I’d like to describe a time when I received money as a gift. It happened about 3 years ago when I successfully completed reading the Quran for the first time in my life. My father and my brother gave me this money before I started. They had promised that they would reward me if I finished reading it completely. After I completed it, they congratulated me and gave me the money. They also told me they were proud of my achievements, which made me even happier. It was a large amount for me at the time because I was still a student. At first I considered buying a new phone but then I realized that I should use the money more wisely so I spent most of it on useful things especially for my education and personal needs I tried to avoid wasting it on unnecessary things. When I received the money I felt extremely happy, proud and grateful. It was not only about the money but also about the appreciation and support from my family. It made me feel more confident and motivated. Whenever I think about that money, it brings back happy memories. I still feel grateful because it was one of the most meaningful and unforgettable moments in my life.
Band 9: Describe a time you received money as a gift. When it was Who gave it to you What you did with the money And explain how you felt when you received it.
Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!
Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.
90%
Accuracy
The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.
Polished transcript:
Male
Female
I'd like to describe a time when I received money as a gift. It happened about three years ago when I successfully completed reading the Quran for the first time in my life. My father and my brother gave me this money before I started. They had promised that they would reward me if I finished reading it completely. After I completed it, they congratulated me and gave me the money. They also told me they were proud of my achievements, which made me even happier. It was a large amount for me at the time because I was still a student. At first, I considered buying a new phone, but then I realized that I should use the money more wisely, so I spent most of it on useful things, especially for my education and personal needs. I tried to avoid wasting it on unnecessary things. When I received the money, I felt extremely happy, proud, and grateful. It was not only about the money but also about the appreciation and support from my family. It made me feel more confident and motivated. Whenever I think about that money, it brings back happy memories. I still feel grateful because it was one of the most meaningful and unforgettable moments in my life.
Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):
Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.
Speaking Time: 85 seconds