Question

Read the Speaking Strategy. Then listen to two students describing the photos in exercise 1. Which student follows the strategy better? Explain your answer.

 

Speaking Strategy  Try to give your photo description a simple structure: 1 Say what the photo shows in general. If you are unsure, use phrases like 'It looks to me as if ..., or 'The photo appears to show .... 2 Talk about some of the interesting details in the photo. 3 Add a personal opinion or reaction.

Answer 1

Student 2 does better. She covers all the points, gives her opinion and her answer is more detailed, focused and structured.