English tutor m Otradnoye analyzes in detail task C5 of the oral part of the new demo version of the exam in English 2017. With us, you will pass the speaking of the exam well.

1 General remarks

If you ask yourself who, in the first place, the USE in English is designed for in its current form, the answer is obvious: a very average student. This follows from the rigidity of the framework, from the formality of the criteria for evaluating the answer, and from many other features.

What should a weak student do in such a situation? Standardize as much as possible, that is, have most of the answer ready, and almost never change it.

The problem is that a strong student needs to do the same. To paraphrase a well-known saying about the Russian parliament, we can say that the audience for passing the exam in English is not a place to demonstrate your knowledge of the English language. You must demonstrate understanding of the criteria and compliance with them.

2 Photo selection

The choice of photography, as we all understand, is a critical moment that determines the success rate of 60-70%. Not only do you have to decide quickly what will be easier to describe, but the main points of your description must come together with the choice.

As an example, consider the latest demo version of the USE 2017.

My selection is usually based on the following criteria.

2.1 Be sure to take photos with people, but it is desirable that there be 1-2 of them, and not many.

By this criterion, I would immediately exclude photo 2, and would choose from 1 and 3.

2.2 A person or two or three people must do something simple, not allowing double and complex interpretation.

Photo 1 is suitable - running. In second place in this sense is photo 2 - they are watching a movie. But it’s hard to explain right away why there’s no one else in the hall. Photo 3 also satisfies this criterion - the guy works as a waiter. But it's hard to explain exactly where.

Photo 3 is very attractive, but I do not fully understand what is happening there. Whether it is volunteers - and not everyone knows this word, although it is simple. If this is a school practice, then it is not entirely clear what kind of place and what kind of event.

2.3 The photo should be easy to describe.

In this sense, as a rule, nature is lighter than the interior.

In both cases, colors can always be described. But in the case of nature, the set of words is much simpler - trees, mountain, sea, ocean, river, lake, road, house(s) ... Plus, you can always say something about the weather.

My choice would be photo 1 - the most banal of all and the easiest to describe. I definitely will not be at a loss in describing a forest or a park, a summer day, etc.

Our goal is to get 3 points, that is, the maximum, according to the criterion "Solution of a communicative problem." We read the description of what 3 points are given for:

The communicative task was completed in full: the content fully, accurately and extensively reflects all the aspects indicated in the task (12-15 phrases)

We translate from the linguo-clerk into Russian:

1. Say one to three sentences for each item in the plan.
2. Say exactly in the order in which these items follow in the plan.
3. Say 12-15 sentences.

Here is our plan, it is always under the photo in the task:

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12-15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

Where and when the photo was taken

What/who is in the photo

What is happening

Why do you keep the photo in your album

Why did you decide to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: "I"ve chosen photo number ..."

3 Case study

So, we took photo 1. (In brackets after each sentence - the counter of the number of proposals with comments)

Picture 1

I've chosen picture number 1(0 - this phrase is not taken into account by the expert when calculating the total number of phrases) [In square brackets - advanced option]

As you know, I "m a keen photographer, and I take my camera with me wherever I go.(1 - Opening phrase)

I took this photo last summer during my school holidays(2 - where and when the photo was taken)

This photo was taken in the park next to my cousin's house. (3- where and when the photo was taken)

I came to visit my cousin and her family, . In the photo you can see my cousin.(4.5 - what/who is in the photo)

She is good at sports and often takes part in different competitions. In the picture she is having a morning run in the park. In the background you can see some trees. The day is beautiful, and the picture is full of sunlight.(6,7,8,9 - what is happening)

I keep this photo in my album because it brings good memories. I like my cousin very much, and we are good friends. I miss her and when I look at this photo I remember our time together .(10, 11, 12 - why do you keep the photo in your album)

I decided to show this picture to you because I've always wanted you to meet my cousin. Next summer I'm going to her/Smolensk again.(13.14 you decided to show the picture to your friend)

Why don't you join me?(15 - final phrase)

That's all I wanted to tell you.(16 - obligatory final phrase)

Our task is completed - for such an answer we will get the maximum.

4 Criteria for evaluation by experts

Be sure to look at the end of the demo and read the evaluation criteria. We strive for the maximum, so I give only those for which the maximum number of points is put.

