Describe an occasion when you spent a long time choosing a gift for someone.
You should say:
- 1who the gift was for~30s
- 2what the gift was~30s
- 3how you chose it~30s
- 4and explain why you spent so long choosing it~30s
Reported in February–December 2020 Money & Shopping
Plan it in one minute
What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.
- 1Who the gift was forSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
- 2What the gift wasSay it in one line, then add one detail.
- 3How you chose itWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
- 4Explain why you spent so long choosing itThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.
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Describe an occasion when you spent a long time choosing a gift for someone.
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