Welcome to our E safe Classroom

Date: 06-09-2022
Subject: English
Topic : Writing (describing a photo)
Teacher : Hadir Mohamed
 Prepare your staff :

1. VLE .

2. Course book.

3. Pencils and eraser.

4. Distance learning Copy

book
E Safety Rules :
• Describing a Photo
Here are our top tips for describing a photo or a picture in an exam.
Do:
• Look at your picture carefully and take a few moments to think before you start talking.
• Talk for all the time you are given. If you have one minute to do the task, use every second.
• Practise the useful language below so you can explain which part of the picture you are talking about.

Don’t:
• Panic if you don’t know the words for all the things in the picture. You don’t need to know all the
words for everything in the picture if you know what to say when you don't know an exact word.  
• Get distracted and start talking about something else. Focus on the photo or picture.
• Panic if your mind goes blank. Take a deep breath, look at the picture and start again.
• If you are asked to describe a photo or a picture in the exam, here is some language you can use:
 What is in the picture?
• In the picture I can see ...
There’s / There are ...
There isn’t a ... / There aren’t any ...
Say what is happening with the present continuous
• The man is ...ing
The people are ...ing
It’s raining.
Where in the picture?
• At the top/bottom of the picture ...
In the middle of the picture ...
On the left/right of the picture ...
next to
in front of
behind
near
on top of
under
• If something isn’t clear
• It looks like a ...
It might be a ...
He could be ...ing
Maybe it’s a ...
How would you describe the above picture?

Imagine that you want to describe  it to someone who cannot see it;
where would you start?
• WRITING A DESCRIPTION
• ♠ Step #1: What do you want to say? Not sure? Try
asking ‘Wh…‘ questions:
• Who … ?  Where … ? What … ? When … ? Why … ? Which … ? How …
?

• N.B ‘How’ can be used in addition to the ‘Wh…’ questions.

• The answers to the ‘Wh … ?’ questions will provide you with a
description:
Question Answer
Who are the people in the
… a girl / a waiter
picture?

… outside dining /in a

Where are they?
restaurant/ Cortona, Italy

… She is sitting at a table. She is

What are they doing? smiling. The waiter is clearing
dishes.

… on a warm day , April (she is

When was the picture taken?
wearing summer clothes)

Why …
…  on holiday.
is she in this restaurant?
   

… She: beautiful/stunning,
How … gorgeous, young, relaxed, in her
would you describe the girl/the
20’s
waiter?
… He: smartly-dressed
would you describe the setting
… lovely, delightful, pleasant,
(location)?
quaint, charming
• As you can see, some questions are more important than others
but this is a good start and you have enough information for a
description.
• ♠ Step #2: Write some sentences:
• The picture is of a stunning girl in her twenties and a smartly-
dressed waiter.
• They are in a delightful restaurant.
• The restaurant is in Cortona, Italy.
• She is smiling at the camera.
• He is clearing dishes.
• It is a warm day. She is on holiday.
• ♠ Step #3:  Improve the sentences. 
• To do this, link the information in the above sentences.  If all the
sentences are simple, the writing sounds childish.  Read the above
sentences aloud and you will see what I mean. This does not mean
that you should link every sentence. Sometimes, simple sentences are
perfect. However, you need to help the reader understand the
connections between your ideas. Good English should be a
combination of simple and complex language. You can, for
example, link the sentences with Co-ordinating Conjunctions and /or 
Subordinating Conjunctions. There is more than one way to connect
the information. Here is one example:
• ♠ Step #4: Combine the sentences into a paragraph:
• Example #1
• The picture is of a stunning girl in her twenties who is in a charming
restaurant in Cortona, Italy. It’s a warm Spring day and she is on
holiday. While a smartly-dressed waiter clears the table, she smiles
sweetly at the camera.
• Example #2
• In the picture, a gorgeous girl in her twenties is dining at a quaint
restaurant in Cortona, Italy.  She is on holiday, it’s a warm Spring
day, and she is smiling happily at the camera while a smartly-dressed
waiter clears the table.
 
• Words that Embrace a Place
• Alive - Full of life
• Attractive - Pleasing; charming
• Beautiful - Having qualities that are pleasing or appealing
• Bustling - Full of life, energy
• Calm - Peaceful; free from stress
• Charming - Fascinating; likeable
• Cosmopolitan - Appealing to people from all across the globe
• Enchanting - Delightful; fascinating
• Fascinating - Alluring; captivating
• Fresh - Something newly made and full of vigor
• Homey - Cozy; inviting
• Inspiring - Enlivening; motivating
• Lively - Full of life and spirit
• Peaceful - Calm; friendly
• Picturesque - Scenic; beautiful
• Unspoiled - Untouched by man; pure
• Vibrant - Full of life; energy
• Words to Express Dislike for a Place
• Bleak - Gloomy; somber
• Boring - Dull; uninteresting
• Creepy - Causing feelings of fear or disgust
• Crowded - Filled to capacity
• Deserted - Abandoned; uninhabited
• Desolate - Empty; bleak
• Dull - Boring; lacking zest
• Expensive - Costly; having a very high price
• Horrifying - Frightening; disgusting
• Nightmarish - Resembling a bad dream
• Polluted - Dirty; contaminated
• Rundown - In poor condition
• Stormy - Turbulent; tempestuous
• Touristy - Of or for tourists, suggesting tastelessness
• Ugly - Visually unpleasing
• More Words to Describe a Place
• Ancient - Belonging to an earlier period of time
• Contemporary - Existing in the present time
• Magical - Captivating; enchanting
• Majestic - Grand; impressive; stately
• Modern - Of or relating to the current time
• Mystical - Magical; enigmatic
• Quiet - Not noisy
• Traditional - In keeping with conventional customs
• The Weather - Describing the Weather (Adjectives)

• breezy - It's very breezy today. I think it's a northern wind.

