IELTS Cue Card 84: Describe a time when you missed an appointment

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Describe a time when you missed an appointment

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• When and where it happened
• What the appointment was for
• What happened when you missed it
• And explain how you felt about the appointment

Short Version

I try to be punctual but sometimes, it is beyond our control to be on time, no matter however-much we try. Last year, I was having toothache; the pain was so severe that I could not sleep whole night. Next day, I took a pain killer and it reduced the pain. I was hoping that the pain would subside soon. But , the tooth started causing the pain. It was unbearable.

I checked from the internet and got the contact number of a dentist in the city. I was given appointment for same day but in the evening 6 Pm. At 5 pm, I left my home; I got the bus to the city. Unfortunately, there was a protest going on in the midway. The protesters blocked the road. There was a huge traffic Jam ahead and I could see a long line of vehicles waiting for the passage. It was not even possible to go back or walk ahead from that point.

I was getting worried that I would miss the appointment. The protest could not be lifted from there for next one hour. It was already 6 which was the time of appointment. I had no idea what to do. Then I made a call to the dentist and told them the situation. The dentist rescheduled the appointment to 7pm.

After sometime, police intervened and they helped in clearing the road. But by the time, I reached the place of dentist, they were leaving their hospital. I requested the doctor to see me. But he refused. At last, after my insisting, he gave me medicine for lowering the pain in my tooth and then advised me to come again the next day for further treatment.

I was feeling so bad that I missed that important appointment with doctor.

So this was the time when I missed an appointment.

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Part 3 – Follow up Questions

1. Which events in your country most people forget?

I don’t think we can generalize this, however, I think it is mostly birthdays and anniversaries of relatives and friend that people tend to forget.

2. Do you think it is a good idea to use electronic devices for putting reminders?

Yes, I think it’s a very good idea to use electronic devices like cellphones, computers, tablets etc. to set reminders for important tasks and events.

3. Do you use them?

Yes, I have set reminders for birthdays. Anniversaries and I set alarms for important tasks. It helps me stay organized.

4. How memory can help you to learn a new skill?

Memory is essential in learning a new skill. It is only through a good memory that we can remember the rules or the techniques that are required to be followed when learning a particular skill.

5. How can modern technology help you keep good memories?

Modern technology is very helpful in keeping good memories. We can set up reminders for important events. We can use phones to capture special moments in the form of pictures.

6. Is human memory important nowadays?

Yes, human memory is as important as in the past. It is needed for learning anything new. It’s what is needed to excel in any field. However, our dependence on technology makes us use our memory much lesser than in earlier times.

7. Can electronic devices such as smart phones replace human memory?

No, electronic devices cannot ever replace human memory. We have to draw a line and limit our dependence on gadgets for remembering and computing things for us, to avoid the early onset of memory related problems.

8. How often do you make appointments?

I don’t make appointments very often. Only when I have to go to my dentist or doctor that I get an appointment.

9. Is it important to be punctual in your country?

I think it is important to be punctual everywhere, and not just in my country. If you are punctual, you save your time as well the time of the other person.

10. Is it easy to make an appointment in India?

Yes, it is easy to make an appointment. However, it is very important and that if you make an appointment you are punctual also.

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