Band 7: Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend You should say: How you knew your friend How long you have known him/her How you would choose a gift for him/her And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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I would like to tell you about the gift I'd like to buy for my close friend, Sarah. We first met at university, and we were in the same class. We had a chance to talk and get to know more about each other. Over time, we became best friends, and I chose an MP3 player for her birthday next month. When it comes to choosing a gift for her, I always try to pick something that matches her hobbies and personality. Sarah is a big fan of singing. I want to choose the MP3 player for her because I want to encourage her to pursue her passion. She can listen to music and reduce stress. I think it's a useful and meaningful gift. It's something personal that shows I really appreciate her. I chose this gift because it's something she would enjoy and reminds her that I support her creative journey.

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I would like to tell you about the gift I’d like to buy for my one-off close friend is Sarah. We first met at university and we were the same class. We had a chance to talk and to know more about each other. Over time we became best friends and I chose MB3 for her birthday next month. When it comes to choosing a gift for her, I always try to pick something much her hobby and personality. Sarah is a big fan of singing. I want to choose MB3 for her because I want to encourage her to pursue her passion. She can listen to music and reduce stress. I think it’s a useful and meaningful gift. It’s something personal which shows that I really appreciate her. I chose this gift because it’s something she would enjoy and remind her that I support her creative journey.

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Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend You should say: How you knew your friend How long you have known him/her How you would choose a gift for him/her And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend You should say: How you knew your friend How long you have known him/her How you would choose a gift for him/her And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend You should say: How you knew your friend How long you have known him/her How you would choose a gift for him/her And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend You should say: How you knew your friend How long you have known him/her How you would choose a gift for him/her And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

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