DISCUSSING a PROJECT
EGE Speaking Part 4
Task. Imagine that you and your friend are doing the school project “Pastime”. You have found some illustrations and want to share the news. Leave a voice message to your friend. In 2.5 minutes be ready to:
- explain the choice for the project by briefly describing them and noting the differences;
- mention the advantages (1-2) of the two pastimes;
- mention the disadvantages (1-2) of the two pastimes;
- express your opinion on the subject of the project – which way of pastime would you prefer and why?
You will speak for not more than 3 minutes (12-15 sentences)
A Sample Answer
Hi Jane,
I couldn’t get through to you, so I’m sending you my voice message. I’ve got good news for you. I’ve found two photographs to illustrate our school project “Pastime”. For some technical hitch, I cannot send them to you at the moment. Let me describe them briefly.
They show different types of leisure time, therefore perfectly pinpoint the idea of the project "PASTIME". Photo 1 shows a man on a bench in a city park. He is using his mobile at his spare time. In photo 2 there is a pathway leading to the park gates. There are two street benches, the one of which is occupied by a young man. He is reading a book at his free time.
On the one hand, there are obvious advantages in spending these two types of pastime. For example, using a mobile in your free time, as is seen from picture 1, means not missing out any opportunity of being abreast with news or in touch with relatives and friends. Similarly, being one of the worthwhile occupations in the world, reading books, as is shown in picture 2, helps you broaden your horizens and become well-rounded.
However, disadvantages can be found in these kinds of spending leisure time. For instance, engrossing yourself in motionless activities like reading books or gluing to the phones’ screens can lead to certain vertebral disorders or even to losing the vision.
Having said that, I’m keen on relaxing in my local park on a bench when the weather is nice. While doing so, I don't mind chatting with my friends via messengers' apps. Spending time in the fresh air improves my breathing and immune system, which makes me resilient to bad colds.
So, Jane, that’s what I wanted to tell you about the subject-pictures to illustrate our project. I’m looking forward to listening to your opinion on my choice for theses illustrations. Call me back as soon as possible.