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English Speaking Exercises for A1 – Photo description

6 exercises

1. Complete the natural world nouns. Use a, e, i, o, u and y. Can you see any of these things in photos A and B? Write three or four of the words below each photo.

  • 1)
    b ch
  • 2)
    cl d
  • 3)
    grss
  • 4)
    flwr
  • 5)
    gr nd
  • 6)
    m n
  • 7)
    m nt ns
  • 8)
    snd
  • 9)
    sk
  • 10)
    s
  • 11)
    snw
  • 12)
    strs
  • 13)
    snrs
  • 14)
    snst
  • 15)
    tr
  • 16)
    wtr
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2. Listen to two students describing photos A and B above. Which nouns from exercise 1 do the students use?

Audio
  • Student 1 uses
  • Student 2 uses , , and

Speaking Strategy

When you describe a photo, begin by saying what the photo shows in general. Then describe different parts of the photo using phrases like ‘in the centre’. Remember to use present tenses in your description.

3. Read the Speaking Strategy. Then listen again. Which advice does each student follow? Tick the boxes.

Audio
Student 1Student 2
1   begins by saying what the photo shows in general
2   describes different parts of the photo
3   uses present tenses

4. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

  • Photo A:
  • 1)
    In / On the centre, there’s a bear.
  • 2)
    There’s a man in / on the right.
  • 3)
    The man is facing / looking the bear.
  • 4)
    The bear is sitting / standing by the tent.
  • 5)
    There are some trees in the background / foreground
  • Photo B:
  • 1)
    In the background / foreground there are two people.
  • 2)
    At / In the distance, there’s an island.
  • 3)
    At the top / bottom of the photo there are two dolphins.
  • 4)
    The man and the woman are standing / lying in the water.
  • 5)
    The man and the woman are / aren’t facing the dolphins.

5. Look at the photo. Answer the questions below.

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  • 1)
    What kind of animals is in the foreground?
  • 2)
    What is in the centre of the photo?
  • 3)
    Is the animal sitting, lying or standing?
  • 4)
    Are the people sitting, lying or standing?
  • 5)
    Is the animal facing the people?
  • 6)
    What can you see in the background?

6. Now describe the photo using your ideas from exercise 5.

How to Practice

  1. 1Read each question carefully
  2. 2Write your answer or select the correct option
  3. 3Click 'Show Answer' to check your work
  4. 4Review any mistakes and try similar exercises
  5. 5Move to the next exercise when ready

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