RNE Task 4

Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes  be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:

• give а brief description of the photos (action, location)

• say what the pictures have in common

• say in what way the pictures are different

• say which of the extreme sports presented in the pictures you'd prefer

• explain why

You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.

                                        

No doubt there are many extreme sports which are gaining popularity nowadays as they help people wind down and take their minds off their daily routines. These two pictures show people taking part in extreme sports.  The first picture depicts a man flying through the air on a motorbike in the gym. And in the second picture we can see a man canoeing alone on the river.

I’d like to compare and contrast these two pictures.

Both pictures have some things in common.

To start with, both sportsmen look strong and fit. Secondly, in both pictures people are wearing safety equipment such as crash helmets, goggles and gloves. What is more, in both pictures we can see only one sportsmаn going in for his favourite sport.

However, the pictures are different.

Firstly, I would like to point out that the man in the 1^st picture seems to be taking part in a motocross competition while the man in the 2^nd picture is probably canoeing as a part of training for a competition. Secondly, the man in the 1^st picture is doing his sport inside as we can see a lot of people sitting in the background while the man in the 1^st picture canoeing outside as we can see a rough river in the background. What is more, the man in the 2^nd picture is wearing thick clothing to stay warm in the cold water while the man in the 1^st picture probably requires a lightweight fabric for his sport.

As for me, I’d prefer motocross because, first of all, I enjoy speed greatly. One more reason is that I don’t have to travel far to try this sport.

All in all, the choice of an extreme sport depends on one’s individual preferences and goals.

That’s all.