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Describe A Special Cake You Received From Others: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When did it happen?
  • Where did it happen?
  • From whom do you get the cake?
  • And explain why it’s a special cake.
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Cue 1:When did it happen?

  • Mention the specific occasion or event when you received the cake.
  • Include the date or time frame to give context to your story.

Example

It was my birthday last year, on the 15th of March, when I received this special cake. My friends had planned a surprise party for me, and I was completely unaware of it until they brought out the cake.


Cue 2:Where did it happen?

  • Describe the location where the cake was presented to you.
  • Make it relatable by mentioning if it was at home, a restaurant, or a friend's place.

Example

The surprise party took place at my best friend’s house. She had decorated her living room beautifully with balloons and streamers, creating a festive atmosphere.


Cue 3:From whom do you get the cake?

  • Identify who gave you the cake and their relationship to you.
  • Share a little about why this person is significant in your life.

Example

The cake was from my close friends, especially from Priya, who is like a sister to me. She knows my favorite flavors and always puts in extra effort to make my birthdays special.


Cue 4:Explain why it’s a special cake.

  • Discuss the unique features of the cake, such as flavor, design, or any personal touches.
  • Explain the emotional significance of the cake and why it stands out to you.

Example

This cake was special because it was a rich chocolate truffle cake, my absolute favorite. Priya had decorated it with fresh strawberries and a personal message written in icing. It symbolized the love and effort my friends put into making my day memorable.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, receiving that special cake from my friends not only made my birthday unforgettable but also reminded me of the strong bonds we share. It was a beautiful moment filled with joy and love, and I will cherish it forever.


    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: Lack of Detail in Description

    Failing to provide specific details about the cake can make your answer sound vague and uninteresting. It's important to paint a clear picture for the examiner.

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    Tip

    Include details about the cake's appearance, flavor, and any unique features to make your description more engaging.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Not addressing all the cues provided can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in a lower score as it shows a lack of organization.

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    Tip

    Make sure to answer each cue in order, ensuring you cover when, where, from whom, and why the cake is special.


    Rushing Through the Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed opportunities to elaborate on your points. This can confuse the listener.

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    Tip

    Take your time to speak clearly and pause briefly between points to allow your ideas to be understood.


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    Band 6-7

    So just 5 days ago, it was my birthday in February and I received the cake from my sister. She visited me at a very nice decent restaurant here, close to my location and it was very beautiful and special cake for me because my niece joined her in celebrating my birthday and they had decorated that place very beautifully. Also, cake was my favourite one. It was butterscotch cake which I really like and without telling them, they knew what I like in cake and that is the reason I found it very special because it makes us feel comfortable, good when someone knows so many things about us without telling them. It makes us feel very important in their life, isn't it?

    Band 6-7

    Everyone likes to receive gifts on their birthdays and other special occasions like anniversaries. I also really like to receive gifts like eating items and other objects, clothing and accessories. The cake that I received on my last birthday is gifted by my husband. He made a cake at home and it was very delicious cake. It is in chocolate flavor and it's very beautiful. My husband decorated the cake very well. My husband gave me cake as a gift on my birthday. All family members celebrated my birthday at my home in my hometown. We all get together and cut the cake at 5 am. So, it was very special moment for me. Moreover, we also eat so many other kind of dishes. If I talk about the cake, it's really near to my heart because my husband made this cake at home. First, he learned the recipe from YouTube and then he made that cake by his hands at home. So, I really like that cake and because it's my birthday, it's really special to me.

    Band 6-7

    Recently I completed my 24th birthday. Then I received this cake from my close friends. Moreover I had a whale of time with my friends. Furthermore we had a blast and a great celebration. This leads to me a good experience with my friends. Moreover when I am in the down in the dumps, my most of the friends makes me very happy. Conversely there is a situation where I am far from my friends to the college. Then I felt blue. However I visit my hometown during any festivals. Then it really helped me to overcome this situation. On top of that this helps me a lot to have ample amount of time with my friends. This leads to a positive impact on me. Likewise one should have a good friends. There is a saying like friends indeed is friend indeed. So I believe this firmly. This special cake got me a very joyous and excitement moment for me to celebrate my birthday.

    Band 6-7

    Last year, on my birthday, I received a special cake where all my friends were organizing a surprise party for me. So that time I received that most beautiful cake. So they are organizing that party on the cafe which is located in Nashik and this cafe was so beautiful and aesthetic where we were clicking so many pictures. So the theme of that cake is dinosaur because I love dinosaur a lot. So they clicked some pictures on the internet and they printed that photo on the cake. So all the cakes are white and on that there was a green dinosaur with the birthday cap. So this was the most beautiful thing I received on my entire life.

