Speaking and vocabulary : photography
When was the last time you took a photograph? What was it of?
When was the last time you had your photo taken?
What sort of subjects do you like to take photos of?
If you take a photo, do you like to use a camera that is simple to use and makes all the settings for you, or do you like to have more control over the camera?
Do you prefer to use film or digital cameras?
Can you think of two advantages of each?
Vocabulary and pronunciation
How do you pronounce the following words? Think about syllable stress.
What parts of speech are they?
photograph photography photographer
photographic photogenic
How many kinds of photographer can you think of?
Vocab
People. places, things or verbs?
How do these words related to the topic of photography?
darkroom develop enlarger film
negative print slide image
Combination pictures : vocabulary
All of the following words and phrases are contained in the interview you are going to listen to.
Try to answer the questions below and then try to think of alternatives in simple English for the words in bold.
Broadly speaking, how is digital photography different from traditional photography?
How does an abstract image differ from a representational one?
A storm in a teacup is an idiom. Can you guess what it means?
Here’s an example.
‘I heard there was a big row at the meeting.’
‘Oh, it was nothing really. Just a storm in a teacup.’
Have you ever worn a mask? There is also a verb to mask, and a noun masking tape. What kind of things might you mask?
Think of two places where you might see a poster.
How is a poster different from a postcard?
Where can you find trendy shops and restaurants in Hong Kong?
To put your hand in your pocket is a metaphorical expression for a common verb. Can you guess what it is?
Which mirrors in your house are flattering? Which ones are not?
Where would you buy a duvet cover? What would you use if for?
Talk about something that has kept you alive for the last few years.
Talk about something you don’t feel whole without.
Think of one obsolete technology.
Do you keep candles in your house? In what situations do you use them?
What would happen if you put your hand in a naked flame?
Have you ever eaten haggis?