An item of clothing that someone bought for you – IELTS Cue Card Sample Answers

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During Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, you will have exactly one minute to prepare and speak on a specific topic. This is the IELTS cue card task. You can learn how to communicate clearly and successfully by reviewing sample answers.

This IELTS cue card gives you an opportunity to share one of your opinions on an item of clothing that someone bought for you.

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Sample Answer 1

They say girls’ wardrobes are always full of clothes, yet they don’t have anything to wear. Well, it is quite true in most instances. I am obsessed with shopping. The last weekend of every month, for me, is reserved for shopping. All this while, I preferred going to the store. However, nowadays, I am more inclined towards shopping on the internet.

• what it was
• who bought it

A few days back, I received a leather jacket. Keeping my favouritism towards clothes in mind, my grandfather suddenly decided to gift me this jacket. I’d like to let you know that I am extremely close to my grandpa. Our bond is strong and unbreakable.

• what it looked like

It is a slim fit black jacket and has a shine to it. The main zipper is skewed to one side; thus, differentiating it from the rest. The length is short. Inside, it has a piece of lining fabric. The jacket also features two open pockets and one inside pocket. It also has a straight collar and a simple wrist closer.

• why it was bought for you and explain how you felt about this item of clothing

There is no particular reason behind my grandfather buying me this jacket. Just a few days back, he asked me if I needed to buy any clothes because he felt like gifting something to his best friend. I was touched and overwhelmed. So, together we finalized this jacket on the internet. Indeed, the jacket is the closest to my heart and will always be a precious piece of clothing as my best friend had bought it for me.

Sample Answer 2

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• what it was
• who bought it

I would like to describe a coat my parents gave me as a present on my 18th birthday. I must say that it is really smart and exactly to my liking.

• what it looked like

The coat is entirely made of cotton and is made by a Vietnamese clothes brand. It is a knee-length black coat, which was in fashion at that time. What I like the most is that there are two deep side pockets, so in winter, I always put my hands into those pockets to avoid the cold. Besides, I can button the coat from top to bottom and it’s also got a decorative waist belt. I am so fond of this coat that I usually wear it every winter. It fits me perfectly and makes me feel comfortable and warm, no matter how cold the weather is. I keep myself warm by wearing the coat with jeans and boots, which match it well.

• why it was bought for you and explain how you felt about this item of clothing

In fact, I have never thought about whether it will be out of fashion. As this coat is a gift from my parents, I treasure it a lot and – for sure – I will keep wearing this coat in the future.

Vocabulary

• Really smart: Very clean, neat, and attractive.
  Eg: If you want to look good on special social occasions, or even at work, it is important to dress in really smart clothes.
• To my liking: Suitable, and how somebody likes something.
  Eg: The smart way in which she has decorated my house is exactly
  to my liking.
• Button the coat: Fasten the coat with buttons.
  Eg: Stepping outside my warm house, I quickly buttoned the coat which I was wearing to try and keep warm.
• Decorative: Intended to look attractive, because of the way in which it is decorated.
  Eg: Many tourists visit the Temple of Literature because of the many decorative sculptures which they can see there.
• Fond of: Finding something pleasant or enjoyable, especially something that you have liked or enjoyed for a long time.
• Eg: My uncle is an excellent musician, and he is very fond of his hobby.
• Match: If things match each other, they have the same colour or style and therefore look attractive together.
  Eg: None of these shoes match my jeans – they are all very different and they are too formal.
• treasure: Have or keep something that you love and that is very valuable to you.
  Eg: Thank you for e-mailing the photos. They are superb and I will always treasure them and the memories that they bring.

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