4.1 Solving the communicative task

The text of the criterion is given above. The main thing is that we reflected all the points, and said the required 15 phrases. We get 3 points, that is, the maximum.

4.2 Organization of the utterance.

This is the second main criterion.

The statement is logical and has a complete character; there are introductory and concluding phrases corresponding to the theme. The means of logical connection are used correctly.

The first phrase actually repeats the next two. If the means of logical connection are used correctly, then in order for the statement not to be logical, the arguments themselves must be taken from the work of Eugène Ionesco, one of the founders of absurdism.

Let us single out the main thing in this criterion, simultaneously translating from the linguo-clerical:

1. There must be an explicit opening and closing phrase
2. We must not break the order of the points: first where and when, and only then who. And then strictly according to plan. Since the plan says cast iron, it means that there will be cast iron.
3. We certainly have means of logical connection. This is a double use of because. Even weak learners do not make mistakes in using because. In addition, we have a trump card in the form of as you know in the introduction phrase. Should I use something else? Definitely - no. Yes, and in terms of time, our performance is at 1’25 "", if not back to back.

With all their desire, they will not be able to find fault. But I assure you, the experts have little desire to quibble. The most reasonable thing is to consider them neutral. They will not drown, but they will not pull anyone either.

But there is no need to pull us, we pulled ourselves out - 2 points, that is, the maximum.

4.3 Language design of the statement

The used vocabulary, grammatical structures, phonetic design of the statement correspond to the task (no more than two non-rough lexical and grammatical errors AND / OR no more than two non-rough phonetic errors are allowed).

The only thing I did not understand from the already quite extensive communication with experts is how they use AND / OR. Unfortunately, they do it simply - they treat it at the maximum level of rigor, always choosing OR. Thus, we can only make a mistake twice.

We must try not to make mistakes, but in such a way that it does not put pressure psychologically, so that, God forbid, we do not get squeezed. And play it safe: if you're not 100% sure of a word or grammatical structure, don't use it.

There are no grammatical errors in our text, it remains to say it correctly. It is not too complicated, I would even say simple, and it is generally difficult to make a mistake in it. So - 2 points and 7 points in the end, that is, the maximum.

5 How to prepare

The principle is simple - as soon as you have difficulty saying it from a sheet, take paper and write.

The algorithm of actions does not change whether you say or write:

1 Quick selection of a photo according to the criteria of point 2

As a result of the choice, you should have a short chain of main points in your head, such as: cousin - good at sports - running / training in the park - next to her house

2 Maximum standard

- introductory and final phrase, in general, everything that is possible should be standard. At the same time, you should not chatter and give the expert the impression that you know your performance by heart. Even if suddenly you know everything by heart, give the impression that this is not so.

Let's see how much standard is in our answer:

I've chosen picture number…
As you know, I "m a keen photographer, and I take my camera with me wherever I go. I took this photo last summer during my school holidays
The day is beautiful, and the picture is full of sunlight.
I keep this photo in my album because it brings good memories. I like my (….) very much, and we are good friends. I miss her and when I look at this photo I remember our time together
I decided to show this picture to you because I've always wanted you to meet (…..) Next summer I'm going to (…..) again.
Why don't you join me?
That's all I wanted to tell you.

There are 112 words in this passage. Our full text has 177 words if we omit everything in square brackets, and 193 if we use everything in square brackets.

Thus, in our text 112/177 = 63% of the standard, that is, learned by heart in advance, in a simple version. In the advanced version, we have 112/193=58% of the standard.

The ratio 193/177=1.09 shows the degree of freedom of your creativity in this task. 10%.

6 Conclusion

I wanted to show two things - that task C3 leaves you with very little freedom, and that you should not be afraid of it.

Any average student can get the maximum, or near the maximum, if he strictly follows my recommendations.

Be creative - change my advice specifically for yourself.

While training, record yourself on your smartphone voice recorder and do not forget about the noise problem, which I wrote about in the article How to prepare for the oral part of the Unified State Examination in English 2017.

In the following articles of the cycle, I will consider photos that are inconvenient for describing:

Speaking Unified State Examination 2017 - (С5 -44) - uncomfortable photos II

Introductory words are taken into account when scoring. In C5 they should be 4 and not necessarily intricate, while in C6 - 5-6

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"Unified State Examination in English Speaking Speech clichés"

When completing the tasks of the oral part of C5 and C6, be sure to use introductory and linking words to connect sentences. The transition from one point of the plan to another should be smooth and logical.

