Describe a time when you lost your way – IELTS Cue Card

Describe a time when you lost your way

You should say:

When and where did it happen?
How did you feel when you were lost?
How did you find your way out?

 

Sample Answer 1:

 

It was a few months ago when I went on a road trip to the nearby town with my friends. We had planned to explore the town and its surroundings, so we left early in the morning. We had been driving for hours and were almost at our destination when we took a wrong turn. We realized that we were lost in a strange place, and we had no idea how to get back on the right path.

I felt scared and helpless at the same time. I was worried about how long it would take us to find our way back and what would happen if we couldn’t. I was also a bit scared because I didn’t know the area and I was afraid that something could happen to us.

Thankfully, my friends and I managed to find our way back. We stopped the car and asked a few people walking on the street for directions. They told us the right way and we followed their instructions. After a few minutes, we finally reached our destination.

Although it was a stressful experience, I learned a valuable lesson: always have a map or a GPS device when travelling to an unfamiliar place. I also learned that it’s important to stay calm and think logically in such situations.

This experience has made me more aware and cautious about my surroundings and has also helped me become better at navigating. I’m thankful that I made it back safely and that I was able to learn something from this experience.

Sample Answer 2:

 

It was a summer afternoon and I was on my way to visit a friend who had just moved to a new city. I had the address, but I had never been there before and I was unfamiliar with the place. I had my phone with me, but the GPS was not working so I decided to just follow the street signs.

I started walking and soon found myself lost in the city. I had no idea where I was and the street signs weren’t helping. I felt a wave of panic come over me and my heart started racing. I had no idea how to get back on track and I was starting to get really frustrated.

I was walking around trying to figure out where I was when I saw an old man selling fruit. He seemed friendly and I asked him for directions. He kindly pointed me in the right direction and gave me some tips on how to get to my destination. I thanked him and started walking again.

It took me a while to get back on track and find my way, but I eventually made it to my friend’s house. When I got there, I was relieved and exhausted. I was so grateful for the help that the old man had given me.

I learned an important lesson that day; it’s always better to ask for help when you’re lost. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. I’m thankful for the kindness of strangers and I’m more confident now when I travel.

Sample Answer 3:

 

It was around five years ago, when I was on a road trip with my friends to a nearby city. We were really excited about the trip and had been planning it for a few weeks prior to the day. We had a detailed itinerary of all the places we wanted to visit that day.

Unfortunately, on our way back from the trip, we got lost. We had taken a wrong turn and before we knew it, we had no idea what direction we were heading in. We were lost in a rural area, with no sign of civilization. The roads were narrow and winding, but none of us had any idea where we were headed.

I remember feeling a wave of panic wash over me – I had never felt so lost before. I was scared that we would never find our way back. My friends were equally scared, but they tried to remain calm and think of a way to get back home.

We drove around for hours, trying to figure out which way to go. We stopped at a few places to ask for directions, but none of them knew the way back. We finally stumbled upon a small village, and were lucky enough to find an elderly man who was kind enough to give us directions. He told us which roads to take and which turns to make, so that we could find our way back home.

After following his directions, we eventually made it back home. I was relieved to be back, and it was a lesson learnt for all of us. We decided to never get lost again, and always plan our trips out in advance.

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