So I’d like to start my speech with the interesting story how I first um met my school. And although it wasn’t a special day for me, I really like it because there I met my future best friend. And our meeting was kind of hilarious because we both had forgotten our names twelve times. Uh yes, after our meeting, after our dating we um. Uh. We are. We have had to uh. Cafeteria and stumble upon the really really big queue, the crowd, the school, the general in general school was so overcrowded because it. This school was new, it was renovated uh. And having constructed recently I uh know one month ago as far as I remember in that time. And uh. And my future expectations was really big. I thought that I would be a really good programmer because that’co is related to programmer field like for software developers where you can create some good microsystems. I really had this aspiration and my friend too because we’re both software developers. And this school actually was located is not convenient for me because it’s so far away from my home, from my flat in that time. But now in uh. Present I moved on different flat. I moved to different flat which is close to this school and it’s so comfortable and fast way to come into my school.
Band 6+: Describe your first day at school that you remember You should say: Where the school was How you went there What happened that day And how you felt on that day
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My first day at school was a memorable one, even though it wasn't a particularly special day in itself. It was at a new school, a renovated building that had just opened a month prior. The school was located quite far from my home, which made getting there a bit of a challenge. I remember taking a bus, and the journey felt long and exciting. Upon arriving, I was immediately struck by the sheer size and energy of the school. It was bustling with students, and the cafeteria was packed with a long queue. It was during this chaotic first day that I met my future best friend. We both had a good laugh about how we kept forgetting each other's names! It was a funny and unexpected start to a long-lasting friendship. I had high hopes for this new school, especially since it was related to programming, a field I was passionate about. I envisioned myself becoming a skilled software developer, creating innovative microsystems. My friend shared the same aspirations, as we both had a strong interest in software development. Looking back, that first day at school was a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation. It was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, filled with opportunities and challenges. While the school's location was initially inconvenient, I eventually moved to a flat closer to it, making my commute much easier and more enjoyable.
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