IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample – Topic: Describe something given to you that you really needed

IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Describe something given to you that you really needed

You should say:
– What it is
– Who gave it to you
– And how you felt about it

(What it is)
On my 18th birthday, I was gifted with a Dell laptop, and ever since it has been indispensable to me. I received it about a year ago, and the laptop is still in good shape.
I had very basic knowledge in computers, but after I got my laptop, I acquired a wider range of knowledge and skills. The laptop is black and thin with a 16-inch display, and it weighs less than a kilo. I usually spend 2-3 hours daily on my laptop, and it has been very helpful for me to learn graphic design and the AutoCAD software I am currently working on.

(Who gave it to you)
The laptop was from my parents, so it is really special to me. Recognizing my passion for computers, they set aside money and bought it for me when I turned 18. Because they did not know much about technology, they did a lot of research to find the best laptop for my needs. I still remember the feeling of receiving this meaningful present, which filled me with surprise and gratitude.

(And how you felt about it)
This gift is very important for me. In today’s world, knowledge of computing and the related skills are really vital, and that’s why it has been a valuable gift for me. Moreover, the laptop has been quite handy. I can search the Internet, get help with my studies, and learn lots of new things. On the Internet I can communicate with my friends and relatives easily. Needless to say, the laptop also helps me a lot with my higher studies as well as the career I am pursuing, which is computer engineering. I think this will still be a very useful device for many years to come.

IELTS SPEAKING PART 3 

Why do people buy things that are not necessary?
(Give a direct answer to the question) We buy things with the hope that possessing certain things will fulfill us, and for a short time they really do, but the novelty wears off quickly, and then we are on to the next thing. (Explain your reason or reasons) Some consumers are also trying to display their wealth and financial success by buying and showing off expensive things. Under the influence of marketing companies, few people are sensible enough to withstand the temptation to purchase things. (Give an example (often a personal example)) For example, people who buy clothes they don’t wear tend to focus on how much money they saved rather than what it cost.

Is consumption important to a country?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Yes, undoubtedly. (Explain your reason or reasons) In this day and age, consumption plays an important role in the determination of income, output and employment in a country. (Give an example (often a personal example)) In fact, the main reason for every productive activity is that people consume goods and production is done for consumption, which constitute economic activities. Minimum wage and the imposition of taxes are determined by the government considering the consumption requirements of the public. Besides, businesses use consumer spending data in their supply and demand economic calculations. Supply and demand helps businesses produce goods or services at the most favorable consumer price points.

What should parents do when their children ask for things their friends have?
(Give a direct answer to the question) First and foremost, I think parents should try to take their children’s demand into consideration. (Explain your reason or reasons) It is important to figure out whether the child really needs something or is just simply pestering, luring soft-hearted moms and dads to buy them what their friends have. (Give an example (often a personal example)) For example, when kids are envious of the trendy bags female peers have, they can ask for things that are unreasonably
expensive, and once they get what they want, the desire for the item disappears. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Another approach parents could adopt is to teach children financial management skills to save money for things they want.

What things do young people like to buy?
(Give a direct answer to the question) What young people want to buy is dependent on their cultural environment and perspectives on materialism. (Explain your reason or reasons) I would say the majority of fancy technological devices such as phones and laptops to be constantly updated. Another expense among the young is food, especially fast food. (Explain the opposite or alternative) For others, especially girls, accessories, cosmetics, and clothing hold endless appeal, which reflects the increasing popularity of beauty industry.