Celpip speaking task4 Making predictions Tips
*How to Organize your Response
Intro
Say that you will make predictions about what might happen next(If possible, add a brief mention of where the scene is taking place)
Body
Give predictions about what might happen to the people in the picture or what they might do; Include details in your predictions, and provide reasons for your predictions, if possible
Conclusion
Finish by stating that you are not sure if any of your predictions are accurate
* Useful Language
Introducing an opinion about something
I think that... / I imagine that...
I suspect that... / I feel that...
Predicting what might happen
...is likely to... / ...looks as if he(she)is about to...
...might very well... / ...will probably...
Saying what people are doing / where they are
...who is standing by / sitting on...
...who is walking / running...
...who is talking to / chatting to...
...who is near / by / next to...
Giving a reason for a prediction
...because...
...since...
...because of...
...due to...