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Describe when someone gave you something you really wanted /a gift your received: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who gave it to you?
  • What was the thing?
  • When you received it?
  • Why you needed it?
  • How you felt about it?
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Cue 1:Who gave it to you?

  • Begin by introducing the person who gave you the gift, mentioning your relationship with them.
  • Share a brief background about why this person is significant to you.

Example

The gift was given to me by my younger sister, Priya. She has always been my closest companion and knows me better than anyone else.

Cue 2:What was the thing?

  • Clearly describe the gift you received, including its name and any special features.
  • Explain why this particular item was something you really wanted.

Example

The gift was a beautiful leather backpack that I had been eyeing for months. It was stylish and perfect for my college needs, with enough space for my books and laptop.

Cue 3:When you received it?

  • Mention the occasion or event during which you received the gift.
  • Provide a timeline to give context, such as the month or year.

Example

I received it on my birthday last year, which made the moment even more special as I had been hinting at wanting it for a while.

Cue 4:Why you needed it?

  • Explain the practical reasons for wanting the gift, such as utility or necessity.
  • Share any emotional reasons that made the gift more significant.

Example

I needed the backpack for my daily college commute, as my old bag was falling apart. It also represented my sister's understanding of my needs and style.

Cue 5:How you felt about it?

  • Describe your emotional reaction upon receiving the gift.
  • Share how this gift impacted your relationship with the giver.

Example

I felt incredibly grateful and happy when I unwrapped it. It made me realize how thoughtful my sister is, and it strengthened our bond even more.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the importance of the gift in your life.
  • Reflect on how this experience has influenced your views on giving and receiving gifts.

Example

In conclusion, this gift was not just a backpack; it was a symbol of love and understanding. It taught me the value of thoughtful gifts and how they can strengthen relationships.

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 Responses

Providing vague answers can make your response less engaging and informative. It's important to give specific details to create a vivid picture for the examiner.

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Use descriptive language and include specific examples about the gift, such as its appearance, significance, and your feelings.

2: Ignoring the Cues

Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to guide your response and ensure you cover all aspects of the topic.

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Make sure to answer each cue in order, providing a clear and structured response that flows logically.

Overly Simple Language

Using very basic language can limit your score. It's important to demonstrate a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures to impress the examiner.

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Practice using varied vocabulary and complex sentences to express your thoughts more clearly and effectively.

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Band 6-7

During the lockdown, due to covid, I was having an exam, there were online exams at that time and I do not have any type of laptop. I wanted the laptop so that I can clear all the exams on online mode. My father gave, after some request to my father, he brought me a new macbook air having M1 chip which was recently launched at that time to me so that I can prepare for my exams and clear it well without any lag or without any interruptions. When I was in need of anything, my father brought it instantly instead of saying I will bring it tomorrow or something else.

Band 6-7

I received a gift on my 16th birthday and it was a very beautiful bicycle and the person who gave me the bicycle is none other than my sister. Yes, my elder sister gave me it and it was a very beautiful bicycle with a pink color in it and with a little beautiful basket decorated with flowers and it decorated with my little ribbons as well and the person who decorated it is none other than my sister. Okay, so what she bought me this gift on my 16th birthday when I really need that because I always have to ask about dropping me to my tuition and I don't feel very good about it that I have to depend on anybody to like doing my chores so I decided, sorry, I feel like I feel very good that now I can go by myself to the tuition and I don't have to bother somebody and I feel very grateful to my sister and love that she is my sister who really care about me, my feelings and know what her younger sister really needed and that was a very beautiful great memory for me.

Band 6-7

Okay, so the gift which I received, it was given by my friends, so it was a joystick. So I have always been a huge fan of gaming and my friends do know about this that I really enjoy gaming. So they decided that on my birthday, they would just gift me a joystick and I was really not expecting that thing that they would do such thing for me as it was a really nice joystick and it was really, it is really smooth and while controlling it feels like the vibrations and other thing it feels like you are just a part of the game and of course, I and many times I have told my friends that this joystick is really cool and look so many features it has got, it has a wireless earphone where we can directly connect to the joystick and play games and it has many kind of vibrations and also we can put on weight to this. So they were like, this guy is always bragging about this stuff, why don't we just gift him this and I really like that idea to be honest. So on my birthday, they just got me this joystick and they also knew that I have a laptop and I usually play games on my laptop. So on that laptop, it is quite difficult to play game with the size of the keyboard which it has and of course, you have mouse and keyboard, you have to control both the things at a time. So sometimes, as I have been usually playing games on computer so but while first time when I played with the joystick at my friend's house, I was really like fascinated about it. So they decided that fine, we will just get him this and after getting this, I was really happy like I never thought that they think so much about me and when I got the joystick, and now my gaming experience is really smooth and I kind of enjoy gaming rather than bragging on.

Band 6-7

The most favorite thing I received is a car. It was given by my father. I received it one year ago. The car is a black Kia Seltos and it's an SUV. I really like the car and when I received the car I really felt happy and very grateful to have a father like him. I use it for my daily purposes like going to colleges and also during the weekends I go to different places to explore with the car along with my friends. It's a really good car containing good specifications and also when I travel a lot with the car I covered almost like 5000 kilometers using the car. It's a top-end model. It is really expensive and whenever I drive the car I feel like I am driving a luxurious car. I feel really happy to have that car and also it makes my life very easier as many people need to go through bus but my parents could afford me a car so that I could go to college comfortably.

