So it was a couple of months ago. It’s an unfortunate event that I missed an v two class. And unluckily, uh. That day my group have to present our project that we made Harly in a month. So. But I am the presentation, I am ready representative. And the was the schedule to take place on Tuesday afternoon. And I had been to look forward to is as I like that subjects a lot. The reason is that. The reason for the lateiting is that. However, on thatful day I got caught up in a traffic chain on the way to my school and unpredictable rains, heavy rain and I misunderstood. So I. I seek the weather forecast the previous that no ran and wor expected that ran causing a significant delay in public transportation. And I arrived nearly 13 minutes late. And by the time I reach the classroom my group has just done the presentation without me. And as prediction the score was not very high. So, uh. I feel immensely disappointed myself about. In myself, my absence has a negative impact on our project. Until after explanation they understood for me. But I still feel a sense of guide and disappointed. So since that event I have tried my best to go on time every event and I have gone before the meeting ten to 15 minutes and as soon as possible.
Band 6+: Describe a time when missed or were late for an important meeting/event
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A couple of months ago, I missed a very important class. It was unfortunate because my group was presenting our project that day, which we had been working on for a month. I was the designated presenter, and the presentation was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. I was really looking forward to it because I enjoy this subject a lot. The reason I was late was due to a traffic jam on my way to school. There was unexpected heavy rain, and I had misunderstood the weather forecast. I had checked the forecast the day before and didn't expect rain, which caused a significant delay in public transportation. I arrived nearly 13 minutes late, and by the time I reached the classroom, my group had already finished their presentation without me. As expected, the score wasn't very high. I was incredibly disappointed in myself, as my absence had a negative impact on our project. After explaining the situation, my group understood, but I still felt a sense of guilt and disappointment. Since that event, I've made a conscious effort to be on time for every event. I now arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, just to be safe.
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