Introductory words are taken into account when scoring. In C5 they should be 4 and not necessarily intricate, while in C6 - 5-6

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Task C5. Picture description plan. (photo description):
Plan item		Translation
	Well, I have chosen to show you photo number 2.
When and where you took the photo	look! I'd like to show you this amazing / awesome / gorgeous / terrific / unusual / stunning / spectacular / disappointing picture. I took it while traveling/ when I was on holiday with my friends / parents / classmates last … We were visiting / trekking / going to … then. I took this photo because I was so impressed by the scene that I wanted to capture that moment forever. Moreover, it was the most unforgettable part of our trip. Besides, it was one of the most stunning / disappointing moments in our trip.	Listen! I'd like to show you this amazing/funny/incomparable/amazing/out of the ordinary/stunning/spectacular/disappointing photo. I made it when I was with my friends/parents/classmates on vacation in the past... We were visiting/crossing/walking….. I took this photo because I was so impressed with the scenery that I wanted to capture that moment forever. Moreover, it was the most unforgettable part of our trip. It was also one of the most gorgeous/disappointing moments of our trip.
Who/What is in the photo	To start with, the picture shows/depicts…You can see…in the picture. In the background, there is/are…. In the foreground, we can see…. There is … in the picture. On the right/left there are (is) … In the right / left hand corner … In the foreground/ background, there is… There are … in the foreground / background. In the bottom part of the picture there is… There are … in the top part of the picture. The people in the picture are … The people in the picture look happy because… The people in the picture seem sad because… The general atmosphere in the picture is positive because…. The picture was taken in … The weather in the picture is… The atmosphere in the picture is depressing because… Speculating about the situation	I'll start by saying that the photo shows/displays… In the photo you can see… In the background,… In the foreground we can see…. I would say... The photo has… Right left …. In the right/left corner... Front/Back... …. in the foreground/background. At the bottom of the photo... …. at the top of the photo. The people in the photo... The people in the picture look happy because... The people in the photo look sad because... The general atmosphere of the photo is positive, because The photo was taken/taken… Photo weather… The atmosphere in the photo is dull because… Thinking about the situation... It could be….
What is happening	The person/people in the picture is/are…They probably will… It seems to me that… They could be… It is probably… Imagine they're... Another idea is that… It is also possible that… It's not clear if... It seems to me that the people in the picture… I get the impression that the people are not very happy here… They don't seem to be enjoying themselves...	The person/people in the photo…They are probably… I think that… They could... Maybe… Probably,… Imagine that they Another thought is that... It is also possible that… Dont clear……. whether…. I think the people in the photo... I got the impression that the people in the photo are not very happy ... They don't seem to be enjoying themselves...
Why did you take the photo	What I meant by taking this picture is that I wanted to catch/save this unforgettable moment from my life. What's more… I liked the landscape so much that I decided to capture/to save it. It was a great experience in my life. They were the friendliest / the most helpful / hospitable people in our journey and I liked them so much that I decided to take a picture of them.	What I had in mind when I took this photo is that I wanted to capture/preserve this unforgettable moment from my life. Moreover… Besides,… I liked the scenery so much that I decided to capture/save it. It was a great experience in my life. They were the friendliest/most helpful/hospitable people of our trip and I liked them so much that I decided to take a picture of them.
Why did you decide to show it to your friend	I decided to show this picture to you, because…This is a good chance for you to get the first impression of… Looking at it from your perspective, you would… I decided to show this photo to you as I'd like to share my emotions / feelings / impressions with you. Also, I want you to know more about…	I decided to show this photo to you because…This is a good opportunity for you to get a first impression of…. In my opinion, you would... I also wanted to know more about...
Conclusion	That's all I wanted to tell you about this picture.	That's all I wanted to tell you about this photo.

