pte test - Describe Image Strategies and Tips

Continuing the series of DESCRIBE IMAGE STRATEGIES AND TIPS, here we are with, let say episode two of season IMAGE DESCRIBING :D

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Okay let’s move on to episode two then;

1. Know the types of IMAGES

There are a few kinds of images that may appear for this section, so you need to get yourself familiar with it hence you will not go panic even if you encounter one. Imagine going for the same movie again and again, boring huh? Ok, that's not what I mean. What I mean is learning to expect the type of movies you are going to watch, so it would be worthwhile for your money and, of course, your precious time. 

During the test, do not be surprised if you encounter a picture, line graph, bar graph, pie chart, map, table, process graph, and even Venn diagram.

So be prepared to tackle any kind of image you get in test. Who knows the one which you find difficult to tackle may also appear. Depends on how lucky you are, but to get prepared for each section would be fruitful for all of us.

Ok let us move ahead on types of images we have to deal with;

i)             A PICTURE:

ii)             BAR GRAPH:

     iii)     PIE CHART:

     iv)      LINE GRAPH:

   v)       MAP

     vi)      TABLE

     vii)     PROCESS GRAPH

     viii)    VENN DIAGRAM

2. Get yourself a framework

You can use below framework when describing an image. Remember you only have 40 seconds to speak, so make use of it and do not speak beyond the timing. Otherwise, the system would mark your answer as incomplete. 

What you need to speak about:

A. Overview
The chart shows the future trends in the percentage of American citizens over 65 years old.

B. Point 1
In 2010, about 13 percent of US citizens were over 65. This figure is predicted to rise steadily so that by 2035, it will be 20 percent.

C. Point 2: 
Between 2010 and 2030, the rise will be quite steady whereas between 2030 and 2035, the rise is less significant. – suggesting that the increase in the aging population may peak shortly after 2035.

D. Conclusion/Prediction.
However, the rise will have serious implications in areas such as the provision of government services.

Often the image will have too many details, do not get yourself overwhelmed by this, you only need to identify two points and you can ignore the rest. 
Keep in mind that the test is not designed for you to speak about all the details, it is not possible in such short period of time.

3. Practice, review, repeat

Last tip would be a simple one, keep your smartphone ready, and then record your answer and review. Make sure you have finished your last sentence before it hit the 40-seconds mark, aim for 38-39 seconds.

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