Scripts for lesson 39
Exercise 1: Street Band
This image looks like an album cover for an amateur jazz band performing on a wide street with a good view.
On the right is a double bass player, on the left is a guitarist, and in the center is a drummer.
Their facial features aren't visible because we only see their silhouettes.
All three are wearing fedoras, with two of them in casual jackets and the third in a waistcoat.
The musicians, their instruments, and the people behind them are in color, while the buildings and cars in the background are black and white.
The contrasting use of color in this cover art cleverly shows how their performance brings life to an otherwise dull city.
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Exercise 2: In the Living Room
The photo captures a large living room in a luxurious house, that features a striking double-volume space that creates an airy, expansive atmosphere.
On a large, fluffy rug in the middle of the hall, there’s a marbled L-shaped sofa, a deep red chaise lounge, and an exceptionally long extra-large sofa, all centered around a coffee table.
The chaise lounge has a cushion that matches the pattern on the L-shaped sofa.
The extra-long sofa is actually three sofas connected in a row, adorned with scattered cushions.
Upon closer inspection, you can see a round single-seater sofa placed to the right of the extra-long sofa.
Suspended gracefully above the coffee table is a beautiful chandelier, which serves as a stunning focal point in the room.
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In my previous video, I described the central area of the living room.
Now, shifting our focus to the far left behind the chaise lounge, you can see a large potted tree, possibly artificial, along with long curtains that cover all the glass windows on that side.
In the center, there’s a TV screen with a gas fireplace beneath it, laid with white stones.
To the right of the living area, behind the long sofa, there’s a hallway.
And further to the right, you can see a stone wall with a railing that leads downstairs.
Above this hallway, three windows are visible, likely offering a view of the sky and rooftop area from the living room below.
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In the last two videos, I've pretty much covered what's in the living room.
Now, let's wrap up by describing the back right corner and I'll share my thoughts on the room overall.
It looks like there's a guest room behind the pillar at the far end of the hallway on the right, and beyond that there is a corridor decorated with picture frames.
Despite the sunlight streaming in from the window on the left, all the lights are on.
This place feels more like the lounge of a private hotel rather than a private residence.
The TV in the lounge probably displays hotel information.
Honestly, they'd probably need a ladder to change the chandelier bulbs, and keeping this place clean must be quite a chore!
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Exercise 3: Wine and Cheese
The photo captures a wine caddy, a glass of red wine, and a spread of meat, cheese, and some garnishes on a side table against a cracked stone wall.
In front of the wine bottle caddy, there's some marbled cured meat and an assortment of different cheeses.
It features Brie, Gouda, blue cheese, and Parmesan.
On the left, we can see a cheese knife, a tall stemmed glass filled with red wine, and behind that, what appears to be red bell peppers and herbs like dill and parsley garnishing some bread crusts.
Judging by this photo, it could be a stand-up party reception.
I don't drink myself, but I'm sure those who dig into this spread would be craving some meat to go with that red wine.
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