Part 2

Band 6+: Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

See all user-submitted answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.

69% Accuracy The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.

Polished transcript:

Male Female

Actually, I am a photogenic person who is always first in line to take pictures. I have numerous pictures on my laptop that I look at whenever I have free time. One of them is unique and worth mentioning. This picture was taken two years ago at my home. It is my family photo where all family members are together. The reason for the photo was that my brother was about to go to Canada. We are not looking stunning in that photo, but many members are attached to that lovely picture. Now, that photo is hanging on our drawing room wall, and whenever we miss my elder brother, we admire the beauty of that picture. I feel that this photo is one of the best I have ever taken, and I also gave a copy to my brother so that whenever he misses us, he can look at that picture. Thank you.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Actually I am a photogenic person who is always first in trust in taking pictures. I have numerous pictures in my laptop which I see whenever I feel free. One of them is unique and hence it is worth mentioning. This picture was taken two years back and it was taken at my home. This is my family photo where all family members are together. The reason behind the click was that my brother was about to go to Canada. We are not looking stunning in that photo but a lot of members are attached with that lovely photo. Now that photo is hanging on our drawing room wall whenever we missed my elder brother. We are just admiring the beauty of that picture and I feel that that photo is the one of my best photo I ever took and also I gave a copy to my brother that whenever he missed they can see that picture. Thank you.

Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.

Speaking Time: 61 seconds

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Vocabulary Repetition:

that: 9

photo: 5

picture: 4

have: 3

whenever: 3

brother: 3

pictures: 2

taken: 2

family: 2

members: 2

Try using synonyms for the above words

Pronunciation

Your pronunciation is above average. However, you may find complexity in certain words challenging. Regular practice should aid in improvement.

Task Response

The answer is well-organized and coherent, effectively describing a meaningful photograph. Consider adding more sensory details to enrich the description and enhance the reader's experience. For example, describe the setting, clothing, or expressions in the photo more vividly. Elaborating on the emotions associated with the photo would also strengthen the response.

Fluency & Coherence

The answer is coherent and easy to follow. There is a slight hesitation at the beginning, but the overall flow is smooth. Minor improvements could be made by using more sophisticated linking words and phrases to enhance the connections between ideas. For example, instead of simply stating 'One of them is unique and hence it is worth mentioning,' you could say 'One photograph in particular stands out, and it's worth mentioning because...'

Lexical Resource

5.5

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. However, there's room for improvement in using more precise and sophisticated vocabulary. For example, instead of 'a lot of members are attached with that lovely photo,' you could say 'The photo holds great sentimental value for many family members.' Using stronger verbs and more descriptive adjectives would enhance the answer. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only a few minor errors. The sentence structure is relatively simple. While the answer is understandable, using more complex grammatical structures, such as passive voice or embedded clauses, would demonstrate a wider range and improve the overall score. For example, instead of 'We are not looking stunning in that photo,' you could say 'We may not look our best in the photo,' which is more nuanced.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

Thank you so much for giving me such a cute part. It’s my pleasure the topic that I wish to discuss with you. I have more experience in this topic to share with you what you are hoping on this topic. I was telling about a project that I wish. I did talk about this. […]

Band 5+

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

When I completed my senior’s country education, I was free for few time. Then I decided with my family to explore the new places. After thinking some time, my parents told me that we went to the Shimla. I visited Shimla with my family. We spent a lot of time with my family in different […]

Band 7+

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

When I completed my senior scoundry education, I was free for few time then I decided with my family to explore the new places. After thinking some time my parents told me that we went to the Shimla. So I visited Shimla with my family. We spent a lot of time with my family in […]

Band 7+

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

I have many photos to be proud of it. However, the most crucial one, crucial and enjoyable one that I took photo with my family. I can’t remember the time very clearly. About two years ago I visited England with my family during my vocation time. We visited modern and historical places such as Becky […]

Band 6+

See All

Describe a beautiful natural place you have visited. You should say: - Where it is located - When you went there - What you did there And explain why you found this place so beautiful.

I would like to talk about a beautiful place, about a peaceful and beautiful place that I really loved. It is a quiet natural spot located near a lake of the quiet countryside, just a short drive from the noisy city centre. I come now about this place through a close friend who invited me […]

Band 6+

Describe a type of pollution that concerns you

Today, I’d like to talk about air pollution, which really concerns me, mainly because of its long-term impact on both environment and people. I strongly feel that air pollution has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, especially in large and densely populated cities. There are several factors that contribute this problem. Firstly, a major factor […]

Band 6+

Describe a public place in your city that many people visit. You should say: where it is; what people can do there; what it looks like; and explain why this place is popular.

I’d like to describe Central Park which is the most popular public place in my city. It’s officially called Abai Park after the great Kazakh writer. It is located in the town center with a walking distance from my apartment so it’s easy to get there. One thing you notice immediately is that despite the […]

Band 7+

See All

Band 6+: Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

Describe a photo that you took and are proud of Or a photo that makes you smile

Other Topics:

Describe a beautiful natural place you have visited. You should say: - Where it is located - When you went there - What you did there And explain why you found this place so beautiful.

Describe a time when you used information for tourists, for example from a guidebook or online. You should say: where you got this information what place this information was about what information you got and explain whether this information was very helpful for you.

Describe a type of pollution that concerns you

Describe a time when you had to work with someone you didn't get along with. You should say: who this person was, what you were working on together, how you managed to cooperate, and explain what you learned from the experience.

Describe a public place in your city that many people visit. You should say: where it is; what people can do there; what it looks like; and explain why this place is popular.

Describe a successful businessperson you know (e.g. running a family business) You should say: - Who this person is - How you knew him/her - What business he/she does - And explain why he/she is successful

Check Your Own Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample With Your Idea?

Overall Band Score

Pronunciation

Task Response

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium