Candidate task cardreceiving money as a gift

Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

You should say:

  1. 1when it was~30s
  2. 2who gave it to you~30s
  3. 3how you used it~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about receiving it~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in March 2026 Money & Shopping

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1When it wasSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Who gave it to youSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3How you used itWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about receiving itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a time when you received money as a gift.

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

Answer it with the examiner

Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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