Describe A Photo That You Took And Are Proud Of: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

When did you take this photo?
What type of camera did you use?
Who was in the photo?
Explain why you are proud of this photo.

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Cue 1:When did you take this photo?

Mention the specific date or occasion when you took the photo.
Provide some context about what was happening at that time.

Example

I took this photo during my trip to Manali last summer, in June 2022. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I was exploring the scenic landscapes with my friends.

Cue 2:What type of camera did you use?

Specify the type of camera you used, whether it was a smartphone or a professional camera.
Briefly explain why you chose that particular camera.

Example

I used my smartphone, a Samsung Galaxy S21, to take this photo. I chose my phone because it has an excellent camera that captures vibrant colors and details, making it easy to take stunning pictures on the go.

Cue 3:Who was in the photo?

Describe the people in the photo, including their relationship to you.
Share a little about what they were doing at that moment.

Example

In the photo, you can see my two best friends, Priya and Rahul. We were all laughing and enjoying the breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains, which made the moment even more special.

Cue 4:Explain why you are proud of this photo.

Discuss the emotions or memories associated with the photo.
Explain what makes this photo significant to you.

Example

I am proud of this photo because it captures not just a beautiful landscape, but also a memorable moment with my friends. It reminds me of the joy and freedom we felt during that trip, and it’s a great representation of our friendship.

Conclusion

Example

In conclusion, this photo is more than just an image; it holds a special place in my heart as it represents a wonderful experience with my friends. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of the laughter and the beautiful moments we shared together in Manali.

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: Giving Vague Answers

Avoid providing vague or general answers that lack detail. This can make your response less engaging and informative, which may not impress the examiner.

Tip

Be specific about the photo, including details like the location, the moment captured, and the emotions involved.

2: Neglecting to Explain the Context

Failing to explain the context of the photo can lead to a lack of understanding. The examiner may not grasp why the photo is significant to you.

Tip

Include background information about when and why you took the photo, and what it represents to you.

Overlooking Personal Feelings

Not expressing your personal feelings about the photo can make your response less impactful. The examiner wants to hear your emotional connection to the image.

Tip

Share your feelings and thoughts about the photo, explaining why it makes you proud and what memories it evokes.

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Band 6

A photo that I took and I'm very proud of it that was the photo of one elder woman who was sitting out of my school when I was going back from my school I saw that lady and she was sitting alone with her grandson she was asking for some money I gave him a hundred rupees for to feed him but she refused to take it then I politely asked if I could take her a picture she said it okay you can take my picture and my grandson keep my grandson in the frame as well so I took that picture and I'm very proud of it and at that moment I was carrying a Samsung Galaxy phone which has a 16 megapixel camera I used that phone to click the picture and I used VN editor to edit a picture then I posted on my social media platform that's the Instagram and I posted it then I got a lots of likes on it recently it was a viral on on a social web call of Facebook and people do appreciate how beautifully she carried away her grandson and it was really my moment though she did not took a long time to make anything and she was very comfortable giving her picture she also said it like she do not know how to pose in front of camera I said it that's totally fine it's just a matter of one picture and she agreed and I took a photo of it so that was really a touching moment for me I took her picture with

Band 6

I'll honestly tell you this, I clicked a photo of a green area and a canal and the reason I'm proud of this photo is about that it is in the city center, no one will assume, if you also look, if you also take a look of that image, you will never be, feel that it is in the city center, but the photo is taken in the city center with the help of my third party camera which does not support any, you can say, any settings, the photo is very raw, after cleaning the photo I took it to my working desk, work desk, to my laptop and I tubed the photo a little bit, I increased the greenness and water color and the photo looks so mesmerizing, I showed my family and friends the photo I took and I asked them, oh, can you give me, can you tell me where the photo is clicked, so they could never guess the photo is taken into the city center because I have managed the angle and the perspective, that's why I'm very proud of this photo and also talking about where it is, it has been,

Band 6

I took a beautiful picture when I went on my solo trip to Gokarna I went to solo trip on my birthday when I turned 20 years I always wanted to go on my solo trip to Maharashtra to the Gokarna which is located in the Maharashtra near Bengaluru and also I went to Dandeli which contains water activities I thoroughly enjoyed water activities I'm extremely happy that I went there by solo at first I was little afraid that what will happen if I travel solo is it safe to travel as a girl etc but later I got to know that people are so good that they can help they can be helpful and I took the picture coming to the point I took the picture with my phone camera the my phone camera is Google Pixel it is very very beautiful picture and it contains a beach in the middle of the mountains it was very pretty and breathtaking there will be so many mountains fewer number of birds and a whale which which a whale which a whale which brightens the photo it was very beautiful it was a very beautiful and worthy click as a photographer I am very proud to take the picture of the beach on the

