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Describe a time when you received money as a gift.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When it happened?
  • Who gave you the money?
  • Why he/she gave you the money?
  • And explain how he used the money.
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Cue 1:When it happened?

  • Mention the specific occasion or event when you received the money.
  • Provide a brief context about your life at that time.

Example

It was during my college graduation in June 2022. My family had gathered to celebrate this significant milestone in my life.

Cue 2:Who gave you the money?

  • Identify the person who gifted you the money and your relationship with them.
  • Share a little about their significance in your life.

Example

My grandmother gave me the money. She has always been my biggest supporter, attending every important event in my life.

Cue 3:Why he/she gave you the money?

  • Explain the reason behind the gift, whether it was for a specific purpose or just a gesture of love.
  • Reflect on the emotions or thoughts expressed by the giver.

Example

She gave me the money as a graduation gift, wishing me success in my future endeavors. She told me to use it wisely for my further studies.

Cue 4:And explain how you used the money.

  • Describe how you decided to spend or save the money.
  • Share the impact of this decision on your life or studies.

Example

I used the money to enroll in a professional course that would enhance my skills. This investment has helped me secure a better job opportunity.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the significance of the gift and its impact on your life.
  • Express gratitude towards the giver and reflect on the importance of such gestures.

Example

Receiving that money from my grandmother not only helped me financially but also motivated me to pursue my dreams. I am truly grateful for her support and love.

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 Details

Candidates often give unclear or general answers without specific details. This can make the response less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Provide specific details about when the gift was received, who gave it, and the occasion to make your answer more vivid.

2: Neglecting Emotional Impact

Failing to express how the gift made you feel can lead to a flat response. Emotions add depth to your story.

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Tip

Share your feelings about receiving the money and how it affected your relationship with the giver to create a more compelling narrative.

Ignoring the Usage of Money

Not explaining how you used the money can leave your answer incomplete. It’s important to show the impact of the gift.

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Tip

Clearly describe what you did with the money and why you chose to use it that way to provide a complete picture.

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Band 7

Three years back, I was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Customs in the Chennai Customs Zone. My work was to prevent smuggling in the Chennai Customs Zone. As a young and dynamic Deputy Commissioner, I was thoroughly checking and scrutinizing the data to identify certain elements who are indulging in smuggling. I found a case lead and then I pursued it with my team and I busted a big case of drug smuggling in the ports. So, as a reward, the department rewarded me with a cash of around 15,000 rupees in order to motivate me and the team to make further such cases. As an appreciation, this amount, I got it from the department. I wanted to give it back to the team who has helped me in making the case. I shared my happiness with them by throwing a treat in a good hotel and we had shared the memories and efforts that we have taken in busting this notable case in Chennai Customs Zone. So, on the whole, the XP entire episode of anti-evasion and the subsequent sharing of joy and happiness with the team has strengthened our social cohesion.

Band 6-7

If I talk about the last time when I received money as a gift, it was 2-3 months ago when there was a renowned festival known as Diwali. We were celebrating Diwali and there is a ritual in our home and it is very common in India that we spread sweets to all the relatives and family members. Whenever I visit my relatives, they always give me something as a gift. But this time, my grandma told me that she was a little bit busy so she couldn't get a gift for me. So, when I went to her house for giving sweets, in return she gave me Rs. 5000 as a blessing and she told me that whatever I am going to buy, I can get from this money. And I felt very happy because every time whenever she gives me something, I always feel blessed but sometimes there are things which I don't need for my daily news task or for my need but I have to take it and keep it in my house. But this time, I can buy anything which I was willing to get from that money. And I also shared this with her. So, she told me that from the next time, she will be giving me the money only.

Band 6-7

Getting money as a gift, I think, has been a common practice across all religions, nations, and all cultures. It actually makes me nostalgic because one of my favorite memories from childhood is getting money as a gift. As I'm Indian, we have certain Indian traditions. Like, there was a tradition where you had to tie a thread around your brother or your grandfather. And in exchange, they will protect you. And as they were elder than us, they used to give us money. So, at the end of the day, if I did that to like 10 people, I would earn around Rs. 100, which was a significant amount as a child. And that is something I still cherish till today. As a grown-up, no, I don't receive money as a gift anymore during those festivals. But yes, at times, like if it's my birthday, my friends, they just give me vouchers, but not cash. Not yet. But this is one of the fondest memories I have from childhood.

