Candidate task carda special cake you received

Describe a special cake you received from someone.

You should say:

  1. 1what the cake was and who gave it to you~30s
  2. 2when and where you received it~30s
  3. 3what made the cake special~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in August 2026 Food & Cooking

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What the cake was and who gave it to youSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2When and where you received itOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3What made the cake specialSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a special cake you received from someone.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

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