ESLPodcast 77 - Taking Pictures

Question 1

shot without posing, from real life

Answer 1

My nephew’s wedding is coming up this Saturday, and I thought it would be nice to take some …..for the happy couple.

candid

Question 2

to begin a new and independent activity

Answer 2

My wife, who’s the photographer in the family, wasn’t around today, so I decided to ……. and head off to the camera shop. I love to shop for new gadgets.

Instead of joining the family business, I decided to strike out on my own.

Question 3

to depart or set out

Answer 3

My wife, who’s the photographer in the family, wasn’t around today, so I decided to strike out on my own and ….. to the camera shop. I love to shop for new gadgets.

to head off to school

Question 4

Overwhelmed; extremely impressed

Answer 4

When I got to the store. I was ……by all the options I had! There were disposable cameras, digital cameras, cameras combined with camcorders - it was making my head spin.

We were blown away by her beauty

Question 5

made, designed, grown, adapted, etc., to please the taste or fancy; of superfine quality or exceptional appeal:

Answer 5

When I got to the store. I was blown away by all the options I had! There were disposable cameras, digital cameras, cameras combined with camcorders - it was making my head spin. I finally asked one of the sales clerks what he would recommend.

“It depends if you want a point-and- shoot type, or are looking for something more ……,” he said.

fancy goods; fancy fruits.

Question 6

фотопленка в фотоаппарате

Answer 6

I finally asked one of the sales clerks what he would recommend.

“It depends if you want a point-and- shoot type, or are looking for something more fancy,” he said.

“I’m looking for something that will take a good shot and not be too complicated to operate,” I replied.

“Well, this one here has a built-in flash and takes good pictures. When you’ve finished shooting ….., just bring it in and we’ll develop them for you.‚”

Question 7

проявлять фотопленку

Answer 7

I finally asked one of the sales clerks what he would recommend.

“It depends if you want a point-and- shoot type, or are looking for something more fancy,” he said.

“I’m looking for something that will take a good shot and not be too complicated to operate,” I replied.

“Well, this one here has a built-in flash and takes good pictures. When you’ve finished shooting the roll, just bring it in and we’ll юююююю them for you.‚”

Question 8

to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right

Answer 8

I decided to go with the camera he recommended. Now all I have to do is ……the new camera to my wife.

The end does not always justify the means.