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Describe a photo that you enjoy looking at: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the photo is?
  • When and where it was taken?
  • What is shown in the photo?
  • Why you enjoy looking at it?
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Cue 1:What the photo is?

  • Begin by describing the photo clearly, mentioning its subject and any significant details.
  • Use vivid language to create a mental image for the listener.

Example

The photo I enjoy looking at is a beautiful landscape shot of the Himalayas. It captures the majestic snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky, with a lush green valley in the foreground.

Cue 2:When and where it was taken?

  • Provide context about when and where the photo was taken, including any relevant details about the occasion.
  • Mention any emotions or thoughts you had during that moment.

Example

This photo was taken last year during a family trip to Manali. We visited in the summer, and I remember standing on a hilltop, feeling a sense of peace and awe as I looked at the breathtaking view.

Cue 3:What is shown in the photo?

  • Describe the elements in the photo, such as people, objects, or scenery, and their significance.
  • Share any interesting stories or memories associated with the elements in the photo.

Example

In the photo, you can see my family members smiling and posing together, with the mountains towering behind us. It reminds me of the fun we had hiking and exploring the area, creating lasting memories.

Cue 4:Why you enjoy looking at it?

  • Explain the emotional connection you have with the photo and why it resonates with you.
  • Mention how it makes you feel or any lessons it reminds you of.

Example

I enjoy looking at this photo because it brings back wonderful memories of our family trip. It reminds me of the beauty of nature and the importance of spending time with loved ones. Every time I see it, I feel a wave of happiness and gratitude.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this photo is more than just an image; it represents a cherished moment in my life. It inspires me to appreciate nature and the time spent with family, making it a truly special photo for me.

    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 the Photo

    Candidates often give unclear descriptions of the photo, which can confuse the listener. Specific details help create a vivid image in the examiner's mind.

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    Tip

    Provide clear details about the photo, including colors, subjects, and emotions it evokes to make your description more engaging.

    2: Ignoring the Context

    Failing to mention when and where the photo was taken can lead to a lack of context. This makes it harder for the examiner to understand the significance of the photo.

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    Tip

    Always include the time and place of the photo to give your answer more depth and context.

    Rushing Through Your Answer

    Candidates often rush their responses, leading to incomplete answers. This can prevent them from fully expressing their thoughts and feelings about the photo.

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    Tip

    Take your time to think and structure your answer. Use pauses to emphasize important points and ensure clarity.

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    Band 6-7

    Yeah, this is an interesting question. Describe a photo that you enjoy looking at. So the photo which I look enjoying at is one of my very recent photos which is I captured the metro rail trail run that happened in my place. So why I am speaking about it? Because I am so fond about metro rail and more than metro rail being a mass rapid transit I believe it has the potential to transform the city into the next level. So myself being in Chennai experiencing this transformation phase in real. So this is one of the most blessed generation where we see all the hardships and also enjoy the fruits of three. So the fruits is the part of the execution where the Chennai metro rail is doing. So in my area in my locality the metro rail has recently did their trail runs and it is a promising trail run though. There is no I mean like mishappenings or misshapes taken during the trail run. So fortunately everything is in place and everything is about to come to life very soon. So I'm really really really excited to see how the large machine is going to help my city to transform to a world-class city. Don't forget Chennai is one of the important metropolitan cities in India but now it is marching towards becoming a global city. Role model to the entire nation. Role model to the entire continent and which and metro is the one which you know acts as a capitalist to do this.

    Band 6-7

    All the photos of my marriage photos and this all my family members available my mother-in-law, my father-in-law, my sister-in-law, my husband and including me we all together stand up in front of camera and clicking our pictures. It is clicking on 7th of September 2024. It was my marriage day. We do a lot of fun there and our evening was memorable for all of us. There are numerous things that we get on that day. Clicking pictures, taking lavas on gurdwaras and doing dance together with our family and eating food. Various types of things are there like junk foods, healthy foods etc. There are a lot of family from my side and my husband's side.

    Band 6-7

    Since a young age, I have a deep fear of heights. I went for a trip to Dharamsala last year with my family and we went there to do paragliding. I did not know that that was a part of the itinerary because they did not tell me as they knew that I would not be comfortable going for it. However, when we reached there, I froze. I didn't know what to do as all of the other people with me were going for it one by one and I was left there alone. My parents gave me a quick pep talk and told me to pull myself together as this is something that I can do and it will be really beneficial for me. I didn't know why it would be beneficial. I thought that this was just a way for them of telling me to do it. However, I bucked up and I went for the paragliding experience and while I was in the air, I was extremely happy and it was a really fun experience. When I came down, I saw that they had taken pictures of me when I was in the air and the joy that was on my face was really really amazing. I learned that overcoming fears gives me the greatest of joys and that has helped me to overcome many other fears along the way such as public speaking and my fear of water. That is why I love taking a look at that image and it gives me both inspiration and joy whenever I look at it.

