📋 Cue Card
Describe a gift you received that was special.
You should say:
- What the gift was
- Who gave it to you
- When you received it
- And explain why it was special to you
📑 Band 8+ Sample Answer
One of the most special gifts I’ve ever received was a handmade scrapbook from my best friend on my 18th birthday. It wasn’t expensive or high-tech, but it meant the world to me.
She had spent weeks collecting photos, writing notes, and decorating each page with drawings and inside jokes from our years of friendship. Each page told a different story — our school memories, funny incidents, and even our small arguments. I could feel the effort and love she had put into it.
I received it at a small surprise party she organized. When I opened the gift, I was honestly speechless. It was so personal and thoughtful — much more than anything bought in a store.
What made it truly special was the emotional value. It reminded me of our bond and the memories we shared. Even today, I still look at it when I’m feeling nostalgic. It’s a gift I’ll always treasure.
💡 Useful Vocabulary (with meanings & examples)
| Word/Phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Handmade | Made by hand, not by machine | I received a handmade birthday card from my sister. |
| Inside joke | A private joke shared between a small group of people | The scrapbook was full of inside jokes only we would understand. |
| Speechless | Unable to speak from surprise or emotion | I was completely speechless when I opened the gift. |
| Nostalgic | Feeling sentimental about the past | Looking at old photos always makes me feel nostalgic. |
| Treasure (verb) | To value something deeply | I will always treasure the gift she gave me. |
