1. Complete the sentences about photo A with the words below.
looks most likely say something sort of sure
1 I can’t be ………………………… , but I don’t think that it’s a concert.
2 It ………………………… like they’re in the open air.
3 There’s a ………………………… railing in front of the fans.
4 The group could be arriving at an airport, or ………………………… like that.
5 The fans in front are ………………………… friends as well, because it seems they have made a banner together.
6 I’d ………………………… that they were excited about seeing their favourite band.
Answer
1 sure 2 looks 3 sort of 4 something 5 most likely 6 say
2. Match the gaps in sentences 1-5 with the word and phrases below (a-f).
1 In both photos, you can see ………… .
2 The common theme in the photos is ………… .
3 The main difference between the photos is that ………… .
4 In the first photo ………… , whereas in the second photo ………… .
5 Unlike the second photo, the first photo shows ………… .
a the celebrity must be there in the second photo
b fame and celebrities
c they’re screaming and shouting
d the fans holding a large banner
e the fans are waiting for the celebrities to arrive
f a group of fans
Answer
1 f 2 b 3 a 4 e, c 5 d
Speaking Strategy
When you talk about a photo, try to use a range of adjectives. For example, extreme adjectives can make your description more expressive.
You are planning a day out with friends on your birthday. Discuss with your friend what you are going to do. Give reasons for your opinions. Agree on an activity.
3. Read the Speaking Strategy and the task above. Then listen to a student doing the task. Which four of the extreme adjectives below does she use? Match them with adverbs 1-4.
awful delighted ecstatic exhausted fascinated
hilarious miserable starving terrible terrified
thrilled wonderful
1 absolutely ………………………..
2 really ………………………..
3 completely ………………………..
4 totally ………………………..
Answer
1 ecstatic 2 wonderful 3 thrilled 4 miserable
Transcript
See exercise 4.
4. Listen again. Which two of the points (a-c) does the student mention in answer to the question in the task?
a They find their favourite celebrities very attractive.
b The celebrities seem unreal until they see them in real life.
c The get more excited because they’re in a group.
Answer
b, c
Transcript
Student In both photos, you can see a group of fans. In the first photo, the fans are waiting for the celebrities to arrive, whereas in the second photo, the celebrity must be there already. The fans are screaming and shouting – they’re absolutely ecstatic. It looks like a really wonderful experience for them.
Examiner Why do you think fans get so excited about seeing their favourite celebrities?
Student I suppose it’s like a dream come true for them. They see their favourite stars on TV and the internet all the time, and they seem so distant … almost unreal. So when they see them in real life, they feel completely thrilled. Also, I’m sure they get more excited about it when they’re with a group of friends. If you had to wait for hours on your own, you’d be totally miserable!
5. Look at the task and the photos below. Then read the questions (1-4) and write notes.
Compare the photos. Then give your own opinion about whether celebrities should spend more time with their fans.
1 What is the common theme of the photos?
…………………………………….
2 What can you see in both photos?
…………………………………….
3 What is the main difference between the photos?
…………………………………….
4 Do you think celebrities should spend more time with their fans? Why? / Why not?
…………………………………….
…………………………………….
Answer
1 The common theme is celebrities and their fans.
2 There are celebrities and lots of fans in both photos. Some of the fans have pens and paper for autographs. Both celebrities have sunglasses.
3 In photo B there are lots of phones and a girl is taking a selfie. The celebrity is a man, whereas in photo A it’s a woman.
6. Now do the task using your notes from exercise 5.
Answer
your own answers
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