Describe a toy that you liked when you were a child

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In this article, IELTS Game will add number 46 IELTS cue card 2019 – 2020 sample on the series of IELTS cue card sample with band 9.0 model answers with follow up questions that will help you in your IELTS test preparation.

This cue card topic is related to “Toy description” topic and asking you to “Describe a toy you had in your childhood.“ and asking some questions related to this topic.

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Band 9.0 Sample Answer 1.

I remember that when I was young, I was keen on watching the cartoon called “The many adventures of Winnie the Pooh”, so much that I kept pestering my father for the stuffed bear Winnie the Pooh.

Finally, my father gave me one as a present for my 6th birthday.

When I got this toy, I jumped for joy and even paid no attention to my other presents.

This stuffed bear was, incredibly, identical to the character in the cartoon I had watched.

He also had a short red shirt and was holding a jar of honey which was his favorite food.

Therefore, I felt as if he had come from the movie.

Since then, I considered him my closest friend and I couldn’t go anywhere without him, even when I went to sleep.

Every day, I talked with the bear and told him about my daily routine.

Unfortunately, I lost the bear at an amusement center, which made me cry for almost a week. At that time, I felt like I had lost a good friend who I could share everything with.

At present, whenever I watch this cartoon or see any photos of Winnie the Pooh, all the wonderful memories about him are brought back.

Thanks to the bear, I experienced a happy childhood.

• I had many toys in my childhood but here I am going to talk about my electric toy car.
• My father gifted it to me on my 9th birthday.
• I used to spend days playing with it.
• I was greatly fascinated by it
• It was blue in colour (Related: place full of colour)
• It worked with eight pen torch batteries fixed in a box under the car
• When I switched it on, it would move in all directions
• If there was an obstacle on the way, the car could change directions
• Along with that it had lights, which flickered at times.
• I was so fascinated by this car that I used to finish its batteries very soon.
• I used to show it to my friends with pride.
• None of my other friends had such a beautiful toy car.
• I just loved it when I saw the jealous look in their eyes.
• I was very possessive about my car and never used to let anyone touch it.
• I remember, once I took it to school in my bag and when I came home I got a big spanking from my mother.
• Even though I don’t play with the car any more I still have it in my room
• Its colour has faded now but it has emotional value for me.
• That is why I have never thought of giving it away to my younger cousins.
• It brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood

Here are the most common follow up questions related to the cue card about Talking about a toy you liked in your childhood with band 9.0 answers.

1. What is the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys?

Traditionally, girls used to like toys like dolls, kitchen sets, fairies, and butterflies.

Boys normally preferred aggressive toys like guns, cars, and things to build and things, which make a lot of noise.

The other difference was that boys normally picked blue, brown and green.

Girls, on the other hand, chose pink with a tinge of purple. These differences have been disappearing over the years.

2. Do you think toys really help in children’s development?

Yes, toys play a big role in children’s development. It helps to develop their motor and sensory skills and also their cognitive abilities.

At the same time, it also leads to their social development, especially when they play with other children. Children also learn responsibility when parents ask them to properly store their toys.

3. Does modern technology have an influence on children’s toys?

Yes, modern technology has a big influence on toys. Both the type of toys available and the children’s preferences for toys have changed over time.

Today robots, app controlled cars are more popular.

Board games are becoming less and less popular. Simple action figures and dolls have also become much more detailed.

4. Have we lost our hand skills such as sewing?

Sewing by hand has definitely become a thing of the past.

Sewing machines have come up in a big way. But manual sewing machines are still used. These have a hand pedal or a foot pedal.

My mother has a fully automatic computerised sewing machine, but she has to operate it herself when she sews.

5. What toys are popular with kids in your country today?

Many types of toys are popular in “your country”. Children like wooden toys and other mechanical toys, but electronic toys are fast gaining popularity.

6. In general, do children today have many toys?

Yes, they do. When I look at the children around me, I feel that they have too many toys. I never had so many.

I think parents, today, are substituting the time they have to spend with children by giving them more and more toys.

