Questions and sample answers
Do you like taking photos?
Yes, especially when I travel. Photos help me remember small details that I might forget, such as the colours of a street or a meal.
What do you usually take photos of?
Landscapes and food, mostly. I also like photographing friends when they are not expecting it, because those natural pictures are the best.
Do you prefer taking photos with a phone or a camera?
A phone, for convenience. It is always in my pocket, and modern phone cameras are good enough for most situations.
Do you share your photos online?
Sometimes. I post my best pictures on social media, but I keep personal ones, such as family photos, in a private folder.
Do you keep printed photos?
A few. My parents have albums with old pictures, and I love looking through them because they show how different life was.
Why do people like taking photos?
They want to keep memories and share experiences. A picture can bring back emotions quickly, even many years later.
Useful vocabulary
- capture a moment — record a special moment
- candid — natural, not posed
- snap — take a quick photo
- scenery — natural views
- keepsake — an item kept for memories
- album — a book for photos
- share online — post on the internet
Tips for this topic
- Use past tenses for a recent photo story.
- Explain why photos matter emotionally.
- Contrast phone and camera with one clear reason.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.