Hi, I'm Dameon. Today, I want to share some ideas about a specific IELTS speaking card topic:
Describe a complaint that you made and were satisfied with the result.
You should address the following points:
When this happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
Explain why you were satisfied with the result
Firstly, let's discuss a few ideas.
Idea 1: Hotel Stay Last year, I stayed at a hotel during my vacation. After checking in and entering the room, I discovered it had not been cleaned. I went back to the reception and spoke to the receptionist about the problem. The hotel staff apologized and offered me an upgrade to a better room.
Idea 2: Restaurant Visit Last week, I visited a newly opened hot pot restaurant. Upon arrival, I noticed that the restaurant was extremely busy. The waiters and waitresses were stressed and somewhat rude. It took over an hour to be seated, and the service was slow. I spoke with the manager and expressed my dissatisfaction with the delay. He apologized and offered me a discount on my bill for the inconvenience.
Idea 3: Online Shopping I ordered a T-shirt online a few days ago. I chose a bright red T-shirt with a funny quote. The following day, the parcel was delivered to my home. However, when I opened the package, I noticed that the T-shirt was pink, not red, and the quote was different. I decided to email the company to provide details of the issue. The company replied, offering to fix the problem and gave me a discount voucher for my next purchase.
In the next post, I will give a sample 2-minute speech about a hotel stay that uses a wide range of grammar and vocabulary.
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Example Answer:
"Last year, I had a memorable experience at a hotel during my summer vacation. Upon checking in and entering the room, I was dismayed to find that it had not been cleaned; there were dirty towels in the bathroom, and the bed was unmade. This happened just after I had travelled for several hours and was eager to rest.
I immediately went down to the reception area and spoke with the receptionist. I politely but firmly explained the situation, detailing how the room's untidy condition was completely unacceptable and far from what I had expected. The receptionist listened attentively and expressed genuine regret for the inconvenience. I felt over the moon when they assured me that the issue would be resolved promptly.
To rectify the situation, the hotel staff promptly apologised and offered me an upgrade to a better room. This new room was not only impeccably clean but also more spacious and had a better view. Their quick and considerate response to my complaint exceeded my expectations. The upgrade and their sincere apologies left me thoroughly satisfied, making my stay enjoyable and stress-free.
Overall, the hotel staff went above and beyond to ensure that I was happy. Despite the initial hiccup, their excellent service and swift resolution turned my potentially negative experience into a positive one. Consequently, I would definitely consider staying at this hotel again in the future."
Thank you.
So there you go, a 2-minute speech that includes a good range of grammar and vocabulary that should allow a high band score.
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