Task C6. Comparing and contrasting two photographs using introductory and linking words(comparing / contrasting):

Plan item		Translation into Russian
Introduction	An introduction to the topic of the picture (e.g. jobs, eating out, fast food, ecological problems, etc.) This is a photo of…and that is a photo of …	This photo is ... and this photo is ... .
a brief description of the photos	In picture one I can see … , while picture two shows … In my mind…	In the first photo we see …, while photo number two shows … I believe …
similarities	These pictures have some similarities. The main similarity is … Secondly … Both photos show … In both pictures the people are … One similarity is that … What both of these pictures have in common is …
differences	At the same time / however, these pictures are different. The first difference is … . The way I see it, another important difference is … . However, there are also some differences between the pictures. The picture on the left is more … than the other one. The situation shown in Picture 1 is more … than the situation in Picture 2. The people in the first picture are less … than the people in the other one. This man looks…. while the other one is rather … . The main difference is (that) … Another striking difference is that… In contrast, …	At the same time, the photos are different. The first difference... As far as I can see, the second important difference... However, there are also some differences between the pictures... The photo on the left is more ... than the second. The situation shown in the first photo is more ... than in the second photo. The people in the first photo are less … than in photo number two. This man looks... while the other one looks rather... The most important difference… Another striking difference is that… Compared …
your opinion	As far as I am concerned, I would definitely choose … In conclusion / finally ... . I think that… It's quite obvious that... The situation in the picture is unusual because … In my mind… It seems to me that … On the one hand / On the other hand … I wouldn't feel comfortable in this situation... I would love to be there! Personally, I'd rather… I’d rather… If you ask me, I would definitely prefer... To my way of thinking … As far as I am concerned…	I prefer … As far as I'm concerned, I would definitely choose... In custody … I think that … It is quite obvious that… The situation in the first photo is unusual, because ... In my opinion, … I think that … On the one hand on the other hand … Generally … I wouldn't feel comfortable in this situation... I would like to be there! Personally, I would prefer... I'd rather... If you ask me, I would definitely prefer... In my opinion, … How interested/concerned/related I am...
conclusion

Are you taking the exam in English? So, you need to master such a difficult section as speaking, or the oral part. These are tasks C3, C4, C5 and C6 in the USE version. Most of the mistakes graduates make in these tasks.

We have prepared for you two real USE tests in English and samples of these tests. Each of them has 4 tasks. On this page - Test 1

Task C3 - reading.

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Task 1. Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

Many lands that had once been swamps were drained or filled in. There are different reasons why people drained swamplands. Some were drained to fight diseases caused by insects that lived in them. Because swamps were considered unpleasant places in which to live and harmful to health, many people thought that unless they were drained the land was worthless.

Other swamps were drained to make new land. As the population grew and more land was needed, people drained swamps or filled them to make room for more farms and factories, more roads and airports.

Few people thought that it might be harmful to get rid of swamps. As swamps disappeared, other things happened. There were both more floods and more droughts than before. There were also more fires, for swamps had acted as firebreaks. Hunters noticed that there was less wild game. Wild life that once lived in the swamps was dying out, because it had no place to live.

Task C4 - make up questions.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.
You are going to visit Japan this summer and you’d like to have more information about the flights to Japan. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask five questions to find out the following:

1) departure dates
2) travel time
3) return ticket price
4) discounts for students
5) buying the ticket online
You have 20 seconds to ask each question.

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Task execution example:
1. What are the days of departures? (What are departure dates?)
2. How long will it take to travel?
3. How much does the return ticket cost? (What is the price of the return ticket?,
How much is the return ticket?
4. Do you offer any discounts for students? (Are there any discounts for students available?)
5. Is it possible to book the ticket online?

Task C5 - description of one picture.

Task 3. Imagine that you are showing pictures of your pets to your friend. Choose one photo to present to your friend. You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously. In your talk remember to speak about:
when you took the photo
what/who is in the photo
what is happening
Why did you take the photo
Why did you decide to show the picture to your friend
Don’t forget to start with “I have chosen photo number….”

An example of a completed task C5:

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I have chosen photo number 1.
To begin with, people keep pets for different reasons. They make our lives more exciting and become the members of our family. They can also be our closest friends forever.

I took this photo last summer in our country house. We have got several pets and this dog is among them. All our pets are friendly and cute creatures.
Let me tell you a few words about this photo. In the background you can see a wonderful Russian landscape. In the foreground there is a wonderful lawn framed with lovely birches and bushes. In the center you can see my elder sister Sveta and our dog Snowflake. We called him so because he is as white and fluffy as snow.
The weather is fine, sunny and warm. Snowflake likes to go for a walk very much. In the photo Sveta is telling him something to keep him calm. You can't see me as I am taking the photo.
Taking this photo I wanted to start a collection of our pets' pictures and to display it on the wall in our living room. Besides, the photos will always remind us of our pets.
I decided to show this picture to you because you told me a lot about your dog. Now it's my turn to give you the first impression of my pet. Isn't he friendly and cute?
I believe when you come to our place , Snowflake will accept you as his best friend.
That is all I wanted to tell you about this photo.

