Describe a picture in your home- IELTS cue card

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24-06-2025

Describe a picture in your home

The IELTS speaking test consists of 3  sections, The entire time allotted for the exam is  11-14 minutes. Each section has a different time limit. The speaking cue card test is the communication between the examiner and the candidate about the general (random) topic from a various  plot.This article is about describe a picture in your home for the Cue card IELTS (Speaking) as a sample.

Describe a picture in your home- IELTS speaking part 2 cue card

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   In this  section (part 2) of the IELTS speaking test, the candidate will be given a cue card, which is also known as a task card. The candidate should talk up to 2 minutes without any pause about the general topic which is given by the examiner. We have given the topic of describe a picture in your home, the IELTS speaking cue card test. 

Describe a picture in your home

You should say:

  • What is in the photo
  • Where this photo is in your home
  • How this picture was taken

Describe a picture in your home- Model answer 1

Introduction:
Photographs are the most ideal approach to catch significant moments in our lives. I have taken a collection of my nephews pictures, some pictures are framed and some are saved in my mobile.

What is in the photo?
  The picture seems like I'm holding my nephew as a newborn baby, in my hands. This is our first picture of us were both of us in one frame. I framed this picture as 3 feet to hang in my room.

 Where is this photo in your home?
    I hung this picture in my room. Also I have a huge collection of his photos, which I hung in my room. Among those, this picture was my most favorite picture. I hung it near the door of my room. If anyone came inside my room, it was the first thing they could see.

How was this picture taken?
   I distinctly remember the time it was taken, on January 24 2016 when I first held my nephew in hand. My uncle took it as a candid picture and it was so cute to see, so I decided to frame it. It was such a precious moment for me.

Conclusion:
I have a huge collection of photos for all my other 3 nephews. A side of the wall in my room is occupied with all of their pictures by frames. 

Describe a picture in your home- Model answer 2

Introduction:
  Picture is a visible representation of some event, function or achievements. Also sometimes our only pictures can express who we are.

What is in the photo?
  It was my picture, which expresses one of my achievements. This picture was taken by my friend when I placed 2nd in martial arts in  national tournament. I don't know how my father got this picture from my friend,but he surprised me by framing this picture to hang in our home.

Where is this photo in your home?
  My father wants to hang it in our living room, where I kept all my trophies and medals. He framed this picture as 2 feet and he hanged it. Everyone who comes to my home will definitely ask about this picture, that's why we hung it as big as among all the things in our living room.

How was this picture taken?
  It  expresses one of my achievements. This picture was taken when I placed 2nd in my national tournament in my martial arts. It was taken by a random person who attended the tournament, after the pack up i asked him to mail me.

Conclusion:
Sometimes my parents get pride when they explain about this picture and the trophies and medals.

Describe a picture in your home- Model answer 3

Introduction:
  Pictures are the things which give us a memory about a particular day.Some pictures gives us a small smile in our face on the sight of it.

What is in the photo?
    Even though there are many pictures at home, the one picture which I like most is our family picture. When I was away from my family, that one picture gave me a lot of memories, because it looks like the whole family in one frame.

Where is this photo in your home?
   Since I am staying in a hostel, I hang this picture on the wall opposite to my bed. It was the only thing which I kept with me in the memory of my family. Whenever I miss my family, this picture helps me feel like they are with me.

How was this picture taken?
   This picture was taken at one of my family functions, where we all dressed up with the same color dress.

Conclusion:
   Pictures are the only thing which gives us the great memory of our loved one or about the particular or special day.

Describe a picture in your home- IELTS speaking part 3 follow up questions

   In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, the candidates will be given a few follow up questions to complete within 4-5 minutes. Here we have given some follow up questions related to the topic of describe a picture in your home.  This will help you crack your exams with good marks.

1. Do you like to take photographs? Why?
     To be very frank, I'm not a professional photographer. But still I love clicking pictures. But I often capture the sunrise and sunset. I would share those pictures in my social media accounts.

2. Would you like to study photography?
   I am not that interested in studying photography, because it is just a passion for me. Also I click pictures to make a memory of it. Lately sometimes if I develop interest in photography then I would think of taking up a course.

3. Do you take photographs of yourself?
 Occasionally I click the picture of myself, most of the time I take only mirror selfies and sometimes when I get ready for some event, party or family functions I take a click of myself to check my outfits. Sometimes i use the app called snapchat to click crazy pictures using crazy features in it.

4. What makes a good photograph?
    Good photograph means it should give a real reflection. A photograph is one where you understand the intent of what that photographer tried to communicate.

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Conclusion:

This IELTS speaking cue card is given with the topic of “describe a picture in your home”.  with model answers and follow up questions as a sample article. This article will help you to attain good scores in your exams. Use your own words during conversation.

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About Author Gayathri Nagarajan

Gayathri, a trusted study-abroad expert, with expertise in standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, and GMAT. With a strong tech background from SASTRA University, she excels in software testing and has a passion for content writing and digital marketing. She aids students in finding the perfect academic fit, offering guidance on course selection, LOR and SOP writing. She remains up-to-date with the latest trends in higher education, delivering credible, accurate information on international education, including courses and test prep materials. As a trusted Study abroad expert at Kanan International, explore her latest blogs and articles for comprehensive insights into studying abroad and realizing your academic aspirations.

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