IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Band 9 – Topic: Gifts

1. What is your favourite gift?

I received lots of gifts from my relatives and friends, among which I show a great preference for the bicycle best. It’s a birthday present from my parents when I was ten, and it’s rare to have a mountain bike at that time. I used to ride it to school and it makes my life more at ease.

2. Do you often give gifts to people?

Yes, I really love giving people gifts as they are always so happy and thankful and it is such a good feeling. Even something small pleases anyone.

3. What was the last gift you received?

A lovely watch, but the sentimental value counts even more. I was very pouched by her thoughtfulness. My girlfriend gave me a watch a few weeks ago because she thought I’d like it. It’s The last gift I received was a birthday present of some kind. I don’t recall exactly.

4. When considering a present to give to someone, how do you select this gift?

It can be pretty tricky trying to find the perfect gift, especially if the recipient is already well-off. You can get clues by listening closely to their needs, and try to guess what they’d like based on their hobbies and interests.

5. Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t like?

Well, I haven’t received any gift I dislike, but I do have gifts I pile up for years, such as soft toys, I’m not into soft toys so much as other girls, and I have about twenty toys in various types in stock.

6. Do you prefer receiving a gift or giving a gift?

I prefer receiving a gift. For giving a gift, I need to consider the interest of the recipient, and sometimes it may not be accurate, so it is not that easy to send gifts. But for receiving a gift, you can make up your own mind if you like it or not.

7. Do you think it’s difficult to choose what gift to give to people?

Of course, it is very different to choose gifts for people. Everyone is different I need to consider the interest of the recipient, and sometimes it may not be accurate, so it is not that easy to send gifts. But for receiving a gift, you can make up your own mind if you like it or not.

8. What were the gifts you sent to others recently?

I sent to my friends some cosmetics such as the eye shadow makeup or the daycare cream. Besides, I also sent one of my friends a blue bag that is very cute, and she liked it very much.