by and on the hills 1 be in front of the buildings 2 be on the hill 3 have been paved Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions.. STEP 1: P
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF OBJECTS / SCENES
Common expressions
The photograph of a table, chairs, etc
in a sitting room 1) be next to the table
2) be in the corner of the room
3) be arranged around the table
The photograph of a reception desk, clocks, documents, etc in a hotel reception area 1) hanging on the wall
2) have been placed on the counter 3) be in a vase on the counter
The photograph of boxes
in a storeroom 1) be nearly full
2) be stacked on the shelves
3) be on the ground
The photograph of material and construction equipment at a construction site 1) be under construction
2) be on the construction site 3) have been piled up
TOEIC 450+ PART 1 (2) Photographs of Objects / Scenes
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The photograph of a building, a street,
and vehicles 1) be lined up near a building
2) be parked along the street
3) surrounding the building
The photograph of ships
at a dock 1) be next to the dock 2) be lined up in a row 3) be near the beach
The photograph of a bridge
across a river 1) overlooking the water
2) be over the water
3) crossing the bridge
The photograph of houses, trees, a road, etc
by and on the hills 1) be in front of the buildings 2) be on the hill
3) have been paved
Step-by-step strategy
STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
Lamp, be next
to the sofa
Cushions, have been
placed on the sofa
Chair, be in front
of the shelf
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STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
(A) A chair is in front of the shelf (O) This is the correct option because in the
photograph, the chair has been put in front of the shelf
(B) Books have been spread out on the floor (X) In the photograph, books have been well
arranged on the bookshelf Therefore,
the description Books have been spread out on the floor is wrong
Strategy application
Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer
Let’s try out now
STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement (A) Trees are being planted (X) Incorrect description In the
photograph, the trees have been
planted, not are being planted
(B) There is a boat in the water (O) Correct description
(C) A boat is passing under the bridge (X) Incorrect description In the
photograph, the boat is at the dock, not
passing under the bridge
(D) Some people are swimming in the water (X) Incorrect description There is no one
in the photograph
Possible Answers:
Trees are near the shore
The buildings are overlooking the water
There is a bridge over the water
Trees, be near the shore
Boat, be in the water
Buildings, overlooking the water
Bridge, be over the water
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Practice 1
Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph (Note that some photographs have two correct statements) Last, complete the missing words in the statements (You will listen three times)
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(A) The man is the snow
(B) These are trees
(A) People are _
(B) The building is
(A) Some buildings are
(B) Many people are _
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(A) Some cars are _ in front of the buildings
(B) The vehicles are _ along the road
(C) People are the building
(D) A car is the tunnel
(A) The shelves are
(B) The woman is _ a box from the shelf
(C) Boxes are on shelves
(D) The boxes
(A) A clerk is _ some customers
(B) A painting is on the wall
(C) There is a person _
(D) Some lamps on a counter
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF BOTH OBJECT / SCENES AND PEOPLE
Common expressions
The photograph of dining table
and diners 1) being poured into the glass
2) have been set for a meal
3) be left on the dishes
The photograph of a woman packing
in a bedroom 1) packing a suitcase
2) be full of clothes 3) be on both sides of the bed
The photograph of a customer shopping
in a shop
1) hanging in a shop
2) be displayed for sale
3) pushing a cart
The photograph of people and vehicles
in the street
1) crossing the road 2) getting on a bus 3) be on the street
The photograph of some repairmen
at a service station
1) working on a vehicle
2) fixing a wheel
3) being repaired
The photograph of some passengers
waiting on a platform
1) standing near the tracks 2) entering the station 3) be on the platform
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The photograph of passengers
boarding a plane 1) be parked in front of a plane
2) be on the ground
3) boarding an airplane
The photograph of a person doing the gardening 1) lying next to the hose
2) pushing a wheelbarrow 3) working near the tree
Step-by-step strategy
STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
(A) A waiter is pouring water into a glass (o) This is the correct option because in the
photograph, the waiter is pouring water into a glass
(B) The silverware is being polished (x) In the photograph, there is no silverware
Therefore, the description The silverware
is being polished is wrong
Strategy application
Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer
Waiter, pouring
water into a class
Waiter, wearing a
uniform
Water, being poured
Table, has been set
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STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement correct statement
(A) Some cars are waiting at the traffic light (X) Incorrect description In the photograph,
there is no traffic light
(B) The street is being cleaned (X) Incorrect description In the photograph,
there is no street cleaner
(C) There are people walking on the street (O) Correct description
