Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
- What was the clothing?
- Who gave it to you?
- When do you get it?
- And explain why this person gave you the clothing?
Sample 1 Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you Speaking Cue Card
In general, everyone loves surprises, isn’t it? At each party, everyone usually brings a gift to give to the other, especially at birthday parties. Today I would like to talk about the clothes I received from someone that I really loved. Almost all of my family and best friends know that I love Muslim dresses because it has long sleeve and covers almost all of the body.
Last December was my birthday. As the other people do, my family and besties always celebrate my birthday each year. Everyone gave me a gift, especially my mom. She gave me a beautiful long sleeve coloured purple. These clothes were very special to me. I know, my mom always knows my choice, so she bought me a dress that is suitable for me. I got this present almost midnight when I fell asleep, everyone came to my room and gave me their gift as a surprise.
I guess my mom gave me this gift, because a few days before my birthday, my mom saw my clothes were not suitable anymore; I grew up fastly, so she thought I needed new clothes. Actually, I never wondered if my mom would give me the clothes that I really wanted to purchase. The style was good and really popular at that time. Until now, I really liked the suit and have worn it on many occasions. On the other hand, my friends also gave me some presents, and they gave me a lot of stuff that I really wanted. For instance, cute polar bears that are colouring in white, beautiful and fancy watches, also they gave me sweet cakes to celebrate my birthday as the completion. I was really happy at that time.
Sample 2 Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you Speaking Cue Card
It was the first time I was visiting a foreign country. My Aunt gave me a jacket as a gift. I was planning to go to purchase one for me before departure. But she games a surprise with it. She knew that the country was very cold at that time and I just needed one. So she got one with the help of my sister based on my likings. The jacket was so beautiful as it is red and white in col9ur. It looks similar to Santa clause wearing. She took a picture of my trying it and sent it to our family WhatsApp group. Everyone liked the jacket and gave a positive response as it made me furthermore happy. Seeing my happiness, she too became very glad. Now I wish I could buy her something in turn, but presently she is in the USA with her family. So I am waiting eagerly for her return to gift her, buying from my first salary.
Part 3 Questions Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you Speaking Cue Card
Question 1:- What kinds of clothes do people wear after work?
Answer 1:- In general, people will wear casual clothes, because it would be more suitable and convenient.
Answer 2:- After work, people usually wear loose and comfortable cloth because it allows air circulation and makes them refresh.
Question 2:- What kind of clothes should people wear at work?
Answer 1:- It depends on the job, but I think a suit will be good for work in the office, it can make someone feel confident and look more clever than before.
Answer 2:- That mainly depends on the kind of work they are doing. Taking the situation of people working in mechanical files, they must wear dark and tight clothes. Loose cloth can be dangerous as it can even kill the worker because of the rotating parts of the machinery.
Question 3:- Where do People buy clothes in your Country?
Answer 1:- Mostly, people here purchase the clothes in the traditional market, because it would be cheaper. People also can deal with the price.
Answer 2:- In my country, I think most people use the traditional method of buying clothes, that is by shopping in textile shops or shopping malls. But a minority prefer online shopping sites like amazon.
Question 4:- Do you think students need to wear school uniforms?
Answer 1:- Yes, I do. In my opinion, uniforms are like the identity of the school, so that, when the students wear them, it means that they are proud of the school.
Answer 2:- Absolutely, I do think so. This is because, in my country, students from the upper class, middle class and lower class families attend the same school. Wearing a uniform makes them feel equally among other students irrespective of their economic background.
Question 5:- Do you think the Internet influences the fashion industry today? Why?
Answer 1:- Yes, As we know, nowadays we find a lot of influencers in social media, like Instagram, Youtube, and so on. Mostly this influencer promotes the fashion product in the hope their fans would be purchasing it as well.
Answer 2:- Obviously, Internet influences the fashion industry. Major people in my country prefer traditional shopping methods while a few are suggesting online shopping sites. And as a matter of fact, the number of online sites is increasing day by day.
Question 6:- Who must wear trendy clothes, youth or older people? Why?
Answer 1:- Actually, I am the person who is not following the trend of clothes, but if I have to choose, I think the one who must wear trendy clothes is the youth, because as we know, younger people are most energetic, love the style, and new things as well.
Answer 2:- I don think trendy cloth is required for any, as it is only a method for expense and thus increase the profit gained by the businessman. Cloth can be considered just for covering private parts. If a normal cloth can fulfil the requirement, then there is no need for the following trend.
Question 7:- What are the benefits of the fashion industry to a country?
Answer 1:- The advantages of the fashion industry to society are a lot of. Firstly, it can increase the economy of a country by selling. Moreover, it could develop the habits of the people, especially in clothing, to become more honoured and polite.
Answer 2:- Fashion industry can act as a major part of the economy of a country. As the industry introduces a new trend, people are forced to buy in order to maintain their high status, and the businessmen gain a high profit. From this profit, an amount is to be paid as tax, which is a source of the economic growth of the country.
Question 8:- Why do people wear different styles of clothing?
Answer 1:- Of course, simply because each person is different. They have several opinions related to what they must wear.
Answer 2:- They may be because of the ease of using that specific clothing or as to show their status in their society. It entirely depends on the user who wears a costume.
Question 9:- Why do some companies have uniforms for their employees?
Answer 1:- Uniforms are like identity and unity. So, I guess some companies just want the employees to look the same and feel like families.
Answer 2:- Uniforms are preferred as they are also a mark of identification. Employees working under different departments may have a different uniform. Primarily it may be provided as a method of safety under which they are working. Also, it creates the idea of equality among them.
Question 10:- Who do you think purchases designer clothes usually?
Answer 1:- Actually, I am not sure about it, but I think they must be someone who loves art, a new style and was born from a silver spoon family.
Answer 2:- Mainly these clothes are purchased by fashion experts or celebrities. And sometimes people buy it for special occasions.
Question 11:- Does it depend on the age of people? Why?
Answer 1:- Yes, it does. As we know, not all people look suitable in the same clothes, so the clothes must be customized by the age of the people who wear them.
Answer 2:- Usually, youth are tempted to buy these types of clothing as old people are less interested. During early times, there was not a structure of trends and fashion. So they are less concerned about it.
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