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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

So, I received a handbag from one of my friend, school friend named Rohit. He gave that bag to me on my birthday which was really surprising for me because he hasn't given me any of this gift before and I needed this gift because my previous one got stolen and I don't have any money to buy another one. So, I asked him if he could buy me in a joking way and he seriously bought me one on my birthday. That's what I needed and I felt really happy. I felt really comforting by getting that from one of my friend which I never expected he would give me that someday. So, yeah, that's the thing which I got on my birthday from him. Enough!

Band 6-7

In my childhood, I always made a make-up brush set, I always looked at my Amazon and buying apps and added it to my wish list. One day, on my birthday, my brother gifted me a make-up brush, which was I added into my cart. It was a surprise gift for me and I really needed that for many reasons, one of the main reason is I have the, I love collecting everything like make-up, cosmetics and accessories, furthermore I want to keep them as a showpiece than using, rather than using that. I was very happy and excited to get the gift.

Band 6-7

This is a great question actually. This was a time when it was my birthday, which was two weeks past today, and I had asked my parents for something special to gift me. I always usually give them a list of things that I would like, but this time, I only wanted a specific item, which was a PS5. I had asked them to gift me this device as it was, as my exams had just got over and I got my results with a spectacular 9.5 CGPA, and I expected something for that, as my dad had made a promise to me stating that if I get a good enough result as per his terms, then he would give me something that I wanted. Once I told them that this is the device that I want, I wasn't expecting, at first I wasn't expecting anything from them, because it was a quite high amount, and it was a quite high amount, so I waited until my birthday, and they said that, at first they said no, to which I was a little bit, a little bit got down, got a little bit sad, but when it came, when it came for my birthday, they did that, and I really needed it to get over the exam stress, and because I deserve it, I was overwhelmed with joy once I saw that gift in their hands, and I hugged them with joy, and said thank you.

Band 6-7

The one thing which I received and I really wanted to receive was this Modern Family Sitcom merchandise. It's just a coffee cup. It's just a very normal coffee cup if you do not pay attention to it but it has the motives of all the characters from the sitcom in it. I was given that cup by my friend my very best friend on my birthday last year. I wasn't with my family and I was not really feeling great about celebrating my birthday but when she just took it out of the gift box and gave it to me I was just so so overjoyed. I like having merchandise of the different things I like. Any kind of movies I like I would definitely go and try to buy a merchandise from that movie or if I like a band I would try to have some kind of merchandise. It's the kind of thing that I want to be surrounded by the things that I like. So back to the story when she gave to me that cup at first I really didn't look there but then when I saw all the characters from my most favorite sitcom ever I was just laughing. It wasn't a laugh of teasing. It was a laugh of being overjoyed. It was a laugh of being loved and I knew that gift came from a lot of thought in it and it also came out with a lot of efforts because that cup was not so easy to find. I had already before searched for it on the internet but she did it she gave it to me on my birthday

Band 6-7

For quite a while, I had my eyes on this perfume for YSL, which is Yves Saint Laurent. It's quite expensive, so that's why I couldn't afford it. But when I shared my desire of purchasing it with my friend, she told me not to worry about it. And the next thing that I know, that she bought it for me on my birthday. I felt on top of the world when I saw that she gifted me the perfume that I just told her about. I didn't expect her to buy me such an expensive gift, but it meant the world to me. I was very delighted. I was on cloud nine when I saw that she gifted me the perfume that I was longing for. Another thing that she bought me along with the perfume was a keychain. It was a really pretty keychain that I carry around on my bag all the time.

Band 6-7

Today I would like to describe about a surprise gift which I received during a party. It was during my 10th standard. When I got my results, I scored a good marks in my public exam. So I started a party. In between the party, my parents gifted me a laptop which is my dream. I never forced them to buy that laptop to me. When I opened the box gifted by them, it seems like what is this? Looking like a square shaped thing. When I take that, it was the same laptop in my dream. I just immediately asked them, how you know I need a laptop? They said, once I was phoned to my friend that I told to him that, Bro, I want a gaming laptop which is this. It features 6TB graphics card and it is for mass use. So my mother heard that thing. She called my friend and asked which laptop he said about. And with the help of him, they brought me the laptop. When I get the laptop, I was surprised and proudful.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about a smartphone. It's a gift from my father that I actually I need it at that time, because for my further education smartphone is very useful for me, like for studies or some other activities like in my free time that I can play. Games or something like that. But at that time I was very eager to get that thing, but my father gave me a surprise on my birthday. I think before my birthday. My birthday is on April 18, but one or two days before he gave me that phone. That's what I actually needed. Like what that model is great and also all facilities are in my phone. And after some week, my father told me to use it carefully and also don't give that phone to anyone because it's precious. And that's why I handle my phone with care. After I feel very happy and I really enjoyed that moment because my father gave me what actually I want and I take pictures and also record videos in my phone. I feel like I am over the moon. I feel so happy.

Band 6-7

So from childhood I had a dream to watch a world cup cricket match at the stadium. This dream came true when my father gifted me a cricket world cup match ticket on my 22nd birthday. This was my dream. I felt very joyful and very exciting to watch my favorite childhood heroes to watch them play in front of my eyes. I was also very thankful for my dad gifting me those tickets and I went with my dad to watch the cricket match. It was a very enjoyable and pleasant experience. This gift was very close to my heart because from childhood I am a die hard cricket fan. The gift given by my father tells me how he understands and knows about me, my passion, interests and my likings.

Band 6-7

One of the most memorable day I received was a wristwatch from my father on my birthday morning. I had wanted a wristwatch for a long time because I like to be punctual and manage my time well. On my birthday morning, my father surprised me with a beautiful silver watch. I feel very happy and excited when I open the box. It looked elegant and fit properly on my wrist. It makes me feel happy and it's not just a gift. That is my, that was my sign of my father's love and care. I still wear that watch every day because it reminds me of my father's love and care on that special day.

Band 6-7

well I happen to receive a lot of gifts because I have a lot of friends and I been connected with my family members more and more rather than other people however on my 18th birthday my dad presented me a gaming laptop which I was very crying well I happen to receive a lot of gifts from others as I have a lot of friends and other reason for that being is that I can been connected with my family members a lot rather than other people's aware to think that most of them live alone however on my 18th birthday my father presented me a gaming laptop which was I been thinking lately to purchase it by myself but what a coincidence my father was checking on my bucket list from Amazon and from there he thought that why shouldn't I be purchased that thing for my boy so he happened to kind of make me surprised at my birthday and I really felt very emotional and especially joyful at that time because he literally just presented me the thing I really really wanted at that time the one thing I really needed that laptop because I am a student because I have a lot of journals to write and projects as I happen to have computer science as my major subject which requires some coding languages such as Java C++ and HTML of course and that's it
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