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Mastering languages
Speaking | 1BSU
Exam information
In Speaking Part 2 you are each given three photos and
are asked to choose two of the photos to speak about.
You must speak on your own for one minute. You have to
t compare the two photos you have chosen
t answer two questions connected with the photos,
which are printed on the task sheet.
When the other candidate is speaking, you need to listen
and then answer a brief question about the photos.
This part tests your ability to speak at length, organise
your ideas, compare, describe, express opinions and
speculate about things connected with the photos.
1 Look at the photos and read the examiner’s
instructions. What are the three parts to the task?
In this part of the test I’m going to give each of
you three pictures. I’d like you to talk about two
of them on your own for about a minute, and also
to answer a question briefly about your partner’s
pictures. Here are your pictures. They show
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people explaining things. I’d like you to compare
two of the pictures and say what the speakers
might be explaining and what problems the
speakers might have.
t What might the speakers be explaining?
t What problems might the speakers have?
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2 In the Speaking test you will get higher marks if you
use a range of appropriate vocabulary. Decide which
of these phrases you could use with each photo.
(Some can be used with more than one photo.)
argue a case boost morale defend a client
decide on / discuss / explain tactics encourage the team
give a demonstration influence the outcome
persuade the judge/jury reach a verdict
take people through the steps
3 07 Listen to Ivan doing the Speaking task.
Which phrases from Exercise 2 does he use?
When he compares the photos, does he just point out
differences or does he also mention similarities?
Does he answer both of the examiner’s questions?
4 Complete each of these sentences about the photos.
You can use your own ideas or Ivan’s ideas.
The coach looks as if …
They give the impression that … judging by …
The lawyer seems …
She appears …
The coach wants … while the barrister wants …
In both photos I imagine …
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