Describe a photo that you are proud of IELTS Cue Card

IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC

Describe a photo that you are proud of

You should say:
When did you take this photo?
What is the photo about?
Why you feel proud of this photo?

NOTE – The examiner gives you one minute to plan your answer, and to help you prepare for the topic, the examiner provides you with a pencil and a notepad. You’ll have to answer the questions given on the topic for one-to-two minutes

Sample Answer 1

Introduction

There is no denying this conviction that photographs play a vital role in our lives. Although I have an assemblage of photos, one of them is spesh, and hence it is worth mentioning.

When did you take this photo?

It is a selfie that I took last year.

What is this photo about?

Last year due to the corona pandemic, our nation was in lockdown, and. because of that, I had to sit indolently at home for a few months.

During that time, I gained a lot of weight and started looking bulky. The people of my township turned to body shaming, and I was in depression.

I followed a strict diet plan with regular exercise to escape that situation. For six months, I worked with determination, dedication and discipline.

And when I finally lost weight, I was in a state of euphoria.

I clicked a selfie and posted it on social media with my changed looks.

Why do you feel proud of the photo?

I feel proud because I took a challenge and fulfilled it. The whole journey was an arduous task for me, and many times I lost the willpower to pursue the goal further.

But still, I carried on because I had a hunger to become successful.

That photo makes me feel proud. Whenever life gives me lemons, I see that picture and motivate myself to work hard during challenging times.

That selfie reminds me that our tough situations are temporary, and by working with a plan, we can lead our lives toward an impressive growth trajectory.

Sample Answer 2

Introduction

In this modern era, people have this uncanny knack for clicking photos wherever they go. Although I have numerous photographs of mine in my collection, one of them is special and worth mentioning.

When did you take this photo?

My brother clicked this photo on the result day of my 10th class examination.

What is the photo about?

During my childhood, I was an average student who used to find it challenging to get a decent rank in the class. I tried very hard but couldn’t get success.

Seeing my plight, my older brother came to my rescue, and he told me that the reason for my failure was my lack of consistency. As per him, not following the timetable was the reason for my failure.

He observed that I used to put the effort in 3 days a week and would waste time on rest days.

Although I was not fully convinced by his advice, I followed it. I regularly followed the timetable for the next six months with determination, dedication and discipline.

To my joy, I passed my 10th standard with flying colours and got the first rank in the school.

My brother clicked my picture when I was on the stage to receive the trophy.

That photograph is hung on the main wall of my study room

Why do you feel proud of this photo?

I feel proud of this photo because it makes me realize that whatever the human mind can conceive and believe can achieve.

Sample Answer 3

Introduction.

Photographs are a reliable medium to preserve our memories. We click pictures of significant events in our lives and feel nostalgic after seeing them in the future. Some photos are close to our hearts, and they provide us with pleasure. In this contemporary epoch, the significance of photographs has increased manifold due to the emergence of social media.

Although my collection includes thousands of pictures, one of them is special and worth mentioning.

When did you take this photo?

The photographer clicked this picture during my graduation convocation ceremony. The best part about this picture is that I am receiving my degree from the honourable chief minister of our state.

What is the photo about?

This photographer clicked the picture when we students received their graduation certificates, and everyone was dressed perfectly. Being the topper of my batch, I get a chance to stand in the middle, just next to the chief minister. This photo reminds me of the best period of my life: my college days when there was less stress and more fun.

Why do you feel proud of the photo?

This photograph makes me feel proud because the wonderful time I had that day with my friends will always remain etched in my memories. When I came to know that the chief minister would mark his presence at the gathering, I drafted an enchanting speech for that day, and I was blessed with the honour of speaking in front of a wonderful audience, so my speech turned out to be more of a farewell speech. All my batchmates were present that day, and due to the skilful photograph, all came in one frame.

I had a hunch that day that this event would become special and memorable in the future. I studied with determination, dedication and discipline during college, and this picture reminds me of my struggle and success.

Sample Answer 4

Introduction

Due to the introduction of cameras in smartphones, clicking photos has become an easy task. Although I click many pictures daily, one of them is special and worth mentioning.

When did you take this photo?

In the year 2020, the corona pandemic made inroads in our lives. At that time, I was in my 12th standard. As the virus was spreading rampant, the administration imposed a stringent lockdown.

Due to that, I didn’t go to school in that session and even took the examinations from home.

When the administration lifted the lockdown, I had a sigh of relief as all my classmates had passed the 12th standard and took admitted to different colleges.

I decided to arrange a reunion. During that celebration, I clicked a selfie.

What is the photo about?

This photo has all my classmates in a single frame.

Why do you feel proud of this photo?

The photo is a treasure for me and speaks volumes about my relationship with my classmates.

I was admitted to this school in 10th standard, and the other students didn’t accept me as a friend. But as a social butterfly, I kept talking to them and supporting them in tough times.

Due to my persistent efforts, all my classmates accepted me and this photo is hung on the main wall of my bedroom. It reminds me of the good time I had in school and my success in making so many friends in a short time.

Lastly, another prominent reason for feeling proud of this photo is that I managed to bring all my friends for a reunion, who were scattered in different cities and nations, due to my earnest efforts.

Follow up Questions

Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to the cue card “Describe a photo that you are proud of”.

1. Why do some people use photographs to document important things?

I think photographs are a reliable medium to refresh memories. After looking at photographs, we feel nostalgic by remembering the events and people in the picture. Also, photographs allow us to discuss our experiences with others at length. There is no denying this conviction that a picture is worth a thousand words.

2. What can one learn from photographs taken throughout history?

The vital knowledge people can get from photos is the triumphs and losses of our forefathers. On the one side, photographs serve as live proof of human brilliance and advances, and on the contrary, they also exhibit how and where we didn’t get success. For instance, photos of dense forests of yesteryears at places occupied by contemporary skyscrapers exhibit our architectural prowess; however, at the same time, they showcase how we ruined our environment to achieve the same.

3. Are photographs the best way to remember something?

Earlier I believed that photographs were the best way to remember something. However, there was a paradigm shift in my thinking when I went through a piece of content on how efficiently smells make us remember. Due to this, storytellers of the past relied on incense sticks and spice bowls while telling stories.

4. What are the basics of photography and taking good photographs?

Making a remarkable start in photography is an arduous task. Moreover, it requires heaps of experience to handle DSLR and mirrorless cameras. There are many features and buttons, and a person needs to work on them with determination, dedication and discipline to learn them adroitly.

There are three basics of photography. Anyone who gains mastery of them becomes a perfect photographer. These three aspects are shutter speed, Aperture and ISO.

Having a central focus on these three aspects helps you gain substantial knowledge of photography.

Vocabulary

1. Vital

Meaning: Very important

Sentence: It is vital to not feed on the resentment of others because by doing this, we provide fodder for the rumour.

2. Worth mentioning

Meaning: Important enough to require a comment.

Sentence: The role of technology in breakthroughs is worth mentioning. The major discoveries are propelled essentially by needs, and science has gradually made roaring success stories.

3. Spesh

Meaning: Special

Sentence: By exuberating self-confidence, we can make a spesh impact on others.

4. Indolent

Meaning: Lazy, Lethargic

Sentence: Remaining indoors for a long time can make us indolent which adversely impacts our physical and mental health.

5. Euphoria

Meaning: an extremely strong feeling of happiness

Sentence: My last project was a roaring success story and after raking in big bucks from it I was in euphoria.

6. Arduous task

Meaning: Needing a lot of effort

Sentence: Taming inflation is an arduous task for governments worldwide and a massive restructuring of systems must have come out of it.