Wednesday 10 September 2014

First Certificate in English Speaking Test

Discribing two pictures (part two)


In Part Two of the First Certificate exam you have to describe two photographs for one minute. I suggest dividing the task into the following sections:-

DURATIONS
Describing the first photo
10 seconds
Describing the second photo
10 seconds
Comparing the photos
10 seconds
Contrasting the photos
10 seconds
Speculating or using your imagination
10 seconds
Your personal feelings and opinions
10 seconds
Instructions: click on
to listen and repeat
Describing the photographs
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The first photograph shows a woman reading a book

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In the background we can see a family sitting around a table outside a café
Comparing the photographs
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Both pictures are about being a parent

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I think the common theme here is communication
Contrasting
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In contrast, the people in the second image look worried

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On the other hand, the scene looks much more modern

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Unlike the first photo, this looks like a happy occasion
Speculating
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Perhaps they are celebrating something

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Maybe the reason they look so serious is because ...

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She might be a busy working mother
Personal feelings
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I wouldn't like to be in their shoes

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The first photo reminds me of my own childhood

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Personally, I'd love to visit a place like that
The following phrases are for helping you while you speak.
Rephrasing
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What I really mean is that ...

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I take that back

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What I am trying to say is that ...
Hesitators (gaining time)
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Well, ...

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Hmmm... let me see

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