• bright - They got married on a bright, sunny day in June.
• clear - Wait till the weather is clear to take a bike ride.
• cloudy - Some people prefer to hike when it's cloudy rather than when it's sunny.
• damp - I hate damp, cold days when I can't warm up.
• drizzly - The weather is rather drizzly today. You should take a rain jacket.
• dry - Next week will be hot and dry.
• dull - The weather is dull this week. I wish it would rain.
• foggy - The foggy bay can be dangerous if you aren't careful.
• hazy - It's so hazy today that I can't see any of the mountains.
• rainy - The weather in Portland is often rainy.
• showery - Spring weather often features showery days followed by a few days of sunshine.
• snowy - If you are a skier, you'll be happy to know that it will be snowy next week.
• stormy - The stormy weather put him into a foul mood.
• sunny - I want to go anywhere that's sunny and mild.
• wet - Winter is usually very wet in the Northwest.
• The Weather - The Temperature (Adjectives)
• chilly - It's very chilly this morning.
• cold - Take your jacket. It's cold out!
• freezing - I'm going to wear gloves as it's freezing.
• hot - I like hot, lazy days on the beach.
• mild - It's best to go hiking in mild weather that's not too hot.
• scorching - It's scorching in the dessert. Be careful.
• warm - It's a beautiful, warm afternoon.
• The Weather – Nouns
breeze - There's a gentle breeze blowing today.
cloud - Do you see that cloud that looks like a cow?
drizzle - When will this steady drizzle stop?!
fog - There's a thick fog on the bay this morning.
hailstone - The hailstone broke the window.
haze - The haze is very thick in the air today. Maybe there's a fire in the hills.
lightning - The lightning frighted the children as it flashed.
rain - We expect more than four inches of rain on Saturday.
raindrop - The raindrop ran down her cheek.
rainfall - The rainfall thundered on the roof.
shower - We had quite a shower this morning. I'm still wet!
snow - Taking a walk in the snow is very peaceful.
snowfall - The snowfall continued through the night.
snowflake - Did you know that every snowflake is unique?
storm - The storm raged for three days and left ten dead,
sun - Without the sun, we have no life.
sunshine - The sunshine shone through the window.
thunder - The loud thunder could be heard for miles.
wind - The wind blew 40 miles per hour.
• Adjectives for Describing Feelings and Emotions

• Ashamed – He who is ashamed of asking is ashamed of learning.

• Indifferent – People have become indifferent to the suffering of others.
• Sorry – It is better to be safe than sorry.
• Determined – He was determined to retrieve his honor.
• Crazy – You’re crazy to go out in this weather.
• Bashful – Don’t be bashful about telling people how you feel.
• Depressed – She became severely depressed after her mother’s death.
• Enraged – She was enraged at his stupidity.
• Frightened – He was frightened at the sight of the dog.
• Interested – I’ve always been interested in music.
• Shy – He was too shy to speak to her.
• Hopeful – I am hopeful that she will come tomorrow.
• Nervous – I get very nervous before a big race.
• Thirsty – She was so thirsty that she drained her cup.
• Suspicious – I think they’re starting to get suspicious.
• Stubborn – She can be as stubborn as a mule.
• Scared – I’m scared to fly in an airplane.
• Regretful – He is regretful for what he has done.
• Embarrassed – He always mumbles when he’s embarrassed.
• Confident – She sounded more confident than she felt.
• Disgusted – I’m disgusted with the way that he was treated.
 
• Personal Adjectives With Positive Connotations:
• Active: Energetic, involved, ready for anything
• Considerate: Keeping others’ feelings in mind before acting
• Convivial: Always in a good mood; the life of the party
• Diplomatic: Fair-minded and able to see both sides of a situation
• Gregarious: Loves being around people and making new friends
• Hopeful: Optimistic, has faith in a good outcome
• Precise: Detail-oriented and eager to do a good job
• Mature: Always behaves appropriately, never childish
• Motivated: Puts energy toward a hopeful outcome
• Sensible: Careful, wise, prudent
• Personal Adjectives With Negative Connotations:
• Argumentative: Stirs up conflicts on purpose or fights unnecessary fights
• Cynical: Suspicious of others’ intentions; always sees the negative side of a situation
• Disruptive: Uses peaceful moments to disturb others or air their own grievances
• Inconsiderate: Ignores other people's needs and feelings
• Moody: Emotionally unpredictable, typically negative
• Nervous: Anxious and timid in ordinary situations
• One-sided: Chooses a side and refuses to even engage with the others
• Passive: Unable to make active decisions or assert oneself
• Resentful: Feels jealousy over the success of others; holds on to grudges
• Selfish: Assumes or insists that their needs come first at all times