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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

    Last in last year my birthday I received a cake that is salted caramel dark chocolate cake from my friend Chris and that is very special because I love the salted caramel taste I love to eat that cake and I got that cake as a surprise gift from him because I didn't know who sent that cake first so I was so happy after seeing that cake and when we called everyone for cake cutting and everyone wanted to eat that cake the big piece of that cake and I had only one piece of that because everyone liked that cake so that is very special to me he sent my favorite cake for my birthday I love the salted caramel taste I'm happy that he sent me that cake the salted caramel and dark chocolate combination is very very tasty and the cake texture is very nice and the creaminess or that cream on the cake was not that much very light and when we put it in our mouth it melts like butter and the cake decoration was very special it is written my name on it happy birthday and the cake looks beautiful and I once and I thought that I did not want to cut that cake because that was looking so beautiful I wanted to keep it like that only I took many photos of that cake and then

    Band 6-7

    my most special cake was my 26th birthday in the year 2020 it was a surprise by my sister and she had very carefully arranged this cake on my birthday she had ordered this cake from a very special designer who who designed the cake in the form of a coffee shop at the time I was running my business of a coffee shop which specialized in milkshakes and boba teas and so this cake had a complete look of the coffee cake and boba this was a special period special moment in my life for the thought and care she had put together to arrange this cake

    Band 6-7

    Well, I have received one of my favorite flavored caramel cake on my birthday by my loving daughter and by my spouse. The cake texture was so good with minimal sweetness. The cake contains a mixture of chocolate and caramel flavor and a beautiful heart shape. I would like to appreciate the cooking skills of the chef who prepared it. The cake was filled with lots of love from my better half and my beloved daughter.

    Band 6-7

    That's an interesting question. I remember a few months ago, I received a cake from my best friend, Aditya, whom we met in class 11. He came to my birthday occasion and gifted me a cake. The cake was very beautiful and the taste was so delicious. That's why I still remember the taste of cake. It's a little sour and chocolate plus pineapple flavor. The cake is packed with very decorative things and packed and unpacked under the box. He gifted me and he said, you eat the cake specially. That's why I remember. Furthermore, we celebrated our birthday and went outside to market and go to restaurant and eat some delicious food like pizzas, burgers, etc. And also drink some beverages like tea, coffee. Then after we came to home and we all together try the cake home gifted by Aditya. Then all my friends said that the cake was very delicious and very tasteful. That's why I remember the cake.

    Band 6-7

    No doubt that while we generally all like to eat cake on all occasions, whether it is on birthdays, wedding, anniversary or any occasion to have a special cake, today I would like to talk about a special cake which I received on my 16th birthday. And I received this cake on my birthday from my best friend and he sent me a cake of chocolate flavor and it looks very delicious and beautiful and I received this cake on my birthday. And I am so happy to receive, to see this cake and also on my birthday, I invite my close friends, best friends and relatives and these all the peoples are celebrating my birthday with me and but only a few could have attend, not attended my birthday but it's okay. But I am so happy to, on my special day, these all the guests brought different kinds of gifts for me and one of my teacher have a different idea, he sent me a beautiful card and she created it's own and it's look very beautiful and when I talking about my birthday cake, I cut the cake and when I eat this cake, it is very delicious cake and at that time I got, get emotional because when I eat this cake and the cake is very delicious and it is my also a favorite flavor and at that time, I and my family also get emotional and but also because it had some of the best decoration and I have ever seen on a cake.

    Band 6-7

    I am a usually shy guy and I refrain from celebrating a lot of events including my birthday and I often tell my parents that I don't like to celebrate my birthday because I feel it's an extravagant procedure. But in 2022, three of my best friends from college, they decided to barge in with a very special cake to celebrate my birthday. However, I was never even knowing what is happening. I was lounging on my sofa and although I was thinking that I might have guessed that day, I never expected these friends. Three of my friends came in and they bought one of the most beautiful and decorated cake. It was a vanilla cake with strawberry and chocolate toppings and my name was written on it in bold letters on a piece of dark chocolate. The most beautiful fact of the cake is that it was so tasty, it was made so well and it was a costly cake which they had bought from ribbons and balloons. This incident really brought a lot of happiness and gave me a lot of confidence in my life. I love my friends. I never had a surprise visit from my friends for years and this visit really made me feel important and wanted. So I am grateful that such a beautiful cake was given to me and I am ready to extend my help to them whenever they need anything in their life. The next year, I bought another cake for each of their birthdays and we all celebrated together in the same way.

    Band 6-7

    So, I have always been a foodie and especially when I am surprised with such a sweet delicacy which obviously waters my mouth as soon as I see it, I obviously feel like I am on top of the world because I have people in my life who cherish me and are able to take out time from their busy schedules to make me feel special. It was last year on my birthday where my partner and my family both together decided to surprise me. I was feeling gloomy that it's my birthday and it's not being celebrated the way I wanted it to but to my surprise, I was told to get ready in the evening out of the blue and I was a bit of taken aback like what does it consist of me getting ready in the evening like my birthday is almost about to get over so what's the point of all of it. So, I got ready then I was blindfolded from my house to this hotel. I have never been to this hotel so this hotel is called Global Bench. I was blindfolded, I was made to walk from the hotel to the table and as soon as my blindfold was removed, I could see a huge 1kg red velvet cake in front of me that is my favorite flavor in the world.

    Band 6-7

    a special cake which I received from others is when it was my my birthday on 2nd of September it was my 21st birthday and for the very first time I was celebrating it with my partner and he brought me a small mini chocolate cake which was drizzled with caramel and it was covered with a hard chocolate and it was really mouth-watering also we were sitting at the Miniso shore a place in which is really beautiful and surreal and the moment was really surreal and of course he also
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