LOOK AT THE PHOTO

 "Look at the photo" is a common phrase used in everyday conversations to focus on a picture or image. Photos are often used to share memories, describe people, and tell stories. This topic helps learners practice describing images, identifying objects, and discussing events or people in a photograph. Students will improve their ability to use descriptive language and ask and answer questions about photos.

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GRAMMAR

Imperatives

• Commands:
  Examples:
  • Look at the photo.
  • Describe the picture.
  • Pay attention to the details.

Present Continuous (for describing actions in photos):

• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb(-ing)
  Examples:
  • She is smiling in the photo.
  • They are sitting on the grass.

There is / There are (for identifying objects or people):

• Structure:
  • There is + singular noun.
  • There are + plural noun.
    Examples:
  • There is a boy in the photo.
  • There are many people in the background.

Prepositions of Place (for positioning):

• Examples:
  • The boy is next to the tree.
  • The car is in front of the house.

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VOCABULARY

1. Photo: A picture taken with a camera. (Look at the photo on the table.)
2. Background: The part of a picture that is farthest from the viewer. (The mountains are in the background.)
3. Foreground: The part of a picture closest to the viewer. (There is a dog in the foreground.)
4. Frame: The border of a photo. (The photo is in a gold frame.)
5. Snapshot: A quick photo taken casually. (This is a snapshot from our trip.)
6. Portrait: A photo of a person, usually showing the face. (This is a portrait of my grandmother.)
7. Landscape: A photo showing a large area of land or scenery. (This is a beautiful landscape.)
8. Expression: The look on someone’s face in a photo. (Her expression is very happy.)
9. Pose: The position someone takes for a photo. (He is posing with his dog.)
10. Capture: To record or take a moment in a photo. (The photo captures a special moment.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• What do you see in the photo?
• In the background, there is a house.
• The people in the photo look happy.
• This picture reminds me of...
• Can you describe the scene in the photo?

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. There is a beautiful sunset in the photo.
2. The children are playing in the park.
3. She is smiling at the camera.

Negative Sentences

1. There isn’t any snow in the photo.
2. They are not sitting on the bench.
3. The man isn’t wearing a hat.

Questions

1. What is happening in the photo?
2. Who is in the picture?
3. Is there a dog in the photo?

Answers

1. The family is having a picnic.
2. My friends are in the picture.
3. Yes, there is a dog near the tree.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Look at this photo from our vacation!
Tom: Wow, it’s beautiful. Where are you?
Anna: We are at the beach. In the background, you can see the ocean.
Tom: Who is in the photo?
Anna: That’s me, my sister, and my parents. We were watching the sunset.
Tom: It’s such a great picture. You all look so happy!
Anna: Thanks! It was a wonderful day.

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READING

"A Picture Tells a Story"

Last weekend, Sarah found an old photo album in her grandmother’s house. The album was full of pictures from her family’s past. One photo caught her attention. It showed her grandmother as a young woman standing in a garden. In the background, there was a big house and a small dog sitting by the door.

Sarah loved how happy her grandmother looked in the photo. She was wearing a beautiful dress and smiling at the camera. Her hair was long and curly, and she had a flower in her hand. The photo captured a moment of joy and peace.

When Sarah showed the picture to her grandmother, she laughed and said, “That was taken on my 18th birthday. The dog’s name was Max, and he loved following me everywhere!”

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where did Sarah find the photo album?
   A: She found it in her grandmother’s house.

2. Q: What was in the background of the photo?
   A: A big house and a small dog sitting by the door.

3. Q: How did Sarah’s grandmother look in the photo?
   A: She looked happy, with long, curly hair and a flower in her hand.

4. Q: What did Sarah’s grandmother say about the photo?
   A: She said it was taken on her 18th birthday, and the dog’s name was Max.