7. Do you think playing with electronic toys has a good influence on kids?

Yes, electronic toys introduce children to technology. They increase the strategy forming skills.

They are good, but when children spend too much time on electronic games, they forget everything else and then these become negative.

8. Do you think there are some toys that are only suitable for girls and some that are only suitable for boys?

Not any more. Gender differences are disappearing fast and boys and girls play with the same type of toys nowadays.

9. Which do you think is better, for children to play with toy alone or with other kids?

It is definitely better for children to play with other kids. They learn caring and sharing and many other social skills when they play with others.

10. Do you think parents should encourage their children to share their toys with other kids?

Yes, definitely. They should encourage their children to share their toys with other children.

In this way they will not need to have many toys.

11. How are toys today different to toys of the past?

Today we have electronic toys, whereas earlier we had wooden toys and plastic toys.

12. How do you think toys will change in the future?

What the future holds in store for us no one can tell, but as far as I can see, there will be more and more electronic gadgets in the future, which the children will play with as toys.

13. If you were going to give a present to a child, what would you give him?

I would give a child, a book as a gift. He may not like it at first, but it will shortly develop the habit of reading one day.

I believe that books are the best gifts. They remain with that person forever.

14. What kinds of gifts do parents give to their young children?

Pendants give all sorts of gifts to their children. They know the requirement of their children and give gifts accordingly.

Mostly parents give educational gifts, from which the child can learn something in a fun way.

15. Is it good to give children too many presents such as too many toys?

No it is definitely not good to give a child too many presents. Children do not appreciate the
value of toys when they are given too many toys.

It also decreases their imagination and creativity. They also do not learn sharing with other children.

16. Some parents don’t spend much time with their child but instead give the child gifts as a way to show their love. Do you think this is good enough?

No I do not think this is good enough. The time been didn’t spend with the children is more important then the gifts they give them.

Here are some useful vocabulary and expressions you can use to Describe a toy you had in your childhood IELTS Cue Card.

was keen on: [phrasal verb] was eager to/was enthusiastic about

pestering: [verb] annoying someone by asking them many times.

stuffed bear: [noun] a toy in the shape of a bear, made of cloth and filled with soft material.

identical to: [adjective] exactly the same as someone or something else.

amusement center: [noun] a center which has a lot of things which you can play on and many different activities to enjoy.

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IELTS Cue Card: Describe a toy you liked in your childhood

Describe a toy you liked in your childhood.

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3:

Part 2 — Sample Answer:

I loved the toys I could use to build something. I was never into toys such as action figures, and I rarely played with my model train set, but I loved Meccano and Lego.

I’ve always been a creative person, and these two toys helped me develop my creativity.

I think everyone knows about Lego. Fundamentally, you have blocks of different shapes that you can interlock together to build something. I think my Lego sets came with instructions about what to build. I probably discarded them and they were never read. I was more interested in building what I wanted rather than what was described in the booklet. I’d build all kinds of things, from towers to things I pretended were spaceships.

Meccano is less commonly known about, and I think it was only popular in the UK during the late 80s and possibly even early 90s. It’s similar to Lego in that you can make something, but instead of plastic blocks, you have strips of pre-drilled metal, all of different shapes, that you had to put together with nuts and bolts. The set came with little tools that were only really useful for this toy.

I don’t recall exactly what I made with Meccano, but I do remember the set I was given had electric motors and I think it was possible to build a little remote controlled car with it. I don’t think I was able to be as creative with Meccano as I was Lego because all the pieces more or less fit together in a prescribed way.

I loved playing with these toys because it taught me how to build things. It was a creative outlet. I think kids nowadays tend to put too much emphasis on watching movies and playing video games. While these things aren’t bad, they often aren’t really very creative, which is a shame.

I’m not sure what happened to all my Lego and Meccano, but I think that when I stopped playing with them my parents donated them to charity so someone else could benefit from them, rather than have them rot in a landfill site.

Vocabulary and idioms for this answer:

Action figures ( noun)
A toy that is made to look like a soldier or a character from a film or television show.

