Describe something that surprised you and made you happy IELTS CUE CARD
IELTS CUE CARD
Describe Something that Surprised you and Made you Happy
You Should Say:
What it was something surprised made happy
Who did this
How you found out about it and what you did
And explain why it surprised you and made you happy
Sample Answer 1
Well, by receiving and giving surprises people can show their love and affection to each other. Here I am going to talk about a time when I received a surprise and that made me really happy. Actually it happened around 2 years before on my birthday.
When the covid situation was at the peak level. Mostly I celebrate my birthday with my friends and family in a restaurant but last year due to pandemic situation, all restaurants were closed. Initially, I thought that i had to celebrate my birthday without cake. But one of my friends gave me a surprise with beautiful cake and she is also a good cook.
something surprised made happy
It was looking so amazing and delicious. She made a really nice and tasty cake for me. It was homemade dark chocolate cake. I was on cloud nine after seeing that cake and everyone was busy in taking pictures including me. Then, I cut the cake and when I tasted that cake I couldn’t control myself to hug my friends.
It was more delicious even more than I expected. Moreover, she added fruits in that. My friend used Ingredients that do not harm the body. Along with that, I liked it because I love chocolate. At last, I thanked them for such a beautiful surprise because she made my day really enjoyable. So that was the time when received a beautiful surprise from my friend.
Sample Answer 2
I love to receive surprises. Surprises are exciting because they are unexpected and they make us feel extra special and loved. This episode of receiving a pleasant surprise though appears small it is very important and close to my heart. I have fond memories of this day.
It was my mother who gave me this. It was the last day of my exam and I was feeling happy that I will be free and I get some time to spend with my friends. We had all planned to go out for a pizza party and I was super joyous about it. Suddenly it started raining like cats and dogs and our program had to be cancelled. I was damn upset.
My mother sensed it and she silently managed to make my favorite pizza and mojito at home. I was sulking and sitting in one corner and I got a pleasing aroma of melting cheese. I ignored it because I thought it must be psychology and not real.
I could not believe my eyes when she wore a hat like a chef and presented the delicious pizza and sparkling mojito drink in front of me. I was elated and I immediately hugged her tight. She understood the reason behind my sadness and fixed it for me.
This surprise made me happy without any doubt because I was waiting to eat pizza since long. To add cherry on the cake the pizza was extremely tasty and I gobbled two. My mom brought an instant solution to my bad mood. It made me feel lovable and important from within. I wish I can give her such a surprise and make her happy as well. This day is fondly etched in my beautiful memories.
something surprised made happy
Follow up
1.) How do people express happiness in your culture?
Ans. In my culture, people show their contentment in numerous ways. A smile is the universal facial expression that gives signals of a person’s happiness. Apart from this, people also show their happiness by organizing a party and giving gifts to each other. Moreover, sometimes they love to make special cuisines for their loved ones for showing happiness.
2.) Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
Ans. Obviously yes, having a happy face also gives positive vibes to others. Being happy doesn’t just make individuals feel better, it improves their health. It helps them to eat healthier, be more active and sleep better. By staying happy, people can also put their proper efforts and dedication toward their goals.
3.) How can people be happy?
Ans. People can stay happy by doing things in which they feel satisfaction but that should be productive and beneficial. They have to stay optimistic in each and every situation whether it is positive or negative so that they can conquer the hurdles. Apart from this, by staying away from negative people, people can stay happy for a longer period. There are other methods also available for staying happy such as taking a good diet, doing exercise, and getting plenty of sleep.
4.) Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
Ans. No, I don’t think so. Because staying happy gives us numerous benefits of having good health. Being unhappy leads to depression and stress levels so I believe that good mental health is extremely important. People should do proper and regular workout for staying happy.
