What is he doing?

True or False?
False
What is it made of?

True or False?
True
Where is it?

True or False?
False
What does she look like?
 How does the baby feel?

A. if
B. like
C. If
D. as
Where are they?

because
What can you see on the right of the
picture?

so
How can you say about this family?
I no sooner had entered the room
when I noticed her.

False
What can you see in the background of the
picture?
What are there in the middle of the picture?
 LESSON 1:
COHESION AND
STRUCTURING A RESPONSE
IN PICTURE DESCRIPTION
THINGS TO REMEMBER
 First, scan the photo. What information will
you need in your description?
 Brainstorm quickly when you see the image.
 Next, think about what you want to talk
about and how you want to say it. You have
30 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to
respond.
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
 pronounce common words correctly.
 use correct stress on syllables and words.
 identify the important features of a photo.
 describe a photo using appropriate
vocabulary.
 describe a photo using correct sentence
structures.
 HOW TO DESCRIBE A PICTURE

–Give a general description.

–Talk in detail (about places/
location, people’s age/ clothes/
actions/ people’s role in the
picture/ feeling..)
–Conclude your description
TIPS
how
who

what where
 Give a general description
 This picture shows ………
 This is a picture of ….
 What I can see first from the picture is ....
 This picture was taken at/ in/ on…
 Looking at the picture, I can see…..
1

5
6
 In detail:
Talk about places/ location
 Using prepositions: at, in, on.........
 Expressing Certainty/ Uncertainty with Adjectives and
Adverbs
Uncertain Somewhat sure Very sure

I'm not positive.... Possibly It's certain (that)....

It's not likely Probably It's likely (that).....
(that).... Perhaps Surely
I'm not sure but... Maybe Undoubtedly
I'm doubtful about... Most likely Definitely
Might be May be ... Must be
Could be.... Should be...
 WHAT TO DESCRIBE PEOPLE
 - appearance
 - number/ role
 - actions
 - clothes
 - belongings
 - age
 - feeling
 …
APPEARANCE
 S + is/ are+ adj
 S + look+ adj

Ex: she is beautiful.

He looks handsome.
 Hair:
 Face:
 Eyes:
 Nose:
 …
STRUCTURES:
- THERE IS + (A / AN) + NOUN (Singular)

- THERE ARE + NOUN (Plural)

+ There are 3 boys in the picture.
+ There’s a book on the table.
- People’s roles
+ They’re probably colleagues.
PEOPLE’S CLOTHES
 Tobe + wearing..............
 Tobe dressed in.........
 Have.............on

Ex: They are wearing uniform.

They’re dressed in uniform.
They have uniform on.

tank top
BELONGINGS:
 Hat
 Cap
 Watch
 …….
PEOPLE’S ACTIONS
 Tobe + V-ing
Ex: She is singing.

They are cooking.

PEOPLE’S AGE
 Young, old, middle-aged
 About.....
 In early/mid/late 20s
 ..........

Ex: She’s 8 years old.

He’s about 20 years old.
The woman’s in her late 20s.
PEOPLE’S FEELING
S+ tobe/ seem/ look+ adjective
Ex: She is/ seems/ looks happy (because she is
smiling).
…
 SOME OTHER USEFUL
LANGUAGES:
 1. Use the present continuous or ‘there is /
are + to describe the activities you can see
in the picture.
-THEY + ARE + V_ING
-HE, SHE, IT + IS
CONCLUDE THE DESCRIPTION
 Finally/ in general, I would say
that …..(they are very happy/
this is a nice picture)
Task 1:Look at the photo then number the sentences from 1-6 to put them in the correct order.

1. So, finally, I'd say that they might be colleagues at the same
company.
2. The young woman is on the left, and she's wearing a blouse and
black pants. She's holding a document.
3. The man and the woman are standing in a mail room or a copy
room, in front of a photocopy machine and near some mailboxes.
4. And it looks like they have just made copies, which they're looking
over.
5. Next to the woman is a young man wearing a white shirt and casual
slacks.
6. Well, there are two people in the picture, a man and a woman.
Task 2: Make these sentences less certain by
adding adverbs or changing the underlined
words. There is more than one possible answer
for each sentence.
1. I think that the woman is the man's boss.
2. I'm sure the man is waiting for a document.
3. The woman must be the children's mother.
4. It's likely that the man is there to repair the
computer.
5. The man and the woman are definitely running
in a race.
6. Undoubtedly, the man is a new employee at
the company.
Task 3: Describe the following photos
1

5
6
1. They are making up for the Halloween.
2. The picture shows a wedding.
3. In the picture, I can see a large pumpkin.
4. There are 4 people in the picture. The father, the mother, the
son and the daughter.
5. The little girl in the middle of the picture is wearing a birthday
hat.
6. The picture was taken in the classroom.
7. In the picture, I can see 4 people having a meal.
8. There is a large tray of food on the table.
9. The man standing by the board is the teacher.
10. Finally, I would say that the couple feel very happy.
Unlucky! You lose 2
points
Complete the question with the question word
containing letter O

WHO
……………sits next to Frank?
It’s my colleague.
.
Complete the question with the question word
containing letter H

WHERE
…….. can I get some ice cream?
You can get some at the snack
bar.
Complete the question with
the question word containing
letter C

WHAT COLOR
…………… would you like to
paint your house?

I haven’t decided yet.

.
Complete the question with the
question word containing letter A
WHAT
……………………is the best way to
get to your office?
Take the subway.
Complete the question with the question word
containing letter F.

……….is
HOW FAR it from here to your
office?
About 10 minutes walk.
 Who….?

