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Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who did you give it to?
  • What was the gift?
  • Why did you choose that gift?
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Cue 1:Who did you give it to?

  • Mention the relationship you have with the person to whom you gave the gift.
  • Share a brief context about the occasion or reason for giving the gift.

Example

I recently gave a gift to my younger sister, Priya, who just graduated from college. It was a special occasion for our family, and I wanted to celebrate her achievement.


Cue 2:What was the gift?

  • Describe the gift in detail, including its type and any special features.
  • Explain how you presented the gift to make it more memorable.

Example

The gift I chose for her was a beautiful silver bracelet with her initials engraved on it. I wrapped it in a lovely gift box and added a handwritten note expressing my pride in her accomplishments.


Cue 3:Why did you choose that gift?

  • Explain the thought process behind selecting that particular gift.
  • Mention any personal significance the gift holds for the recipient.

Example

I chose this bracelet because it symbolizes her journey and hard work throughout her studies. I wanted her to have something special that she could cherish and wear on important occasions.


Conclusion

  • Summarize the emotional impact the gift had on the recipient.
  • Reflect on the joy of giving and the importance of thoughtful gifts.

Example

Seeing the joy on Priya's face when she opened the gift was priceless. It reminded me of how meaningful it is to give thoughtful gifts that can create lasting memories.


Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


Tips to answer this Cue Card

1: Being Vague About the Gift

Candidates often give unclear descriptions of the gift, making it hard for the examiner to understand its significance. This can lead to a lack of engagement in the response.

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Tip

Be specific about the gift. Describe its features, appearance, and why it is meaningful to the recipient.


2: Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain the relationship with the recipient can make the answer feel impersonal. This may lead to a less compelling narrative.

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Tip

Mention your relationship with the person and how it influenced your choice of gift to create a more personal story.


Rushing Through the Explanation

Candidates often rush their answers, skipping important details about why they chose the gift. This can result in a lack of depth in the response.

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Tip

Take your time to explain your thought process behind choosing the gift, including any special occasions or memories associated with it.


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All Answers

Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

Band 5-6

One of my favorite gift from childhood was a beautiful doll that my sister gifted me on my last 20th birthday. I had long hair and a lovely pink dress I used to spend hours dressing it up different outfits which I would make from old clothes, my friends and I would create elaborate stories which made playtime creatively really fun and imaginative, looking back I realize how much that dolls my creativity and love for storytelling.

Band 5-6

I did not give any gift to anyone I gave a sunflower to my friend because she likes sunflower Thank you for watching!

Band 5-6

My husband gave me a gift for the last two months. He has a gift for my anniversary. I got a gift for iPhone 6 Pro Max. Still I am so happy because I need this phone. I use social media and Instagram because my work is also socialization. He gives a phone. I also save money. I bought this phone last three years because I need this phone. This phone is very creative and simple. I thank him for this.

Band 5-6

Well, since my childhood to this present time, I have pleasure of giving gifts to my near and dear ones. And I also love to present them a gift and occasionally, however, sometimes my experience was not up to the mark, although the majority of the time I was over the moon. However, today I would like to talk about a time when I gift, when I gift someone recently, I really remember it was my brother's 20th birthday and I was going to a late city with my friends for a holiday. Basically, this city is surrounded by majestic mountain and breathtaking views and sceneries. And also the city is a famous for old forts and local markets. The winter season, each and everything's are very expensive over there, such as food, accommodation, clothes and fashion accessories. I really remember my brother fond of wearing fashion accessories and I coincidentally and I coincidentally saw a watch in a local market of late city. I saw that my watch is what was quite beautiful and worth around 2000 rupees, but I didn't focus on a price and I just buy it for my brother. And when I came to home on his, I gave him on his 20th birthday, he was one down client after receiving that gift because he loves to wear watches and that specific design was hit differently and my brother and we celebrate birthday.

Band 5-6

Recently, I gave a gift to my fiancée, the earring is from 2022, the earring on 2022, the month was Feb, and she is amazing personality, amazing girl, she is so strong, she is an interior designer. Recently, I gave her a beautiful diamond ring on her last birthday, it was on 13th July, she was so happy, and Apple brand is getting more stronger, actually more stronger,

Band 5-6

So I recently gave a gift to my girlfriend is a hoodie. So my girlfriend, she's moving to UK for her studying. And it was her last day in India and I was really emotional at that particular moment. I want to give someone something to her. And the thing is, if I'm giving any random thing to her, I don't, because that random thing is not close to my heart, I don't, I don't, I don't love that thing particularly. So that is the reason I choose to give my hoodie because that hoodie was really close to my heart. And another thing is that I love hoodie, I am really a fond of hoodies, whenever I see any hoodie in any showroom, I just want to buy it and same thing happened with the hoodie that I gave to her is, I went to shopping with her and I saw that particular hoodie at that time, I don't have much money to buy that hoodie, I immediately call my sister so that she can send me some money and I can purchase the hoodie. And that is how I purchased that hoodie. And that hoodie was like one of favorite hoodie to me. And so that's why I decided to give my hoodie to her because whenever if she wears that hoodie, it feels like I am wearing the hoodie. I think, yeah, that is the reason why I gave her hoodie. And also I like winter because of hoodies only, because in winters I get to wear a lot of hoodie. So yeah, and just like hoodie, she is also close to my heart and yeah, that is it.
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