Band 6-7

Although everyone received various gifts on occasions like birthdays and weddings, but only few gifts were very useful in day to day life. Here I would like to talk about a gift which I received from my grandfather on last year on my birthday. My grandfather gifted me a watch, an analog watch. At that time I am suffering from heavy losses because I am not able to manage my time and schedule. Like, I also suffer in studies and I am not doing well in my work also. As I am working in some particular fields where time is very important. So my grandfather told me to wear this watch daily. As a result, when I start wearing that watch, my schedule gets corrected and I am able to do everything on time as I know what is the time and when you have to do what thing. As a result, my schedule also improved but my other things also improved like I get time for everything and also some leisure time. And the feeling about it was overwhelming. First, I think it would not help me as much as that much but when I start using it, then I realize I just need a watch to manage my time and at the end I feel excited and I am thankful to him.

Band 6-7

Firstly, before starting it, I would just like to say that this topic is really relatable to me because this happened very recently with me. A few months ago, I was missing my lotion which was imported. It finished. My partner unknowingly gifted me a very good lotion which was scented and I was awestruck. I did not know that he would gift me that. So it was very nice of him to gift me that. What he gave me was a very expensive lotion that I was wanting from many days. Why I wanted was, I finished my previous bottle and now I wanted a refill, unexpectedly. When someone gifts you what we need, what you need, that feeling is the best one. Nah, try again. That lotion is looking idiotic. A few months ago, I was, firstly, before starting this, I, firstly, before starting this, the topic is really very relatable to me because, reason being, this happened to me very recently. Last month, I was on my, I was having severe cravings for, I was having severe cravings for chocolate, milk chocolate. And surprisingly, and surprisingly, I was gifted, surprising to myself, to my utter surprise, I was gifted with a pack full of chocolates, with a pack of chocolates that I love, Hershey's. He gifted, my partner gifted me these chocolates last month. And I was so happy, I was so delighted to receive them because I had not even mentioned that I wanted them. I felt delighted on receiving them. It's actually the best feeling. It is actually the best feeling of receiving something that you wanted very much, that you were craving for. Firstly, before starting the entire topic, this topic is really relatable to me because it happened just a month ago. I was craving intensely for my chocolates, milk chocolates. And guess what, for my utter surprise, I received a packet full of Hershey's chocolates. And who gifted that? It was my partner. I was so, so happy and delighted on receiving it. And I did not expect him to gift me. And it was just normal for him. It felt really very happy and delighted. It is the best feeling, receiving the gift that you are craving for. And if you just try again. This is the last one. Firstly, this topic is very relatable to me. Firstly, this topic is very relatable to me. Last month, I was craving intensely for chocolates, milk chocolates. And guess what, for my utter surprise, I was gifted a pack full of Hershey's chocolates. And it was gifted by my partner. I was craving it intensely because I think I was in mood swings. So that is why I was craving it a lot. My partner gifted me for no reason. But it felt very good. And I was delighted by the gesture that he made. And it feels really very nice to have someone who can understand you without telling. Thank you. Also, it was not just the chocolates. It was also his gesture that shows how understanding he is. And he can be very supportive in such cases.

Band 6-7

I remember that the gift I received which excited me most was the phone. So in my 12th grade, I guess, so I got this gift from my uncle. This is very precious for me. In that age, like phone is one of the most important thing and one of the most loved thing from my side. So I literally loved all this technology which gives me multiple advantages out of it. So from this, I got this gift from my most loved ones who is my uncle, my mother's brother. His name is Anand. So I was surprised when I got this gift because he exactly knew what I want and he exactly gave that phone, that brand, which is particularly about OnePlus phone. So OnePlus phone was the gift that I have received it. I loved it absolutely because this was the most important thing for me at that specific time and for my preparation, for my usual calls, for my contact with some other people, for my networking sessions, for all the things that I need to complete. Phone was the most anticipated object for me in order to get and in that specific thing, the brand and the phone hardware specifications and specs are also very much important for me. So this, I don't know how he got to know, but he got to know that the exact brand and the exact phone that I need and he gifted it to me. My feeling was absolutely surprised and astonished. Like I loved it and I can't express it enough to my uncle. And from then and then, like my love towards him got even more improved or even more kind of, you know, kind of enhanced. So that's how this object made my day.

Band 6-7

I received a gift from my friend on my birthday. It was really fabulous which I wanted from many years but she gifted me on my birthday that is paintings. Painting is my one of the best hobbies. I really wanted those paintings in my days. So when she gave me, I started painting and it really fabulous. You know the paint, the colors and the brushes are superb. So I always wanted the colors which I prefer. She bought it from the US. So I received it on my birthday. I'm glad that she had given me everything I wanted.

Band 6-7

I'm very fond of electronic devices and gadgets. If I have to talk about someone who gave me something really special, I would like to talk about my cousin. His name is Aman. He lives in Canada and he knows how attracted I am towards new gadgets. So he often brings me something whenever he visits he visits to India. So I remember one day it was my birthday and my parents planned to plan small get-together birthday party for me and coincidentally it was the day when he he was returning back to India and he was also invited and he gave me a surprise by giving me an iPhone in my birthday

Band 6-7

Last Christmas my mother gave me a comb. It is not just an ordinary comb. It is a comb called detangler. This comb makes my hair unfreezy and shiny. Moreover, I found this comb not painful when every time I brush my hair. I didn't expect my mother to give me this gift because I didn't expect any present at all. Every time I was in the mall, I saw this specific kind of comb. I was eyeing this but surprisingly, my mother thought of giving me this.
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