Warm-up Questions:
One way to demonstrate your lexical range (vocabulary) is by paraphrasing. (i.e. using different words with the same meaning)
At the beginning of your Part 2 you can paraphrase the cue card in your first or second sentence.
BUT! You can also boost your Grammatical Range score by using a different grammar tense from most students: The Present Perfect.
Watch this video to learn an easy and flexible way you can use the paraphrasing and the present perfect to improve your score in 50% of the IELTS Speaking criteria!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilP82GQyQw&feature=youtu.be
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Bonus video!
Here are some IELTS example answers to some Part 1 questions about Gifts & Presents.
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This short but sweet little article outlines some modern trends of gift-giving. Are these true in your country as well?
Christmas is one of the biggest gift-giving holidays in the world. But how much are people spending on their gifts now? According to this article, people are spending double on gifts compared to just 10 years ago! Is this happening in your country as well?
Putting it all together:
Part 2 Cue Card:
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