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Two teenagers choosing between a football team training on a pitch and a ballet dance class in a bright studio
Task 4 · A Club to Join
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Task 4 — School Project

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "A Club to Join". You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:

  • Explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences
  • Mention the advantages (1–2) of the two types of clubs
  • Mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of clubs
  • Express your opinion on the subject of the project — say which type of club you'd prefer to join and why

You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Photos for the task
Children in football kits gathered around a coach on a training pitch, listening to instructions
Photo 1
Young girls in leotards standing at a ballet barre in a bright dance studio, watched by a teacher
Photo 2
Build Your Speech
1
Describe the photos & note the differences
Briefly describe what you see in each photo, then point out the key difference between the two types of clubs shown.
In the first photo I can see 
The second photo shows 
The main difference is that 
Both photos are connected by 
2
Advantages of both clubs
Mention 1–2 benefits for each type of club.
One advantage of a football club is that it 
As for a ballet club, a clear benefit is that it 
3
Disadvantages of both clubs
Mention 1–2 drawbacks for each type of club.
A drawback of a football club is that it 
On the other hand, ballet 
4
Your opinion & preference
Say which type of club you personally would prefer to join and explain why.
Personally, I would choose 
…because 
To sum up, I think that 
Phrase Bank
Useful Phrases
Describing
In the foreground / background… It looks like… / It seems to be… The photo was taken indoors / outdoors I can also notice…
Comparing
Unlike the first photo, the second one… While Photo 1 shows…, Photo 2 depicts… Another difference is that…
Pros & Cons
It is worth mentioning that… … tends to be much more… What is more, … However, it should be noted that…
Opinion
As for me, I would choose… In my opinion, … is a better choice since… I strongly believe that…
Vocabulary
Key Words for This Topic
after-school club
внеклассный кружок / секция
Joining an after-school club is a great way to make new friends.
teamwork
командная работа
Football develops teamwork and the ability to cooperate with others.
discipline
дисциплина
Ballet requires a high level of discipline and dedication.
physical fitness
физическая форма
Regular training helps children maintain good physical fitness.
coordination
координация (движений)
Dance classes improve balance and coordination significantly.
competitive
соревновательный
A competitive sport teaches children how to deal with both winning and losing.
to perform
выступать, исполнять
Ballet dancers perform on stage in front of large audiences.
risk of injury
риск травмы
Contact sports always carry a certain risk of injury.
self-expression
самовыражение
Dance is a wonderful form of self-expression for young people.
to develop skills
развивать навыки
Both clubs help children develop useful skills for life.
time-consuming
требующий много времени
Intensive training can be time-consuming and tiring for children.
leadership
лидерство, умение руководить
Playing in a team helps develop leadership qualities.
Exam Conditions

School project "A Club to Join". Leave a voice message: describe both photos, note differences, mention advantages and disadvantages of each type of club, give your opinion.

2:30 preparation → 3:00 speaking. 12–15 sentences, no stops.

Children in football kits gathered around a coach on a training pitch, listening to instructions
Photo 1
Young girls in leotards standing at a ballet barre in a bright dance studio, watched by a teacher
Photo 2
Preparation
2:30
Press Start — exam conditions
Exam Phases
1
Preparation
Study the photos and plan your monologue
2:30
2
Speaking
Talk continuously — no pauses, no stopping
3:00
Examiner's Checklist
Described both photos — briefly and clearly
Noted the differences between the two types of clubs
Mentioned 1–2 advantages for each type of club
Mentioned 1–2 disadvantages for each type of club
Expressed and justified a personal preference
Spoke within 3 minutes without long pauses

Exam Complete!

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