Band 7: Describe a time when you helped someone (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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If I am not mistaken, it was two years ago when one of my friends lost her job. During that time, I was working as an administrative assistant. I helped her by offering the job that was available at my workplace. She was eager to come and participate in the interview, which ended successfully. As a result, she ended up working with me. After that, she was always grateful to me for the great help I offered her.

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If I am not mistaken, it was two years ago when one of my friends lost her job. During that time I was working as an administration assistant. I gave her my hand by offering the job which was available at my workplace. She was eager to come and participate in the interview which ended successfully. As a result, she ended up working with me. After that time, she was always grateful to me for the great help that I offered to her.

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