Speaking Flashcards
(23 cards)
Saying which picture you’re talking about
The picture at the top shows people doing an exercise class.
Saying which picture you’re talking about
In the second photo, there are some people playing tennis.
Saying which picture you’re talking about
In the one at the bottom, there’s a match going on.
Saying which picture you’re talking about
They both show people taking part in sports.
Saying which picture you’re talking about
In both of them there are people doing sports.
Guessing
He seems/looks a bit worried at the moment.
Guessing
He looks as if he’s going to win the match.
Guessing
They look like professional tennis players.
Guessing
They might/may/could be playing in an important final.
Guessing
Perhaps/Maybe it’s been a very long match.
Guessing
It’s probably going to finish soon.
Comparing the pictures
I think the tennis players are fitter than the people in the exercise class.
Comparing the pictures
Playing tennis like that is more exciting than doing an exercise class.
Comparing the pictures
These people are moving much more quickly than those people.
Contrasting the pictures
Tennis is a competitive sport, but an exercise class isn’t.
Contrasting the pictures
An exercise class is usually an indoor activity, while tennis is usually played outside.
Contrasting the pictures
Those people are playing to win, whereas the others are doing it to get fit.
Contrasting the pictures
They get paid for taking part. On the other hand, these people have to pay to do this.
Contrasting the pictures
You need a proper court to play tennis. In contrast, you can do this kind of exercise anywhere.
Saying which you’d prefer to do
I prefer to do exercise with lots of other people.
Saying which you’d prefer to do
I enjoy fast-moving sports more than slower activities.
Saying which you’d prefer to do
I’d rather do something non-competitive.
Saying which you’d prefer to do
I find racket sports more fun than doing the same exercise again and again.
