CAE part 2

 Speaking part 2

I'd like you to compare two of the pictures and say what the speakers might be explaining and what problems the speakers might have. 

Ok. in this photo there's a team coach who looks as if he's explaining tactics to a team of teenage boys, perhaps at half time. The boys give the impression that they are a bit tired or perhaps disheartened, judging by the expression in their faces, so perhaps he's trying to boost their morale. In the other photo there is a lawyer, a barrister I think they are called, who seems to be arguing a case to the court. She appears to be defending her client and trying to persuade the jury that he's innocent. In both photos, I imagine the explanation is vital: the coach wants his team to go back on the pitch and win the match while the barrister wants to win her case by persuading the jury to reach a verdict of not guilty. I think both speakers have very similar problems because their success depends entirely on the words they use, although the outcome is something they have no direct control over. 

Key expressions

The coach looks as if…

They give the impression that… judging by…

The lawyer seems..

She appears…

The coach wants… while the barrister wants…

In both photos I imagine… 

Exercise

I'd like you to compare two of the pictures and say why they might be talking to each other and how each of them might benefit from this. 

Key phrases

Bond with each other     cheer someone up       give encouragement      look through an album        put a brave face on things        remember good times       share family history          spend quality time together      teach someone basic skills

Exercise 2

What different methods of shopping do the photos show?

Why might people choose one method rather than another?