Example: Not long after the movie was released, action figures started to appear in stores.

Interlock ( verb)
To join some parts firmly together, especially by fitting one part into another.

Example: The Lego bricks interlocked and stuck together tightly.

Set ( noun)
A group of similar things that belong together, or are needed for a particular activity, particularly a game.

Example: I bought her a chemistry set.

Emphasis ( noun)
The particular importance or attention that is given to something.

Example: I think we should put as much emphasis on preventing diseases as we do curing them.

Landfill site ( noun)
A landfill site is a large hole in the ground where waste from people’s homes and from industry is buried.

Example: People think that recycling is better than sending their trash to a landfill site.

Part 3 — Sample Answers:

How do advertisements influence children?

I think advertisements have a particularly strong influence on children. They aren’t really able to assess whether a product is good for them or not, or whether a claim an ad makes is true, but as long as it looks fun they’re likely going to want it.

A lot of ads promote toys, cereal, and games, and these have been the kinds of ads that have been targeted at children for forever and a day. Even before TV and the internet, ads aimed at children would have appeared in magazines and other publications aimed at children.

I think the real intent isn’t to get children to buy something, as they rarely have money to spend, but to pressure parents into buying the toy, junk food, or game for their kid.

I’ve personally witnessed children having a temper tantrum in the grocery store because their dad wouldn’t buy them an unhealthy sugar- laden cereal. It’s likely they wanted it because of some ad they’d seen on TV or online.

Vocabulary and idioms for this answer:

Assess ( verb)
To judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something.

Example: Exams aren’t the only means of assessing a student’s ability.

Ad ( noun)
An informal form of advertisement. It’s commonly used because it has fewer syllables.

Example: I often prefer the ads on TV to the actual programs.

For forever and a day ( idiom)
If something lasts for forever and a day, it can mean a very long time, but not actually for forever.

Example: We’ve been driving for forever and a day and we’re still not there yet.

Aimed at ( phrasal verb)
To produce something for a particular purpose or for a particular group of people.

Example: The new photo editing software is being aimed at mobile application developers.

Temper tantrum ( noun)
A temper tantrum is a sudden period of uncontrolled anger, like a young child’s.

Example: Robert had a temper tantrum in the store because I wouldn’t buy him any chocolate.

Laden ( adjective)
If something is laden with something, there is a lot of something. It’s usually something unpleasant, like debt.

Example: The banks are laden with bad loans.

Should advertising aimed at children be prohibited?

I’m fairly conflicted about this. On the one hand there are quite a number of problems when it comes to advertising to children, but on the other hand cereal makers and toy manufacturers need a way to promote their products. Adults probably wouldn’t be receptive to these ads, and would likely mentally filter out an ad for a toy robot, but a kid wouldn’t. Toy makers aren’t going to be successful if they can’t advertise effectively.

I think advertisers need to be more responsible though. Perhaps they should be forced to adhere to a code of conduct that prevents them from advertising products that are likely going to have a negative impact, such as an excessively sugary cereal.

I see absolutely no downsides to ads aimed at children that promote healthy behaviors, however I generally feel that it’s the parents’ responsibility to teach these things, and not a commercial.

Vocabulary and idioms for this answer:

Conflicted ( adjective)
If you are conflicted about something, you’re unable to decide what your feelings or opinions are about something.

Example: Politicians are conflicted about how to deal with gambling.

On the one hand ( idiom)
It’s a phrase used when comparing two different facts or opposite ways of thinking about a situation. It’s sometimes used with the idiom on the other hand.

Example: On the one hand I’d like a job that pays more, but on the other hand I enjoy the work I’m doing at the moment.

Receptive ( adjective)
If you’re receptive, you’e willing to listen to an accept new ideas and suggestions.

Example: He wasn’t receptive to the idea of moving to a different country.

Filter out ( phrasal verb)
If you filter out something, you remove it because it’s not wanted.

Example: He filtered out much of what was being said because he wasn’t interested.