Band 5-6

Hi, my name is Sheth Binyanthal and my favorite trip that I used to go during my 12th standard, at that time I am just a student who are willing to travel, I wish to travel across the world. At that time there is an I.V. to Manali, one of my biggest wishes is that I just want to see snow with my eyes, I just feel that with my hands, I just want to walk on that, I just want to sleep on that, yeah, like that. So, it's one of my favorite thing, plus two I.V. was planned to go to Goa actually, but due to some crisis, I think they changed the plan and they tried to go to Manali instead, but not directly to Manali, they just planned the trip to Manali through Delhi, from Delhi to Manali, they go by train and bus. Actually, the photos taken from Himalaya, mainly there are lot of people in this photo, like tourists, but I just focus on the snow, actually I am taking the picture for the snow, there is a snow ball in my hand, and yeah, that's one of the biggest experience I have in my life and shoot on my camera that I bought from my pocket money, and I am so proud that I just went there with my own money, like I used to work.

Band 5-6

Today I am talking about photo that I took and I proud of myself. One year ago me and my family visited one place that name is Prayagraj which is situated in Uttar Pradesh, India. Me and my family just reached there and we after this we just wake up early in the morning and we went to go the sunrise to the Ghat. There are so many different Ghats. The name is Krishna Ghat, Mahadeva Ghat and so on. After reaching there I just overwhelmed to see the nature and the environment or the people around us. This place is known for their Triveni Sangams that the three river are combined for three months like Ganga, Yamuna and the Saraswati. After showing this nature which we I think that I thought that I should take some photos on this particular area. I just took my phone. It was not it just a phone iPhone 12. I am not a professional photographer so I used my own camera or on phone and I took one pictures. It's all the river three rivers are together. The Sun was blooming around and the Asian type of boat are stand there and the all the

Band 5-6

As we all know that human brain is constrained of memories so we use the technology which helps us to collect the numerous memories and moments to capture. Once I had clicked the picture of my mother being so emotional at my sibling marriage. However she can't control her emotions and completely dwelled in her feelings towards my sister. That moment I didn't want to lose and didn't want to go. When my mother used to nurture my sibling with the love, affection and so much care I had to capture that. So according to me I think that is the proud moment which I showed to my mother and a picture which shows a lot of memories.

Band 5-6

first and foremost I desire to explain a little bit information the exact meaning of photographs so basically photographs is a thing so we can capture someone picture for virtuality purposes and save in mobiles and pen drives for future purposes however apart from my life recently I clicked a photo when I was in a Kashmir so that was a very gorgeous photo of my on a general basis I don't like to click numerous pictures of myself but out of the blue someone in my group clicked that picture when I climbed a mountain so that was a very rememberable moment for me and my friends didn't anticipate because the picture quality was awesome on the other hand if I'm saying on a usual basis that picture even I didn't know

Band 5

Yeah, as in recently I take a photo of our friend's group with the camera I used of my friend's phone from where I took that picture, that picture was very proudful to me because all the friends were together and make a memory as we was visiting in the park for playing and to make some such memories so we took a photo of that memories and our photo of all our together friends and we mesmerized that all the fake memories and make a new memories that I felt a proud very much of that as we have completed 12th and after that we have done a farewell party of that memories we have also taken a photos we have cutted the cake and enjoy the recent photo was that only of our all together friends which we have done so I felt very proud that we are together now also and I wish we will together in a future also they all will be in the contact with me I am very proud of that photo which we have taken and I have framed that picture and or a photo which we have taken and I have set in a show piece that all of us memories our great memories are being memorable and adorable for me and I wish always we will be together there

Band 6.5

The photo I am proud of taking is the photo of a viewpoint in Kodaikanal. It's called Palani Hills Viewpoint. It's on the top of Kodaikanal Hills. We can see in the long, the Palani Hills which is one of the devotional places of Hindu pilgrimages. And I used my camera of my mobile phone for taking that photo. It extracted every aspect of the beauty of that area. And I am very much proud of that photo because every time I see that photo, I am very much getting the vibes of that time and the natural beauty of that time. And when I see it, I always want to go back to that time and that place. They were also friends with me in that beautiful moment. I always...

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