The IELTS Cue Card is considered one of the most interesting and difficult parts of the IELTS speaking test. It allows the candidate to speak on a randomly given topic for about 2-3 minutes. This part of the IELTS speaking test has 3 sections and the exam is conducted for about 12-14 minutes to assess how well a candidate can communicate in English. Therefore, to help you practice for the IELTS speaking test here is another IELTS Cue card example in the form of “Describe a Cake you received from others”.
My friend: Describe the Cake You Received From Others
Introduction
Celebrations are always special because of cakes. Adding a cake to a birthday party makes it more enjoyable. People of all ages look forward to having a piece of cake on birthdays and celebrations. Today I would like to share about a time when my friend baked me a cake for my birthday.
When did it happen?
It happened 4 years ago on my birthday when I received a surprise from my friend who baked me a triple-layered chocolate cake with extra chocolate chips on the top as she knew my love for chocolates.
Where did it happen?
It was my 14th birthday but I was not celebrating as my parents were out of town and I was alone. I was upset and was watching a movie on television to pass my when I heard a knock on my front door. I was not sure who it was as I was not expecting anybody. As I opened the door I saw my friend Manshi standing there with a cake and a few balloons.
From whom did you receive the cake?
I received the triple-layered chocolate cake with extra chocolate chips on top from my childhood friend Manshi. We were benchmates as well and the day before my birthday in school she had asked me for my plans on my birthday. I told her I wouldn’t be doing anything as my parents were out of town and I would be alone. She loved cooking and baking cakes, breads etc, so she baked me one on my birthday as a surprise. It was a beautiful three-layered chocolate cake with gems, kit-kat, and choco chips on the top. She even wrote ‘Happy Birthday’ in her beautiful handwriting.
Why is it a special cake?
It is a very special cake for me as it is the first cake I received from others. The fact that Manshi cared about me enough to bake me a cake so I could cut it on my birthday was heart-touching as no one had ever done that for me. She also remembered the exact flavour I liked and used it to bake the cake for me. She put in her valuable time and effort in doing something special for me and that’s why it was a special cake.
Conclusion
I was overwhelmed that day by Manshi’s sweet gesture as I was not expecting it. She knew I wouldn’t be celebrating my 14th birthday as I was alone so she took out her time to bake me a cake that I liked and presented it to me on my birthday. That day she spent the whole day with me. I cut the cake she had baked for me and then we ordered some food and watched a movie together. This incident taught me how important these small gestures are. On her birthday I will bake her a cake too.
My Family: Describe the Cake You Received From Others
Introduction
Cakes add joy and excitement to any celebration and receiving a cake from someone is a special feeling. The fact that someone put the time and effort into gifting us with something so delicious adds to the moment’s joy. Today I want to talk about a time when I received a cake from my family.
When did it happen?
It happened back in 2019 when I scored 94% in my 12th standard. I was nervous about the result. I received a butterscotch cake with caramel on top just after I found out my marks.
Where did it happen?
It happened just outside my school while I was waiting for my result. That day the official website where the results were supposed to be published, crashed due to technical issues. All the students were waiting patiently outside the school to find out how they scored. I was also waiting there with them. My younger brother was accompanying me. I was nervous and hadn’t eaten anything since morning. Soon the results were out and I found out that I had scored a whopping 94% in my 12th board examinations. My brother congratulated me and then took me to a nearby bakery to buy me a cake. I was moved by my younger brother’s gesture. He knew I liked butterscotch so he presented me with a butterscotch scotch cake with ‘congratulations’ written on top of it. I cut the cake in the bakery. Then we both sat in nearby stools eating the cake and celebrating my achievements.
From whom did you receive the cake?
I received the cake from my brother who is 5 years younger than me. When he told me he wanted to accompany me to school I didn’t understand why he would want to do that but now I understand. He wanted to present me with a cake and celebrate my achievement.
Why it’s a special cake?
It was a special cake for me as this was the first cake I had received from my brother. The fact that he acknowledged my nervousness and accompanied me to school so he could buy me a cake and celebrate with me was very moving. He knew I liked the butterscotch flavour and he bought me exactly that one although it cost me a little more than his monthly pocket money. That is why it was a special cake.
Conclusion
I will always remember this cake I received from my brother. This incident made me realise how much my brother loves me. We clicked many pictures that day with the cake and I am always going to cherish it as it will remind me of this beautiful time when I received a cake from someone so special.
Describe the Cake You Received From Others
Introduction
People all over the world enjoy eating cakes as it adds joy to any celebration. People have shared happy moments over cake. Today I would like to share about a time when I received a cake from others on an occasion.
When did it happen?
It happened in 2020 during the pandemic. I was affected by the coronavirus and had to be quarantined for over two weeks with no physical contact with my family. I received a blueberry cheesecake with triple chocolate from my family the day my test results came negative and I was released from quarantine.
Where did it happen?
It happened in my house. When I received my test results, I was advised by my doctor to quarantine myself in my room as there were no rooms available in the hospital. So after my 14-day quarantine period was over, I received a homemade cake baked by my twin sister. As soon as I got out of my room, my family celebrated my negative test results with cake and balloons in our living room.
From whom did you receive the cake?
The cake was baked by my sister on behalf of my family. She knew how much I liked cheesecakes and baked me the exact flavour I liked.
Why is it a special cake?
This cake was dearly special to me as I received it after getting out of my quarantine period. The cake symbolised my victory over the Coronavirus and how happy my family was to see me fit and healthy again.
Conclusion
Seeing my family so happy was the best part of that day. I appreciate my sister who put her time and effort into baking me my favourite cake. She knew I wasn’t allowed to eat anything other than doctor-advised food, so she baked me my favourite cake to celebrate my victory. This gesture of hers moved me a lot and will always stay with me.
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Follow-up Questions for IELTS Cue Card: Describe the Cake You Received From Others
1. Other than cake what other food is eaten on special occasions?
Other than cake, in India ‘rasgulla’ is eaten on special occasions. It is a sweet made of dairy product and is loved all over India by everyone. People eat rasgulla to celebrate any special occasions or events. It is also considered very healthy.
2. Do you think people spend too much money on special occasions?
The answer to this question is subjective as it differs from person to person. Some people like to spend very little to no money on special occasions while others like to throw extravagant parties to celebrate their day.
3. Apart from chocolate, which other flavours of cake are available in the market?
Apart from chocolate, there are many other flavours available in the market such as vanilla, blueberry, butterscotch, strawberry, plum etc. But chocolate is the most loved flavour by people of all ages.
4. Do people of all ages like eating cakes?
Cake is one thing that is common among people of all age groups. People young or old all have a taste for cakes. It can be seen in a birthday party or any other celebration of people of all ages.
5. Do you think cakes are overpriced?
The answer to this question is subjective. It depends on the type of cake you’re ordering and the store you’re ordering it from. Some cakes are more expensive than others as they require special ingredients and more effort. So to answer your question I think cakes are expensive depending on the amount of effort that has been put into baking the cake.
Gaurav Kandari is a seasoned study abroad consultant with over 5 years of experience, specializing in guiding students to the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia. An avid traveler, he draws on his global adventures to enrich his consulting, providing invaluable insights to aspiring scholars.