Adhere ( verb)
To adhere to something is to stick to something, or to carry out a plan without deviation.

Example: We will adhere to the plan and complete it on time.

Code of conduct ( noun)
A code of conduct is a set of rules about how to behave.

Example: The industry’s code of conduct says that doctors shouldn’t be given gifts in exchange for recommending a product.

Commercial ( noun)
A commercial is an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio.

Example: There are too many commercials on TV nowadays.

Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?

I think both are important. It’s important for a kid to bond with their parents and spend time with them, but it’s also important for them to have toys to play with.

I think some parents are so busy that they aren’t able to spend a lot of time with their kids. It’s possible some alleviate this guilt by buying the latest toy for their kid. This is a poor substitute for actual quality time, but I suppose at least the child doesn’t feel completely neglected.

Toys are really quite necessary though. A parent isn’t going to be able to spend all day every day playing with their child, and for those times they’re not available, toys can stave off boredom and keep the kid occupied for long stretches of time.

I think some toys can be educational too, in which case I see no problem with a parent buying lots of these toys, but in any event, they’re no substitute for actual one-on-one time with their parents.

Vocabulary and idioms for this answer:

Bond ( verb)
To develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone is to bond with them.

Example: The hospital gives mothers no quiet private time in which to bond with their babies.

Alleviate ( verb)
To make pain or problems less severe.

Example: The medicine did nothing to alleviate his discomfort.

Quality time ( noun)
This is time you spend with someone, giving them your full attention because you value the relationship.

Example: He spends quality time with his children every day.

Neglected ( adjective)
If someone or something is neglected, they aren’t receiving enough care or attention.

Example: She was distressed at how neglected the children looked.

All day every day ( phrase)
All the time, without any change.

Example: I can’t sit around all day every day now that I’ve retired.

Stave off ( phrasal verb)
If you stave off something, you stop it from happening particularly if it’s a bad situation. It’s usually only temporary.

Example: We’re hoping to stave off all these difficult decisions until November.

One-on-one ( adjective)
Something that happens between only two people.

Example: I had a one-on-one interview at that company I sent my resume to.

What’s the difference between toys kids played with in the past and the toys they play with now?

I think there’s one major difference: technology.

A lot of toys nowadays incorporate a lot of technology to make them more interactive and engaging. It’s common for toys today to require batteries or to be plugged in, but toys in the past used to be a lot simpler, and would have lacked the richness that toys today have.

I suppose the further back in time we go, the simpler and more basic toys were. They may have had a mechanical element to them, but it wouldn’t have been very sophisticated.

A lot of kids today play with video games. I see kids in the park playing video games on their phones while they hang out with friends, rather than play an actual game. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but they aren’t interacting with each other quite as well, nor are they getting as much physical exercise as kids in the past did.

Vocabulary and idioms for this answer:

Engaging ( adjective)
Something that’s attractive, appealing, or delightful in a way that makes people like it.

Example: He’s a really engaging person.

Plugged in ( phrasal verb)
To connect a piece of equipment to an electricity supply or to another piece of equipment.

Example: I realized the reason the TV wasn’t working was because I hadn’t plugged it in.

Richness ( noun)
The quality of having a lot of something that is valuable or interesting.

Example: We were impressed by the richness of the town’s nightlife.

Element ( noun)
A basic part of something.

Example: The TV show had all the elements of a good drama.

Hang out ( phrasal verb)
If you spend a lot of time somewhere you are said to hang out there. You can also hang out with people too.

Example: I’ve been hanging out all day at the beach.

How long will these questions be valid?

At least until the end of April 2020.

Three times a year the British Council changes many of the topics and questions they ask. Sometimes they decide to keep a topic for another four months, but oftentimes they decide to replace it. This one is very likely to be replaced with a new topic at the beginning of May 2020, but it won’t be known for sure until then.

Just to let you know, there are 49 possible part 2/3 topics on the current exam. Sometimes there are more, sometimes there are less, and this number changes when the British Council updates the questions.

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IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card.

Describe a special toy you had in your childhood.

and explain why it was a special toy for you.

