Describe a time when you received money as a gift (birthday, wedding)
You should say:
When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you felt about it
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
1. When it happened:
- Vocabulary: occasion, event, celebration, milestone, memorable
- Expressions:
- “This happened during…”
- “It was on the occasion of…”
- “The event took place when…”
2. Who gave you money:
- Vocabulary: relative, family member, friend, mentor, significant other
- Expressions:
- “I received the money from…”
- “It was given to me by…”
- “The person who gave me the money was…”
3. Why he/she gave you money:
- Vocabulary: gift, gesture, token, appreciation, support
- Expressions:
- “He/She gave me the money because…”
- “It was a gesture of…”
- “The money was given as a…”
4. How you felt about it:
- Vocabulary: grateful, appreciative, touched, delighted, thankful
- Expressions:
- “I felt very…”
- “It made me feel…”
- “I was particularly…”
Collocations
- memorable occasion
- received money
- family celebration
- significant event
- heartfelt gesture
- token of appreciation
- financial support
- deeply touched
- genuinely grateful
- unexpected gift
Sample Answer
This happened during my last birthday, a memorable occasion that I celebrated with close friends and family. I received money from my aunt, who has always been very supportive and generous.
She gave me the money because she wanted me to have the freedom to buy something I really wanted or needed. It was a gesture of love and support. My aunt mentioned that she thought a monetary gift would be more practical than buying something that I might not use or need.
I felt very grateful and touched by this heartfelt gesture. It made me feel appreciated and cared for. I was particularly happy because it was an unexpected gift that came at a time when I was saving up for a new laptop. This financial support helped me reach my goal faster, and I felt genuinely thankful for her kindness. The experience was not only delightful but also made me realize how thoughtful and considerate my aunt is.