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Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was it?
  • Who gave it? When & why did this person give it?
  • How did you feel?
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Cue 1:What was it?

  • Begin by describing the item of clothing in detail, including its type, color, and any unique features.
  • Mention how you came to possess this item and its significance to you.

Example

The item of clothing I received was a beautiful blue kurta. It had intricate white embroidery on the sleeves and a comfortable fit, making it perfect for festive occasions.


Cue 2:Who gave it? When & why did this person give it?

  • Identify the person who gifted you the clothing and explain your relationship with them.
  • Provide context about when and why they decided to give you this item, such as a special occasion or a personal reason.

Example

My aunt gave me this kurta during Diwali last year. She wanted me to have something special to wear for the celebrations, as she knows how much I love traditional attire.


Cue 3:How did you feel?

  • Share your emotional response upon receiving the gift and how it made you feel about the giver.
  • Reflect on any memories or thoughts that the item evokes when you wear it.

Example

I felt incredibly touched and grateful when I received the kurta. It reminded me of the close bond I share with my aunt, and wearing it during Diwali made the celebrations even more special.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your overall feelings about the gift and its importance in your life.
  • Mention how this item of clothing represents your relationship with the giver.

Example

In conclusion, this blue kurta is not just a piece of clothing for me; it represents love and tradition in my family. Every time I wear it, I feel a sense of connection to my roots and cherished memories with my aunt.


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: Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. Avoid general terms that do not provide a clear picture of the clothing item.

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Tip

Be specific about the item, including its color, style, and any unique features that make it special.


2: Neglecting Emotional Impact

Failing to express your feelings about receiving the item can make your response less personal and relatable. Emotions add depth to your story.

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Tip

Share how the gift made you feel, whether it was happiness, nostalgia, or gratitude, to connect with the listener.


Ignoring Context and Story

Not providing context about the giver and the occasion can lead to a disjointed answer. Context helps the listener understand the significance of the item.

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Tip

Include details about who gave the item, when it was given, and the reason behind the gift to create a complete narrative.


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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 6-7

On my birthday, my friend Adhira gave me a gift. It is a blue beautiful gown. It has so many elegant designs. The material was so soft. At the moment, I didn't expect that from Adhira. At the moment, I feel so happy. When I wear it, I just look like an angel. It has a very long sleeve with a net. I was so surprised when she gave it to me on my birthday. So many of my other friends also gave me so many gifts. Some of my relatives also gave some of the cloths. But the most precious gift is Adhira's birthday gift. I was so happy for her. It was a little surprise for me.

Band 6-7

As a token of love, I received a jeans as a gift from my sister and I remember it that was so special moment for me as I wanted to have always the jeans of the label and she bought it for me for a birthday present. Moreover, I have more interest in different types of clothing out of which I am very fond of jeans. Jeans are made up of different synthetic materials today which is to follow today in modern world. Moreover, jean clothing, gifting someone clothing is a very good thing. I feel so much immense as she gifted me that.

Band 6-7

Well, I was actually gifted a cloth, a black shirt and pan by my grandma for my 4th birthday. 4th birthday as in when I was in the 4th class. I used to wear it for winter actually and I used to feel it was very cozy and peaceful wearing that shirt and pan she gave me. It also helped me reminisce of the happy memories when I was a child, free of all the pressure, expectations and was just worrying about the homework the next day. I was very possessive of this shirt and I never allowed even my brother to wear it. It also helped me remember the times where I used to spend time with my grandmother in her own room wearing that shirt. That was one of the first gifts which I received for my birthday because until then it was all about buying chocolates and distributing it to friends. It was never about receiving anything. I still have it, I still have the pictures of me in the shirt in my phone. But as usual, as all good things move on, we'll have to learn to deal with it. And I grew too big for this shirt so I had to pass it on to someone. Eventually I found out that our maid who was working in our home, she had a son who was around my age when I first got this shirt. So I gave it to him so that he can continue wearing it at least. I still ask him about the shirt sometimes so I just want to know whether it's torn or not torn. So I can at least feel peaceful after knowing the status of this shirt. Sometimes these type of things, even though they are small, they help make a very great impact in our life and we'll realize it very much.

Band 6-7

So, it was this one simple piece of clothing, a top, which was given to me by one of my closest friends. And I used to call him my brother because he was nearly 10 years older to me. And he gave it to me on the occasion of Ganapati. He said, and he was a Christian by religion. So, he gave me as a token of blessing that, you know, I am your bigger, older brother and this is for you. And that was very meaningful to me back then as well because it made me feel so special to have a brother because in real life, I only have a sister. Though I never felt the incompleteness because my sister is so packaged. But he somehow filled that void that I never even felt. I was completely grateful because it was such a small gesture and so meaningful. But the major part here is that he committed suicide a few months ago. So, now its meaning has literally tripled because there is no other thing that I have with me that reminds me of him. Its that one talk that helps me hold on to his thoughts, his feelings and the amount of affection that we have towards each other. So, the fact remains that even though he is not here with me today, that one piece of clothing contains my soul of the relationship shared and how important his role was. His role was in my life.

