141. IELTS Cue Card -
Describe a time when you missed an appointment
In this article, IELTS Game will add number 141 IELTS cue card sample on the series of 2020 cue cards with band 9.0 model answers and part 3 follow up questions that will help you in your IELTS test preparation.
This cue card is related to “Time description” topic and asking you to “Describe a time when you missed an appointment“ and asking IELTS speaking part 3 follow up questions.
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IELTS Cue Card 2020 Sample 141
Describe a time when you missed an appointment.
You should say:
- – When and where it happened?
- – What the appointment was for?
- – What happened when you missed it?
- – And explain how you felt about the appointment?
Band 9.0 Sample Answer Ideas.
One time when I missed an appointment was when I had a doctor’s appointment at my local clinic. I had made the appointment a few weeks in advance, and I had written it down in my planner so that I wouldn’t forget it. However, on the day of the appointment, I ended up getting caught up in some other tasks and completely lost track of time.
The appointment was at 2:00 PM, and I didn’t realize I had missed it until around 3:00 PM when I checked my planner and saw that the appointment was marked as “missed.” I was immediately panicked and called the clinic to see if they could reschedule me for another time. However, they were fully booked for the rest of the day, and I would have to wait a week to see the doctor.
When I missed the appointment, I felt embarrassed and guilty because I had forgotten something that was important to my health. I was also worried about the impact it would have on my treatment, as I was concerned that the delay would set me back. Overall, I was disappointed in myself for missing the appointment and frustrated that I had to wait an extra week to see the doctor.
Here are the difficult words from the previous answer, along with their definitions:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appointment | A arranged meeting with someone, especially a professional |
| Planner | A book or other tool in which you write down your plans and appointments |
| Panicked | Feeling very worried or frightened because of a sudden unexpected event |
| Fully booked | Having no more available space or time for new appointments |
| Embarrassed | Feeling ashamed or foolish because of something you have done or because of something that has happened to you |
| Guilty | Feeling responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened |
| Impact | The effect or influence that something has on someone or something |
| Delay | To make something happen at a later time than planned |
| Frustrated | Feeling annoyed or upset because you cannot do something that you want to do |
IELTS Speaking part 3 Follow Up Questions.
Here are some follow up questions you may be asked during part 3 IELTS Speaking exam by the IELTS examiner related to 1st cue card:
“Describe a time when you missed an appointment”
1. Which events in your country most people forget?
I don’t think we can generalize this, however, I think it is mostly birthdays and anniversaries of relatives and friend that people tend to forget.
2. Do you think it is a good idea to use electronic devices for putting reminders?
Yes, I think it’s a very good idea to use electronic devices like cellphones, computers, tablets etc. to set reminders for important tasks and events.
3. Do you use them?
Yes, I have set reminders for birthdays. Anniversaries and I set alarms for important tasks. It helps me stay organized.
4. How memory can help you to learn a new skill?
Memory is essential in learning a new skill. It is only through a good memory that we can remember the rules or the techniques that are required to be followed when learning a particular skill.
5. How can modern technology help you keep good memories?
Modern technology is very helpful in keeping good memories. We can set up reminders for important events.Â
We can use phones to capture special moments in the form of pictures.
6. Is human memory important nowadays?
Yes, human memory is as important as in the past. It is needed for learning anything new.
It’s what is needed to excel in any field. However, our dependence on technology makes us use our memory much lesser than in earlier times.
7. Can electronic devices such as smart phones replace human memory?
No, electronic devices cannot ever replace human memory.Â
We have to draw a line and limit our dependence on gadgets for remembering and computing things for us, to avoid the early onset of memory related problems.
8. How often do you make appointments?
I don’t make appointments very often. Only when I have to go to my dentist or doctor that I get an appointment.
9. Is it important to be punctual in your country?
I think it is important to be punctual everywhere, and not just in my country.Â
If you are punctual, you save your time as well the time of the other person.
10. Is it easy to make an appointment in India?
Yes, it is easy to make an appointment. However, it is very important and that if you make an appointment you are punctual also.
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