Task C6 - comparison and comparison of two photographs.

Task 4. Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
give a brief description (action, location)
say what the pictures have in common
say in what way the pictures are different
say which kind of life you'd prefer
explain why

You will speak for no more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.

Example of completed task C6:

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In our modern world some jobs are very important for our society.
Here are two pictures to compare and contrast on the topic. This is a photo of a man doing his job outside and that is a photo of a policeman standing on the side of the road.
These two pictures show jobs and this is the first similarity. The people in both pictures are wearing uniforms , and that is also what these pictures have in common. The weather is rather warm.
However, pictures are somehow different. The main difference is that in picture one we can see a worker , while in picture two there is a traffic policeman. Also, their actions are different: the worker is paving a sidewalk and the policeman is on duty watching the traffic on the road.
As far as I am concerned, the job of a traffic policeman (cop) is more important for the society because people of this profession are responsible for our safety and order on the roads. Besides, they control all drivers to keep and obey traffic rules. It is very important for all drivers and passengers' lives.
I've come to the end of my speaking. Thank you for listening.

IN the last article in the series "USE 2016 How to prepare for speaking" Let's look at task 4.

Task 4represents comparison monologue two photographs or pictures.

To successfully complete this task, you need to adhere to the proposed plan:

• give a brief description of the photos (what is happening in the picture, the scene)
• say what these photos have in common (what theme unites them)
• tell me how these pictures are different
• express your preference in one of the photos
• explain why you are close to the topic of the selected photo

Preparation time - 1.5 minutes

The duration of your response — 2 minutes

Maximum score - 7 points

Next Tips help you compose a logical description of photos or pictures:

When describing rooms or houses use the right-to-left or left-to-right technique (so called "walking tour of the house");

- when describing photographs or paintings use the reception from left to right, right to left, from the edges to the center, from the foreground to the back;

- when describing human use the top-down or bottom-up approach.

Task4 Variant 1

• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• explain why

Start your answer with opening phrase:

I would like to compare and contrast these two photos. / I would like to point out right at the beginning that there are different ways of going in for sports. And these two photos prove that.

I should say that the common theme of these pictures is doing sports. / I think the common thing here is ... / I believe that the theme which relates these photos is ... / One thing that picture 1 and picture 2 have in common is...

sample answer:

Let me start with the first picture which shows a little girl who is in the gym at the moment. The girl is going to play table tennis because she is carrying a red tennis racket in her hand. As we can see the gym is well equipped. In the middle of the gym there is a big blue table with a tennis net on it. In the background of the picture you can see some sports facilities such as flying rings, a gymstick, a rope, a hoop and others. All in all, it seems to me that the gym is quite large and light.

As for the second picture it shows a young man running in the field. It might be summer time because he is wearing a green t-shirt, black shorts and white sports shoes. Also, he is wearing a watch on his wrist for timing his heats. Though the sky is blue and the weather is warm and sunny you can see two mountain peaks covered with snow in the background of the picture.

As I"ve already mentioned both pictures are connected with doing sports. You can't but agree with me that both - a girl and a young man look fit and healthy.

Obviously, we can see certain (some) differences. The first picture shows a little girl whose hobby is playing tennis. On contrary, the man in the second picture is a professional sportsman as he looks very sporty and strong. besides, the first picture shows the girl who is playing tennis indoors while the young man is going in for sports in the open air.moreover,a team game and you need at least one more person to play it with. As to the track-and-field athletics, you can do it on your own.

As for me I "d prefer to take up to table tennis because I am fond of doing sports with my best friends or relatives. Secondly, this game develops quick thinking and reaction. Finally, you can do it outdoors as well as indoors and bad weather cannot spoil the pleasure.

in conclusion, I would like to say that both pictures make me think that sport is a great way to spend your free time and, of course, it is useful for your health.

That "s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening. / That" s where I "d like to end. (final sentence)

There were 25 phrases in total. It is necessary to build your answer in such a way as to meet the time allotted for the answer (2 minutes). Recommended number of phrases: 12 -15 , but not less. Remember that the opening and closing phrases are judged by experts; their absence will negatively affect your score.

