Well, if I have to talk about a time when I received unexpected help, I would talk about my affairs of my life in 2022 when I was suffering from social anxiety for approximately three months. During that time, no one was around me. As nobody was aware of that, but one of my university friends called Iida. Out of nowhere, she comes and helps me throughout the time. She used to help me by giving me motivation and used to support me mentally. During the social anxiety time, I was unable to speak and communicate with people, especially in public places. I was afraid of talking to people and she really helped me to get out of the situation as it was pretty hard and difficult for me. the help was very unexpected so I was very happy about that and also I’m always grateful to her for helping me at that time because otherwise I would have suffered for a long time so whenever she she’ll be in trouble I hope not but if If she ever faces any trouble, I promise I’ll be there for her too.
Band 7+: Describe a time you received unexpected help from a stranger. You should say: - Where you were when this happened - What the situation was - What the stranger did to help And explain how you felt about the experience.
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Well, if I have to talk about a time when I received unexpected help, I would mention my experiences in 2022 when I was suffering from social anxiety for approximately three months. During that time, no one was around me, as nobody was aware of my situation, but one of my university friends, Iida, came out of nowhere to help me. She supported me throughout that time. She motivated me and provided mental support. During my struggle with social anxiety, I was unable to speak and communicate with people, especially in public places. I was afraid of talking to others, and she really helped me get out of that difficult situation. The help was very unexpected, so I was very happy about it, and I am always grateful to her for being there for me. Otherwise, I would have suffered for a long time. So, whenever she is in trouble—I hope not—but if she ever faces any trouble, I promise I'll be there for her too.
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