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Describe A Painting That You Like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where and when did you see the painting?
  • What does it look like?
  • Explain why did you like it?
  • How did you feel about the painting?
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Cue 1:Where and when did you see the painting?

  • Begin by describing the location where you first encountered the painting, such as a gallery or a friend's house.
  • Mention the time frame, whether it was during a specific event, a casual visit, or a school trip.

Example

I first saw the painting at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi during a school trip last year. It was a bright sunny day, and the gallery was filled with students and art enthusiasts, creating a vibrant atmosphere.


Cue 2:What does it look like?

  • Provide a detailed description of the painting, including colors, shapes, and the overall theme.
  • Mention any specific elements that stood out to you, such as the style of painting or the emotions it conveys.

Example

The painting is a beautiful landscape featuring a serene lake surrounded by lush green hills. The artist used vibrant blues and greens, which made the scene come alive. There are soft brush strokes that create a dreamy effect, and a small boat can be seen floating on the lake, adding a sense of tranquility.


Cue 3:Explain why you liked it?

  • Discuss the personal connection you felt with the painting and what it represents to you.
  • Mention any specific feelings or memories that the painting evoked.

Example

I liked this painting because it reminded me of my childhood trips to the hills with my family. The peacefulness of the scene resonated with me, and it made me feel nostalgic. I appreciate how art can evoke such strong emotions and memories.


Cue 4:How did you feel about the painting?

  • Share your emotional response to the painting, whether it was joy, calmness, or inspiration.
  • Explain how the painting impacted your thoughts or feelings about art in general.

Example

Looking at the painting filled me with a sense of calm and happiness. It inspired me to explore more about art and even try painting myself. I realized how powerful art can be in expressing emotions and connecting with people.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this painting not only captivated me with its beauty but also left a lasting impression on my heart. It serves as a reminder of the peace found in nature and the joy of childhood memories, making it a piece of art that I will always cherish.


    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Being Vague About Details

    Candidates often give vague answers without specific details about the painting. This can make their response less engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the painting's colors, style, and elements to create a vivid image for the listener.


    2: Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Some candidates forget to express their personal feelings about the painting, which is crucial for a more heartfelt response.

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    Tip

    Share your emotions and thoughts about the painting, explaining why it resonates with you personally.


    Rushing Through the Cues

    Candidates often rush through the cues without fully addressing each one, leading to incomplete answers.

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    Tip

    Take your time to address each cue thoroughly, ensuring you provide a well-rounded description and explanation.


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    Band 5-6

    Explain how did you like it ? Yeah especially I like the paintings most probably like in museum and like that and most of all I like to I like like that painting like what to say like scenarios like and all and near the grounds and I can see I like to mostly like some paintings that they are over in museums they have design like what to say one is their no one is their most famous art like Wing Chun and what to say I like means mostly I like anime and all but in painting I used to say I like some classical and fantastic what to say and all I look in like in museums yeah I like them I like the paintings and all but I have seen the paintings in what to say I like the most is the colors how they have painted and how they create and I probably say that but mostly painting like what is like they create and good and they have some expressions of the life means every means each and every seconds they used to describe by their own by doing paintings and some people used to do but I can't do painting because from me I doesn't have join in what in drawing class and anyway I don't know how to draw and so but I used to draw little little just like human expressions and all but mostly I like the painting from the colors they have created something like a visually and they have thinking by their brains and all most probably I still like that and like some things and all I used to think

    Band 5-6

    LuckyS Coltrane My Nutella This is normal How does this work together? Just stick a white nutella with black camera This is nutella mix it just mix bread with nutella that's not need How about this? Is this it? Very nice It get wet I can't... Very nice Thank you See now very colorful How does this work? I have seen so many paintings in my entire life but I would like to talk about one painting that is in my house That painting in my room, so I have seen all the time that painting It looks like a heaven There in I will describe this there is a there is a scenery of There is a scenery of a lake in which birds are flying and there is a boat and Near the bank of river. There was a hut and It's literally feel like I literally feel like it's like heaven

    Band 5

    I saw the painting made by my sister and when I saw that it was very beautiful my sister showed me. I like the painting because it was of nature scenery. There was a beach drawn and the sunset and the coconut trees. These things were very beautiful because I from childhood like nature and I feel about that painting like it was very beautiful and it was such a beautiful kind of art which was made by my sister and I will never forget the drawing because I always like nature or things that are being in greenery like the scene of the beach. There was too much of greenery near the beach as I saw that painting. It was feeling very much realistic that I thought I was into the painting and I was sitting on the beach. A girl was sitting on the beach. I was imagining that I am that girl and that field was very beautiful that nature, nature things scenarios and very much kind of drawings that my sister made me feel very much better in sad times also and happy times also.

    Band 5

    Berwick Street I saw this painting in museum, this is great painting and I like this because it is wonderful painting, my experience will be this is attractive painting and never seen before any painting. Berwick Street Berwick Street

    Band 5

    I like different types of painting but not necessarily I am expert in painting I try my best to describe about painting which I really like now I am describe this now I'm describing about painting which is a Mona Lisa painting it is created by the Leonardo da Vinci 15th century but we do not know exact year this painting got number of the criticism and this got number of the praised all over the world this painting I have the two shares one of the faces smiley side or one is the face sad side you see the background of the painting I like it so much because in the background painting we have the mountains rivers lakes and the trees are so many are things are in the background I like Mowgli background I like Mona Lisa face it is pretty clear one side we see it is a laughing and it is beautiful that's why I like this painting it is located in the France Museum it is far from India it is so expensive travel there and future I like to visit that painting when I am childhood knowing of the painting I am not so interested much after in growing the stage I am knowing about this painting I am much interested knowing about this painting it is more than 1 billion dollars but is not for sale I have told you before it is in museum so but number of the billionaires like to buy this one it was generating revenue to the France

    Band <5

    आप को मतका पेन्टिँगा, एक माथर माथर में कोई पेन्टिँगा कोई पैंटिंगा चाहिए। आप को मतका पेन्टिँगा कोई पैंटिँगा चाहिए। आप को मतका पेन्टिँगा कोई पैंटिँगा चाहिए।
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