Band 5: Describe a time when you received a compliment that made you feel proud. You should say: - Who gave you the compliment - What the compliment was about - When and where it happened And explain why this compliment was so meaningful to you. (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude regarding a compliment which I received from my father when I completed my degree in business administration. My father first and foremost, I have a vivid memory when I had just completed my graduation and returned home. My father gave me a hug and gave me a compliment: 'You are the only one child who completed that graduation.' So I felt very proud of myself because he was very happy at that time because I completed my graduation with a 4x4 CGPA and also my mother gave me a gift. My father told me at that time, 'You are not my daughter, you are my son.' Thank you. This is all about my side. I hope you better understand my point of view. Thank you.

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I would like to express with my sincere gratitude regarding to a compliment which I received from my father at that time when I complete my degree in business administration. My father first and foremost point of his dad when I have a vivid memory when I was I just complete my graduation and return to home. My father give me a hug and give me a compliment. You are the only one children who complete that graduation. So I feel very proud on me because he was very happy at that time because I completed my graduation with the 4×4 CGPA and also my mother gave me a gift. My father tells me at that time, you are not my daughter, you are my son. Thank you. This is all about my side. I hope you better understand my point of view. Thank you.

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Band 5+: Describe a time when you received a compliment that made you feel proud. You should say: - Who gave you the compliment - What the compliment was about - When and where it happened And explain why this compliment was so meaningful to you.

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