Sample Speaking Part 2, 3: Narrate an instance when you found yourself disoriented

II. Example Speaking: Narrate an instance when you found yourself disoriented

An incident where I got lost in a department store remains firmly imprinted in my mind. It happened when my family took me to Hanoi for the first time during summer vacation when I was merely 7 years old. Having grown up in the outskirts of Hanoi, I was unaccustomed to the hustle and bustle of city life, so the experience overwhelmed me initially. 

During our visit, we explored various attractions like Hoan Kiem Lake, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum. However, what left a lasting impression on me was a high-end department store. I was captivated by the sight of a vast supermarket brimming with merchandise neatly arranged on shelves. Since it was a weekend, the store was bustling with shoppers. I walked alongside my parents attentively, browsing through numerous sections until we reached the toy aisle. 

Mesmerized by the array of captivating dolls and intricate puzzles, I failed to notice that I had lost sight of my parents. Panic set in as a wave of anxiety washed over me. Despite my futile attempts to search for them, I eventually broke down in tears.

Thankfully, some compassionate adults noticed my distress and offered me candies to soothe my nerves. They then inquired about my parents' names and contact information. Fortunately, my father had drilled his phone number into my memory countless times, enabling me to recite it when asked. A kind-hearted woman promptly dialed the number, and my father answered immediately. She provided details about her surroundings, facilitating my parents' search for me. The reunion was a relief, and I felt immense gratitude towards the strangers who had come to my aid. This incident taught me the importance of staying vigilant and sticking close to my family while exploring unfamiliar surroundings.

Some scoring vocabulary used in the sample Describe an occasion when you got lost IELTS Speaking Part 2:

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  • Engrave (v): khắc ghi
  • visualize (v): hình dung
  • hustle and bustle: hối hả và nhộn nhịp
  • bitten by a bug (idiom): đột nhiên bị kích thích hoặc 
  • Packed (adj): đông đúc, nhiều người
  • engrossed (adj): mải mê
  • lost track of sth: mất dấu
  • panic (adj): hoảng loạn
  • in vain: vô ích
  • chill out: thư giãn
  • picked up the phone: nhấc điện thoại 
  • being aware of sth: có nhận thức về vấn đề gì đó
  • Surroundings: vùng lân cận

III. Sample Speaking Part 3 Response: Narrate an instance when you found yourself disoriented

“How do individuals respond when they become disoriented? Why do certain individuals possess a strong sense of direction? Is a physical map still relevant?” are 3 questions examiners may use to assess candidates' Speaking skills following the Describe an occasion when you got lost Part 2 section. Refer to the approach adopted by top-ranking instructors at Mytour below!