Task 4 Variant 2

Study the photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say which kind of the activities presented in the pictures you"d prefer
• explain why

Start your answer with opening phrase:

I would like to point out right at the beginning that I will compare and contrast these pictures.

I believe that the theme which relates these photos is a life style of the youth.

Let me start with the first picture that shows a group of young people who are at work now. The man on the right and a young woman in a black suit are sitting around the table while the woman in a beautiful white suit is standing at the moment. Unfortunately, I can't see the face of their boss who is giving them some instructions. They are listening to him very attentively. It looks as if they are ready to make some notes because you can see pads (notebooks) in front of them.

As for the second picture I have the impression that the group of young people is enjoying their free time sitting on the grass. I can only guess that they might be co-students at the international language school because you can see them carrying their workbooks. They are probably having their break time now. As the weather is warm and sunny, they decided to spend it in the school yard. They all are smiling and look very happy so I think they did their test successfully.

I should say that the only similarity between picture 1 and picture 2 is that they depict young people who are practically of the same age.

One of the main differences between pictures is that in the left picture you can see two men and two women (four people) working whereas in the right picture there are two girls and a boy who are having a rest in the open air. The most obvious difference for me between these two pictures is people's clothes. For example, people in the first picture are wearing suits according to the dress code of their firm, while people in the right picture are wearing casual clothes such as jeans, jumpers and trainers.

As for me, I would rather go to a language school because my dream is to speak English fluently. Moreover, it would be interesting to make some new friends from abroad.

To sum it up, I would like to say that to work or to study together with smart and intelligent people is always a great pleasure.

(end phrase)

Task 4 Variant 3

Study the photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which kind of the activities presented in the pictures you"d prefer
• explain why

Start your answer with opening phrase:

I would like to compare and contrast these two photos.

I think the common thing here is classical music.

Let me start with the first picture which shows a young girl who is performing on the stage at the moment. She is wearing a white blouse and a dark skirt. She is playing the grand piano together with a string orchestra. there is a beautiful organ . In the foreground of the picture you can see a lot of spectators. That's why I can say that music is not just her hobby but she is involved in it very seriously.

As for the second picture it also shows a young girl playing the piano. She looks very elegant in her black velvet dress. As you can see she is wearing glasses. In the background of the picture you can see a portrait of a famous composer. Unfortunately I'm not very good at classical music that's why I don't know his name. Under the portrait there is a basket of lovely roses, so I can only guess that it might be the anniversary of the composer.

As I have already mentioned the theme which relates both pictures is classical music . The most obvious similaritiesbetween photo 1 and photo 2 is the musical instrument the girls are playing and it is a piano. It is evident that the girls are practically of the same age. in my mind, they might be very talented.

You can't but agree with methatthe main difference between picture 1 and picture 2 is that the girl in the first picture is performing in a big concert hall whereas the girl in the second picture is playing the piano in a small room.(It is probably the classroom in a local Art School.) besides, the girls are wearing different items of clothes. Last but not least, in the first picture you can see a lot of audience while in the second picture we cannot see any listeners.

As for me, I would rather go to a big concert hall because I've always wanted to listen to the organ.

Summarizing, I may say that it is great to have a good ear for music and play a musical instrument because music always makes your life brighter. (23)

That's where I'd like to end.(end phrase)

I suggest for independent work to complete the task from the textbook Solutions publishing houses Oxford University Press. Be sure to do the preliminary exercises; they will help you consolidate the necessary vocabulary. Under the pictures you will find questions, by answering which you will receive not only an external description of the picture, but also learn how to express your assumptions, evaluate the current event, and draw logical conclusions. To perform most efficiently task 4 from the section Speaking at the USE 2015 in English, use the following expressions:

Firstly- Firstly

Secondly- Secondly

Thirdly- third

moreover - Furthermore

It seams to me / It looks like / It might be - I think/should be

I can only guessI can guess

If I "m not mistaken - If I'm not mistaken...

Preparation for the OGE and the Unified State Examination

Secondary general education

Line UMK M. V. Verbitskaya. English "Forward" (10-11) (basic)

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We analyze the exam in English: the oral part

We analyze the oral part of the exam with experienced teachers, build a reasoning, choose the best answers.

