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Talking about pictures

First Certificate in English Speaking Test

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 The first photograph shows a woman reading a book In the background we can see a family sitting around a table outside a café

Comparing the photographs Both pictures are about being a parent I think the common theme here is communication

Contrasting In contrast, the people in the second image look worried On the other hand, the scene looks much more modern Unlike the first photo, this looks like a happy occasion

Speculating Perhaps they are celebrating something Maybe the reason they look so serious is because ... She might be a busy working mother

Personal feelings I wouldn't like to be in their shoes The first photo reminds me of my own childhood Personally, I'd love to visit a place like that

The following phrases are for helping you while you speak.

Rephrasing What I really mean is that ... I take that back What I am trying to say is that ...

Hesitators (gaining time) Well, ... Hmmm... let me see

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