Speaking/Writing: Picture Description Task
Picture 1:
The picture shows a winter day. There are a few clouds in the sky. The beautiful scene includes some snow-covered pine trees surrounding a calm water source which looks like a lake. On the opposite side, there are some hills and mountains which are lightly-covered with snow. In the center of the lake, there is a small hill sticking out of water resembling a tiny island. (66 words)
Alternative Description 1: "The image depicts a serene winter day with a few clouds dotting the sky. The enchanting scene features snow-clad pine trees encircling a tranquil water body that resembles a lake. On the opposite side, hills and mountains wear a light dusting of snow. At the heart of the lake, a small hill emerges from the water, resembling a miniature island."
Alternative Description 2: "This picture captures the essence of a winter day, with a scattering of clouds against the sky. The picturesque landscape unfolds with snow-laden pine trees encircling a calm body of water, creating the impression of a frozen lake. Across the water, hills and mountains wear a delicate layer of snow. At the center of the lake, a modest hill breaks the surface, forming a small island-like feature."
Picture 2:
The picture depicts a woman lying in water probably at a sandy beach. She is holding up a magazine with both hands pretending to be busy reading it. She is wearing sun grasses and a black wrist watch on her left hand with her both feet in slippers sticking out of water. (52 words)
Alternative description: "The picture captures a scene of a woman reclining in the water, possibly on a sandy beach. She pretends to be engrossed in a magazine, holding it up with both hands. She wears sunglasses and has a black wristwatch on her left hand, while her feet in slippers peek out of the water."
Picture 3:
This picture illustrates a rather old man of about 70 years who has just caught a medium size fish. He is showing it with excitement while the fish is still on the hook. The background shows a somewhat wide river with green trees on both sides. The man is wearing a cowboy hat with checkered white and blue shirt and blue jeans. (62 words)
Simple Alternative: In this picture, you see a happy old man, around 70 years old, excitedly showing off a medium-sized fish he just caught. The fish is still on the hook. The background is a wide river with green trees on both sides. The man is wearing a cowboy hat, a checkered white and blue shirt, and blue jeans.
Slightly More Complex Alternative: The image portrays a jubilant elderly man, approximately 70 years of age, proudly displaying a recently caught medium-sized fish, still hooked. The backdrop features a broad river flanked by lush green trees on both banks. The man's attire includes a distinctive cowboy hat, complemented by a checkered white and blue shirt, and classic blue jeans.
Picture 4:
Description 1: This picture illustrates a young woman on a white sofa with a girl of about 5 years sitting on her laps. The woman has a happy laughing face as the small girl is kissing her left cheek. The woman has a relatively long black straight hair while the girl’s hair is light brown and slightly wavy in the end in pony tail style. Both of them are wearing light T-shirt with different colors. The woman’s is beige while the girl’s is white with a few colorful flowers. (87 words)
Description 2: In this picture, a happy young woman is sitting on a white sofa with a 5-year-old girl on her lap. The woman has long, straight, black hair, and the girl has light brown, slightly wavy hair in a ponytail. They're both wearing light T-shirts in different colors — the woman's is beige, and the girl's is white with colorful flowers. The sweet moment is captured as the girl kisses the woman's left cheek, adding a touch of joy to the scene. (80 words)
Opening structures and alternatives:
- In this image, you can see a young woman seated on a white sofa, cradling a 5-year-old girl on her lap."
- "A young woman is portrayed in this picture, seated on a white sofa with a 5-year-old girl nestled on her lap."
- "On the white sofa, a young woman sits with a 5-year-old girl perched comfortably on her lap, as depicted in this image."
Some alternatives for the verb “show”:
1. The picture depicts a winter day...
2. The picture captures a winter day...
3. The picture showcases a winter day...
4. The picture portrays a winter day...
5. The picture reveals a winter day...
6. The picture conveys a winter day...
7. The picture presents a winter day...
8. The picture displays a winter day...