IELTS Speaking tip
Practice answering common IELTS speaking questions.
Vocabulary
- occasion
- item
- belonging
- search
- discovery
- feelings
- relief
- anxiety
- memory
- location
- treasure
- experience
- situation
- frustration
- satisfaction
Sample Answer
One memorable occasion when I lost something and later found it was when I misplaced my favorite pair of sunglasses. They were a stylish pair that I had bought during a summer trip to the beach, and I cherished them not just for their looks but also for the memories associated with that trip.
I lost them on a sunny afternoon while I was out for a walk in the park. I distinctly remember taking them off to wipe my face after a run, and I must have accidentally left them on a bench while I stretched my legs. After realizing they were missing, I felt an overwhelming sense of panic and regret. I retraced my steps several times, searching all the spots I remembered checking, but it was futile.
A couple of hours later, I returned to the same bench, hoping against hope that they might still be there. To my utter relief, I found them just lying there where I had left them. The moment I picked them up, I felt an incredible rush of happiness and relief, akin to reuniting with an old friend. I was thankful not only to recover my sunglasses but also reminded of how easily we can misplace things and the little adventures that come with it. This experience taught me to be more mindful of my belongings in the future.
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