Band 5: Describe a time you helped somebody (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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In my daily routine, I usually try to help someone. For example, when I'm waiting for the bus to come to the university, I often see older people who might need assistance. Sometimes, they don't know how to take the bus, so I offer to help. The first thing I do is find out where they need to go. Then, I look up the bus routes that can take them there. I explain to them which buses to take and the directions they need to follow within the city. Sometimes, I even give them specific landmarks to help them find their way and avoid getting lost. I also help my aunt by walking her dog. She's often very busy, and I have free time in the afternoons, so I'm happy to do her a favor. Walking the dog is a great way to relax and get some fresh air. It's a win-win situation for both of us.

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In my diry day usually help someone. Uh. I have old man in the street for example when I stay waiting my bus to come here the university I have all ma. Because in different cases the Ultans don’t have any ideas to take a bus. And maybe um. I have the opportunity to help them. And for this first that I do is search the direction that the person needs to go. Then I search the red that the buses that can take and uh. Um. I talk with the person that some bussses and some direction that the bo take into the city. And maybe in different cases I specify them to some buildings that the people I can find to down loseing the theory. Um. And maybe I try to get some instructions about the other. About the de ro in a point I help with my aunt to hang out the duck uh. Because sometimes my aun is very buzzy and I’m um. Freeing different types in the after. So can I do the favor? And uh. I again went out with. With the dog and maybe it’s a way to keep my brain relaxed andra with different things. That’s a good idea. Once.

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