Dzhalolova Svetlana Anatolievna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of the competitive selection for the grant of Moscow in the field of education in 2010. Senior expert of the GIA Unified State Examination in English. Winner of the All-Russian Olympiad of English teachers "Profi-Kray" 2015. Diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2014, Diploma of the winner of the contest for the best teachers of the Russian Federation in 2007, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Grant of Moscow in 2010. Work experience - 23 years.

Nedashkovskaya Natalya Mikhailovna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of PNPO in 2007. Winner of the competitive selection for the Moscow Grant in the field of education in 2010. GIA OGE expert in English. Conducted a pedagogical examination of educational publications at the Russian Academy of Education 2015-2016. Diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2013, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the best teachers of the Russian Federation in 2007, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Grant of Moscow in 2010. Work experience - 35 years.
Podvigina Marina Mikhailovna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Winner of PNPO 2008. Winner of the competitive selection for the Grant of Moscow in the field of education in 2010. Senior expert of the GIA Unified State Examination in English. Conducted a pedagogical examination of educational publications at the Russian Academy of Education 2015-2016. Diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2015, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the best teachers of the Russian Federation in 2008, Diploma of the winner of the competition for the Grant of Moscow in 2010. Work experience - 23 years.
Trofimova Elena Anatolievna, English teacher of the highest qualification category. Senior expert of the GIA Unified State Examination in English. Honorary diploma of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation in 2013. Work experience - 15 years.

Task 3. Description of the photo

Task 3. These are photos from your photo album. Choose one photo to describe to your friend

You will have to start speaking in 1.5 minutes and will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). In your talk remember to speak about:

• where and when the photo was taken
• what/who is in the photo
• what is happening
• why do you keep the photo in your album
• why did you decide to show the picture to your friend

You have to talk continuously, starting with: “I’ve chosen photo number …”

Work program for teaching materials Enjoy English (basic level) for grades 10-11. Available for viewing and free download.

Methodological hint

Read the assignment carefully and familiarize yourself with the presented plan. You have 1 minute 30 seconds to prepare for this task. On its implementation (that is, the description of the photo) - 2 minutes. Choose one of the photographs offered for description. When choosing, be guided not by which photo you like, but by how familiar you are with the topic and vocabulary on it, and how much you can describe in it. The choice should not take more than three seconds.

Important! The proposed plan does not include an introduction and conclusion, but they must be present, as you are offered to make a coherent, complete description of the photo, which in itself implies the presence of an introductory and final part.

For the introduction and conclusion, as well as for answers to the first, fourth and fifth questions, several templates can be prepared in advance, which can be easily and quickly modified depending on the photo. Thus, the bulk of the time (about a minute out of one and a half) allotted for preparation, you can spend on describing the photo itself, that is, who and what are in the photo (the second point of the plan) and what is happening on it (the third point of the plan) . A few tips:
1. It is always easier to talk about people you know, so imagine that your friends or relatives are in the photo, determine what family ties are between you, and give people names.
2. When describing the photograph itself, it would be advisable to divide it into parts and describe first what is in the background (in the background), then on the sides (on the left / right side), gradually moving towards the center or foreground (in the center of/in the foreground). Do not forget that if the photo was taken on the street, then you can always say a few words about the weather.
3. When describing the people in the photograph, one can say about their age and appearance, what they are wearing, what emotions they experience.
4. Next, we describe what is happening in the photo. To do this, we use the Present Continuous time. Sometimes there is practically no action in the photo for some reason. It should be mentioned, explaining the reason. It suffices to name three actions.

The description of the photo as such (that is, the answer to the second and third points of the plan) should take approximately half of the total time, the second half should include the introduction and conclusion and the answer to points 1, 4, and 5 of the plan.

Important! Remember that this is not a story about what was happening in your life or in the lives of your relatives/friends at the time the photo was taken, but a description of what is happening in the photo.

