Band 5: Describe a pleasant surprise you had (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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I think it was a time when I applied to high schools. I recall a playlist about this event. It happened when I was 15 years old. I had to take exams in general subjects and a specific discipline to get into my dream schools. In the last week before knowing the results, my family and I were unsure not only about my math skills but also about the amount of money we would need to pay for my studies. We needed encouragement from my neighbor, my friends, and my teachers. I was blown away by my admission to high school since I thought I did the test not very well, and my acquaintance performed better than me. But my parents helped me stay positive and encouraged me to be more confident. My school made my days brighter, and it helped me feel more at ease. My friends and teachers supported me, along with my family. Moreover, my government awarded me a certificate of merit for my efforts.

Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):

I think it was a time when I patterns high schools. I recone a playlist about this event. It happened when I was 15 years old. I must do to exam in general subject and a mature discipline to admit my dream schools. And in the last week before knowing the schools, my family and I were unsure not only about my math but also the amount of money we must pay for my study. We need to encourage mentor difficulty from my neighbor, my friend and my teachers. I am blown away by my admissions to high school since I think I did the test well not well and my acquaintance take the exam better than me. But my parents take my mind of this situation and encourage me to be more confident and my school make my days and it’s a disease me won’t feel so decides. My friend and teacher are completely me and my family. Moreover, my government always shows give me a certificate of marriage from my efforts.

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