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Do you prefer giving or receiving?

Get your students talking about gift giving by answering questions and participating in group discussions. Students will review useful vocabulary while practicing describing preferences. The language in this poll is suitable for low-intermediate+ English learners. Pair this poll with the Discussion Starters lesson on Gift Giving.

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1. Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts? (Be honest!)

  • I prefer giving gifts.
  • I prefer receiving gifts.

Keywords

Do you know these words?

  • practical
  • regift
  • surprise
  • last-minute
  • gift receipt

Agree or Disagree?

2. I prefer homemade gifts to store-bought gifts.

  • Agree. I prefer making and receiving homemade gifts.
  • Disagree. I prefer giving and receiving store-bought gifts.
  • Somewhat agree. I prefer giving store-bought gifts and receiving homemade gifts.
  • Somewhat agree. I prefer receiving store-bought gifts and making homemade gifts.

3. I prefer receiving surprise gifts rather than gifts from my wish list.

  • Agree. I love surprises!
  • Disagree. I prefer practical gifts that I want or need.

4. New clothing is the best gift.

  • Agree. I love giving and receiving new clothes as gifts.
  • Disagree. I prefer giving and receiving food.
  • Disagree. I prefer giving and receiving money.
  • Disagree. I prefer giving and receiving gift cards.
  • Disagree. I prefer giving and receiving experiences.

Elaborate

5. Which best describes your opinion about gift cards?

  • They are a waste of money.
  • They aren't meaningful gifts.
  • They are a practical gift.
  • They are good for a last-minute gift.

6. Do you return or exchange gifts that you don't like or need?

  • No, I am thankful for all the gifts I receive.
  • No, I regift presents that I don't like or need.
  • No, I donate gifts I don't like or need.
  • Yes, I often use gift receipts.

7. What do you usually do after you receive a gift?

  • I write and send a thank-you card.
  • I write a thank-you email or text.
  • I call and thank the gift giver.
  • I buy or make a gift to give in return.
  • I find it difficult to say thank you.

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