Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "School projects". You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to: explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences; mention the advantages (1–2) of the two ways of doing a school project; mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two ways of doing a school project; express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of doing school projects presented in the pictures you preferred and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Hi Alex! I’ve found two photos for our school project “School projects”, and I think they are suitable for our presentation. In the first photo, we can see a student presenting a project about global warming. She has prepared a colourful poster with information and pictures. In the second photo, a group of students is working on a project together in a library. The first difference is that the first project is done individually, while the second one is a group project. The second difference is that the first student presents a finished project, whereas the second group is still discussing and preparing their work. Doing a project alone has some advantages because a student can work at their own speed and make their own decisions. However, it can be difficult because one person has to do all the research and preparation. Working in a group is also useful because students can share ideas and help each other. On the other hand, it may be hard to agree with everyone and divide responsibilities equally. As for me, I would prefer doing school projects in a group because I liked working with my classmates as a child. I think teamwork is more interesting and helps people learn new things from each other. That’s all I wanted to tell you about our project. Bye!

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Free time". You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to: explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences; mention the advantages (1–2) of the two ways of spending free time; mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two ways of spending free time; express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of spending free time presented in the pictures you would prefer and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Hi Alex! I’ve found two photos for our school project “Free time”, and I think they are perfect for our presentation. In the first photo, we can see a girl playing a computer game at home. She is sitting in front of a monitor and using a headset. In the second photo, there is a girl reading a book outdoors in a park. The first difference is that the first activity is connected with technology, while the second one does not require any gadgets. The second difference is that playing computer games is usually an active virtual activity, whereas reading is a quiet and relaxing hobby. Playing computer games has some advantages because it can help people develop logical thinking and improve reaction speed. However, spending too much time playing games can be harmful to health and cause tiredness. Reading books is also useful because it improves imagination and vocabulary. On the other hand, it can sometimes be less exciting and requires a lot of concentration. As for me, I would prefer reading books because I enjoyed this activity as a child. I think reading is a great way to relax and learn something new at the same time. That’s all I wanted to tell you about our project. Bye!

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Eating habits in childhood". You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to: explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences; mention the advantages (1–2) of the two kinds of food; mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two kinds of food; express your opinion on the subject of the project – which kind of food presented in the pictures you preferred as a child and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Hi Alex! I’ve found two photos for our school project “Eating habits in childhood”, and I think they are suitable for our presentation. In the first photo, we can see a child eating a hamburger, which represents unhealthy fast food. In the second photo, there is a child eating a vegetable salad, which shows healthy eating habits. The first difference is that the first kind of food is high in fat and calories, while the second one contains more vegetables and vitamins. The second difference is that fast food is usually bought in cafes or restaurants, whereas healthy food can be prepared at home. Fast food has some advantages because it is tasty, cheap and easy to buy when you do not have much time. However, eating too much fast food can lead to health problems and excess weight. Healthy food is useful because it gives children energy and helps them grow. On the other hand, preparing healthy meals can take more time and some children may not like vegetables. As for me, I would prefer healthy food because I think it is better for my health. When I was a child, I liked eating fresh fruits and vegetables because they made me feel good and gave me energy. That’s all I wanted to tell you about our project. Bye!

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Ways of learning". You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to: explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences; mention the advantages (1–2) of the two ways of learning; mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two ways of learning; express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of learning presented in the pictures you prefer and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Hi Alex! I’ve found two photos for our school project “Ways of learning”, and I think they are good examples for our topic. In the first photo, we can see a student studying in a traditional way with books in a library. In the second photo, a person is using a laptop and creating a mind map, which shows a modern way of learning. The first difference is that the first method is based on printed materials, while the second one uses digital technologies. The second difference is that traditional learning usually takes place in a quiet classroom or library, whereas modern learning can be done almost anywhere. Learning from books has some advantages because it helps students concentrate and remember information better. However, it can be inconvenient because books are heavy and students cannot always find the necessary information quickly. Learning with digital devices is useful because it gives access to a lot of information and different educational resources. On the other hand, it can be distracting because students may spend too much time online. Personally, I would prefer the modern way of learning because it is more convenient and gives many opportunities to study new things. I think it is especially useful for young people because technology is an important part of our lives. That’s all I wanted to tell you about our project. Bye!

Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project "Homework". You have found some photos to illustrate it but for technical reasons you cannot send them now. Leave a voice message to your friend explaining your choice of the photos and sharing some ideas about the project. In 2.5 minutes be ready to: explain the choice of the illustrations for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences; mention the advantages (1–2) of the two kinds of homework; mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two kinds of homework; express your opinion on the subject of the project – which kind of homework presented in the pictures you prefer and why. You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.

Возможный ответ: Hi Alex! I’ve chosen these two photos for our school project “Homework” because they show two different ways of doing homework. In the first photo, we can see a student doing homework alone at home, sitting at a desk and writing in a notebook. In the second photo, two students are working together on a project in a classroom. The first difference is that the first student works individually, while the second picture shows teamwork. The second difference is that the first way is done at home in a quiet atmosphere, whereas the second way is done at school with classmates. Doing homework alone has some advantages because students can concentrate better and work at their own speed. However, it can be difficult because there is nobody to help when a problem appears. Working on homework together is useful because students can share ideas and learn from each other. On the other hand, it can be distracting because classmates may spend too much time talking. Personally, I prefer doing homework together because I like discussing ideas and helping other people. I think teamwork makes studying more interesting and enjoyable. That’s all I wanted to tell you about our project. Bye!