, By the way, Also, What is more, Well, Anyway, In addition, In conclusion.
2. Now let's make a story, using the plan.
1. Вступительная часть.
I've chosen photo number 1, 2, 3
Last summer/winter/spring/autumn holidays were wonderful. I took a lot of photos and now
I'd like to show you one of them. It's great.
2. When you took the photo.
Well, I took this photo when I was on holidays.../ I travelled ...
I was there with my friends/ my family.
3. What/who is in the photo.
In the picture you can see a boy / a girl/ a group of people/a man/a woman +V-ing
e.g.
The photo/picture shows ...
I can see...
In the picture there is/are...
He/she is happy/excited/pleased with...
4. What is happening.
Используйте Present Continuous. Если вы не совсем уверены в происходящем на картинке, можно использовать обороты типа they seem/appear to be running...; they must/may be helping...
In my opinion, the atmosphere in this picture/photo is peaceful/ wonderful/ joyful/festive/ carefree/l ight-hearted/ gripping/thrilling...
By the way, you see that the weather in the picture is also nice...
5. Why you took the photo (в среднем не менее 3-х предложений)
So you see why I took this photo. Используйте Past Simple.
The children/people are/were so cheerful/active/involved/V-ing
Though the day isn't/wasn't nice... they are/were...
And I couldn't help stopping and photographing him/her/them.
My spirits rose immediately/instantly/right away.
(I felt that I also wanted to smile) everything was getting better despite a gloomy windy day.)
6. Why you decided to give the picture to your friend (в среднем не менее трех предложений)
I decided to give this picture to you as I wanted to share this positive moment with you.
I know that you have problems now, so maybe this picture will make you feel better.
Cheer up and enjoy your life, it's wonderful.
7. Заключительная часть.
Well, that's all for now. I am looking forward to your reaction. See you.
Task 4
Ex.1, p.5. (учебник Solutions Upper Intermediate)
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
- give a brief description (action, location)
- say what the pictures have in common
- say in what way the pictures are different
- say which kind of life you’d prefer
- explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.
1. Think of similarities and differences between the photographs and write in the table.
Similarities Differences Need help The first situation could be dangerous
2. Look at the expressions in the box. Match each phrase to the correct picture 1 or 2.
To concentrate on solving a problem people are waiting for his decision A man in the North a sport competition a chess player to succeed
To consider the task immediately it takes time for them to become successful
Very tiring to use physical strength to have ski equipment/gear
To use mental abilities very exciting challenging work to pull a sleigh
He wants to make a move white/he thinks how to turn white
Picture 1 Picture 2
3. Read the sample answer below and complete the gaps.
I’d like to compare and contrast these two photographs. In the first picture I can see a ... He is ... .
The other picture shows a ... He is ... .
On the one hand these pictures have a lot in common. Pictures show difficult situations. Both a man in the North and a chess player should think hard how to solve a problem to succeed. They can’t consider their tasks immediately. It takes time for them to become successful. On the other hand, in some ways the photos are really different. In the first picture a player should use his ..... in the wild nature. In the second picture a player should use his ... .
I prefer to be in the .... situation. This situation really attracts me in various aspects. First of all, I think it is very ... Secondly, ... Finally I will have a chance to ...
Well, that’s all for now. I have tried to show the similarities and differences of these two pictures.
Lesson 3
Task 3
Imagine that while travelling during your holidays you took some photos. Choose one photo to present it to your friend.
You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. In your talk remember to speak about:
- when you took the photo
- what/who is in the photo
- what is happening
- why you took the photo
- why you decided to show the picture to your friend
- You have to talk continuously starting with:
- I have chosen picture №...
I’ve chosen photo number 3.
I took this photo during my winter holidays which I spent with my family in Veliky Ustyug. Before the trip I didn’t think that I would really like it. But everything was great. The weather was nice, that’s why we spent a lot of time outdoors enjoying a lot of white snow and interesting activities. One day I took part in a wonderful show with Father Frost and Snow Maiden. I took a lot of photos that day. But in this photo there is only Father Frost. He is posing before the camera. I decided to snap a full-length photo of him in order to memorize his snow-white beard and long beautiful coat. In the background there are children who came from different parts of our country to celebrate the New Year with Russia’s chief Father Frost. They are dancing in a ring around him and singing a merry song. I want to show the photo to my friend because he wanted to go to Veliky Ustyug, but unfortunately he couldn’t. It will be interesting for him to see Russia’s chief Father Frost. Besides, I think a photo is worth a thousand words.
Task 4
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
- give a brief description (action, location)
- say what the pictures have in common
- say in what way the pictures are different
- say which kind of life you’d prefer
- explain why
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.
Think of similarities and differences between the photographs and write in the table
Similarities Differences
2. Look at the expressions in the box. Match each phrase and sentence to the correct picture 1 or 2.
Wild Animals.
1. Look at the expressions in the box. Match each phrase to the correct picture 1 or 2.
To be caged in the Zoo to keep animals in the captivity to live in the constant stress To harm animals by denying them freedom of movement and association
Animals do not get necessary food
Animals become very aggressive and unpredictable
It is impossible to meet the animals' natural needs
To live in their natural environment
To entertain people
I think that animals should live in their natural habitats
Animals are displayed to the public
Animals have to live in bad conditions and look miserable and untidy
Suffer from lack of space, comfort and good food
Wild animals feel stressed in captivity
To keep animals in outdoor enclosures
Zoos display wild animals for the entertainment of visitors
I still believe that animals feel much better without people's control