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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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    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

    I am a huge fan of photography and like to click pictures of different natural sceneries and natural places and different kinds of animals, plants and many more but last year when I visited Kashmir with my family, my father was there with me, my mother and sister and we visited that place as Kashmir is like heaven on earth, there are many beautiful sceneries and I took a picture with my father there in the flower garden which is in central Kashmir area in the city Srinagar, it was a very beautiful garden and we clicked a picture there with my father and that picture is so special for me because my father do not usually goes on any trip and rarely went with us there but that's why it is very important, moreover there was a that picture was taken in the morning and there was a very brilliant background which have a long stretch of flower garden of different types and different colors and a lot of mountains over there, Sun is rising which gives a beautiful bright sunrise and the picture have a very good quality which seems to be more aesthetic and I have framed that picture in my lobby and if everyone visited my home they continuously praise that picture and ask for some tips to click pictures as I am a professional photographer so I told them I told them to click pictures on the natural light more and try to and try to avoid the places of dark play and try to avoid places dark places where picture cannot

    Band 6-7

    Yes, I am a very photogenic person. I love to click photos. Moreover, I am very good at clicking photos. I remember one such memory when I took the photo of eagle which was so fascinating. It was the time when I completed my senior secondary school and passed with very good marks. Me and my friends were getting bored at home by sitting without doing any work. So, we decided to plan a trip to Chandigarh. All of my friends agreed to the trip and we were five friends who visited Chandigarh. We took the bus to visit Chandigarh. When we visited there, I took many pictures there. As I went to the zoo, I have many photos of animals, birds and fishes. Moreover, I also visited the zoo which is near to Rose Garden. Rose Garden looks very beautiful and I have many photos there. Also, I took the photos with my friends. It was a very enjoyable moment while we were walking to the street, talking with each other and having fun. I saw eagle sitting on the top of the tree which looks very fascinating. The sky also looks very beautiful. It was the time of evening when the sun was setting. The sky has three different colors- light blue, orange and little pink. I immediately opened my phone camera and clicked the photo of the eagle. It looks very energetic. It has shiny feathers and large bright eyes. It looks very charming. I also hung the frame in my room.

    Band 6-7

    Legacy ടൈ ടേദව് അ൪് ഹൊൂ ധ൧നി ඉസ് ട് Championships ക് ആ൜് ജൊൎയഫഏഛ് ധ൧ൂെട് ന്ഇന൚ുദൾന് స് പോൟോ им Mr. ediyorum you come please You Got The photo that I am most enjoy looking at is a photo of me and my family the first time we went in London my uncle my dad's brother who is my uncle lives in London with his family and It is usually his family that visits me visits my family this time However, it was us who decided that we would go there and our uncle will host us We were also excited to go there and the picture I adore most is the first ever picture We took at a picnic site We went at Hyde Park and we had packed so much good food different types of delicacies Things we had went and admired over at the grocery stores the various types of food and everything And we took it all we prepared delicious meals. We packed up a picnic and we went to Hyde Park The reason why I love that picture is because it didn't capsulate everything it It features my little plush toy, which I bought which I was determined to buy Throughout my entire trip it determined it shows my mom's new coat that she took and Shows the quote that she adores it shows my father and my uncle Having my father and my uncle being close to each other smiling and laughing It shows my grandparents happily peeling oranges for his kids to have it shows my little sister It shows my little sister and myself playing Checkers under a big white tree and shows my brother and my cousin brother just happily fighting and matching against each other It is a moment of familial bliss All 10 members of the household and the same picture doing their own things with my mother and my aunt Talking happily while serving food. It is a picture of familial bliss that I adore to look back at multiple times Thank you

    Band 6-7

    There are basically two photos that I really enjoy looking at. The first one is with my grandfather that was took like way earlier when I was a kid and it's my birthday picture in which he is holding me in his hands and we are cutting a cake that really makes me so overwhelmed and gives me all those nostalgic feelings about my grandfather because I was so much attached to him. I get all those memories that I had with my grandfather be it the yoga sessions, be it having lunch dinner with him, be it all the games that we used to play. And the second picture I would talk about is with my buddy Shresth. In that picture we were inside a valley and a river is passing through nearby and there is a snowy mountain nearby and a sunset. That pictures also give me so many nostalgic feelings. I remember all those things that we did in that trip because that trip was just made on the point after we completed our test and we planned it so suddenly and went on the trip. The trip was in Kasol and we went there, we had so much fun, we went for trekking and we did lots of things over there, we made friends with so many people.

