Example Questions and Answers

Describe a recent gift that was given to you by someone special
You should talk about:

What was the gift
Who gave you the gift
What was the occasion
And state whether you liked it or not

Example Answer 1

“Today I would like to talk to you about a gift, which was recently given to me by a special person in my life. I suppose I could begin by telling you about the occasion where it was given. My girlfriend took me to a local restaurant where I thought we were just having dinner, but it ended up being a surprise birthday bash! She threw me a real curve ball with this event because she usually doesn't plan anything. To elaborate more I’ll move on to my next point which is who gave me this special gift. It turns out my significant other not only planned the event, but she went over the top and broke the bank to get me this gift. And now to address the gift itself. Too be honest, I typically dress poorly because I don't have style or sense of fashion, but she does. So as my big birthday gift, so went out and bought a very fashionable new suit. It was a shiny and black, with a soft white shirt. It had class written all over it, and the best part is, it fit! And now to finish up and be brief, I'll tell you a little about my feelings toward this gift. I was completely overwhelmed with joy because I don't have any suits and it was very symbolic of who has the style in the relationship. This was an ideal gift for a perfect occasion. Thank you, that's all I have to say.”

​Additional Question 1

Describe the most sentimental gift you have ever received
Please talk about:

What the gift is
Who gave it to you
What was the occasion
And why it is so special

Additional Question 2

Describe the worst gift you've ever been given
Please talk about:

The gift
What made it bad
Who gave it to you
And your reaction to receiving it