Scene 01
Something on the lens
At 3 a.m. a bright object slides across the main telescope feed. Leo, the mission commander, needs a description fast. Describe Image tasks reward a clear opening sentence, so start with what you actually see.
CEFR B2PTE Describe Image~9 min4 chapters per route
Interactive English speaking story
Describe the Scene
Sixty seconds, one strange image, and a room full of people waiting for your words.
You are the night analyst in a mountain observatory when something impossible crosses the lens. Describe images, read data, and compare pictures precisely against the clock. This is PTE Describe Image and Duolingo Speak About the Photo with the pressure turned up.
คุณเป็นนักวิเคราะห์กะดึกในหอดูดาวบนภูเขาเมื่อมีบางอย่างที่เป็นไปไม่ได้เคลื่อนผ่านเลนส์ อธิบายภาพ อ่านข้อมูล และเปรียบเทียบภาพอย่างแม่นยำแข่งกับเวลา นี่คือ PTE Describe Image และ Duolingo Speak About the Photo ที่เพิ่มแรงกดดัน
You play
The night analyst describing an impossible sighting
Describe images, read data, and compare frames precisely and in order against the clock.
Speak aloud · a few missed words are okay · 2 endings
A story that changes with your voice
Preview the opening chapters
Follow one possible opening route below. Your choices lead to different outcomes. Speaking rehearsals revisit your chosen route after its resolution and are counted separately from the story chapters.
Scene 02
Shape, size, place
Mira, the imaging analyst, freezes the frame. A strong Describe Image answer names the shape and size, then the position. Give the picture structure, not a list of random words.
Scene 03
Two frames, side by side
Leo puts last night's photo beside tonight's. Comparison is a high-value Describe Image move. State what they share, or state exactly how the second one changed.
Useful expressions
English you can actually say
- 01I would like to describe the bright object moving across the dark sky.
- 02Let's check the data readout before we describe anything on the screen.
- 03I would like to explain the shape, the size, and the outline clearly.
- 04I would like to show where the object sits above the eastern horizon.
- 05I would like to explain how the temperature rises sharply over time.
Story vocabulary
Words you meet in context
- object
- วัตถุ
- telescope
- กล้องโทรทรรศน์
- readout
- ค่าที่อ่านได้
- shape
- รูปทรง
- outline
- เส้นขอบรูป
- horizon
- เส้นขอบฟ้า
- trend
- แนวโน้ม
- temperature
- อุณหภูมิ
Choose your support
One story, three speaking modes
Echo
See the full model sentence, then say it aloud. Best when you want maximum support.
Remix
Use a clue and build the sentence yourself. Best for flexible everyday speaking.
Improv
Respond naturally in your own words. Best when you want a real conversation challenge.
Questions about this story
What English level is Describe the Scene?
Describe the Scene is written for CEFR B2 learners. The level describes the story's target language difficulty, not an official proficiency assessment.
How do I play Describe the Scene?
Choose what you want to say, speak the response aloud, and continue when your meaning is clear. Echo, Remix and Improv modes provide different amounts of support.
Can I practise Describe the Scene for free?
Yes. Create a free account to use the Pine Speak trial. Continued access after the trial requires a Story Pass.
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