(D) Some people are leaving the building (X) Incorrect description In the photograph,
a lot of people are walking in the street
Possible Answers:
Cars are driving down the road
Some people are wearing suits
People, walking
on the street
Some people,
wearing suits
Cars, driving down the road
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Practice 2
Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph (Note that some photographs have two correct statements) Last, complete the missing words in the statements (You will listen three times)
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(A) They are _ a _
(B) A tire is _
(A) People are _ near
(B) A train is the
(A) She is _ a
(B) The door is
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(A) The silverware
(B) There is some food
(C) The waitress is _
(D) Chairs _ in the corner of the room
(A) Some people are the street
(B) A bus is
(C) Passengers are _ a bus
(D) The cars are _ at the railroad crossing
(A) Two women are in a store
(B) The products are _ on the floor
(C) Merchandise is _ for sale
(D) Customers are their purchases
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Actual Questions
Listen and choose the statement which best describes each photograph
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KEY & SCRIPT:
Practice 1:
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(A) The man is shoveling the snow
(B) There are trees on the hill
There are trees surrounding the building
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(C) People are digging a hole
(D) The building is under construction
Possible Answer: The house is made of bricks
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(E) Some buildings are near the beach
(F) Many people are swimming
Possible Answer: The buildings are overlooking the water
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(G) Some cars are parked in front of the buildings
(H) The vehicles are lined up along the road
(I) People are entering the building
(J) A car is passing through the tunnel
Possible Answer: There are trees in front of the buildings
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(K) The shelves are empty
(L) The woman is taking a box from the shelf
(M) Boxes are stacked on shelves
(N) The boxes have been opened
Possible Answers: The shelves are full of boxes
Some boxes are arranged on shelves
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(O) A clerk is assisting some customers
(P) A painting is hanging on the wall
(Q) There is a person on the balcony
(R) Some lamps have been arranged on a counter
Possible Answer: There are lamps on the front desk
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PRACTICE 2:
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(A) They are fixing a wheel
(B) A tire is being repaired
Possible Answer: The men are working on a car
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(C) People are standing near some tracks
(D) A train is entering the station
Possible Answers: People are standing on the platform
A man is reading a newspaper
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(E) She is packing a suitcase
(F) The door is being opened
Possible Answer: The door is closed
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(G) The silverware has been polished
(H) There is some food on the dishes
(I) The waitress is taking an order
(J) Chairs have been arranged in the corner of the room
Possible Answer: The waitress is carrying some food
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(K) Some people are crossing the street
(L) A bus is being parked
(M) Passengers are getting on a bus
(N) The cars are waiting at the railroad crossing
Possible Answer: A bus is stopped near the crosswalk
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(O) Two women are shopping in a store
(P) The products are lying on the floor
(Q) Merchandise is displayed for sale
(R) Customers are paying for their purchases
The women are looking at some products on display
ACTUAL TEST:
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(A) The woman is making a purchase
(B) There is merchandise on the shelves
(C) Boxes are being closed
(D) The woman is putting food in a cart
Possible Answers: Some items have been placed in the cart
A woman is holding the cart
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(A) People are crossing the road
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(B) A tire is being changed
(C) People are waiting at the traffic light
(D) The sidewalk is being paved
Possible Answer: Some vehicles are driving down the street
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(E) Some pans are being washed
(F) The waiter is wearing a uniform
(G) The tables are covered with newspapers
(H) The waiter is handing a menu to a customer
Possible Answer: Some people are sitting at the table
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(I) A man is cleaning the window
(J) Some chairs are near the windows
(K) Some people are entering a room
(L) Some papers have been left on the floor
Possible Answers: Some furniture has been arranged on a carpet
There is a plant between the chairs
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(M) The man is watering some plants
(N) Flowers are being planted in the garden
(O) The man is pushing a wheelbarrow
(P) The roof is being repaired
Possible Answer: Some stones have been placed in a wheelbarrow
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(Q) The passengers are boarding the boat
(R) There is a bridge over the water
(S) Children are playing on the dock
(T) The bridge has many vehicles on it
Possible Answer: Some boats are at the dock