Describe a time when you received money as a gift: IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer

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Updated On Jul 16, 2021

Describe a time when you received money as a gift: IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer

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- 0.0.1 Describe a time when you received money as a gift

1 Sample Answer

Describe a time when you received money as a gift

You should say

Who gave it to you
When was it given to you
Where it happened
How you felt about it

Sample Answer

I’m going to tell you about my college graduation gift from my grandparents. They have four grandchildren, so they made a pact (made a promise) to give us all the same graduation gift. With this said, they decided to gift all of us $2,000 upon completion of our Bachelor’s Degree. I graduated back in May 2015 and received the gift about a month after, since they live 12 hours away.

I had a late graduation party in my backyard in June since some family members were busy during the month of May with their own children. My grandparents suffered through a 12-hour car ride to make it to my special day- I was so very grateful! So, they slipped me a card while I was opening my other cards and gifts, and I could not believe my eyes! I had heard that he gave all of us a generous gift, but I didn’t expect the gravity (how serious or big) of just how much. When Monday came, I immediately deposited it into my savings account, as I’m quite a frugal person. However, months later, I decided to treat myself to a solo trip to Prague. Considering I had always dreamt of going to Prague, I felt that I used my money well.

Since I had never received a gift quite like this, I felt extremely excited. I thought that this money gave me new opportunities to travel and enjoy my future, especially if I save it. Moreover, apart from the money, I felt very appreciative that my grandparents traveled all that way for me. All in all, I felt almost in disbelief, along with delighted (extremely happy and proud)!

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