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Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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What the event was?

How you prepared for it?

Who helped you to organize it?

And explain why you think it was successful event.

Follow up questions

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What specific preparations did you make for your mother's birthday party?

I organized decorations, arranged for food, and planned some games. I also coordinated with my neighbors to ensure everyone contributed something special, which made the event more personal and enjoyable.

How did you feel when you saw your mother's happiness at the event?

Seeing my mother so happy filled me with joy and satisfaction. It was rewarding to know that all the effort put into the party was worth it, and it strengthened our bond as a family.

What lessons did you learn from organizing this event?

I learned the importance of teamwork and communication. Working with my neighbors taught me how collaboration can lead to a successful event, and it also deepened our community ties.

Band 6-7

IELTS Learner

15 hours ago

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Okay, so on 31st of December, I had my birthday, so at that time I want to celebrate with my friends and family, I want to gather all the friends, all the close relatives that are with me through all the difficult situation all the time. So I really want, because before my birthday there is something happened that is very difficult and for me I have so many bad situation arises, at that time my friends and family helped me a lot, so on my birthday I decided to organize and that time my father who is very a busy person and that time my father has really helped me a lot to organize the event and after we organized my birthday party, actually I organized my birthday party with the help of my father, so firstly I just prepare a few invites to the close relatives and send it to them, after on the day of the celebration we have a karaoke and we have a dances of my friends who prepare a surprise dance for me and after that I gave a beautiful speech to my parents that they support me in very difficult situation, I mean every terms and every terms of life they help me a lot and I think it's a very fantastic event, why? Because all my friends and family are all together and it's very, nowadays it's very hard that everyone gets time for me because everyone busy in their own schedule but I really happy that everyone has got time for me to come in my birthday and after that we dance a lot, we cut the cake, we taste the food of, I booked a very Italian-Spanish very famous restaurant of the hotel dinner, so

Follow up questions

Based on user’s response

What challenges did you face while organizing the event?

One of the main challenges was coordinating everyone's schedules since many of my friends and family have busy lives. I also had to manage the logistics of the venue and ensure that everything was ready on time. Thankfully, my father's support made it easier to overcome these challenges.

How did you feel during the event?

I felt incredibly happy and grateful during the event. Seeing all my friends and family together made me realize how much they care about me. It was a moment of joy and relief after going through tough times, and I appreciated every moment of the celebration.

What did you learn from organizing this event?

I learned the importance of support from loved ones and how meaningful it is to celebrate together. It taught me that even in difficult times, having a strong support system can help you overcome challenges. I also gained skills in planning and organizing events.

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