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Two students working on a school project about reducing stress — one practising yoga in a bright studio, one cycling through a sunny forest
Task 4 · Reducing Stress
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Task 4 — School Project

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Reducing Stress". 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 ways of reducing stress
  • Mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two ways of reducing stress
  • Express your opinion on the subject of the project — say which way of reducing stress you would prefer and why

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

Photos for the task
Group of people sitting cross-legged on yoga mats in a bright sunlit studio doing meditation
Photo 1
Young woman smiling and walking with a bicycle through a colourful autumn forest
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 ways of reducing stress 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 ways
Mention 1–2 benefits for each way of reducing stress.
One advantage of yoga and meditation is that it 
As for cycling in nature, a clear benefit is that it 
3
Disadvantages of both ways
Mention 1–2 drawbacks for each way of reducing stress.
A drawback of yoga and meditation is that it 
On the other hand, cycling in nature 
4
Your opinion & preference
Say which way of reducing stress you personally prefer 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
to reduce stress
снижать / снимать стресс
Regular exercise is a great way to reduce stress after school.
meditation
медитация
Daily meditation can help you feel calmer and more focused.
to unwind
расслабляться, отдыхать
Many people go for a walk in the park to unwind after work.
well-being
благополучие, самочувствие
Physical activity has a positive effect on our overall well-being.
mindfulness
осознанность, внимательность
Mindfulness techniques teach you to focus on the present moment.
to cope with pressure
справляться со стрессом / давлением
Sport helps teenagers cope with academic pressure more effectively.
outdoor activity
активность на свежем воздухе
Outdoor activities like cycling boost your mood and energy levels.
inner peace
внутреннее спокойствие
Yoga is widely known for bringing a sense of inner peace.
anxiety
тревога, тревожность
Both meditation and exercise are proven to lower anxiety.
to recharge
восстановить силы, зарядиться
A weekend bike ride in nature helps me fully recharge.
accessible
доступный, легкодостижимый
Meditation is accessible to everyone — you just need a quiet corner.
to boost mood
поднимать настроение
Even a short walk outdoors can significantly boost your mood.
Exam Conditions

School project "Reducing Stress". Leave a voice message: describe both photos, note differences, mention advantages and disadvantages of each way of reducing stress, give your opinion.

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

Group of people sitting cross-legged on yoga mats in a bright sunlit studio doing meditation
Photo 1
Young woman smiling and walking with a bicycle through a colourful autumn forest
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 ways of reducing stress
Mentioned 1–2 advantages for each way of reducing stress
Mentioned 1–2 disadvantages for each way of reducing stress
Expressed and justified a personal preference
Spoke within 3 minutes without long pauses

Exam Complete!

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