Model Answer 1:
If I remember correctly, in my early days as a child, I wasn’t exactly that much interested in playing with toys. Rather, I was interested more in running outside of the home or jumping with other kids. In fact, I had enjoyed the outdoors more than staying at home. But, my parents thought that I would rather spend more time at home, hence the idea of buying many toys for me.

And a special toy that my parents bought for me was a toy car, made of quality plastic, and it was battery-operated. However, when the toy car was initially handed to me, I didn’t really find much use of it nor was I that much interested to learn about how it worked. In fact, I left that toy alone for the first few days.

When I was a young child, my parents did not push me to do something or impose anything on me. But, when they found that I wasn’t playing with my toy, they started to show me how to play with it. They even taught me some tricks about getting the car to make some funny sounds. And, it was at that time when I felt a little interested in that plastic toy car. In fact, I really liked the funny sounds it was making. After that, I started to play with. And it was a multicoloured car, and it was about 6 inch in length. The toy had a little windshield and a driver seat also. It was a fast toy, and the longer I was playing with that car, the more I liked it.

Anyway, it was a special toy for me because I felt like it gave me the speed inside me that I was looking for. Besides, it was a very strong toy also because even though, I played very rough with it, it didn’t stop working or running. Finally, I consider the toy to be special also because it offered me an opportunity to spend some more quality time with my parents, which I cherish each and every day of my life.

Sample Answer 2:
I remember having many toys in my childhood and in different stages of my childhood I preferred different toys. But among them, the digital artboard was a very special one to me and I played with this special toy for more than 3-4 years as I recall.

This was a gift from my father on the occasion of my 5th or 6th birthday. It looked like a whiteboard which was approximately 14×10 inch in dimension. The screen was white and there were 5-6 buttons to operate the digital artboard. A digital pen or stylus type pen was attached to it for painting. This stylus could be placed on the right side of the board. The board was similar to a middle size notebook and was lightweight.

I became fascinated with the toy when I first saw it at a superstore. The seller described that I could draw pictures on this board, edit them, save them and reopen the saved pictures anytime I like. There was a built-in memory and it could store up to 10 thousand drawings. He also told that the pen tool makes the painting process easy, and it came with some templates that would help me draw some nice pictures.

At that time I was around 5 or 6 years old and the toy really mesmerised me. I had a hidden desire to own it one day. I wanted to complete different arts, and save them to show to others while also develop my painting skills. Since I had a passion for painting, I thought the toy would be perfect for me. I told my father about my fascination with this toy, and a few days later, he gave me this toy as my birthday gift. I was so speechless when I had it.

This toy was important to me because I have longed for it and that was a special gift from my father. I remember playing with it till I was 8 or 9 years old and I have painted lots of things on it. As a kid, no doubt, that was a fascinating and exciting toy for me.

Similar Cue Card Topics:

1. Describe a special toy that you got in your childhood.
2. Describe a toy you bought for someone.
3. Describe your favourite toy or device.
4. Describe a toy you gave to a child.
5. Describe a gift that someone gave to you on your birthday.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood IELTS cue card

IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood.

You should say:
What was the toy?
Who gave it to you?
How often did you play with it?

Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Model Answers and follow up questions to talk about a toy you liked in your childhood IELTS cue card:

Model Answer 1:

Introduction :
Well, talking about childhood toys makes me nostalgic. In my perspective, childhood is the golden phase of one’s life, and memories related to it would always hold a special place. Plus what could be more precious than a childhood toy?

Since I was the apple of my family’s eyes, I was fortunate enough to have a myriad of toys, such as dolls, stuffed animals, building blocks, puzzles, handmade toys and many more. However, one toy which was close to my heart was a toy train, which my father gifted me on my 6th birthday.

What was the toy? and Who gave it to you?
I vividly remember my first train trip along with my parents, that time I saw an original train for the first time. I was awestruck by its enormous size, fascinating colour, and sound. The first word came from my mouth was, ” I wish if I could have something like this to play with at home”. Just after a couple of months, on my birthday morning, I saw a large gift-wrapped box in my room. I wanted to open it, but out of the blue, all my family members started to sing a birthday song.

