Um, I’ve heard a piece of good news, um, when my mom helped me on a very simple vacation day. And it was, um, for me, a great news because it’s a sign for, um, the going to Japan. And, um, this is the greatest piece of news I’ve ever heard. And I knew it because I’ve seen, like, my mom planning, like, for the hotel. So I am really we really be well planned during, like, the whole trip. So I felt really excited about it because I hadn’t been on a vacation since, like, some period of time. And for Japan, this is the place I’ve um, been long or, like, for a long time. So the scenery there is absolutely stunning, of course. And I’ve only been to Japan once before. Like, I was only able to see the snow falling out there, which isn’t very excited to see as a child. So this time, I wish I can see more of the culture and maybe um, eat the food there. For example, like, sushi and stuff. So also, I think I am going to see a, um, idles, a concert or something which made me feel a lot more, um, overwhelming. K. Thank you. So can I have the callback?
Band 7+: Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well You should say: What it was When you heard it • How you knew it And explain how you felt about it
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I heard a piece of good news when my mom helped me plan a vacation day. It was great news for me because it meant we were going to Japan. I knew about it when I saw my mom planning the hotel arrangements, ensuring everything was well organized for the trip. I felt really excited about it because it had been a while since my last vacation. Japan has been a place I've wanted to visit for a long time, and the scenery there is absolutely stunning. I had only been to Japan once before and had only seen snow, which wasn't very exciting as a child. This time, I hope to experience more of the culture and try the local food like sushi. I also plan to attend an idol concert, which adds to my excitement. Thank you. Can I have a callback?
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