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Describe A Photograph You Like: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is in the photo?
  • What do you like about it?
  • How was this picture taken?
  • What does this photo mean to you?
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Cue 1:What is in the photo?

  • Describe the main subjects of the photograph, including people, objects, and the setting.
  • Mention any specific details that stand out, such as colors, expressions, or actions.

Example

The photograph I cherish the most features my family at a beach during our last vacation. In the picture, you can see my parents smiling broadly, my younger sister building a sandcastle, and me holding a colorful beach ball. The sun is setting in the background, casting a warm golden hue over the scene.

Cue 2:What do you like about it?

  • Explain the emotions or memories the photo evokes for you.
  • Discuss any particular aspects of the photo that you find visually appealing or meaningful.

Example

What I love about this photo is the happiness it captures. It reminds me of the carefree moments we shared as a family, laughing and enjoying each other's company. The vibrant colors and the joyful expressions on our faces make it a beautiful memory that I cherish.

Cue 3:How was this picture taken?

  • Provide context about when and how the photo was taken, including who took it.
  • Mention any special moments or circumstances surrounding the photo.

Example

This picture was taken by a friend who joined us on our trip. We were all playing by the shore when she suggested capturing the moment. It was spontaneous, and we all gathered together, laughing as she clicked the photo just as the sun began to set.

Cue 4:What does this photo mean to you?

  • Reflect on the significance of the photo in your life.
  • Discuss how it represents your values, relationships, or experiences.

Example

This photo means a lot to me because it symbolizes the bond I share with my family. It serves as a reminder of the importance of spending quality time together, especially in our busy lives. Every time I look at it, I feel grateful for those moments and the love we share.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this photograph is not just an image; it encapsulates a beautiful memory and the essence of my family. It reminds me to cherish the moments we have together and to always make time for loved ones.

    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: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about the photograph, which can lead to a lack of engagement from the examiner.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the elements in the photo. Describe colors, people, and actions to create a vivid image in the examiner's mind.

    2: Neglecting Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why the photo is meaningful can make your response less personal. Candidates often miss the opportunity to share their emotions and connections to the photograph.

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    Tip

    Include personal anecdotes or feelings related to the photo. Explain why it is special to you and what memories it evokes.

    Ignoring the Photo's Context

    Not discussing how the photo was taken can lead to an incomplete answer. Candidates sometimes overlook the context, which is crucial for a full understanding of the image.

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    Tip

    Briefly explain the circumstances of the photo, such as the location, occasion, and who took it, to provide a richer context.

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    There's a photograph that's very close to my heart. It's a family portrait. It has all the members of my family in that. And that is the only picture which has all the members of my family. Usually one or the other member, you never came in the same picture or end up did not like attending the same function. But there is one family portrait which is very close to my heart that has all the members of the family who might be or might not be present in today's world. One thing I loved about the photograph is the happiness and the warmth that it radiates. Everyone is happy, smiling and in the best of their form. There is a special thing about that photograph. It has my grandparents. They were very close to my heart and I used to cherish all the time that I spent with them. I still do miss them every once in a while. So this portrait was actually clicked in a family restaurant. We all had gone to celebrate my parents' anniversary. It was clicked then. We had an amazing food and the evening was filled with laughter and joy. Everyone was ecstatic to celebrate my parents' wedding anniversary. I was a child.

    Band 6

    The photo I love the most is of my and my mother, this photo of her clicked by my brother, this photo is candid and it holds the emotional feeling, also my mom looking at me very adorably and the emotionality of her in that photo reflects, so that's why I like this photo very much and after that when there is a one wedding from my relatives and we attended that wedding, that time my brother accidentally clicked that photo and it is a very good one, after that I just see that photo and it was very very beautiful, I love it so much, when I miss my mother as I'm living far from my home, then I see that photo and it feels like my mother is really near me and she is looking at me right now and the feeling is really very nice, that photo holds emotional connection and that I love the most and I'm really grateful for my brother for taking this photo for me and yes I frame that photo in my room and I love it so much.

    Band 6

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    Band 6

    Hello, so right now I am looking at a picture which includes me in it and a beautiful scenario. I think this photo is taken back when I went to Goa. But this photograph is something, you know, it is taken by a street photographer, by the way. This photo is, you know, it is more like authentic because I like it personally because I would look more beautiful in that photo. And most probably the entire scenario, I mean the view of the background is something which makes the beautiful photo come out. And I really love the clarity of the camera which made the photo look even more beautiful. I think, yeah, it is so good. I have actually wore something good in that photo too which made me even look more fashionable. I looked like a model in that photo. I had sunglasses on me. I had even more comfortable and cozy clothing. I think it is actually made up of cotton, I guess. And I really love the photograph because the photo itself gives a vibe of complete chilling holiday trip, enjoying your free time. The photo indicates the enjoying free time looks. I think I really love the entire concept of that photo. I think that's really good. I would wanted to take some more photos, like pictures more often like that. And I wanted to be having more of those photographs all over my house.

