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THINK! Look at the photos on this page. What do they show?
 1 🔊2.14 Study the sentences from two different descriptions and match them with photos A and B. Then watch or listen and check. 1 I don't think there are any cafés or shops. 2 Maybe it's the only park in this part of the city. 3 This could be a bicycle lane. 4 It looks like an industrial site. 5 The area has been renovated. 6 One is a black and white photo of the city many years ago. 2 🔊2.14 Watch or listen again. Which photo does Tegan prefer? KEY PHRASES | Describing and comparing photos These two pictures show the same neighbourhood of a city. In the first picture, there are a few cars in front of the church. It's hard to see, but I don't think there are any cafés or shops. It looks like an industrial site, but I'm not sure. By contrast, in this picture, there's a large park with trees. Maybe it's the only park in this part of the city. This could be a bicycle lane because I can't see any cars. | 3 Study the Key Phrases. When we aren't sure, we can use phrases to speculate. Which phrases do this? STUDY STRATEGY | Describing and comparing photos In the exam, you will have a few minutes to prepare. Use this time to think of useful vocabulary, including opposite adjectives, which will help you to contrast the photos. | |  4 USE IT! Follow the steps in the Speaking Guide. SPEAKING GUIDE | A TASK Look at photos C and D. Describe the photos. Talk about similarities and differences and speculate why things have changed. Explain which you prefer and why. B THINK AND PLAN 1 Look at the places. Make notes about the following things in each place: area buildings special features people | 2 Decide which key phrases you want to use. C SPEAK Describe the photos. Record yourself giving your comments. D CHECK Watch or listen to your comments. What can you improve? |  |