    Band 6-7

    So, the photo I enjoy looking at is of my family which includes my mom, dad, my brother and me. I don't know when it was exactly taken but I am very sure that it was way back when I was very young. If the photo was taken in the terrace of our house itself, the picture is very emotional for me as my mom and dad they are hugging me and my brother who are in their arms and all of us were very happy at that moment. The picture is so emotional for me as one of the person from the picture is not with us right now as he has gone to heaven, that is my father. So, the picture whenever I used to look at it, it gives me happy vibe also by remembering those days. Also it gives me sadness because my dad is no more with us. So yeah, the picture is very emotional. It is not even clear in the photos, at that time the cameras were not professional. It was taken from a small phone and printed from a studio. It is the picture, that picture we used to, we have also framed it to keep it in our room to remember the glorious days which we had in the past. It is quite emotional while thinking about it.

    Band 6-7

    The photo that I like, I enjoy looking at is my school group photo, it was took in my final day of my school, we took in front of our school, and it is a memorable thing, because in that photo all my friends and my colleagues were there, and I still miss them while I am looking at the photo, in that photo my favourite picture was missing, so we edited the photo and joined in that photo, still I feel it was like yesterday, that it was took 7 years back, it is really a most memorable moment in my life, I felt very happy to have this photo, because it holds lot of special thing,

    Band 6-7

    Looking at old photographs is my favourite pastime activity and it is such a great way to relive the good moments. Whenever I have free time, I like to go through my phone's gallery and look at the old pictures. One of my recent photo that I really enjoy looking at is a selfie clicked by my husband and I. Right after our wedding ceremony. Out of all the professionally clicked pictures, that one is my favourite mainly because it is very romantic. It is filled with a lot of emotions. We were so tired but I love the smile in that picture because we were smiling from the depth of our hearts. I have also kept that one as my phone's wallpaper. Looking at that picture instantly takes me back to our wedding day. It reminds me of all the promises we have made to each other. Another reason why I really enjoy looking at that picture is that it reminds me that even after so many ups and downs, we stayed together. We overcame every challenge that came in between and never left each other's hand. Looking at that picture fills my heart with joy and fulfilment. It reminds me that hard times only make your relationship stronger. You just need to believe in your love and stick with each other. No matter what, you will always win in the end.

    Band 6-7

    So, the photo I just admire is the photo I just took with Cristiano Ronaldo. I took it back in 2022 in Parc Rotana in Yas Island when the Real Madrid football team came here to attend the Club World Cup Finals. So, it was a great experience for me to meet my idol and it is like one of the best moments in my life and I think Cristiano is the person whom I see as an idol in most aspects of my life. So, I think to take a picture with him, it was like fulfilling one of my dream moment and what I love like looking at the picture is that the hard work I did to meet him. I had actually, I had made my parents to book a room in Parc Rotana like three months prior. Then I just, I was just hoping that they will book the room here because as I was 18 back then and I heard that Real Madrid team usually used to book their room in the Parc Rotana and I am so happy, I am so happy to meet him and whenever I look at that picture, it motivates me like anything because as we all know that how hard it was for Cristiano to come up where Cristiano was in his childhood and where he is now and because of all these things, I think like I am very happy because of all these things that I like to look at that picture and he is someone whom I love.

    Band 6-7

    Undoubtedly in the modern epoch, art and craft is such a sector which is surging day by day and it is a very novice sector which has an immense value as it is. I would like to shed a light on a recent visit which I have done in a museum. The museum is situated just nearby hometown as I was very fascinating about different paintings and when I read about an article and an advertisement on the newspaper of the exhibition of different style of paintings, I was excited and eager to went there and have a look on a pretty paintings. When I visited there, I visited the place with my bosom friends, so it add a more entertainment to it. There are many things which are quite fascinating for me but the one highlight and the one eye catching painting was of Mahindra Pal which is a very famous painter of the Assam side. His painting show a very different scene of his own hometown and a culture practice. There was a lady in the picture who wore a traditional cloth and doing some work. After one side of the picture, he showed the reality of the some societal issues which I think is a very spectacular and innovative idea to show the two things in a single picture.

    Band 6-7

    Beautiful sunset I witnessed at my home after it rained a few weeks ago. It was Saturday evening. In the afternoon it was heavily raining. In the evening I was sitting near a window and was looking on the sky. Then I noticed that all the grey clouds were slowly moving away and the sunlight peeking from the clouds. Sky was a mix of warm orange, soft pink and purplish color. The weather was very fresh and refreshing. This photo is close to my heart. I was amazed by looking at the sky then I clicked a photo of the sunset. This sunset was amazing. Whenever I see this photo my stress get relief. I share this photo on Instagram also where I got around 120k likes and more than 2000 shares.
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