Gauging my inquisitiveness, my dad asked me to unwrap it. I was over the moon to see my favourite toy. Immediately I went to my dad and gave him a huge hug. It looked exactly the miniature locomotive, with a cute red steam engine, 3-4 bogies along with some tracks parts. My dad helped me to assemble the train tracks and fix the train. I still remember the sound and lights of my toy train. I was extremely passionate about this battery-operated toy train and used to play now and then.

Although I was possessive about my belongings, I shared this toy with my siblings and buddies. It helped me to develop both my social and motor skills. At that time, we did not have the privilege to play with hi-fi electronic or battery-operated toys, which is readily available to contemporary generation kids.

Conclusion :
Only simple toys were our valuable possessions, and I had a whale of a time playing with this toy in my childhood. Moreover, I have a special bonding with this particular toy as it was the first thing my dad gave me without me asking for it, which enhanced both my creativity and imagination.

Model Answer 2:

Who gave it to you?

How often did you play with it?

Conclusion :

IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions

Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “talk about a toy you liked in your childhood”.

1. What is the difference between girls’ and boys’ toys?
Traditionally, women used to enjoy toys like dolls, kitchen sets, Boys normally preferred competitive toys such as guns, automobiles, and items to construct and items, which make a good deal of sound. Another difference was that boys usually picked blue, brown and green. These differences have been disappearing over the years.

2. Do you believe toys really assist in children’s growth?
Yes, toys play a big part in children’s development. It helps to develop their motor and sensory abilities and their cognitive abilities. At the same time, in addition, it leads to their social growth, particularly when they play with other kids. Kids also learn responsibility when parents request them to correctly store their toys.

3. Does modern technology have an impact on children’s toys?
Yes, modern technologies have a big impact on toys. Both the Kind of Toys available and also the children’s preferences for toys have changed over time. Today robots, app-controlled cars are more popular. Board games are becoming less and less popular. Straightforward action toys and figures have also become much more detailed.

4. Have we lost our hands skills such as sewing?
Sewing by hand has become a thing of the past. Sewing Machines come up in a big way. But guide sewing machines continue to be used. These possess a hand pedal or a foot pedal. My mother has a completely automatic computerised sewing machine, but she must operate it herself when she sews.

5. What toys are popular with children in India now?
Many kinds of toys are very popular in India. Children like wooden toys As well as other mechanical toys; however, electronic toys are quickly gaining popularity.

6. In general, do kids today have many toys?
Yes, they do. When I look at the children, I feel that they have too many toys. I never had so many. I believe parents, now, are substituting time that they have to spend with kids by giving them more and more toys.

7. Do you believe playing with electronic toys has a good influence on children?
Yes, electronic toys introduce children to technology. They increase The strategy forming abilities. They are great, but when kids spend too much time on digital games, they forget everything else and then these become unfavourable.

8. Do you think there are some toys which are just acceptable for girls and a few who are only acceptable for boys?
Not any longer. Gender Differences are evaporating fast, and boys and women play with identical kind of toys nowadays.

9. Which do you believe is better, for kids to play with toy alone or with other children?
It is definitely better for kids To play other kids. They learn to care and to share along with many other social skills when they play together with others.

10. Do you think parents should encourage their children to share their toys with other children?
Yes, undoubtedly. They Ought to encourage their children to share their toys with other kids. In this manner, they won’t need to have many toys.

11. How are toys today distinct to toys of yesteryear?
Now we have electronic toys, whereas we had wooden toys And plastic toys.

12. How can you believe toys will change in the future?
What the future holds in store for us no one can tell, however as far as I can see, there will be more and more electronic gadgets in the future, which the children will play with as toys.

13. If you were planning to give a present to your child, what could you give him?
I’d give a child a book for a gift. He may not enjoy it at first, But it is going to shortly develop the habit of studying a single day. I feel that books are the best gifts. They remain with that person forever.

