Ielts 雅思 口语全攻略 Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking Jeremy Chiron

Compare the feelings of people when they give and receive presents.

Both are definitely great. It's nice to give, especially when you know the present is going to please the person a lot. A few months ago, I bought my nephew a portable video game I knew he wanted very badly, and you should have seen the smile on his face！He loved it, and I really made his day. It was a great feeling to actually witness his happiness. On the other hand, receiving a gift, especially when it's a surprise, is always very pleasant. It's a considerate gesture that everyone appreciates.

2. 
   How much social pressure is there on people to give presents_？
   

Well, in my country, I think it is important to give gifts to important people whenever we go meet them. I know that businessmen feel it's an obligation to exchange gifts before they start working together. In addition, I think that nowadays because many festivals have become commercialized, young people might feel compelled to buy presents for their girlfriends on Valentine's Day or Christmas, because they think that everyone else does, even though it is not a Chinese tradition. Same with weddings, people very often give more money than they really want to give to the new couple, because they are afraid others will give more than they do. They might lose dignity, or "lose face" as we say in Chinese, if they give less than the other guests.

2. 
   Tell me about some of the organizations in your country which help people in need.
   

It's your turn to answer!
(Talk about the Red Cross or other charity organizations in China)