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    1. Compare, Contrast and Speculate



Comparing

- Both pictures show.
- In both pictures the people are.
- Both pictures were taken.
- The main connection/similarity/between these pictures is that.

Contrasting

- The first picture shows., whereas the second one.
- In the picture on the left. whereas in the other one.
- The main/ most striking difference between the two pictures is.
- There are several differences between the pictures: firstly.


Speculating

- They could/ might/ may be.
- They seem/ appear to be.
- I suppose/assume/imagine that.
- It could/might/may be that.
- I can't be sure/ certain, but perhaps.
- Although I can't be sure, perhaps.
- He could well be a.
- I'd say he's probably a./ quite a . person
- I should think he's either... or a.; because.
- He looks rather. to me
- He looks (a bit) like a.

Speculating about People's Feelings

- Judging by his/her expression, she must be feeling.
- You can tell from his/her face that she's.
- He's/She's probably feeling quite.
- He/She looks very/ quite/rather.
- He/She appears to be.
- It looks as if he/she is.

Comparing and Assessing

- X has had a greater effect/impact on. than.
- X has been more far-reaching (in its effect). than.
- They are all useful, but to my mind picture X.
- The second picture is a better illustration of. than.
- As far as usefulness is concerned, X.
- Picture Y illustrates best what most affects our daily lives...
- There's not much to choose between X and Y as far as. is concerned.

Describing

- Use the present continuous to describe action in photographs: Several people are waiting at a bus stop.
- Use the present perfect (continuous) to talk about things that have a visible effect: They are out of breath because they've been running.

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