IELTS Energy English 7+ IE 1553: Band 9 Vocabulary for Questions About Gifts
Jan 6, 2026
Explore the intriguing reasons why gift-related questions are common in language exams. Discover high-scoring adjectives like 'thoughtful' and 'sentimental' to elevate your responses. Learn useful verbs and idioms that enhance your gifting vocabulary, such as 'show appreciation' and 'make someone's day.' Get inspired by sample answers that model top-tier language and strategic answer choices. Finally, pick up tips on vocabulary breakdown to refine your speaking skills!
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Hosts' Personal Gift Preferences
- Aubrey says she buys gift cards for family because mailing items is expensive and easy to send digitally.
- Lindsay dislikes gift cards but appreciates them personally because they let you choose the right item.
Prepare Topic-Specific High-Scoring Vocabulary
- Prepare topic-specific high-scoring vocabulary for gift questions on IELTS speaking parts one and two.
- Practice using less common adjectives and linking phrases to boost your vocabulary score.
Choose Less-Common Emotional Adjectives
- Less-common adjectives like heartfelt and sentimental raise your lexical score compared with basic words.
- Use words that reveal emotional nuance to show depth and avoid common vocabulary traps.