Individual task

1. You will be given two photographs and asked to compare and contrast them, and give your opinion about them.

2. You will only have one minute to do this. Try to keep talk­ing; avoid any long gaps.

3. The pictures may show anything, but typically the subject will be: a building, a landscape, a town, a person (or a group of people) doing something.

4. You can keep looking at the photographs while you are talk­ing.

b) Look at the pictures for the task in ex. 2a. If you were sitting the exam, what would you say about the pictures?

© c) Listen to a student comparing and contrasting the pictures in the examination practice. Did you have similar ideas?

3. a) Look through the piece of advice for FCE candidates. Which of these tips does the speaker follow?

1. You might start by giving a brief description of each of the pictures. You do not have to describe them in detail.

2. If you are not sure what the picture is, use your imagination and say what you think it is. It doesn't matter if you are wrong.

3. There are different ways in which you can refer to the pic­tures. For example: the first picture, the second / other pic­ture, the picture on the left / the left-hand picture, the pic­ture at the top / the upper picture; the bottom picture, etc.

Do Three things!

1. Introduce what the picture is in one sentence.

2. Introduce the other picture in one sentence.

3. Compare and contrast them.

You can also give your opinion.

Qb) Listen again. What language does the candidate use when:

a) finding similarities; b) contrasting two pictures; c) mak­ing deductions?

4. a) Look at the pairs of pictures below. Get ready to compare and contrast them.

b) Practise the exam task in groups of three.

1. a) Read the task below. Does it give 3you an idea of what to do?

Create anything you want with whatever you want, that speaks to who you are as a person. For this activity, any art goes here. You can draw, paint, sculpt, collage, collect... it's totally up to you. Just come up with some way of communicating how you see yourself.

b) If your answer in ex. 1a is Yes, start working. If your answer is No or Not really, choose one of the tasks below.

1. Create a self portrait that reflects how you see yourself in the future. It may be a drawing, painting or a collage from magazines or other materials.

2. Create two masks. One mask represents the self you show to society and the other mask represents your inner self. Use cardboard and any other artistic materials.

3. Create a sculpture that shows something you love. Use plas­ticine and any other materials.

4. Create an abstract painting that expresses feelings related to past stressful situations.

5. Create a piece of art that represents your wish or dream. It may be a collage, a painting, a sculpture or an installation.

2. Present your piece of art to the class.

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