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Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was the toy?
  • Who gave it to you?
  • How often did you play with it?
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Cue 1:What was the toy?

  • Start by describing the toy in detail, including its appearance and features.
  • Explain why this toy was special to you and how it made you feel.

Example

The toy I cherished the most during my childhood was a bright red remote-controlled car. It was small, sleek, and had shiny wheels that sparkled in the sunlight. I loved how I could control it with a simple remote, making it zoom around the garden and perform little stunts.

Cue 2:Who gave it to you?

  • Mention the person who gifted you the toy and your relationship with them.
  • Share any memorable moments associated with receiving the toy.

Example

My uncle gave me this toy on my seventh birthday. He always knew how to pick the perfect gifts for me, and I remember the excitement on my face when I unwrapped it. He smiled and said, 'This will take you on many adventures!'

Cue 3:How often did you play with it?

  • Discuss the frequency of play and any specific times or occasions you enjoyed playing with it.
  • Reflect on how playing with this toy impacted your childhood.

Example

I played with my remote-controlled car almost every day after school. It became a routine for me to race it around the garden with my friends. Those moments were filled with laughter and joy, and it truly made my childhood memorable.

Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about the toy and its significance in your childhood.
  • Mention how it has influenced your interests or hobbies as you grew up.

Example

In conclusion, my remote-controlled car was not just a toy; it was a source of happiness and creativity during my childhood. It sparked my interest in technology and engineering, which I still pursue today.

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: Being Vague About the Toy

Candidates often provide unclear descriptions of the toy, which can make their answer less engaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your experience better.

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Tip

Describe the toy in detail, including its color, size, and what made it special to you.

2: Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain who gave you the toy and why it was meaningful can lead to a lack of personal touch in your response. Personal stories resonate more.

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Tip

Share a brief story about the person who gave you the toy and what it meant to your relationship.

Not Mentioning Frequency of Play

Overlooking how often you played with the toy can make your answer feel incomplete. This detail adds depth to your childhood experience.

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Tip

Include specific times or occasions when you played with the toy to illustrate its importance in your daily life.

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Band 6-7

My favorite toy from my childhood would be dolls and Barbies. I was always fascinated with the idea of dressing them up, playing with them, imagining all of these scenarios. But I think it was truly me imagining myself to be a grown-up and living through all of these scenarios as a young, independent, beautiful woman would. This one particular Barbie, which was my absolute favorite, was gifted to me by my grandfather on my birthday. I think I played with that Barbie almost every day for 2-3 years till the time that it was replaced by a better and newer version of it. But yeah, I think playing with dolls has always, always been something that I was fond of. I would want to buy new Barbies all the time. It got out of hand to the extent that at a point of time, I had almost 15-20 Barbies lying around in my home. I still have them in my native place where they are kept in a cupboard, which I think I'm going to hold dear to my heart for life.

Band 6-7

When I was 6 years old, I had an old truck toy which was given by my father. It specially holds memories of me and my father which are very special to me. I used to play with it very often when I was having my lunch or when I was having my dinner and also when I was having my breakfast. It used to be my daily toy I used to talk to. There are many several other toys which I also used to play with. For example, I had a Cars 24 car and a helicopter. I used to make a story from those toys just like how the old cartoons were made.

Band 6-7

In my childhood, I had a profound liking towards soft toys, particularly dolls. The first doll I ever received was from my parents at the age of 9. I had named it Tanya. The doll had very sharp features. It had curly hair, which was blonde in color, and it was slim. And the most favorite part of the doll was its dress. Every evening when my friends came over to my house, we used to play with the doll and dress it up. We used to have dressing competitions as to who would dress it up better.

Band 6-7

The toy that I remember and that was my favorite toy was a doll. It was a plastic doll, the latest version of Barbie that had come. It was in the market everywhere and I remember insisting to buy the toy to my mother. But my mother did not buy it for me. And my grandmother brought it for me as a birthday present and I still remember how beautiful the doll was. She was wearing red color gown and she had golden hair, blue eyes and she was very beautiful Barbie that I had and she was the very first Barbie that I had. And I was very, very over the moon when I got the Barbie and I was so possessive about the Barbie. I would never give it to anyone and I remember taking it to my bed as well. Furthermore, I used to dress her with different costumes. I used to tie her hair, I used to comb her hair and I used to treat her as a child and it allowed me to play with her like a friend and I used to talk to the Barbie all the time. In fact, after coming from school, I used to look forward to be with that Barbie and to play with her. Once when that Barbie was lost, I was very upset about the loss of the Barbie but eventually I found it under the table where I had expected it to be. After I got the Barbie, I was very, very happy.

