26 September 2022 | Part 2 | Something that surprised you😲| without pauses

Describe something that surprised you. You should say
-what it was
-how you found out about it
-what you did
-and explain how it made you feel

Well, unfortunately, I am about to describe an event that surprised me in a negative way and it is a little embarrassing but here goes. What surprised me recently was the result of my last IELTS exam when I got 6.5 in listening!

I had been preparing for IELTS for several months with a tutor and had completed at least 10 listening tests, so I felt very well prepared. My tutor had seen vast improvement in my listening and gave me glowing words of praise so my confidence was soaring. Even after I left the exam, I was certain I had achieved my required score.

Several days later, the notification that my results were available arrived. When I logged on to see the score, I was aghast. I told no one – I simply left the office and went for a walk. I don't even remember where I went! I called my tutor and let her know what had happened. I believe she tried to console me but to no avail.

Shortly afterwards, when I had calmed down, I realised where I had gone wrong in my exam and now I am certain I won't repeat the same mistake again.