Well, today, uh, I would like to talk about the problem that I encountered when using computer. You know, computer plays a significant role in our life because, uh, young people usually use computers to study, entertain, or, uh, keep in touch with their friends or relatives. Like other people. I usually use my computer for my studies. Almost time. Um, I, uh, usually use it to complete my homework or watch videos on YouTube to, like, prepare for my study. And if my memory served me right, two weeks ago, um, when I write g when I wrote my essay to complete my homework, my computer turned off, um, directly. And at that time, I didn’t know the first thing when it comes to the computer skill. And at first, I felt a little bit of anxiety. Uh, and after that, I took my phone immediately and called to my mother and asked her about how to deal with the problems that I met. And, you know, my mother gave me a good advice that she said that I should let the computer, uh, 15 minutes to restart and maybe it will start again. And I did this, and fortunately, my computer start again and my essay will work still here, the website. So I think that it’s really lucky for me because, you know, my essay is really important for me. And if it, like, disappeared, I couldn’t have more time to complete it. So I felt like, um, really like over the moon because I can, um, calm down and seek the help from other people so I can overcome the issues that I encounter.
Band 7+: Describe the problem that you encounter when using computer
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Well, today, I'd like to talk about a problem I encountered while using my computer. Computers play a significant role in our lives, especially for young people who use them for studying, entertainment, and staying connected with friends and family. I, like many others, rely heavily on my computer for my studies. I use it almost every day to complete homework assignments or watch educational videos on YouTube to prepare for my classes. About two weeks ago, while writing an essay for my homework, my computer suddenly shut down. At that moment, I felt a bit overwhelmed because I wasn't very tech-savvy. My initial reaction was anxiety. I immediately grabbed my phone and called my mother for help. She gave me some great advice, suggesting I let the computer rest for 15 minutes and try restarting it. I followed her instructions, and thankfully, my computer powered back on, and my essay was still saved on the website. I felt incredibly lucky because that essay was crucial for my grade, and losing it would have been a major setback. I was relieved to be able to calm down and seek help from someone who could guide me through the issue. It was a good reminder that even when faced with unexpected problems, there are always solutions to be found.
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