Who is the
man?
 What is the
man doing?

What …… ?
What…?What sport
do you like
 What…?

What time is
it?
 LESSON 2
EXPRESSIONS TO ADD
INFORMATION OR EXPAND
YOUR RESONSE
IN PART 3 OF TOEIC
SPEAKING
  A. WHO
1. Who is the best football player in the
world?
2. Who are your best friends?
3. Who is that strange guy over there?

 WHO is only used when referring to

people.
 (ask questions about PEOPLE )
 B. WHAT

1. WHAT IS YOUR NAME?

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR?
3. WHAT TIME IS IT?

 WHAT is used to refer to specific

information.
 (1) want to know the THING
 (2) want to ask about CLASSIFICATION
 (3) want to ask about the TIME
4. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE TODAY?
5. WHAT DOES YOUR FATHER DO FOR A
LIVING?
6. WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU?
7. WHAT SIZE/COLOR…?
 (4) want to know a description
 (5) want to ask about a occupation
 (6) want to ask about a problem
 (7) “WHAT” is also used before many
nouns to ask questions
  C. WHICH
1. WHICH floor are we in now ?
2. Which city do you like most?
3. Which way is it to DUY TAN university?

 used to ask choices from a limited

number of selections
 Used to ask about directions
 KEEP YOUR RESPONSE RELEVANT!

What's your favorite type of

literature?

I like historical novels. x

I would have to say that
biographies are my favorite
type of literature.
READ EACH QUESTION AND CIRCLE THE
RESPONSE THAT IS NOT CONNECTED TO
THE TOPIC.
 1. What's your favorite type of literature?
 a. I like historical novels.
 b. My favorite type of literature is fiction.
 c. I would have to say that biographies are
my favorite type of literature.
 d. I like to read sports statistics in the
newspaper.
 2. What kind of dessert do you like best?
 a. My favorite kind of dessert is chocolate
ice cream.
 b. I think that vanilla cake with chocolate
frosting is my all-time favorite dessert.
 c. I like to eat potato chips for a snack right
after dinner.
 d. The kind of dessert I like best is apple
pie. It is really delicious with ice cream on
top.
 3. What is your favorite season? Why?
 a. My birthday is my favorite day because I love
to have a big party.
 b. I would have to say that fall is my favorite
season because I enjoy the colors of the leaves.
 c. My favorite time of year is winter because I
enjoy winter sports, like skiing and ice-skating.
 d. I like summertime the best of all. I love to
be near the ocean and spend my day on the
beach.
Ask and answer the questions
in groups!
1. What’s your favorite place to buy
clothing?
2. Describe your favorite restaurant.
Sample question 4&5: What’s your favorite place
to buy clothing?

Sample response:
My favorite place to buy clothing is Del’s
Department Store. I like it because prices are
good and the selection is nice. Last year, I got
the new winter coat for only $30. I also like it
because the clerks there are very friendly.
They always say hello and are really helpful.
SAMPLE QUESTION 6: DESCRIBE
YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT.
Sample response:
My favorite restaurant is X. It is really cozy
and nice. It’s in an old building, so the
atmosphere is really ‘old-style’. The walls are
made of brick, and the restaurant is lit with
candles. The restaurant serves excellent
Italian food. The spaghetti is my favorite
food.
 SAMPLE ANSWER
1. What’s your favorite shopping
Restate
place? the
(1) My favorite shopping place in Da question
Nang is Big C.
IDEA 1
(2) I like it because prices are good
and the products are high quality.
(3) Last week, I got a beautiful Detail 1
leather coat with a low price.
(4) I also like it because the clerks IDEA 2
are very friendly.
(5) They always say hello and are
Detail 2
really helpful.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS FOR ADDING
INFORMATION OR EXPANDING ON YOUR
ANSWER
 Also,........./ ....................., too.
 Another thing is...............
 In addition,....
 Finally,......
 Plus,.......
 Moreover,......
 Beside,.............
 ..................as well
 2 THINGS TO REMEMBER
1. Structuring your response correctly
2. Follow a template, or a set of structured
ideas.
 TEMPLATE
-Give supporting information –
idea 1
-Add details – detail 1
-Give supproting information –
idea 2
-Add details – detail 2
  Question 4: What's your favorite
restaurant? Why?

1. I think they have the best canoli in town.

2. I would have to say my favorite
restaurant is Piccolo restaurant.
3. Another thing is that the food is really
delicious.
4. I like it because I enjoy the relaxing
atmosphere.
  Question 5: How often do you eat at this
restaurant?
1. That's because it has become very
popular.
2. I usually eat at this restaurant once a
week.
3. so now I go only if I can get a reservation.
4. I would go more often, but it's difficult to
get a table.
  Question 6: What do you think about the
service at this restaurant, and how could it
be improved?
1. If they want to maintain the restaurant's popularity,
they should make those changes.
2. But sometimes the service is slow because the
restaurant is so crowded.
3. One thing I think they could do to improve the
restaurant is to hire more servers.
4. Most of the time, I think the service there is excellent.
5. Another suggestion is that the servers could bring
more bread while you wait for your meal.
 SAMPLE
 The kind of transportation I take most often is
my motorbike
 For me, it’s very comfortable and convenient
when I use motorbike instead of a car
The reason I say this is because
I can go everywhere with my motorbike and it is easier to
park due to its smaller size and maneuverability
 I also think that taking the motorbike
is good because
 This due toIt helps methat
the fact save money

The fuel, maintenance and parking cost of a

motorcycle is less than the cost of a car
QUESTIONS & RESPONSES
Pair-work:
ASK and ANSWER the questions you have
prepared at home!