IELTS Speaking

82. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired.

You should say:

What it is?

How was it broken?

Why do you remember it? 

And how do you feel about it?

Sample Answer 

One item that was broken in my home and then repaired was a vintage ceramic vase.

The vase was broken accidentally when it fell off a shelf while I was rearranging some decorative items. It hit the edge of a table and shattered into several pieces. The incident stands out in my memory because the vase had sentimental value – it was a family heirloom that had been passed down for generations. It had intricate hand-painted designs that held cultural significance, making it a cherished piece of our family history.

I remember feeling a mix of shock, sadness, and guilt when the vase broke. I immediately gathered the pieces, carefully storing them in a box, with the intention of getting it repaired someday. It was important to me to restore the vase not only for its beauty but also to preserve the connection to my family's heritage.

Several weeks later, I took the vase to a professional ceramic restorer. The process took some time as it involved delicate work to reattach the pieces, fill in the gaps, and meticulously repaint the missing sections to match the original design. The restored vase looked almost as good as new, though it retained the marks of its journey.

In the end, I felt relieved and grateful that the vase could be repaired. It serves as a reminder of the incident and the care required to preserve cherished items. While the vase still bears the scars of its mishap, it now holds a deeper significance as a symbol of resilience and the value of our family's history.