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Two children playing in a bright room — one with a classic doll pram, another with a modern robot toy
Task 4 · Toys for Kids
Describe · Compare · Give Your Opinion
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Task 4 — School Project

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Toys for Kids". 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 toys for kids
  • Mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of toys for kids
  • Express your opinion on the subject of the project — say which type of toys you preferred as a kid and why

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

Photos for the task
A young girl tenderly caring for a baby doll in a classic toy pram indoors
Photo 1
A boy sitting on the floor and controlling a humanoid robot toy with a remote
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 toys 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 types of toys
Mention 1–2 benefits for each type of toy.
One advantage of traditional toys is that they 
As for modern tech toys, a clear benefit is that they 
3
Disadvantages of both types of toys
Mention 1–2 drawbacks for each type of toy.
A drawback of traditional toys is that they 
On the other hand, tech toys like robots 
4
Your opinion & childhood preference
Say which type of toy you personally preferred as a child and explain why.
Personally, as a kid I preferred 
…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
traditional toy
традиционная игрушка
Traditional toys like dolls and blocks never go out of fashion.
to stimulate imagination
стимулировать воображение
Open-ended toys stimulate imagination better than pre-programmed ones.
role play
ролевая игра
Role play helps children understand the world around them.
high-tech gadget
высокотехнологичный гаджет
A programmable robot is a high-tech gadget for young learners.
to develop creativity
развивать творческие способности
Playing with building blocks helps develop creativity from an early age.
interactive
интерактивный
Interactive toys respond to a child's actions and keep them engaged.
screen time
время за экраном
Parents worry that tech toys can increase children's screen time.
fine motor skills
мелкая моторика
Handling small toy figures trains fine motor skills in toddlers.
to encourage
поощрять, стимулировать
Doll play encourages empathy and nurturing behaviour in young children.
educational value
образовательная ценность
Robot toys have great educational value as they teach basic coding logic.
durable
прочный, долговечный
Classic wooden toys are more durable than electronic ones.
to engage
увлекать, занимать (внимание)
Tech toys can engage children for hours with lights and sounds.
Exam Conditions

School project "Toys for Kids". Leave a voice message: describe both photos, note differences, mention advantages and disadvantages of each type of toy, give your opinion.

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

A young girl tenderly caring for a baby doll in a classic toy pram indoors
Photo 1
A boy sitting on the floor and controlling a humanoid robot toy with a remote
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 toys
Mentioned 1–2 advantages for each type of toy
Mentioned 1–2 disadvantages for each type of toy
Expressed and justified a personal childhood preference
Spoke within 3 minutes without long pauses

Exam Complete!

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