Compare and Contrast
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We are going to practice part 2 of the speaking exam, (compare and contrast - similarities and differences).
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Read about the values of the Olympic games and learn related vocabulary. Also learn vocabulary connected to similarities and differences.
They are both pictures of/ Both pictures are of Both pictures show..... They both have .....
Both pictures are about..... Picture A is similar to picture B because they both are pictures of ....
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You must point out all the similarities.
Look at the two pictures and with your partner say how they are similar.
You must point out all the differences. Read this short text and with your partner see if you can find the language of contrast (in the first paragraph) Look at the picture again and with your partner talk about the differences.
Find all the differences mentioned in the text and list these with your partner. 
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Check that you understand what they mean with your partner.
This clip contains contrasts, such as economic/ social differences. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEoxGJ7 9PMs
Watch the clip, then with your partner note the differences (contrasts) and how they are shown.
Read about the core values contained in the Olympics.
How many of the differences we previously found are mentioned within the core values. Underline these and check with your partner
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In groups (A,B, and interlocutor) practice part two with the pictures connected to the Olympics.
Use the digital recorder. We will give points to those groups who best use the language of comparison and contrast.