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Describe Photos

Two teenagers at a table: one plays a board game with friends, the other sits alone in front of a glowing computer monitor playing a video game
Task 4 · Playing Games
Describe · Compare · Give Your Opinion
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Task 4 — School Project

Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Playing games". 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 games
  • Mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two types of games
  • Express your opinion on the subject of the project — say which type of games you prefer and why

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

Photos for the task
A group of teenagers sitting around a table and cheerfully playing a board game together
Photo 1
A young person wearing a cap sitting alone at a desk in front of a glowing computer monitor playing a video game
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 games 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 games
Mention 1–2 benefits for each type of game.
One advantage of board games is that they 
As for video games, a clear benefit is that they 
3
Disadvantages of both types of games
Mention 1–2 drawbacks for each type of game.
A drawback of board games is that they 
On the other hand, video games 
4
Your opinion & preference
Say which type of game 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
board game
настольная игра
Board games like chess teach strategic thinking.
video game
компьютерная / видеоигра
Many teenagers spend hours playing video games after school.
to socialize
общаться, проводить время с людьми
Board games are a great way to socialize with friends.
addictive
вызывающий зависимость
Some video games can be highly addictive and hard to stop.
face-to-face interaction
живое общение, контакт лицом к лицу
Board games encourage face-to-face interaction between players.
screen time
время, проведённое за экраном
Doctors advise limiting screen time for children and teenagers.
to develop skills
развивать навыки
Both types of games can help you develop different skills.
competitive
соревновательный
Board games have a competitive element that makes them exciting.
immersive
захватывающий, погружающий
Video games create an immersive virtual world for the player.
leisure time
свободное время, досуг
Playing games is one of the most popular leisure time activities.
teamwork
командная работа
Many board games rely on teamwork and cooperation to win.
to isolate oneself
изолировать себя, замыкаться
Spending too long gaming alone can cause you to isolate yourself.
Exam Conditions

School project "Playing games". Leave a voice message: describe both photos, note differences, mention advantages and disadvantages of each type of game, give your opinion.

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

A group of teenagers sitting around a table and cheerfully playing a board game together
Photo 1
A young person wearing a cap sitting alone at a desk in front of a glowing computer monitor playing a video game
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 games
Mentioned 1–2 advantages for each type of game
Mentioned 1–2 disadvantages for each type of game
Expressed and justified a personal preference
Spoke within 3 minutes without long pauses

Exam Complete!

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