Image Description Guide for Oral Matura Exam

This page provides a detailed framework for describing images in English during the oral Matura exam. It offers a systematic approach to analyze and articulate various elements of a picture, ensuring a comprehensive and coherent description.

Key Elements of Image Description

1. People in the Image

   • Identify the number of people: "In the picture, I can see... 2 people / a couple / children / adults"
   • Describe their appearance: "They are wearing casual / sporty / elegant clothes"
   • Mention their age group: "They appear to be young / old / middle-aged"
   • Describe relationships: "They seem to be family / friends / a couple"

2. Emotions and Attitudes

   • Describe visible emotions: "They look happy / concentrated / interested / bored"

3. Location and Setting

   • Identify the place: "They are in a house / garden / at work"
   • Mention background details: "In the background, I can see curtains / trees"

4. Actions and Postures

   • Describe what people are doing: "They are standing / sitting / lying / running / posing / playing / writing / drawing"

Vocabulary: Key terms for image description:

• People: couple, children, adults, family, friends
• Clothing: casual, sporty, elegant
• Emotions: happy, concentrated, interested, bored
• Actions: standing, sitting, lying, running, posing, playing, writing, drawing

Example: "In the picture, I can see two young people. They are wearing casual clothes and look happy. They are sitting in a garden, and I can see trees in the background."

Highlight: Remember to use present continuous tense (e.g., "They are sitting") when describing actions in the image.

This guide provides a structured approach for describing images in the oral Matura exam. By following these steps and using the suggested vocabulary, students can create a detailed and coherent description of any image presented during the exam.