IELTS CUE CARD: Describe a gift you recently gave to someone

July 21, 2026 Anubhuti Bhardwaj

Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
You should say:
• who you gave to it to
• what kind of person he/she is
• what the gift was
• what occasion the gift was for
• why you chose that gift.

SAMPLE ANSWER:
I believe gifts play an important role in expressing one’s emotions towards their loved ones. I once gave my best friend a present. Her name is Monika, and I know her since my school days; she has always been with me through thick and thin. I really appreciate her presence in my life, so I wanted to give her something special. The occasion was her 20th birthday, and I had specially been saving money for the same from a long time.
The gift that I gave her was actually a purple-coloured bear plushie. It was from her favourite brand Miniso, which is a Japanese company for minimal and aesthetic items. I chose that soft toy because I remembered her complaining about having insomnia. Therefore, it clicked me that the plushie could act as an emotional companion when she experiences sleeplessness. It cost me about three thousand bucks, and it was totally worth it, as the quality was top-notch and it was extremely soft to touch. It also felt very warm due to its furry fabric.
Monika was so delighted to receive that surprise, and later she told me that fortunately her sleep is getting better.
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