Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

A Postcard You Received
Tell me about a postcard you received.
You should say:
when you received the postcard
who sent it to you and why
whether you expected this card or not
and explain how you felt when you received it.
• When? From whom?
• Why?
• Pictures on the postcard
• The person who wrote it: her personality/qualities
• Feelings: where can I see the postcard now?
Last month I received a postcard from my friend in Sanming.
Sanming is a small town in
western Fujian. My best friend lives there. Her name is Xiaojiao. We used to be classmates in middle
school and although we don't see each other as often as before, we have kept in touch and frequently
send letters to each other.
She sent me a pretty postcard to encourage me with my studies. In the summer, she could relax
and enjoy her holiday but I had to study English in order to get ready for the
IELTS test. She told me that she was thinking of me and that I should study hard for my future.
She said my efforts would payoff someday. We'll see... But her words were very motivating and
touching.
The postcard represented her hometown, Sanming. It is a beautiful place surrounded by
mountains. There were four pictures of different landscapes around her town. You could see a
stunning waterfall, an impressive view of the mountains and one old temple under a cliff.
When Xiaojiao sends me letters or cards, she always buys a pretty stamp because she knows I
collect them. She's a very considerate and thoughtful friend. I kept the postcard on my desk and
everyone who comes to my house can see it. I often think of her and I can't wait to see her again. I
keep all of her letters and cards because they are all very meaningful and they represent our
friendship.
1. Why do some people sometimes write letters rather than make phone calls?
Well, I believe that people write letters when they have something important to say, something that
could not be said over the phone. I think that letters are more meaningful than phone calls. When
you write a letter, you have more time to think about the words you are going to use, and most
important, you don't need to talk face to face with the person, so you won't be afraid of telling the
truth. People mostly write love letters, or letters announcing bad news, or important decisions in
their life. Sometimes it is easier to write. In addition, people write cards to each other for the New
Year because it is traditional, and a letter shows that you really care about people, because it takes
time to handwrite it. Occasionally, I also write to my friends who are studying overseas. I write to

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them because it's difficult for us to call each other, because of the time difference, and it's a good
chance for me to tell them what I have been up to (= what I have been doing), and I let them know
what important things have happened here. On the phone, I might forget a few things.