IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a photograph you like

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a photograph you like. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what is in the photo; when and where it was taken; who took it; why you like it), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a photograph you like.

    You should say:

    • what is in the photo
    • when and where it was taken
    • who took it
    • and explain why you like it

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      what is in the photo

    2. 2

      when and where it was taken

    3. 3

      who took it

    4. 4

      and explain why you like it

    Rounding-off questions

    • Why do people take so many photos now?

    • Are printed photos better than digital ones?

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