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Describe The Best Gift You Have Received: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was the gift?
  • Who gave it to you?
  • When did you receive it?
  • Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received.
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Cue 1:What was the gift?

  • Begin by clearly stating what the gift was, including its name and type.
  • Describe any special features or characteristics that make it unique.

Example

The best gift I have ever received is a beautiful handmade leather journal. It has a rustic look with intricate designs embossed on the cover, making it truly special.


Cue 2:Who gave it to you?

  • Mention the person who gifted it to you and your relationship with them.
  • Share a brief story about your connection with this person to add depth.

Example

This journal was given to me by my best friend, Priya, on my birthday last year. We have been friends since childhood, and she knows how much I love writing and journaling.


Cue 3:When did you receive it?

  • Specify the occasion when you received the gift.
  • Include any details about the setting or atmosphere during that time.

Example

I received this gift on my 25th birthday during a small celebration at my home. It was a warm summer evening, and all my close friends were gathered to celebrate with me.


Cue 4:Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received.

  • Discuss the emotional significance of the gift and how it impacted you.
  • Mention how it reflects the thoughtfulness of the giver and your appreciation for it.

Example

This journal is the best gift I have ever received because it represents my passion for writing. Every time I use it, I feel inspired and connected to Priya, who understands my dreams. It’s not just a journal; it’s a reminder of our friendship and the support she gives me.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this handmade leather journal is more than just a gift; it holds memories and emotions that I cherish deeply. It reminds me of my friendship with Priya and encourages me to pursue my passion for writing.


    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

    Avoid being too vague when describing the gift. Candidates often fail to provide specific details, making their answers less engaging and memorable.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the gift, such as its appearance, features, and any unique aspects that make it special.


    2: Neglecting Emotions

    Many candidates forget to express their feelings about the gift. This can make the response feel flat and uninteresting.

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    Tip

    Share your emotions and thoughts about receiving the gift, explaining how it impacted you and why it holds significance.


    Ignoring the Context

    Some candidates do not provide context about when and why they received the gift, which can leave the listener confused.

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    Tip

    Mention the occasion or reason behind the gift, as well as the relationship with the giver to create a richer narrative.


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    Band 6

    The best gift that I had ever received till now was from my father. He gifted me a PlayStation 5 on the occasion of my birthday, which was last year's birthday to be really specific, and it was a very moment of joy for me. I always wanted a PlayStation 5, and today that I had, and the day, and that day that I had the PlayStation 5 in my hand was making me burst out in tears of happiness. This really, really made me excited to play games, try out different games with my friends. I was really happy, and this had been one of the best gifts that I had ever received in my whole life.

    Band 5-6

    Okay, so, as you all know that vegetables are separate from vegetables and nuts, so basically, I had a friend of mine at the time, so it was actually my life somewhat difficult. But, the best gift I ever received was getting help from my father because he helped me as he had seen me going through such difficulties. So, the best gift I ever received was getting help. When I was in my first year of college, we started spending time with each other as we were friends and I shared in that I can make my day through grunt, being motivated can make me feel so much difficult. And, it's very painful during that time and I don't get to live in any situation and I can not stay in any position. So, it hurts me so much. But, he understood my problem and he tried to resolve it by gifting me a gift bag in the next 2-3 months in the first year of my college. So, that's the best gift I ever received. It was making me somewhat shocked in the future because I got so much love and care from him and it helped me so much because he was my first and only teacher. And, it has a small teddy bear in it. So, if you look inside the teddy bear, you will see that there is a teddy bear everywhere like a 12-12.4 like everywhere. They are not so shy.

    Band 5-6

    The best gift that I have received, it's my iPhone. This gift is gifted by my close friend. When I was in my graduation classes, he took me to a mall and he offered me to buy a gift. I usually don't accept any gift from anyone but he forcefully asked me if I would like to get any gift. So at that moment, I did not have any phone with me so he asked like if I would like to get a phone. I said it okay, I can get a one phone which has 256 GB of RAM and the phone should have a good camera quality and the good pixel of it. So we decided to buy an iPhone at the end and at last when I came back to home from the mall, I opened my gift box and I checked it with others. In addition to iPhone, I also bought an Airpods and the Airpods has different specializations. It has no noise and the noise cancellation at the back. Also furthermore, we did some juggling around with the things and we also juggled up with others who were available at the store. Also we spent time at mall. So this was my bestest gift that I have received from my friend and I am still carrying the same phone with me. It's been always great.
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