IELTS Speaking

32. Describe a time when you used your smartphone to do something important.

You should say:

What happened?

When did it happen?

How important the smartphone was?

And explain how you felt about the experience?

Sample Answer

I do remember a time when my smartphone was incredibly important.One day, I found myself in a challenging situation. I was traveling for a business conference and had an important presentation scheduled for the next morning. Unfortunately, my laptop unexpectedly stopped working, leaving me without access to my presentation materials and slides.

Feeling stressed and anxious, I remembered that I had saved a backup of my presentation on my smartphone. I quickly retrieved my smartphone from my bag and connected it to the hotel's Wi-Fi. Using my phone, I accessed my cloud storage account and downloaded the presentation files.

With my smartphone as my lifeline, I began rehearsing my presentation, reviewing the slides, and making necessary edits. I even used my phone's mobile hotspot feature to ensure a stable internet connection on my laptop for any last-minute adjustments I might need to make.

As the night progressed, I continued to work diligently, aided by my smartphone's capabilities. I utilized note-taking apps to jot down key points and practiced my delivery using voice recording tools. When I finally felt confident with my presentation, I used my smartphone to send the updated files to my colleagues for a final review.

Thanks to my smartphone, I was able to salvage my presentation and ensure a successful outcome for the conference. The experience highlighted the importance of having a versatile and reliable device like a smartphone in moments of unexpected challenges.