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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Photographs

These are IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on photographs, with band 9 sample answers and tips. Part 1 answers should be two or three natural sentences that extend beyond a yes or no.

Questions

  1. What type of photos do you like taking?
  2. What do you do with the photos you take?
  3. When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards?
  4. Do you like people taking photos of you?

Sample answers

Sample answer to these questions

I enjoy taking casual photos of everyday moments, like sunsets and food, as they capture memories beautifully. I usually store them on my phone and share some on social media. When I travel, I prefer taking photos over buying postcards because they feel more personal. I’m okay with natural photos of me, but I prefer not to pose too much.

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