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Task 2 - Prompt 13

Talking about a Personal Experience

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Preparation time: 0 mins 30 secs

Talk about a time when you were pleasantly surprised by someone's actions. What did they do, and why was it surprising to you?

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Important Keywords:
pleasantly surprised
colleague
stressful project
tight deadline
assistance
kindness
teamwork
support
unexpected
appreciation
cooperation
success
gratitude
collaboration
Sample Answer:

I vividly remember a time when I was pleasantly surprised by the actions of a colleague at work. We were in the middle of a particularly stressful project with a tight deadline. I was feeling overwhelmed with my workload and struggling to keep up. Without me even asking for help, my colleague noticed my situation and voluntarily offered to assist me. She stayed late several evenings, taking on tasks that were outside of her usual responsibilities just to help me complete the project on time. What made this gesture so surprising was that she had her own work to manage, yet she selflessly chose to support me. This act of kindness deeply touched me because it showed that she genuinely cared about our team's success and my well-being. It was a reminder of the importance of teamwork and looking out for one another, especially during challenging times. Her actions not only helped me meet the deadline but also strengthened our professional relationship and fostered a sense of camaraderie within the team. This experience taught me that small acts of kindness can have a profound impact and that support from colleagues is invaluable in a collaborative work environment.

What this sample tests

Practice Talking about a Personal Experience with a realistic prompt about Talk about a time when you were pleasantly surprised by someone's actions. Focus on planning quickly and speaking clearly; you have 30 sec to prepare and 60 sec to respond. Aim for organized ideas, natural vocabulary, and steady pacing.

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