    Band 6

    I was wearing a gold medal in that photo. It meant to me very much because that moment I was feeling very much proud that I got a medal. There were seven medals in my neck. I was wearing them. All were won by myself. One in my childhood, one in my third standard. Sorry, seven were won. Three in my third standard, two in my fourth standard and one in my fifth standard. That photo was taken in the mobile for putting it on the status of WhatsApp as my mother was feeling very proud and my father was also feeling proud as I won the bet given to my father and I also won many prizes for that.

    Band 6

    Talking about it, so recently when I visited Ooty with my work colleagues, so there was this picture which I took, it was a very candid picture of my colleague Anubhav, so he was just randomly walking through the streets and then behind there was this architectural kind of beauty where there was a dome of houses behind in the background and then he was just walking through the streets wearing a trench coat and then looking towards the left, so randomly I had his phone in my pocket, so I felt it really Hollywood-y, so I took the picture and then not surprisingly but everyone really liked the picture so much and then they kind of accepted as the photographer I was, so from the time onwards all of the three other colleagues gave the phone with me and then they wanted me to show different different candid pictures of theirs which they posted in their social media profiles just after the pic, so I felt really special because it was the time for me as well where I understood how much passion that I had in the photography and then how much I am willing to dedicate to take good pictures and then how happy I am taking pictures for my friends and family, so yeah that picture was really amazing and then that's it, thank you.

    Band 6

    The photograph I really like is the one where I, my father and my brother are on a speedboat. We were wearing life jackets and the picture was taken right before our ride. So there was a lot of fear as well as excitement on our faces. And there was a bright smile on my father's face. So what makes that picture really special to me is, instead of just before it, I am a very adventurous person. I like to do a lot of adventure. So I really wanted to go on the speedboat whereas my mother was like, no, don't do it. But my father, he was like, okay, I'll go with her, let her do it, let her enter. So he came with me as well as my brother also accompanied us. So three of us were on the speedboat and somebody was saying like, take care, okay, take care. So we were laughing and one of my cousins captured that picture. And it is something that always stays close to my heart because that was the effort my father took so that I could go and enjoy the ride. I look at the picture quite often to relive that moment and that is one of my favorite pictures that I have. Yeah.

    Band 6

    The photograph I love the most is a photo of horses riding. It was taken by me when I went to Goa last year. I uploaded it on social media. I love the photograph very much as it was very healing and mesmerizing. It is a beautiful photograph of a horse which was riding on whom a person was riding on. The picture takes me to my earlier childhood memories. When I was young, I went to a summer camp which was in Nasik where the summer camp was of 21 days and they used to tell us about horses and we also had a chance to ride a horse for 15-20 minutes per day. It was a very exciting moment as I loved horses. The photograph I took is from there. My instructor took that photograph of me and I still remember I have put it on my different social media apps where I got numerous likes. People loved the horse more than me. It was a very fascinating move as everyone was excited to see me in the future. I have put that picture on my wall in my bedroom.

    Band 6

    In my opinion, photography is a skill which is very difficult to learn and I have a friend Rohit who is a childhood acquaintance. He was my classmate at first and then we got into different schools but he is still in contact with me and Rohit is quite passionate about photography. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Business from Delhi University but he is quite good at clicking pictures. In my neighborhood, everyone wants to come to Rohit when anybody have to click an Instagram post and I think that Rohit will go far beyond and will have a successful career in photography as he is very passionate and determined about him. He also attends different workshops related to photography and has even worked with world level photographers.

    Band 6

    recently i visited manali with my family for my vacation and i i had enjoyed my fullest and also we were able to take a beautiful scenic photograph photograph from the manali and as we know manali is known for its beautiful snowfall beautiful scenery and it was insane and of my photography that that piece of photograph he has my core memory and it will be uh my has in my heart and i have put that photo as my wallpaper and i have framed a a big a4 frame and hanged in my bedroom as a memory of manali trip it has both emotional connectedness or additionally uh it is a first trip with my family after i after getting a job so overall that photography all the emotional attachment and it is having a very much
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