Describe a time you lost something important

Band 6

I would like to talk about a time when I lost my wallet last June. It was a brown leather wallet that my father giveLỗi thì: phải là “gave” me when I started university, so it was very special for me. It was his old wallet, so the corners were already soft and old. Inside there was my student card, my bank card and a small photo of my family. I lost it on a jeepney in Cebu City on Friday evening, when I came back from my part-time job. I was very tired, so I fallLỗi thì: phải là “fell” asleep for a few minutes, and I think the wallet slideLỗi thì: phải là “slid” out of my pocket. When I wanted to pay at my stop, I can’tLỗi thì: phải là “couldn’t” find it, and I felt, erTừ đệm dùng khi tìm đúng từ, very scaredCụm từ cơ bản, hạn chế Lexical Resource. I looked under the seats and I asked the driver, but he said he don’t seeLỗi thì và dạng động từ: phải là “hadn’t seen” anything. At home I felt very sadCụm từ cơ bản, hạn chế Lexical Resource and I could not sleep, because I blamed myself. I also callLỗi thì: phải là “called” the bank to stop my card, and the lady on the phone was niceTính từ cơ bản, hạn chế Lexical Resource, but it did not help me feel better. The wallet was a gift from my father, and I thought I will never seeLỗi thì: phải là “would never see” it again. The next morning I went to the jeepney terminal, and a man in the office sayLỗi thì: phải là “said” the driver found it under a seat. Everything was inside, so I felt very happy, and I gave the driver a small thank-you present. Now I am more careful, you knowCụm từ đệm dùng để ngập ngừng, and I always check my pockets.

Band 7

I’d like to talk about a time when I lost my wallet last June. It was a brown leather wallet that my father had given me when I started university, so it meant a lot to me. It had been his own for years, so the corners were soft and worn. Inside were my student card, my bank card and a small photo of my family. I lost it on a jeepney in Cebu City on a Friday evening, on my way back from my part-time job. I was exhausted, so I dozed off for a few minutes, and I think the wallet must have slipped out of my pocket. When I went to pay at my stop, I couldn’t find it, and I felt a wave of panicCụm danh từ chính xác, tự nhiên để nói về cảm xúc. I looked under the seats and asked the driver, but he said he hadn’t seeLỗi dạng động từ: phải là “hadn’t seen” anything. At home I couldn’t sleep because I kept blaming myselfÝ quá khứ tiếp diễn được diễn đạt bằng mệnh đề lý do. I’d also rung the bank to block my card, which only made the whole thing feel more real. The wallet was a gift from my father, and I was convinced I’d never see it again. The next morning I went to the jeepney terminal, and a man in the office told me that the driver had found it under a seat and handed it inCụm động từ ở đúng thì, văn phong tự nhiên. Everything was still inside, so I was really reliefLỗi dạng từ: phải là “really relieved”. I thanked the driver with a small box of biscuits. Now I’m much more careful, and I always check my pockets before I get off.

Band 8

I’d like to talk about a time when I lost my wallet last June. It was a brown leather wallet that my father had given me when I started university, so it carried a lot of sentimental value. It had been his own for years, so its corners were soft and worn. Inside were my student card, my bank card and a small photo of my family. I lost it on a jeepney in Cebu City on a Friday evening, on my way back from my part-time job. I was exhausted, so I dozed off for a few minutes, and the wallet must have slipped out of my pocket. When I went to pay at my stop, I couldn’t find it, and my heart sankCách diễn đạt mang tính thành ngữ về nỗi sợ ập đến đột ngột. I looked under the seats and asked the driver, but he said he hadn’t seen anything. At home I couldn’t sleep, partly because I was panicking and partly because I kept blaming myselfCác mệnh đề song song với “partly” tạo lời giải thích cân bằng, chính xác. I’d also phoned the bank to block my card, which brought the whole thing homeCụm mang tính thành ngữ để làm một sự thật trở nên thật hơn. The wallet was a gift from my father, and I was convinced I’d never see it again. The next morning I went to the jeepney terminal, where a man in the office told me that the driver had found it under a seat and handed it inCụm động từ tự nhiên, đúng văn phong. Everything was still inside, and the relief was almost overwhelmingCollocation chính xác cho một cảm xúc mạnh. I thanked the driver with a small box of biscuits. Looking backDiscourse marker dẫn vào một suy ngẫm, I’m much more careful now, and I always check my pockets before I get off.