Part 2 · · 15 samples

Describe a time when you answered phone call from someone you did not kow in a public place

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain why you answered an unknown number instead of ignoring it.
  • Describe the caller’s request and how you tried to help, even if you could not give exact directions.
  • Contrast your initial surprise with how you felt after the short conversation.

Suggested structure

  1. Set the scene with when and where you were having coffee.
  2. Describe the unexpected call and identify that the caller was a stranger.
  3. Explain what the caller needed and how you responded.
  4. Conclude with your feelings and why you remember the incident.
Useful vocabulary & examples
ring unexpectedly
to make a sound suddenly when you were not expecting a call

My phone rang unexpectedly while I was having coffee.

call the wrong number
to telephone someone by mistake

The caller had called the wrong number but asked me for directions.

give directions
to explain how someone can get to a place

I tried to give directions to the restaurant he was looking for.

carry on with my day
to continue your usual activities

After we said goodbye, I finished my coffee and carried on with my day.

Sample answers

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This happened a few months ago when I was at a busy cafe, working and enjoying a coffee. My phone rang, and it was an unknown number. I hesitated at first, but my curiosity got the better of me, and I answered the call. It turned out to be a representative from a company I was not familiar with. They introduced themselves and explained why they were calling. Since I had not expected the call, I listened carefully but…

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A few months ago, I was at a cafe, catching up on some work while enjoying a coffee. My phone rang, and it was an unknown number. Initially, I felt a bit awkward answering it in public, but my curiosity got the better of me. It turned out to be a call from a recruiter. She said she had come across my CV and wanted to know whether I might be interested in discussing a position. Because I was in a cafe and still trying…

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The cacophony of the bustling city marketplace swirled around me as I navigated the vibrant stalls and a symphony of bartering and laughter. Suddenly, my phone vibrated, displaying an unfamiliar number. A pang of apprehension ripped through me as I hesitated, caught between curiosity and a healthy dose of caution. After all, answering calls from strangers can be unsettling, especially in a noisy place. I moved to the…

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