Approximate completion of task 1

I "ve chosen photo number 1. (Introduction) You know, taking photos is my hobby, and I always take a lot of photos wherever I go. I keep the best photos in my family album. (Question 1 of the plan) I took this photo last summer in the forest near our country house when we had a family reunion (Question 2 of the plan).In the photo you can see a group of children playing football (general information on the picture). and not windy. In the background you can see a forest with tall trees and bushes and in the foreground there is green grass. There are some children in the center of the picture - they are all my relatives. They are all quite young. The girl is 6. She is my oldest sister Olga. She is at the front of the group. And the youngest one is my nephew Nikolay who is just behind Olga. They are all light clothes-T-shirts wearing and shorts as it is very warm. They all look very happy and excited as they are playing together. They are running after a ball trying to kick it. And y ou can see that Nikolay is very concentrated as he is moving very fast to be the first to catch the ball. (Please note that the entire description is in present tense - Present Simple (to describe static) and Present Continuous (to describe movement)! (Answer to question 4 of the plan) I keep this photo in my family album as it is very dear to me. It was actually a very memorable day when our big family got together and I could meet all my cousins ​​and nephews and nieces and enjoy time together. (Answer to plan question 5) I decided to show it to you as I "m proud of my family and happy that we get together from time to time and I wanted to share my emotions with you. about this photo.

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Task 4. Comparison of two photographs, identification of common and differences.

Task 4. Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
• say what the pictures have in common
• say in what way the pictures are different
• say which of the professions presented in the pictures you'd prefer
• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

As you complete this task, keep the following in mind:

You have 1 minute 30 seconds to prepare for this task and 2 minutes to complete it.

As well as in the third task (photo description), when completing task 4, you must make an introduction and conclusion before you proceed directly to the answer according to the plan. The introduction consists of one or two sentences on the general topic revealed in the photographs (the fourth point of the plan can suggest the topic) and one sentence telling what you will do now. If the topic is not formulated in any way, one last sentence is enough. In conclusion, summing up what has been said, you need to return to the topic again (one or two sentences).

Answering the first point of the plan, a very brief description of each photo will suffice. It is necessary to say for each picture what is happening and where. And you can add one sentence of a general nature about what is in the first and second photographs.

When we disclose the second and third points of the plan, we must find two similarities and two differences. And the similarities and differences should be common. Point number 4 of the plan can help not only with the introduction, but also with significant similarities and differences, because. they are also related to the main theme of the photographs.

When answering the fourth paragraph of the plan, it is enough to rearrange the word order of the phrase indicated in the plan I "d prefer the ...... (Profession) presented in the picture number ....... You cannot say I" d prefer the picture number. ... as it doesn't fit the job. You can’t say I "d prefer to be in the picture number ...., since this is incorrect in meaning - we cannot be in the picture. In the fifth paragraph of the plan, you need to justify your choice made before with 2-3 extended sentences (paragraph 4).

Do not forget that task 4 is structurally close to the essay format, so you need to use linkers (allied words) when listing similarities and differences. For example, Firstly, /Secondly,..... Or To begin with, -Furthermore, (Moreover,....What is more....). In conclusion / To conclude .....-in conclusion.

Before listing common features, it is necessary to say that you will now talk about common features. For example, Both pictures have some features in common. Before moving on to the differences, this also needs to be mentioned. For example, however, there are some differences.

When compared, phrases or verbs expressing assumptions will sound good. For example, they could be designers. They must be in the office. They seem to be teenagers. They look like young employees. ......

Differences should not repeat common features. With an approximate layout of the entry time, the answer to the first and second points of the plan should not take more than one minute.

Approximate completion of task 4

(In modern society there is a great variety of different professions. People try to choose one according to their taste and abilities. And these two pictures show this. - this part of the introduction can be omitted) Now I "d like to compare and contrast these in the first picture there is a young teacher explaining something to the pupils in front of her. Both pictures have some similarities. Firstly, the most striking common feature is that both pictures show people engaged in doing jobs. Secondly, people are interested in what they are doing. They look quite concentrated on their work. Nevertheless, both photos have some differences. To begin with, in the first picture we can see the profession which presupposes working with people - the teacher is teaching pupils on her own, other people are not included in the process. in the second picture there is a profession which involves doing the job with co-workers. in the first picture the classroom is practically empty except for a blackboard and some desks while the second picture depicts an office with a lot of furniture, models and whiteboards. I would prefer the profession presented in picture number one as I think it is a very challenging but rewarding job. Besides I love working with people, especially children and I have always been good at teaching my friends and my younger sister's friends some things. (In conclusion, choosing the right profession which will suit you in all aspects is a very hard task and we must think a lot and ask for advice before we make the correct choice. - in case of time constraints, this sentence can be omitted) That is all I wanted to tell you.