Band 6-7

When I was young and I was studying in 6th or 7th standard, I used to do extracurricular activities like football and many other activities. Once I went and registered for a Karate tournament in my school. Winning that tournament, there were different prizes like gold medal to 1st place, silver medal to 2nd and bronze to 3rd. At that time, I reached the finals and I won the finals and I got the gold medal after winning it. After that, I didn't knew there was a cash prize for that tournament. Then I got received that cash prize, so that was the first time I received and last time I received the cash prize.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a time when I received the money as a gift Money as a gift from my On my birthday last year. It was given by my parents to me on my birthday and they wanted to They wanted to use it my according to my own needs during the small small family celebration It it was given by my parents along with that they they gave me a small handwritten notes in which it was Written that It in which there was a wish about happiness and success in my life It was a special Gift for me because They trusted me that I I will use it I will use it Rightly After receiving this gift as a money I was I felt extremely happy and Responsible because they trusted they trusted me on my choice and And After receiving this gift I Used it on my IELTS preparation some online mock test and I felt extremely proud on myself because

Band 6-7

I would like to explain a time when I received money as a gift. I remember a time when I was studying my BMS course from J&J Ayurvedic Medical College from Chennai. It was the occasion of my birthday 12 December and that time I couldn't go home to celebrate my birthday. So my parents decided to give me a birthday surprise. They packed a beautiful dress and also they have sent money to my bank account. On the day of my birthday I came to know about this and I was over the moon and I shared this happiness with my friends. I called my parents, I told them I love them so much. It was a beautiful moment for me. That time I realized about my parents love for me and on the birthday evening I went out with my friends and we had a good memory. I always remember this moment and understand how beautiful it was.

Band 6-7

When I was a kid, I used to get pocket money as a gift from my grandmother who is living far away from us. Every summer we used to go there and visit our grandmother. And the day when we are leaving, she will hand me a small packet in which there will be a small amount of money. Now she is no more. That's why those pocket money and the small bundle of love and care is very precious. Whenever I think of my pocket money or my savings, she is the first one who is coming to my mind, who loved me to the moon and back, cared for me a lot. Every time I used to visit her, she was having some health issues. Beside of everything, she will give us the money which is mostly the expression of her abundant care and love towards us. Now I am a parent, so I am giving a small amount of money to my kids as a gift whenever I can.

Band 6-7

So, back in 2013 when I got a sudden call regarding my admission in med schools was an enchanting feeling for not only me but also for my family members and to add to this was my grandfather was so happy with this achievement that he gifted me an amount of 1 lakh at a shot. Initially I was shocked to see this huge amount just for getting admission into the med school. Later on I got to realize how important it this process was for them. They had dreamt of me getting into a government medical college since my childhood which fortunately or unfortunately I had no clue but with God's grace I got the opportunity to get into a good medical school and it was a dream come true not only for me but also for my grandparents specifically my grandfather. I feel privileged that I have that opportunity to thank them through the education I grabbed in this medical school. So, the amount though the amount was monetary but the feelings behind giving that amount and the emotions hidden were tremendous. I could feel it and even my parents could feel it. We were proud, we were emotional. I started crying, I had no words how to express the emotions. I feel truly blessed to have such a family.

Band 6-7

I got money as a gift from my grandparents on my 16th birthday. Normally also I have gotten money from elders but this time on my 16th birthday it was a little huge sum. That is because I had been performing very well in my academics and they thought of it as a reward that will help me in my future. That money was invested by my parents in stocks and some of it was used for my education for my tuition fee at my coaching and a part of it was also been put for fixed deposit in bank. All this was done by my parents and me too so that it helps me in the future. So the money which was given to me by my grandparents eventually had a big role in my life because now when I have started college I did not have to care a lot about tuition fee being too much because the parents which my grandparents had given and my parents had invested was multiplied, it was doubled and tripled and now I had a lot of it. Therefore I did not have to worry a lot and I think safe investments holds great importance and shows how necessary it is for people to invest money, save money that will help their future.

Band 6-7

Giving money in our nation is a very common practice from the ancient times. Today I am going to talk about the time when I had received money as a gift. When I was in class 6th, I have a 16th birthday of mine. My grandmother gave me the money as a birthday gift to me. It is very special because my grandmother passed away after a few days of my birthday. I used that money as a very gift and I buy a gift for me and chocolates at that time. This money plays an important role in my life because it is such an emotion with that money. Even I have a 50 rupees note present time as a symbol of my grandmother and me. This money is very special for me. I also have received a lot of money from my relatives and my family members. But I consider that money which my grandmother gave to me as a special because my grandmother is too happy. Whenever I bought a chocolate from that money and buy a gift for me and even the clothes I bought from that money. I also gave the money to the charitable tax.
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