SPEAKING PRACTICE

WEEK 10
Exam Preparation: Comparing & Contrasting photos
Talking about similarities

• Both photos show people Ving

• Both photos depict…

• The theme that connects them is…

• Each picture illustrates how…

• The photos deal with different aspects of…

• Both photos are related to the theme of …

Exam Preparation: Comparing & Contrasting photos
Talking about similarities

• Another thing that both photos have in common is…

• Another striking similarity is…

• Another similarity that stands out is …

• An additional similarity which is instantly apparent is …

Exam Preparation: Comparing & Contrasting photos
Talking about differences

• The most obvious difference is …

• In this picture, S-V while/whereas in this one, S-V

• In this picture, S-V; by contrast, S-V

• A more subtle difference is …

Exam Preparation: Comparing & Contrasting photos
Reactions:

• It looks as if/ as though …

• I guess/ suppose/ imagine/ reckon…

• I’m not sure exactly (what this is) but…

• I am under the impression that…

• My initial impression is…

• I think I’m justified in saying that…

Exam Preparation: Comparing & Contrasting photos
PRACTICE 1: Compare the photographs below. Why do you think the people are taking
photographs in these situations? Talk in about 1-2 minutes.
Exam Preparation: Comparing & Contrasting photos
PRACTICE 2: Answer the following questions.

1. Do you like taking photographs? Why? What kinds of photos would you like to take?

2. Is taking photos a popular hobby in your country? Why?

3. Are boys and girls the same or different in the things they choose to take photos of?
RECORDING TASKS:
Record your voice on PRACTICE 1 and PRACTICE 2 into 1 audio file. Remember to
name your files as follows:
[Your order in the class list]YourFullName.Class.PRACTICE1/2
Example: 02.TranVanNam.69A5.PRACTICE1
Deadline: 2pm Friday April 3rd