Задание №42 — Говорение
Task 4. Imagine that you and your friend are doing a school project “Fighting stress”. 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 to fight stress;
·mention the disadvantages (1–2) of the two ways to fight stress;
·express your opinion on the subject of the project – which of these ways to fight stress you’d prefer and why.
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12–15 sentences). You have to talk continuously.
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Фотографии. 1) женщина в фартуке моет окно с помощью распылителя и жёлтой тряпки; 2) женщина бежит трусцой по дорожке вдоль озера.
Что нужно сделать. 1) объяснить выбор фотографий, кратко описав их и отметив различия; 2) назвать 1–2 достоинства двух способов бороться со стрессом; 3) назвать 1–2 недостатка этих способов; 4) высказать мнение — какой из этих способов бороться со стрессом вы бы предпочли и почему.
Возможный ответ.
Nick, quick one about the stress project — two photos, two very different ways of coping. The first shows a woman in an apron cleaning a window with a spray bottle and a yellow cloth. The second has a woman jogging along a path beside a lake, clearly enjoying the fresh air. Scrubbing a window or jogging by a lake — two totally different ways to unwind, and that's exactly the comparison the topic wants.
Cleaning can actually be calming, since focusing on one simple task helps clear your head. Jogging works differently — it releases energy and leaves you feeling properly relaxed afterwards. The thing is, cleaning's still tiring work, and it doesn't always feel like real relaxation. Jogging can be tough too, especially in bad weather or when you're already worn out.
I'd go for jogging myself — moving outdoors clears my head far better than any housework ever does. Cleaning helps sometimes, sure, but a good run by the water is my favourite way to unwind. Both methods genuinely fight stress, honestly, but jogging works best for me. Fancy a jog together sometime, Nick? Better than scrubbing windows, trust me. That's all for now — speak soon!