A. Describe something you bought as a gift for someone else
You should say:
What it was
Who you bought
it for
Why you bought
it
How much you
paid for it
If the person
liked it or not
Explain how each of you felt and whether anything happened next.
B. Buying gifts
1. When you go shopping, do you shop til you drop, splash out,
or prefer window shopping?
2.
Do you prefer buying expensive or inexpensive gifts?
Why?
3.
Suggest reasons for making or creating a gift rather
than buying one.
4.
What situations are appropriate for giving gifts in different
countries?
C. Practice
Informal Situations
I got you something. I hope you like it.
Here's a little gift/present for you.
It's only small, but I hope you like it.
Guess what I bought you!
Thank you so much!
That's so/very kind!
You shouldn't have!
Formal Situations
D. Discussion: Giving
and receiving gifts
1.
What was the best present you ever received?
2.
Is buying a gift stressful or enjoyable for you? Why?
3.
What gives a gift value?
4.
“It’s the thought that counts.” What can this mean?
5.
Do you support any charities? Why/why not?
6.
Should you give a gift in public or in private?
7.
What is generosity?
8.
“It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” What can
this mean?
9.
Do you give gifts at Christmas? Tell us more!
10.
What do Christians believe is the best gift at
Christmas?
