Speaking Session

Part 1 Ask and Answer
Can you call yourself a “culture vulture”? Why? Why not?
Have you ever been hooked on any kind of art? Which?
Would you like to learn a new artistic skill? Which and Why? Why not?
What do you prefer to look at - photos or paintings?
If you could buy any painting in the world what would you choose and why?
a dabbler
an amateur
a lucrative hobby (which brings you money)
priceless pieces of art
a true masterpiece and artistic genius
impenetrable (extremely difficult to understand)
tongue-in-cheek (not intended to be taken seriously)
watercolours/canvas/still life/
engraving and etching
vibrant/soft/dull colours
minuscule details
to lock oneself away for hours +ing
peerless
exquisite

Speculate about the picture: the message/events/feelings

Long Turn: - What skills might the people need to do this painting?
-How enjoyable might the activities be? 1 min
Candidate B: Who do you think will finish their painting first? (30 sec)

Why might people feel inspired to paint in these situations?
How might they feel when they have finished the painting?
1 min
Candidate B: Who is enjoying painting the most? (30 sec)