IELTS Part 1 Topic & Questions: Gifts with Band 9 Model Answers

1. How often do you buy others gifts?

Since I’m one of those idealists when it comes to buying presents, not often do I buy others gifts, but it doesn’t have to be a special occasion that I send them presents. Especially to my friends, just a small gift like a handmade bracelet or a simple drawing could make their day.

Vocabulary

Idealist (n) a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

Make someone’s day (idiom) make an otherwise ordinary or dull day pleasingly memorable for someone.

2. Do you like to send expensive gifts?

Well sending pricey presents is a no-no for me. First of all, expensive gifts may cost me an arm and a leg. And second of all I don’t think my friends, who are my most frequent receivers of my presents, would be actually happy if they know the price. And they also don’t need expensive stuff either. So I would say for me sending expensive gifts is unpreferable and unnecessary.

Vocabulary

To be a no- no for somebody (expression) to be impossible or inadvisable for someone

To cost SO an arm and a leg (phrase) to be very expensive

3. What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?

I think gifts are becoming more diverse these days. Stuffed animals, accessories, jewelries and flowers are too traditional for the young. Probably handmade stuff is currently on top of the list because of their spiritual value. And sometimes it doesn’t have to be a physical gift. Probably a delicious homemade meal is enough to make their day.

Vocabulary

Diverse (adj) many and different

Stuffed animals (expression) a toy animal made from cloth and filled with a soft material so that it is pleasant to hold

Spiritual value (n) Sth that is especially meaningful and memorable

Make one’s day (phrase) to make an otherwise ordinary or dull day pleasingly memorable for someone

4. Why do people send gifts?

For so many reasons I suppose. The first reason I could think of is to celebrate a big day in the receiver’s life. It could be his or her birthday, graduation or wedding. Another possible reason is to cheer the receiver up, especially when they are overcoming life obstacles.

Vocabulary

SO’s big day (idiom) a very important or significant day.

To cheer SO up (idiom) to make or become less miserable

To overcome an obstacle (phrase) to succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)