Describe a place where you planned to stay only a short time but ended up staying longer.
You should say:
- 1what the place was~30s
- 2why you went there~30s
- 3how long you planned to stay~30s
- 4and explain why you stayed longer than expected~30s
Reported in September 2025 Travel & Transport
Plan it in one minute
What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.
- 1What the place wasSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
- 2Why you went thereOne keyword and one example is enough.
- 3How long you planned to stayWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
- 4Explain why you stayed longer than expectedThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.
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