Describe a gift you gave to someone.
This test has appeared in 3 seasons · 1 reported by test takers
- Sep–Dec/2026
- May–Aug/2024
- May–Aug/2023
Reported by test takers Forecast only
Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Your home town
- Where is your home town? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you like most about it? (Tell me more about that.)
- Has it changed much since you were a child? (Why is that?)
- Would you like to live there in the future? (Why is that?)
Street markets
- Are there any street markets near where you live? (Why is that?)
- How often do you go to a street market? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do people usually buy there? (Tell me more about that.)
- Do you prefer markets or supermarkets? (Why is that?)
Views
- Is there a nice view from your home? (Why is that?)
- What kind of views do you enjoy looking at? (Tell me more about that.)
- Can you remember a beautiful view you saw on a trip? (Why is that?)
- Would you pay more to live somewhere with a good view? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a gift you gave to someone.
You should say:
- what the gift was
- who you gave it to and on what occasion
- how you chose it
and explain how the person reacted when they received it.
Follow-up question after your talk: Do you enjoy choosing gifts for other people? / How did that person react when you gave it?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
giving and receiving gifts
- Can you describe the occasions when people in your country usually give gifts?
- Can you explain why choosing a gift can be so difficult?
- In general, how much should people spend on a gift?
gifts and relationships
- Can you explain why a small gift can mean more than an expensive one?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of giving money instead of a chosen present?
- Can you speculate on how online shopping will change the way people choose gifts?
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