Band 6-7

I received a hoodie for my 18th birthday and my mom gifted it to me and it was extremely special for me because you know all the characters of the frictional series money heist names were printed on it with you know half of the signature mask of the series it actually was in red and white in color and the hoodie was whole black it actually was quite vibrant and gave out the way I look and I actually look quite handsome in it and I like the way I was looking along with the hoodie the pair of white pants would go superb to it and my sneakers of black that the same birthday my father gifted it to me I was extremely happy because you know the whole set attire looked very good on me and I actually went the two days later with my friends outside to have lunch and throw a party on my for my birthday I was really impressed by the comments I was getting from them and later that night we ate we watched a movie and we came back home and when I came home I told my mom that I got many compliments through it and she was extremely blissful she found I was she was happy that I was satisfied with my fit her gift and my father was also satisfied that with the gift that he gave me the sneakers were really smooth comfortable and it was actually a running sneakers so I could also go for running with it it's not just you know for formal attire it's also for you know casual wearing too

Band 6-7

okay clothing is a material which I'm very fond of and I always wanted to have a crop top so once I was really longing for a crop top and I told my family members that there was a particular crop top with the full sleeves with red and white strips with a collar neck and whenever I pass through that shop I always wish that wish that someone would keep me that and once on a New Year Eve my sister came to my room and she asked me whether I'm busy I was like no then she was like she handed over a small bag to me I was really surprised to know what it was and as soon as I unwrapped the gift papers I was literally on cloud 9 seeing the packages it was a crop top the same crop top I always wanted and I always wished I was really grateful and I couldn't express how happy I was and I told them how come you brought it all of a sudden and she was like even she is not sure when she saw that she suddenly wanted to buy it and that is how she brought and I feel very happy because I always wanted that kind of crop top and I wished I would get that same particular crop top but unexpectedly I got it if one week after the New Year Eve was my birthday and if I got a package on my birthday I wouldn't be much surprised because every year I get a gift but on the New Year Eve that was totally unexpected but still I got this gift and then very next day I bought that crop top along with one of my jeans and we went out we clicked a lot of photos and I was very happy

Band 6-7

In my childhood my friend John has gifted me one t-shirt so it was very beautiful he is my best friend so he gifted me on my birthday and I love to wear different choice of clothing so basically I am fond of clothing I have various types of clothes in my cupboard for different occasions I felt very happy and excited to wear it on his birthday so I was waiting for his birthday which was upcoming... I was.....

Band 6-7

The item of clothing that I received from my best friend on my 13th birthday was a top. It was a lovely peach or I would say beige coloured top. It was cold shoulder and at that point of time it was in trend to wear cold shoulder tops. So I remember asking my friend to give me one on my birthday and I was surprised when I actually got the top which I wanted. It was really really nice of her to remember it and she made sure that it was a special date to me by gifting one of my favourite clothing. Unfortunately it was a size bigger than the size I used to wear. So I had to do a lot of alterations before I could actually wear it and I admire the fact that it had the most loveliest flower print on it which was a cherry on top.

Band 6-7

An item of clothing that someone gave me was a hot pink dress that I received on my 17th birthday last year. My friends knowing about my dressing tastes, that is too girly, they gifted me a hot pink dress that perfectly describes who I am. I am someone who loves color and I feel that dressing is something that helps you describe yourself. So, this was a well-received gift by me and it also stands for the love that I receive in my life. So, I cherish it very much.

Band 6-7

okay so the item of clothing which someone gave to me. okay so long back I guess around five to six months back one of my cousin he it was his marriage so I remember him gifting me a dress it's a custom in our tradition that the elder ones have to gift the younger siblings the sisters the sisters or brothers yeah any gift wedding gift as a part of wedding gift and he gave me a beautiful ethnic traditional skirt and blouse with a set of the petite I remember it was in a pinkish it was in a peach color and it was a really beautiful beautiful dress so I really loved it in the beginning I was so scared how to wear it it was kind of open yeah but I remember getting it from him and I wore the same for his wedding and it is really beautiful and so many people give me a lot of compliments and yeah I remember the photographer clicking my pictures he also complimented me for the dress and it was a very good experience and I remember I took so many pictures in my own phone and I posted it on Instagram and I so many people really loved it and I remember many people asked me regarding the same I remember I telling them that my cousin gifted and they were really proud of it
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