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Describe a gift you selected and presented to someone special
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Cue card
You should say:
- What the gift was and who received it
- Why selecting this particular item required substantial thought
- How you presented it to the recipient
- Explain their emotional reaction upon opening it
Band 9 vocabulary
Thoughtful
/ˈθɑːt.fəl/
Showing consideration for the needs of other people
Bespoke
/bɪˈspoʊk/
Made for a particular customer or user
Overwhelmed
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelmd/
Having a strong emotional effect
Examiner tip
Highlight intentionality: 'tailored to their unique passions' rather than monetary expenditure.
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