Band 6-7

One of the favorite toy which I liked in my childhood was Barbie girl. I still remember the day when my father gifted this Barbie doll on my birthday. It was of a pink color with very cute eyes which moves when we shake it. I used to play with it very often when I was child and after school the first thing I go to was this toy. I even remember how I stitched a new dress for this Barbie girl with remaining clothes which I found from my mother's tailoring room. I also take time to tie her hair and make it more beautiful by sticking bindi and applying kajal to this doll. From my childhood perspective, I was trying to make it more beautiful but now I realize I actually made the doll dirty rather than making it more pretty. Also I used this toy to play mom and daughter game with my cousin. It was my favorite toy so that my brother used to take it and hide it in the shelf just to irritate me.

Band 6-7

A toy that I liked in my childhood was a car toy and it was so cool. It was a Bugatti Chiron. Initially it wasn't that much good because it was too small and it wasn't working at that time. But still, my mom gave it to me so I was so happy and I accepted the gift. Also, I felt like this is an emotion and I felt like I am connected to the toy because it was given by my mom. And I was too happy at that time because car was one of my favorite toys. A toy car was one of my favorite toys and it was really so good. I used to play with it every single day, every single time. I felt like that thing was the thing that I always wanted in my life. And that thing I got in my childhood and I was so happy.

Band 6-7

The toy that I liked the most during my childhood was teddy bear and it was presented to me by my parents. I really loved that teddy bear very much because it was of white color and white color is my favorite one. Moreover, whenever I sleep, I took my teddy bear, I placed my teddy bear along with me. I used to play with my teddy bear for the whole day because I really loved that teddy bear very much. It is made of very soft cloth like velvet and it is full of furs. Moreover, it has very beautiful eyes. I love that teddy bear from the deepest corner of my heart. My friends also liked my teddy bear and most apparently, if I want to say that, that was a wonderful gift that was given by my parents in my childhood. I usually talked to him and I took him as my friend. I talked to, just whenever I eat something, I used to present that thing to him and it seems really good to me whenever I spend time, means I was thinking that I got a partner with whom I could talk, I could share my things and it was really wonderful experience during that time.

Band 6-7

So yeah, I do remember one incident when I was young. I think on a Sunday I went to a shopping mall with my parents. So while walking in the shop, I saw one teddy bear. It was giant brown color with two black eyes and it was having a bow in its neck. And at that moment itself, I really liked it and I was very much fascinated about it and because of its size, it was bigger than me. And I really wanted it. I simply asked my father, like, can I get that? But without hesitating, he said no. And I didn't fight for that. Why? Because I think there would be something why my father said no. Later on, after two months passed, my birthday came. So on that day, everything was usual. I didn't expect anything. And at this time of cake cutting, my father surprised me with that teddy bear and I was out of tears. I was crying with the joy of happiness and I would never ever forget that day. From that moment onwards, I would be eagerly waiting to come back from school to play with the teddy bear. I consider it as my child and I would be playing like family with the teddy bear. So it was an amazing memory I had from my childhood with the teddy bear and still I'm having the teddy bear. I hold it as a memory from my younger days. So yes.

Band 6-7

The toy that I would like to talk about is a soft toy that I got from Ikea. That specific toy was a panda and my parents gifted that to me. I really love soft toys, be it during my childhood or during my adulthood. I wouldn't say that I played a lot with the soft toy but I would collect it and keep it safely and neatly. It was my comfort area. It was soft and comfy. The toy I would like to talk about is about a... The toy I would like to talk about is a soft toy. To be specific, it was a panda bought from Ikea. This specific toy was bought by my parents when I was really young. I don't remember at what age but I remember asking for it. I love soft toys but I don't recall myself playing with them that frequently. I am a big collector of soft toys hence I collected this panda specifically. It has a really soft texture and it's tiny, very cuddly as well. That was the main reason I never played much with it because I was scared that I would spoil the toy.

Band 6-7

I would like to talk about my childhood. Actually it was my birthday party. That time I got a gift from my father. It was really a wonderful gift. Till now I kept it in my bedroom. Actually it was a very special gift for me because it was presented by my father during my 10th birthday party. It was a wonderful gift. It is a really beautiful gift. I got a gift as one teddy bear. It is with a very beautiful color and also very attractive. During that time when I opened the gift box I was so excited and I was so happy with this gift because it was given by my loving father.
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