Candidate task carda vehicle breakdown

Describe a time when a vehicle you were travelling in broke down.

You should say:

  1. 1where you were going~30s
  2. 2who you were with~30s
  3. 3what happened and how the problem was dealt with~30s
  4. 4and explain how you felt about the experience~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in June 2025 Travel & Transport

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1Where you were goingSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Who you were withSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  3. 3What happened and how the problem was dealt withSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain how you felt about the experienceThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

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Describe a time when a vehicle you were travelling in broke down.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

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Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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