Asking Someone to Take a Picture

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Intermediate

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

explore

Verb

ɪkˈsploʊr

to travel around an area to learn more about it

We explored the area by bike.

They like to go on hikes and explore nature.

They are exploring a cave by the beach.

The astronaut is exploring the surface of the Moon.

On weekends I leave the city to explore the countryside.

mosque

Noun

mɑːsk

a place where Muslims go to pray

You should take off your shoes before entering the mosque.

zoom button

Noun

zuːm ˈbʌtn

a button on a camera that you press in order to zoom in or out

And... The zoom button is here. // Okay.

pose

Noun

poʊz

a position in which one sits or stands, especially when they are photographed

Let's take a picture together. Strike a pose!

Exercise 2

Useful Expressions

Could you take a picture/photo of me, please?

Can you retake it, please?

Can you take it so that the Big Ben/mountain/Blue Mosque/etc. is visible?

Can you take a full body picture, please?

Press this button (to take a picture).

The zoom button is here.

Exercise 3

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Lauren is exploring Istanbul. She approaches a woman on the street.
	Lauren Excuse me. Hi. I need to ask you for a favor.
	Meryem Hello. How can I help?
	Lauren Umm... Can you take a picture of me, please?
	Meryem Sure!
	Lauren Thank you so much! I've taken plenty of pictures, but I don't have any with me in them. People seem to have a problem using my camera...
	Meryem Oh, I see. Okay. Show me how it works.
	Lauren It's very simple. You need to press this button to take a picture. The zoom button is here.
	Meryem Okay, got it. Now, what kind of picture do you want?
	Lauren Could you take a full body picture, please?
	Meryem Sure! Take a pose.
Lauren poses. Meryem takes a picture. She approaches Lauren to show her the shot she's made.
	Lauren Hmmm... I hope this won't be too much to ask, but... Can you retake it so that the Blue Mosque is visible, please?
	Meryem Yes. But in that case, you have to stand over there. And, you owe me a cup of coffee.
	Lauren It's a deal.
Lauren moves to stand where Meryem told her. Meryem takes another picture and shows it to Lauren.
	Meryem There. How about that?
	Lauren Perfect! Now, how about that coffee? Where should we go?
	Meryem I've been living here for three years now. I know the perfect place.
	Lauren Well, shall we?
	Meryem Let's go!

Exercise 4

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.

Scene 1: Jessica asks a stranger to take a picture of her.
	Jessica Excuse me? Could you (1), please?
	Henry Of course!
	Jessica Here is my camera.
	Henry What should I press?
	Jessica Ah! (2) this button to take a picture and the (3) is here.
	Henry Okay. Do you want a (4) picture or only the upper part of your body?
	Jessica It doesn’t matter.
	Henry Okay! Smile!

1-4.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 4

Scene 2: Nicole and her friends are taking photos in Paris.
	Nicole Hello! Excuse me, could you (5) of us?
	Yan-ting Sure!
Yan-ting takes a picture and Nicole looks at it.
	Nicole I hope this isn't much of a bother, but... Could you (6), please? I think I blinked!
	Yan-ting Yes, of course.
	Nicole Oh, and could you take it (7) the Notre Dame Cathedral is (8)?
	Yan-ting I'll do my best.

5-8.

Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 5 to 8

Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)

take a photo
retake it
full body
so that
Press
visible
zoom button
take a picture of me

Exercise 5

Role Play

Role-play the following situation with your tutor.

Situation

You are visiting Barcelona and you want to have a picture in front of the Sagrada Familia. Your teacher will act as a passer-by. Ask him/her to take a picture of you.

Exercise 6

Discussion

Do you like taking pictures? Why?

Do you usually bring your camera on holidays or do you take pictures with your phone?

Do you have a favorite picture? Describe it.

In front of which famous sight would you like to be photographed?

Which do you like better: black and white or color images? Why?