ü First say what these 2 pictures have in common (Usually, it is part of the task – so, listen to it very attentively, and later try to say it in your own words):

ü First say what these 2 pictures have in common (Usually, it is part of the task – so, listen to it very attentively, and later try to say it in your own words):

Alright. No doubt, these two pictures show… (1 sentence)

ü Identify the situation (event) and briefly describe what you see in picture 1:

In the first photo, … (2-3 short sentences)

ü Express supposition using modal verbs and trying to answer the question:

This photo must have been taken… (1 sentence)

ü Express your personal attitude towards the subject trying to answer the question. You may use “I wish…” phrase and a short argument. (1-2 short sentences)

ü Point out in what way the 2^nd picture differs from the first one:

Unlike the first picture, the second… (1 sentence)

ü Describe briefly what you see in picture 2 (1-2 short sentences)

We may find…

ü Express supposition using modal words:

They probably (seem to be)… (1 sentence)

ü If there is time left, start speaking about your personal experience related to both pictures

ü Don’t stop before the time is over, DON’T say: “That is all.”

ü When listening to your partner’s presentation, try to grasp his/her personal attitude. In your follow-up presentation, first sum it up, comment on it (1-2 sentences), and then share your own ideas.

Useful phrases

What strikes me about the first picture is the fact that...
This picture reminds me of...
Judging from the photograph, the children...
The man appears to be...
From what we can see here, he must...
There are many similarities...
Both picture depict...
Both picture are quite similar in that they show...
When you give it a closer look it reveals...

The first picture... whereas the other picture...
Another important difference is...
Picture... doesn't show... as clearly as...
Picture... attempts to... but I think picture... does this more effectively...
All pictures are interesting, but... gives a stronger idea of...

It's difficult to tell from a photograph but this picture could have been taken in...
I might be wrong, but I'd say that this picture...I would imagine/guess that this picture comes from...

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