TOEIC Picture Description Vocabulary and Sentence Structures

Vocabulary terms, expressions, and grammar structures for describing actions, locations, and objects in photo description exercises.

Hold (v)

To grasp or carry something in one's hands (cầm, nắm).

Map (n)

A diagrammatic representation of an area or location (bản đồ).

S + is/are + V-ing

A grammatical sentence structure used to describe the ongoing action of a person in a picture (Miêu tả HĐ của người trong bức tranh).

Take a picture/photo

To photograph or capture an image with a camera (chụp ảnh).

Art gallery

A room or building used for displaying paintings and works of art (phòng trưng bày tranh).

S + is/are + place

A grammatical sentence structure used to describe the location or position of a person or object (Miêu tả vị trí của người, vật).

Public phone

A payphone or telephone situated in a public place for general use (điện thoại công cộng).

Use (v)

To operate, employ, or put something into service (sử dụng).

Cell phone / Mobile phone

A portable telephone that operates over a cellular network (điện thoại di động).

Fill in/out

To write down required information to complete a form or document (điền đơn, giấy tờ).

Copier (photocopier / copy machine)

A machine that reproduces duplicate paper copies of documents (máy photo).

Printer

A device or machine that produces text or images on paper (máy in).

Be seated

To be sitting down or situated in a sitting posture (ngồi).