14. What Types of Gifts do parents contribute to their young kids?
Pendants give all kinds of gifts to their children. They know the need for their kids and give presents accordingly. Most parents give educational gifts, where the child can find out something in an enjoyable way.

15. Is it good to Give kids too many presents such as a lot of toys?
No, it is definitely not good to provide a child too many gifts. Kids do not appreciate the value of toys when they are given a lot of toys. It also decreases their creativity and imagination. They also don’t know to share with other kids.

16. Some parents don’t spend much time with their child but instead, offer the kid gifts as a way to show their love. Do you feel this is good enough?
No, I do not think this is great enough. The Moment Been didn’t spend with the children is more significant than the gifts they give them.

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Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood IELTS cue card

Introduction :
Well, talking about childhood toys makes me nostalgic. In my perspective, childhood is the golden phase of one’s life, and memories related to it would always hold a special place. Plus what could be more precious than a childhood toy?
Since I was the apple of my family’s eyes, I was fortunate enough to have a myriad of toys, such as dolls, stuffed animals, building blocks, puzzles, handmade toys and many more. However, one toy which was close to my heart was a toy train, which my father gifted me on my 6th birthday.
What was the toy? and Who gave it to you?
I vividly remember my first train trip along with my parents, that time I saw an original train for the first time. I was awestruck by its enormous size, fascinating colour, and sound. The first word came from my mouth was, ” I wish if I could have something like this to play with at home”. Just after a couple of months, on my birthday morning, I saw a large gift-wrapped box in my room. I wanted to open it, but out of the blue, all my family members started to sing a birthday song.
Gauging my inquisitiveness, my dad asked me to unwrap it. I was over the moon to see my favourite toy. Immediately I went to my dad and gave him a huge hug. It looked exactly the miniature locomotive, with a cute red steam engine, 3-4 bogies along with some tracks parts. My dad helped me to assemble the train tracks and fix the train. I still remember the sound and lights of my toy train. I was extremely passionate about this battery-operated toy train and used to play now and then.

Describe a toy that you received when you were a child.

Sample 1 : Describe a special toy you had in your childhood.

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I remember that when I was young, I was keen on watching the cartoon called “The many adventures of Winnie the Pooh”, so much that I kept pestering my father for the stuffed bear Winnie the Pooh. Finally, my father gave me one as a present for my 6th birthday. When I got this toy, I jumped for joy and even paid no attention to my other presents.

This stuffed bear was, incredibly, identical to the character in the cartoon I had watched. He also had a short red shirt and was holding a jar of honey which was his favorite food. Therefore, I felt as if he had come from the movie.

Since then, I considered him my closest friend and I couldn‟t go anywhere without him, even when I went to sleep. Every day, I talked with the bear and told him about my daily routine. Unfortunately, I lost the bear at an amusement center, which made me cry for almost a week. At that time, I felt like I had lost a good friend who I could share everything with. At present, whenever I watch this cartoon or see any photos of Winnie the Pooh, all the
wonderful memories about him are brought back. Thanks to the bear, I experienced a happy childhood.

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Sample 2 : Describe a toy that you received when you were a child.

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Well, the first sentimental item that came to mind when I saw this topic was the stuffed animal named Marsupilami. This special toy was a birthday present. I can’t remember exactly how old I was, but I was probably about 5 or 6. This toy was important to me because I longed for it and it was a gift from my parents.

The toy was identical to the character in the cartoon I had watched. Therefore, I felt as if he had come from the movie. Marsupilami was a black-spotted yellow monkey-like creature with dog-like ears. The animals were characterized by an incredibly long, strong and flexible tail, used for almost any task.

As a kid, this was a fascinating and exciting toy for me. In the beginning, I did not allow any of my cousins and friends to touch Marsupilami. Marsupilami used to sit proudly on my bed each and every day, and every night he “slept” next to my pillow.

Thanks to the toy, I experienced a happy childhood. As the saying goes, “Teddy bears don’t need hearts as they are already stuffed with love.” This is also true for my beloved Marsupilami.

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