    Band 6-7

    There is a childhood pic of me with my parents and it was taken at my place during my first birthday where I am cutting the cake and my parents are looking towards me. It's very special because it's my first birthday and I was looking so cute and I was wearing a white Barbie gown which is very pretty and I look so cute as a baby and also my parents are very happy. I can see their happiness in their eyes. They are very happy for that day and I always and even now have that photo with me. I have framed it and put it in my room so this always be a cherished memory in my life. So now I am planning to go abroad, there also I carried this because it will give me a memory whenever I am low and sick, whenever I am low and whenever I feel homesick, I can watch this photo and cherish all the memory and this is very precious to me and very close to my heart because all like the first photo which was clicked where all my family is there, me, my sister and my father. So this is very precious.

    Band 6-7

    I am really excited to tell you about one of the photos I have of the beautiful Niagara Falls scenic that I had taken when I had visited last summer to Niagara Falls in Canada. I took this picture because I knew that I would want to remember this beautiful scene, one of the wonders of the world. After I was home, I had the photo framed and I had it placed on my desk in my room. It makes me remember, it reminds me of one of my favorite summers. The Niagara Falls photo, looking at the picture, it makes you feel calm and beautiful.

    Band 6-7

    So, if you ask me about which photo I enjoyed looking at, like back in the time, I used to love watching the photos of my parents when they got married and when they were teenagers. However, now I like to look at the photos of my childhood. I enjoy looking at them. I eventually get to know how notorious I was and in future, I would like to show it to my kids. Actually, the photos which I enjoy looking at were taken when I was almost 6 to 4 months old or when I was around my kindergarten age. I loved how cute I was before and I would like to keep these photos with me until I get old so that I can keep enjoying looking at them and I will even show it to my kids.

    Band 6-7

    I have a lot of photos but I describe in this moment especially my family photo is more grateful to me. In my childhood my first sister's marriage we taken a family photo all members are there in photo and all are very happy to see and beautiful that was I more interesting and enjoyed to look that photo. It is very colorful and memorable thing in my entire life and it is more valuable thing in my life and the photo have a energetic vibe to me and also it is very life thing in my life.

    Band 6-7

    One very unique and memorable artwork I received was a birthday gift from two close friends. What made it so special and quite unusual is that it was made using their own blood. Yes, actual blood art. They told me they wanted to give me something deeply personal and meaningful. And they literally gave a part of themselves to create it. The artwork itself was abstract with intense red tones and expansive brush strokes that gave it a raw emotional feel. It looked almost like a heart or a burst of energy. It was open to interpretation, which made it even more fascinating. I received this gift on my birthday last year. At first, I was a bit shocked when they explained how they made it. But I also felt incredibly honored. It was not just a random present, it was something deeply symbolic. It showed how much they valued our friendship and were willing to go beyond the usual way of expressing it. I like it not only because it is really powerful, but because of the meaning and effort behind it. It's definitely the most unique gift I have ever received. And I keep it safe as a reminder of how strong rape through friendship can be.

    Band 6-7

    Photos help the people to remember their memories. Here I would like to describe a photo which I truly enjoy. I am looking at a candid shot of my family which was taken on the beach during our vacation. We didn't think that we have to pose for the photo. But yes, everyone was enjoying a lot in the sand with barefoot. Everyone was playing there and I felt that it was exciting and memorable. I go back to my sense of peace, happiness and wonderful cherish. So all in all this was the photo which I really enjoyed a lot.

    Band 6-7

    So the photograph that I am going to talk about is of me and my family which was taken in the year 2000. I like that photograph because we were just kids and we were just simple not to care or stress about anything. That photograph is like a gem for me. It shows me that how innocent we were and how happy we were without stressing about the adult life or we don't even know what's coming in front of us in the future. We were all, we all were giggling and laughing and I was holding an ice cream, looking at it and the ice cream was all over my mouth and on my clothes and my mother was trying to help me eat it like she is holding the cone of the ice cream and my brother was busy watching television holding the remote trying to change the channel probably, well I am not sure, he is just holding the remote in front of the TV and my grandmother was busy making the ice cream and my father is laughing at us how we are eating it actually. However, the one thing I miss about the photograph is the simple life we had, we didn't had much of luxury back then like we have it today, it was quite happy and we are not stressed about anything that we lack money back then. If I compare my previous years that when I was a kid with now.
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