    Band 6-7

    I was in school when I got this got a chance to go for Olympiads the second round and I did quite well in it I ranked quite well I had a hundred and forty ranked in zonal round in Mumbai so everyone was quite happy and my sister got me this amazing cake which had written I'm proud of you and there was this cup which had all the pictures of whatever I've done till then all the things that I've achieved and it was quite a very sweet moment because you know I had this problem of not trusting myself about things so yeah

    Band 6-7

    Last year on my birthday my sister baked a cake for me and she sent it to me Her house is not so far away from me so that's why she could easily able to send it to me It was a dark chocolate cake with a Cadbury jam topping and I thought it came from bakery But the courier boy revealed that it was from my sister So I became more happy because she baked the cake for the first time And it was specially for me that's why I liked it On the other hand there was cherry topping and some wafers topping on the cake and with some chocolate chips Moreover I liked the cake very much, the cake of taste was really amazing And I couldn't believe that she can make a good quality cake And after that I shared, I celebrated my birthday in my city alone Because I don't live with my family because of my workload So yeah it was an amazing experience And also my sister-in-law helped her to make that cake And she was preparing the chocolate syrup and my sister was working with the dough and ingredients I must say she made a really good cake

    Band 6-7

    A cake has been always special to me. Since I was born, I did not celebrate my birthday with a cake. But recently, when I was in the 10th standard, my friends made it happen. It was Corona time and all the states were in lockdown. Everyone was at their homes. My friends gave me a surprise by sending a cake to my home on my birthday. I was awestruck on that day as that was the moment which had never happened in my life. It was a chocolate cake which I am so fond of. And I celebrated my birthday on that day evening by cutting the cake, FaceTiming my friends, enjoying the whole day. And it's a beautiful memory for the lifetime. It was the first cake cutting I ever did.

    Band 6-7

    I got a special cake when it was during my holidays and my birthday was during my holidays. So I got it from my mom's friend. It was a very special cake because it was made of lot of fruits and jellies and yes I do like fruits and jellies. So it was made from fruits and jellies and it was a surprise. I actually never expect any gift from anyone but that cake was very special to me because no one ever gifted me a cake and also along with cake they presented me a chocolate and the presentation of the cake was very nice. So I like it very much. I got it in the month of October and so this can be said one of my favorites and the one who gave it was a mom's friend so I do like what and she also had made a cake which was made of strawberries and just the cream, blueberry cream. I love blueberry so she made the cake from blueberry. So it was very special to me.

    Band 6-7

    Anybody who knows me or loves me knows that I have a sweet tooth and I have been very very fond of any chocolate based products whether you speak of cakes, ice creams or chocolates of any kind, I have a very special corner in my heart for them. It was last year I recall that my twin sister and I were alone in different cities for the very first time. I was feeling very very low and didn't feel like even getting out of my bed and I recall my phone ringing and I got a call from her saying that there's a parcel at your door that you need to collect. I was very intrigued with whatever was happening. I went out, collected the parcel only to see that she sent me a cake on our birthday as a token of love which was such a thoughtful gesture on her part and I still recall how we were able to celebrate it virtually despite being miles apart, we were together in that moment and it instilled in me a sense of gratitude that I had and it was truly a memorable birthday. Despite not being together, we were somehow very very close in that moment and of course that cake till date is the most special one. The sheer thought that she's put into arranging this surprise for me, living in a city far away from mine was very very sweet and I am sure this is a memory I will hold on to as long as I can.

    Band 6-7

    Around two years back on my birthday, I got a cake from my friends. I live in Delhi and all my friends are in other parts of India. Some are in south-southern parts, some are in northern, some are in eastern, some are in western. So we all are in different cities and we don't get to meet much with each other. So two years back on my birthday, we all decided to do a reunion and to gather in Delhi, which is the center of all the cities. So they all decided to come to Delhi and we decided to have a party in Delhi on my birthday. So they came a day early before my birthday and then we all went out for partying, hanged out till late night and when I came back, they surprised me with a blueberry cheesecake which is one of my favorite cakes and the most surprising thing about that was that they prepared that cake by hand. So they gathered all the ingredients and then made the cake by themselves. It is one of my favorite cakes and on top of that, because it was made by them, by their hands, it made this cake more special for me and meeting my friends after so long, after we finished college, we all went to our jobs and moved to other places of the countries and meeting with them was already special for me and on top of that, having a cake which was made by them by hand with emotions and love, it was, which reflects their love for me. It became a very special cake for me.
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