Describe a flower that you received as a gift IELTS cue card

The IELTS speaking test consists of 3 sections, the whole exam is conducted for about 11-14 minutes. Each section has a different time limit. The speaking cue card test is a discussion between the interviewer and the interviewee about the general topic. This article is about Describe a flower that you received as a gift  for the IELTS speaking cue card as a sample.

Describe a flower that you received as a gift- IELTS speaking part 2 : cue card

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This part of the IELTS speaking test, the candidate will be given a cue card. The candidate should talk up to 2 minutes without any pause  about the topic which is given by the examiner. We have given the topic of describe a flower that you received as a gift, for the IELTS speaking cue card test. 

Describe a flower that you received as a gift

You should say:

• When was it?
• Who gifted it?
• Why was it gifted?
• Why did you like it so much?

Describe a flower that you received as a gift- model answer and follow up questions

The model cue card answer for the “describe a flower that you received as a gift ” is given here for the IELTS speaking cue card part 3 follow-up questions are also given for the reference.

Describe a flower that you received as a gift  Model answer 1

Introduction: 
  Flowers are the most preferred gift for everybody and each event, we can give blossoms flowers on birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s and there are many more occasions to give flowers. Here i am going to share about the flower which II received as a gift 

When was it?
A couple years ago I went abroad to work. After 2 years when I came back to my native country I received a bouquet from one of my best friends. 

Who gifted it?
Dinesh is my best friend, we both have been best friends for the past 10 years. We did our schooling and college together but unfortunately we were separated from work, he worked in his native and I got the chance to work abroad.

Why was it gifted?
   As I mentioned above, I went abroad to work. When I came back he received me from the airport with a red rose bouquet and my favorite chocolate.

Why did you like it so much?
  Even though we have been best friends for the past 10 years, in these 10 years he hasn't given any gifts as a surprise, But this time he gave me a bouquet, I was just surprised.

Conclusion: 
Everyone feels grateful when receiving flowers, sometimes receiving flowers just warms the heart, eases the mind, or spreads a huge smile across your blushing face.

Describe a flower that you received as a gift Model answer 2

Introduction:

• Giving flowers is a thoughtful way to show your love or emotions. 
• Also, It makes you happy and excited, especially when you receive them unexpectedly.
• Here I am going to share about the flower which I received as a gift.
• Flowers are a great way to express and convey your love, feelings, and emotions with someone special. 
• Also, flowers put a beautiful smile on his/her face. Surprising someone with flowers is always gives a good vibe and makes moments enjoyable.

When was it?

• Last year on raksha bandhan, in the morning I found a bouquet of colorful flowers in front of my room.
• I was just confused, because I hadn't ordered any bouquet.

Who gifted it?

• With that bouquet I found a letter. It was a letter from my brother who is in the UK.
• The day before night, I felt like I was missing my brother on that year's raksha bandhan.

Why was it gifted?

• Every year on Raksha bandhan we both celebrate together. 
• He used to give me gifts like gold ornaments or mobile phones or dresses.
• But in that year we were separated, because of his work.
• So he sent me these colorful bouquets as a surprise. 

Why did you like it so much?

• As i mentioned above we both celebrate our all raksha bandhan together. 
• I thought he wouldn't be with me this year.
• But surprisingly he sent me a bouquet full of love.

Conclusion: 

• Last year's raksha bandhan, that one bouquet made my day. 
• This year I was waiting for my raksha bandhan to celebrate with my brother. 
• This bouquet brightened my whole day.
• But this year we celebrated our raksha bandhan together. 

IELTS speaking part 3 - Describe a flower that you received as a gift follow up questions.

In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, the candidates will be given a few follow up questions to complete within 4-5 minutes. We have given some follow up questions which are related to the topic of “ describe a flower that you received as a gift”.  This article will help you grab good marks on your exams with better marks.

1. What is the purpose of gift-giving?
  Gift-giving is an important way to connect people. It can be given to show your love, emotion, and apologizing.

2. How has gift-giving changed since your grandparents’ time?
   Gift-giving has changed a lot since my grandparents’ time. They wait for the perfect occasion to present a gift, but nowadays they exchange gifts frequently.

3. How important is gift-giving in a relationship?
    Gift-giving in a relationship is important to nourishing their bond. Presenting gifts will show their value for each other.

4. What is more important when it comes to giving a gift, cost or effort?
   I think effort is more important than cost when it comes to giving a gift. Because presenting gifts is an emotional thing, when you're giving gifts,  the receiver will expect how much effort you took to get or give this gift.

5. Do you think that people have become more materialistic when it comes to giving gifts compared to your grandparent’s time?
  Of course. People have become so materialistic when it comes to giving gifts compared to our grndparent’s time. Because nowadays people have taken gift-giving as a show off, they compare them to each other.

6. How has modern technology changed the nature of gift-giving?
   Technology has changed a lot in the nature of gift-giving. For example, before technology has improved, people have put some effort into buying gifts before some days from the occasion, but now people buy products through online even before a day from the occasion.

7. What kind of gift do people give each other?
       People give chocolates, dresses, indoor plants, shoes, sandals, perfumes etc.

Check out other IELTS speaking cue card topics (h3)

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• Describe a crowded place you have visited
• Describe a game you played in your childhood
• Describe a plan in your life
• Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

Conclusion:

   This article for the IELTS speaking cue card with the topic of “describe a flower that you received as a gift”.  Along with some model answers is given here as an example article. We assure that this article will help you to enrich your marks in the main exams. Make sure to use your own words during the discussion.