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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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Tip

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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Tip

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

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Band 6-7

to begin with I received my first and best gift is from my wife so she gifted me a beautiful watch it is a diesel watch black in color chronological watch and I was really cloud nine I do really like that gift I was so elated and I still keep that gift with me by the way I really obsessed with that watch since many months and suddenly one fine day she came holding a gift box and I was like what is in that and she said it's a surprise for you and she handed over to me and yeah I think I remember that day

Band 6-7

I was actually in tears when my girlfriend gifted me the item that I wanted the most. It might sound silly, but my girlfriend actually gifted me a all year jacket. I am going to share an experience when somebody gifted something that I really really wanted. So this gift was given to me by my girlfriend and it was a all year jacket. I felt very happy about it because this is a gift that I wanted or a thing that I wanted to purchase for the longest. Me being a person who is very sensitive to weather, it was always necessary to keep myself warm. I used to travel a lot in the sun, in the rain, in the cold. All these situations were very tough for me and I always wanted to purchase a nice jacket for myself. But being very expensive, it was a tough choice for me to invest in such a jacket. I was very surprised and very happy to receive the gift from my girlfriend and I use it on a very daily basis. I thank my girlfriend for getting me that gift.

Band 6-7

I would like to share a happy incident of mine while I was doing my masters, my laptop went damaged and I didn't tell to anyone and then later my sister, she is working in Belgium and she came for a vacation and she gifted me a new laptop of HP and I, suddenly I felt so happy because at that time laptop was the most important thing I needed for my studies and she bring me that without informing anyone, she is always like to give me surprises, so however I feel very happy about that because I am over the moon, I, suddenly she come to the college and gave me the laptop bag and all those things, I went to her and I hugged her tightly because she knows what I need in the most perfect timing, so it was a nice experience that even though she is so far away but still she cares and she knows what I want, what the things I would like the most and she always bring me surprises like this. I still remember it happened on 2020 and I still remember it.

Band 6-7

Firstly, thank you so much for giving me such an interesting topic. There are many gifts that has been in my closet and with me. There was this specific gift that I've always wanted and I asked my sister to please give me that one gift and it was boots. My sister gave me boots when she got her first salary. She was the one who always encouraged me to do whatever I want to do. She still does and on her first salary, she asked me to do whatever I want to do. She gave me 1000 and when I asked her not to promote my silly wishes, she encourages me to live my life and don't back off. Then I asked her, okay, if you want to give me anything from your first salary, then give me boots. Buy me boots that I've always wanted. I wanted those boots because of winters. There was November, I guess, last year when I bought these boots. She gifted me as a token of love and I was on cloud nine when I received those boots. I'm still using it and it's very comfortable. I'm very grateful and I'm glad that I have the sister who always fulfills my wishes. And in future, I'm willing to pursue the thing that I want to do and I want to fulfill her wishes as well. So I'm just working on it and I'm glad that I can do what I want to do because of my sister. She's everything that I need in my life and she's the person who I admire the most. I love my sister and she gives me everything.

Band 6-7

The gift I recently received is from my best friend. She is my childhood best friend. So she gifted me a printed dress which is well perfectly sized with my size. And she gifted me this present on my birthday and she was well not aware of whether the dress might fit me or not but yes it fitted perfectly and furthermore I would like to say why I want this kind of gift is because I like fabrics and different styles of fashions. So after that recommendation she thoughtfully brought me a gift something like that. I literally felt so emotional that she absorbs my ups and downs and each and everything what I want, what I need, what are my requirements. She is a very close friend of mine. She always helps me to lighten up my mood and emotionally she encourages me to feel better and better.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about one of my birthday gifts. So it was during 2010 when I was turning 18 years old. During those times I was going through many online shopping platforms looking for a teddy bear. I adored teddy bears so much and I used to tell my mom that one day I will get a teddy bear for myself. And my mom was like, what are you going to do with those big teddy bears? And she used to tease me, you are 18 years old, you are going to be a grown up. Then why do you need a teddy bear? My dad was there hearing all this and on my 18th birthday one courier came and I was requested to receive the package. Then I saw the package, it was a large package and I wondered what was it, who bought it for me. Then I opened the package and surprisingly it was a brown color teddy bear which I was craving for. And I knew it was my dad who bought that for me. And it's the first time I am getting something from my dad without asking him. I felt really thankful and happy and happy tears were falling from my eyes. Then I hugged him tightly, he hugged me too.

Band 6-7

Gift is a gesture that shows appreciation and it also builds social bonds while also providing joy to both the sender and the receiver. So the particular gift I would like to talk about today is a packed whey protein which was gifted to me by my uncle and the particular occasion was when last year I was doing my bachelors and when I came home I saw my uncle chatting with my father regarding my career. So my uncle asked me to sit down and he was discussing me about my career and studies and subsequently he asked me if I need something as a gift. So initially I denied but then I told him that I am currently into gyms so I would like to get a whey protein. So my uncle asked me to prepare a list of companies that sell whey protein and then I searched the internet about various whey proteins that are available on the internet and which particular whey protein is well suited according to my requirements and eventually when I received the whey protein from my uncle at my 20th birthday I was over cloud 9 and I felt extremely motivated by the gains that I was receiving by consuming that whey protein.

Band 6-7

Recently, I received a gift from my girlfriend actually. I received a watch from her. It was a very beautiful watch. Black color. Matte black actually. And a shiny dial is there. The minute hands, the hour hand. Everything is so perfect. The very thing when someone says that watch, that thing was in my mind and she brought it for me. And that's really what at that day, I actually felt very special. And it was actually my birthday that day. It was 7th of February 2025 when she gave that watch to me. I really needed it because I what she saw, I usually get late everywhere, wherever I had to go. I usually reach there 20, 30, even an hour has passed already when I reach there. And nowadays, watch is also a fashion statement. People see you as a person who values time, who values someone's presence in their life when they watch a fashion statement. And at that day, I really felt that she values me. She loves me. She adored me. Really felt special that day. And later, I also gave her a very beautiful watch on her birthday.

Band 6-7

I always wanted a cold drink and my wife gifted me that, it was very beautiful. I needed it always because my fingers were empty and I needed a ring for my finger and obviously it was a very expensive gift from my wife which she gave me and I am really proud of her that she gifted me that ring.

Band 6-7

So the time when I was gifted something I really wanted was my last birthday, which was two months ago. I was gifted a very stunning dress from a brand that I really like by my cousin. It is a gift that I'll hold really close to my heart forever. I've been eyeing this dress for a while, but I've always hesitated to buy it because of the price and since I've been trying to manage my finances better, it is something that I chose voluntarily not to buy. But my cousin made note of it and bought it for my birthday and I was extremely surprised. I still did not wear it because it still feels very surreal that I have it in my closet. And I've made sure to tell my cousin as to how grateful I am. The thought behind that gift, everything has touched me in such a way. In a way, this birthday has become really the best birthday of mine, probably because of the dress.
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