Q: "Construction work on a road in the downtown area." Does this mean that "The workers are working."?
A: yes

Q: "He makes the pitch, and the batter is at the ready." Does this mean that "The pitcher is on the winning team."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "The perspective view of a barefooted man in khaki clothing lying horizontally between the pillars of an ornate wall bench, the soles of his soiled bare feet in the foreground." Does this mean that "the man is trying to find his shoes"?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A lot of people are gathered outdoors at night and eating food, with lots of bright lights." Does this mean that "The people are suntanning."?
A:
no