IELTS Topic: Gifts

Learning Objectives

In this lesson you will:

• Practice Discussion questions based on the IELTS topic
• Create sentences related to the IELTS topic, and also practice paraphrasing. 
• Practice answering IELTS Part 1 questions using the A R/E method. 
• Prepare and answer  Part 2 questions using some helpful language as a guide. 
• Lastly, we will practise answering Part 3 questions using the A R/E A method. 
• We will then end the class with some feedback and a Homework Task. 

NB:

• Please remember to always bring a pen and paper to take notes. (especially for part 2).

Exercise 1

VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS

Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly. Also Practice paraphrasing and finding synonyms by paraphrasing at least two of the example sentences, as this will help you in all parts of the IELTS test.

Vocabulary/ Expressions

luxury: noun

Meaning: a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense.

Example: My friend lives a life of luxury because he earns a good salary. 

Your example: ________________________

 lavish : verb

 Meaning: bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities; to spoil someone with an expensive gift. 

Example: John wanted to Lavish his girlfriend with an expensive pair of diamond earrings. 

Your example: ________________________

re-gift: verb

 Meaning: to give a gift to someone that you received from someone else

Example: I re-gifted the Pair of socks my grandmother gave me to my friend as she really liked them, and I already  had a pair.

Your example: ________________________

it is better to give than to receive: 

 Idiomatic Phrase

Meaning: it’s a nicer feeling to give someone a present than it is to get one yourself

Example: My mother always taught me that in life it is always better to give than to always receive. 

Your example: ________________________

it’s the thought that counts: a saying / Idiomatic Phrase

 Meaning: to say that it is not the price that matters but the fact that a gift was bought.

Example: To me, price doesn’t really matter when receiving a gift, as it is the thought that counts.   

Your example: ________________________

gratitude: noun 

Meaning: appreciation; thankfulness.

Example: People should always show their gratitude when receiving a gift.  

Your example: ________________________

stingy: adjective

 Meaning: someone who is not generous

Example: I am never stingy when buying a gift for someone as I always try to impress them.  

Your example: ________________________

delighted: noun 

 Meaning: Very happy

Example: Cathy was delighted when her husband gave her a rose, and a gift to celebrate their anniversary. 

Your example: ________________________

 take back:  Phrasal Verb

Meaning: to return something to the place you bought it

Example: I took back my new computer because it didn't work. 

Your example: ________________________

try on: Verb

Meaning: to put on a piece of clothing to see how it looks and fits

Example: I tried on some beautiful high heels yesterday. 

Your example: ________________________

a refund: noun

Meaning: an amount of money that is paid back to you if you return something you bought

Example: She wanted a refund because the sweater did not fit. 

Your example: ________________________

Exercise 2

PART 1 QUESTIONS

Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes)

Here are possible questions that might come up during the test. Go over them with your tutor.

In the first part, the examiner will ask you a number of general questions

• When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
• Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? Why?/Why not?
• Are there any traditional gifts that people give?
• Is giving money as a gift acceptable or not and why?

• When did you last receive a gift? What was it?
• Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? Why?/Why not?
• What was the best gift you ever gave someone?
• Is it difficult to buy gifts for older people?

• What kinds of gifts can you buy for your children?
• How do we teach children the importance of giving gifts?
• Do you think giving children money as a gift to buy anything they want is a good or bad thing and why?
• When was the last time you bought a gift for a child, and what was it?

Exercise 3

Useful Language

• In the next part we will be going to do part 2 questions, here are a few useful phrases you can use to describe buying gifts. 
• I'm going to talk about the time...
• I bought it for ...
• I found one in ...
• It was about ... ago.
• I felt ...
• I made the right choice because …

PART 2 QUESTIONS

Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)

Here are possible questions that might come up during the test. Go over them with your tutor.

Sample A

Describe a time when you bought something for someone else.

You should say:

what it was you bought

who you bought it for

when, where and why you bought it

And say how you felt about buying it for them.

Sample B

Describe the best gift you ever have received

You should say:

what the gift was

who gave it to you

when you received it

And explain why it was the best gift/ present you have ever received.

Exercise 4

PART 3 QUESTIONS

Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)

Here are possible questions that might come up during the test. Go over them with your tutor.

In the last part, you will talk with the examiner about issues related to the topic on the card.

• How do people usually choose a gift?
• Why do some people find it hard to choose a gift?
• Do you think practical gifts are always better than other ones like cards and flowers?
• Do people give you the same gifts as they did in the past?
• What is the purpose of gift-giving?

WRAP- IT - UP! 

Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.

answers part 1, 2, &3 

Part 1 Questions

When do people give gifts or presents in your country?

Answer 1:- In my country, people give presents on many occasions, such as marriage functions, anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, congratulation gifts, and graduation gifts. Furthermore, on festival days we receive money as presents from our parents and relatives. 

Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? Why? /Why not?

Answer:- Most often, I don’t make a gift when I visit a person in their home partly because it is not a norm in my country and because I would feel burdened to take a gift as the next time I want to visit them, it would seem to me that they’ll have to prepare a gift for me. 

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