Describe the best gift you have received IELTS cue card

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24-06-2025

Describe the best gift you have received

The IELTS speaking test has 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 the conversation between the examiner and the candidate about the general topic. This article is about describe the best gift you have received for the IELTS speaking cue card as a sample.

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 This part of the IELTS speaking test, here the candidate will be given a cue card which is also known as a task card. The candidate should talk for about 2 minutes without any pause about the general topic which is given by the examiner for up. We have given the topic of describing the best gift you have received, the IELTS speaking cue card test.

Describe the best gift you have received

You should say:

  • What was the gift?
  • Who gave it to you?
  • When did you receive it?
  • Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received

Describe the best gift you have received- model answer and follow up questions.

    The model cue card answer for the “describe the best gift you have received” is offered here for the IELTS speaking cue card part 3 follow-up questions are also given for allusion. 

Describe the best gift you have received- Model answer 1

Introduction:

   Gifts are usually prized with the aid of every person who receives them. Many human beings would argue that items are a necessary section of nearly each exclusive occasion. Gifts are a symbol of gratitude and by no means fail to uplift a person.

What was the gift?

    One gift that always comes to my mind when I think of gifts is the birthday present.  It was a watch, which I was fond of for long days. It is a timex brand watch in black strap and with a golden bezel.

Who gave it to you?

    This present was given by my father. I asked him for a long time to buy a watch especially in this brand. Early days he used to say that you're doing your schooling, once you complete your schooling I'll bring you the watch which you want.

When did you receive it?

   As he said, once I completed my 12th grade, I got first rank out of my school students. He gave me this gift as a surprise.  That night he presented me with this watch.

Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received

  It was the first gift, which I received for my achievement.  Whenever I wear that watch it reminds me of my first winning moment. Also it is the first from my father.

Conclusion:

   We have received so many gifts from our friends, relatives or neighbors. But if our parents give us a gift then it will be best from all of the others.

Describe the best gift you have received- Model answer 2

Introduction:

  • Gifts speak volumes about the love and care somebody has for you. Although, since childhood, I’ve received plenty of gifts from my relatives and family.
  • Here I am going to talk about the best gift I have received.

What was the gift?

  • My friend gave me a useful gift, which I can use daily. It was a helmet. 
  • It is black in color with a red venomous design.

Who gave it to you?

  • Dibesh is my college mate. We both did our post graduation together in ABC college. 
  • Though we both did our college for 2 years, he became my best friend.
  • He is the  first person who I met in my college. I couldn't believe how he became my best friend.

When did you receive it?

  • When I was doing my final year in PG. he presented me with this helmet on my Birthday.
  • He knows that my passion is bike riding, so he gave me this gift.

Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received

  • Since my schooling till my under graduation, i had my friends. But it was the first gift I got. 
  • So I feel it was the best gift that I have ever received.

Conclusion:

  • Gifts are more than just material objects, they are symbolic representations of human emotions and relationship.

Describe the best gift you have received- Model answer 3

Introduction:
   Gifts are the most endearing factor one can receive. They are a proclamation of love, and they signify a feeling shared by the giver. As human beings, we have two ways of expression – Words and Action. When phrases aren’t sufficient to describe your emotions, they turn to action.Here I am going to share about the best gift I have received.

What was the gift?
   It is the most costliest gift among all of my gifts since I received it.  It is a diamond ring. It looks so simple but it is very elegant.

Who gave it to you?
    This present was given by my grandfather. Also I didn’t expect that it was the last gift from him. My grandpa is very close to my heart, because during my higher studies I stayed with my grandparents. It was a complete 5 years. I think all those days are golden days.

When did you receive it?
    I think it was 2022, he gave me this gift for my birthday. I didn’t expect this from him. He said that he brought this ring from his savings.

Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received

   As i said above it was the last gift from my grandpa, yes he passed away in january 2023. It will always remain the best gift for me. 

Conclusion:
   Gifts from our special one will be the best of all time. Even if they were not alive their  gifts remain in our memory.

Describe the best gift you have received- Model answer 4

Introduction:

  • Well everyone likes the gifts/presents. It is just like happiness which can be given to someone. 
  • But here I would like to talk about the best present that I received.

What was the gift?

  • As I have a habit of reading and writing poems. 
  • I received a book by author Sindhu Murugesan.
  • I was surprised that this  is the book which I was searching for for a long time.

Who gave it to you?

  • I have received this gift from a Tamil professor of a college.
  • She presented me this gift as a return gift for my presence.

 
When did you receive it?

  • Usually I write some poems and update them on social media.
  • One day I received a call from ABC college to visit their department competition as chief guest.
  • There I got this gift from their HOD mam.

Explain why it is the best gift you have ever received

  • This was my first experience as a chief guest.
  • It was an unexpected thing, so it remains always the best gift.

Conclusion:

  • It is  the best gift I've ever received that is not valuable in monetary terms.
  • But it is priceless in its emotional significance.

IELTS speaking part 3 - Describe the best gift you have received follow up questions

   In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test,  the candidates will be given a follow up question session that is conducted for 4-5 minutes . We have given some follow up questions related to the topic “describe the best gift you have received”. It will help you to get good scores in your major exams.

 1) In China, when will people send the present?
  Some festivals or when they need someone’s help or want to make their relationship better. They will send the presents to each other.

2) Compare the gift people received 10 years ago to the present that people now are receiving; what’s the difference between them? ( try to compare the gift you received in your teenage with the gift children received now )
People received gifts like notebooks, pencils, pens as gifts 10 years ago, but now they have many choices like children can get clothes, cycles, different types of toys etc.

3) Imagine the gift in the future children will receive.
In the future, I think children will receive more electronic gadgets, toys infused with science works and so on.

4) Imagine the gift in the future people will receive.
   In the future,  in most cases, people will give the most expensive things like luxurious car, bikes to each other. Because now-a-days, in cine fields, the popular directors, actors and producers present these kinds of presents to each other. I think in future people will also follow this method

5) Is presenting gifts for every occasion good or bad?
      It’s an opportunity to express our love, appreciation, and admiration for the people we care about. Each occasion holds a unique significance, and finding the perfect present can create heartwarming moments that linger in our memories forever.

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Conclusion:

This article for the IELTS speaking cue card is given with the topic of “describe the best gift you have received”. Some model answers and follow up questions are given as a sample article. This will help you to attain good scores in your major exams. Use your own words during the discussion. 

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About Author Gayathri Nagarajan

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