Scripts for lesson 12
Exercise 1: Relaxing in the Evening
The photo displays a charming U-shaped cobblestone dining street, designated as pedestrian-only with signs indicating that bicycles are prohibited.
In the center of the front, a predominantly red-themed café hosts a bustling terrace with all tables occupied, creating a lively ambiance for sundowner enjoyment.
The right side of the street is also bustling, with two couples at the front of the street strolling hand in hand.
Additionally, a crepe store on the right attracts customers waiting for their crepes.
In contrast, the left side appears quieter, resembling a side street with fewer pedestrians.
While it's unclear if the restaurant on the left with the black signboard is crowded inside, one outdoor table is occupied by a couple.
The explanation will be long, so I will break off here.
(128 words)
In the previous video, I talked about how the dining street looked in the photo.
Now, let's dive into identifying the location in this picture.
The entrance lights of the café and the street lamps suggest a European summer evening around 8 PM, with the late afternoon sun touching the building's rooftop along the bustling street.
I searched for this photo on Google Maps and found it's a street on Montmartre hill in Paris.
Surprisingly, it's not a cul-de-sac, as there's a pathway leading to a busy road in the direction from where the photo was taken.
Also, I initially thought it was Switzerland because of the Swiss flag adorning the front of the building, but I was way off.
It's probably a café renovated from a former consulate office.
(130 words)
Note: Location of this photo: here
Exercise 2: Fliying Birds
In this photo, we've got a captivating scene with a flock of wild birds soaring high against the backdrop of a slightly hazy blue sky.
They're on a clear mission, heading towards a warmer place.
Their flight isn't exactly in perfect formation, but it looks like they're flapping their wings to follow a lead bird.
You'll notice that some of these wild birds have brown wings, so they might be thrushes.
Also, the presence of that red-barked, leafless willow tree strongly suggests it's late autumn or possibly even winter.
While I'm quite compelled to root for these migratory birds from a distance, there's always that lingering worry that they might fly directly over me.
You see, there's the ever-present possibility of bird droppings descending from above.
(126 words)
Exercise 3: Doing the Laundry
This picture shows a woman hanging her family's laundry in the garden.
It appears to be partly cloudy, with some sunlight and a gentle breeze, ideal for laundry.
She's using aqua green pegs and a matching washing line, separating white from colored clothes.
From left to right, there's a long-sleeved V-neck shirt hanging upside down, a crew-neck short-sleeved undershirt, a knee-length fluttery skirt, a sleeveless blouse, and a short-sleeved cotton inner jersey.
She has wavy blonde bobbed hair, wearing a light green top with skinny jeans.
To her left, there's a plastic laundry basket with colored clothing.
Behind her right foot, there appears to be an empty well.
With no garden lighting, she'll likely bring in the laundry once it's dry while there's still daylight to avoid tripping near the well-like structure.
(132 words)