What raters reward
Organized coverage of the image (Content/Coherence), precise nouns, position words and present-continuous verbs (Vocabulary, Readability), and steady delivery that fills the time (Listenability, Task Fulfillment).
Your time plan
How to structure it
Fill the [slots] with your own ideas — adapt the frames, don't recite them.
Set the type of scene before any detail.
Grammar Present simple
- This picture shows [type of scene], probably at [place].
- At first glance, it looks like [overall impression].
Use present continuous and position words; say what people are doing, wearing, holding.
Grammar Present continuous + prepositions of place
- In the foreground, [person] is [action].
- On the left, [detail], while on the right, [detail].
Mention the place, weather, objects, or signs.
Grammar There is / there are + prepositions
- In the background, there is [detail].
- Behind them, you can see [detail].
A small inference shows range.
Grammar Modals of deduction (must / might be)
- Everyone seems [mood], so they might be [guess].
- The overall feeling is [adjective].
A worked model answer
A high-scoring sample that follows this shape — use it as a model, not a script.
This illustration portrays a multi-generational sanctuary of learning, where various individuals are immersed in literary and digital pursuits. In the foreground, a young student focuses intently on her laptop amidst stacks of reference materials, while an elderly gentleman nearby enjoys a traditional newspaper. The center of the room features a colorful rug where a group of small children gathers around an adult for storytime, highlighting a communal love for reading. Flanking the walls are floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves brimming with volumes, accessible by a tall library ladder. Students occupy the background, utilizing modern workstations and quiet study nooks. Sunlight streams through large windows, illuminating a space that seamlessly bridges the gap between classical printed media and contemporary technology, creating an atmosphere of quiet intellectual productivity and shared discovery.
Useful vocabulary
Vocabulary is one of the four scored dimensions — weave a few in (don't force all of them).
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing random objects with no order.
- Using only 'there is/are' instead of action verbs.
- Running out of things to say at ~30s.
- Describing what isn't there.
Quick tips
- Go wide, then zoom in — overview before details.
- Lean on position words: in front of, behind, next to, in the corner.
- Use present continuous (is/are …-ing) throughout.