Gifts & Celebrations
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- What is your hometown famous for?
- Is your hometown a good place for young people to live?
- Topic: Gifts
- Do you enjoy giving gifts or receiving them?
- What was the last gift you received?
- Is it difficult to choose a good gift?
- Topic: Celebrations
- How do people usually celebrate birthdays in your country?
- What is an important celebration in your culture?
- Do you prefer large parties or small gatherings for celebrations?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a gift you gave to someone that took a long time to choose.
You should say:
- What the gift was
- Who you gave it to
- Why it took you so long to choose
and explain how the person reacted to your gift.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why do people give gifts to each other?
- How have gift-giving customs changed over time?
- Is gift-giving an important part of a country’s culture?
- What is the difference between gifts given to children and gifts given to adults?
- Do you think expensive gifts are always better than thoughtful ones?