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IELTS Cue Card: Gift

This IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card asks you to talk about gift, covering who you gave it to; what kind of person he/she is; what the gift was; what occasion the gift was for; and explain why you chose that gift.. Below is a band 9 sample answer with tips on structuring a two-minute talk.

The cue card

Talk about: Gift

You should say:

Timing

You have one minute to prepare and may make notes. Then speak for one to two minutes; the examiner may ask one or two short follow-up questions.

Band 9 sample answer

Recently, I gave a gift to my best friend for her birthday. She is a kind and thoughtful person who loves reading. I chose a beautiful hardcover edition of her favorite novel. I picked this gift because I know how much she cherishes that book, and I wanted to give her something special that she could keep for years.

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