Band 6: Describe a present or gift that you gave to someone. You should say: what it was • who you gave it to • why you gave them a present And explain why you choose this present or gift. (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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Well, in my life, I meet plenty of people who are very innovative and versatile, but today I would like to talk about a person I recently gave something to. The person's name is Bijoy; he is a close friend of mine, and we started together in college. That's why I think he's a great person in my life. I gave him a present a few days ago for his birthday party because it was his 19th birthday. I gave him a smartphone, which is very reliable and has lots of features. I think it's a great gift for my friend. There are many gifts available, but my friend was really excited about my gift because he told me it came from the heart. I always try to give something meaningful, so I believe this was a great choice.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

Well in my life I meet plenty of people who are very innovative and versatile but today I would like to talk about a person recently I give something actually the person name is Bijoy he is my close friend of mine we are starting together in college so that’s why I I seen that’s why I think he’s a great person in my life and I also give something like few days ago he’s great he’s a birthday party because he’s 19 birthday so that’s why I also give something like a smartphone or these smartphones it’s very believable there are lots of features available so that’s why I think it’s a great gift in my friend and I believe there are lots of gifts also available but my friends are also excited in my gift because he told me I’m her heart so I always give something it’s a better so that’s why I think it’s a great

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