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Practice Lab · Unit 5 · Pair speaking

Behind the Picture

What could be happening?
Look closely, share an idea and listen to another view.

10 pictures4 conversation steps2 minutes per round
Choose a pictureHow to play
Three people look at something outside the picture with different reactions

Two partners · three pictures per session

One picture. More than one explanation.

Look together for 15 seconds. Partner A describes, explains and gives a clue. Partner B offers another idea and a clue. Partner A responds. Swap who starts in the next round.

Useful language · more ways to speak

Observe

Explain

Support

Respond

More options

Use must or can’t only when strong clues support your deduction. A facial expression alone does not tell you exactly how someone feels.

Review feelings: -ed and -ing · Review deductions

Hear a sample conversation · Picture 3

Partner A

Partner B

Partner A

Use your own ideas when you play.

10 unseen pictures in this set

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Picture 1

Before the Door Opens

A person waits near a closed door with a folder.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 2

A Surprise on the Screen

Two people react to something on a laptop.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 3

The Empty Seat

There are two drinks and one empty chair.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 4

After the Presentation

One person stands while others clap.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 5

Something in the Bag

Two friends look inside a bag.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 6

The Quiet Group Member

A group talks while one person listens.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 7

Helping or Organizing?

People carry boxes and arrange supplies.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 8

A Difficult Task

Two people work on an unfinished model.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 9

An Unexpected Arrival

Someone arrives with a suitcase.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

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Picture 10

What Are They Looking At?

A group looks at something outside the picture.

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Useful language
Observe
Explain
Support
Respond

Words to consider

Use a word only if your interpretation supports it.

Check our conversation 0 / 4

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Back to Practice LabReview Unit 5
Picture conversation

  1. Observe
  2. Explain
  3. Support
  4. Respond
Optional timer2:00

Look together first. Start when you are ready to speak.