Describe Image: PTE Speaking Practice Questions with Sample Answers (2026)

In Describe Image, a chart, graph, map or picture appears on screen. You get 25 seconds to study it and 40 seconds to describe it aloud. Practice with 15 real images below, each with a model answer and top community responses.

15 Questions
Scored on Content, Oral Fluency, Pronunciation

Practice questions

Attempt each one, then open the sample answer to compare.

Question 1

Look at the graph below. In 25 seconds, please speak into the microphone and describe in detail what the graph is showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.

us consumer expenditure bar graph — PTE practice
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the image provided is a paragraph that gives information about consumer expenditure in percentage for the country united states in the year 2017 and 2018. it is divided into 8 categories in which housing is the highest which is 33% and education is the lowest which is 2.4% of consumer expenditure. it can also be observed that insurance and transport is the second highest coming up to to 11.6 and 16%. overall, this image represents the consumer expenditure in percentage.

Question 2

Look at the graph below. In 25 seconds, please speak into the microphone and describe in detail what the graph is showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.

longest suspension bridges diagram — PTE practice
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the image illustrates longest suspension bridge by country. x axis represents length of the bridge in meters while the y axis represents the height of the tower in meters. firstly, it is evident that japan has the longest suspension bridge with dimension of 2000 meters long and more than 250 meters high. followed by turkey, which has a bridge with dimensions of 1000 meters long and more than 200 meters high. finally usa has the bridge that is 1300 meters long and 190 meters tall overall the picture shows the longest suspension bridge by country.

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Question 3

Look at the graph below. In 25 seconds, please speak into the microphone and describe in detail what the graph is showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.

social media active users line graph — PTE practice
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the following graph shows monthly active users in millions of social media platforms between the years 2015 to 2022. the graph includes mainly four companies, which are facebook, instagram, tiktok and twitter. as we can see, facebook has grown from 1.5 million in 2015 to around 3 million in 2022. on the other side, twitter has had a flat between 0.5 million in 2015 and in 2022 as well. we can so see the growth of instagram between 2015 to 2022 as.

How to approach it

  1. Name the image. Say what type of chart or picture it is and what it measures.
  2. Give the overview first. State the highest and lowest, or the main idea, before any detail.
  3. Group, do not list. Cover two or three key points. Never read every number.
  4. Close with one comparison. End on the biggest contrast or the main takeaway.

Useful Phrases

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FAQs

How many Describe Image questions come in the exam?

Usually 5 to 6. Images include bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, tables, maps, processes and photographs.

How is Describe Image scored?

On content, oral fluency and pronunciation. A clear overview with two or three key points beats reading every number.

Do I need exact numbers from the image?

No. One or two approximate values are enough. Grouping and trends score better than reciting figures.

What structure should I follow?

Name the image, give the overview, cover two or three key points, and close with one comparison or takeaway.

What is the most common mistake?

Trying to describe everything. You will run out of time. Pick the biggest features and finish with a conclusion.

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