IELTS Speaking

35. Talk about a situation when you got angry.

You should say:

What had happened?

Who you were with?

And why you felt angry?

Sample Answer

One situation where I could have gotten angry was when I was stuck in traffic on my way to an important appointment. I was with my colleague who was driving me to the appointment.

We had left early to ensure we arrived on time, but the traffic was moving slowly, and we were running late. As the minutes ticked by, my anxiety started to build, and I became increasingly frustrated and angry.

I felt angry because the traffic was out of my control, and there was nothing I could do to make it move faster. I was worried that being late would reflect poorly on me and impact the outcome of my appointment.

To make matters worse, my colleague was not as worried about being late as I was, which only made me feel more frustrated. I wanted him to understand how important it was for us to arrive on time and take the situation seriously.

Despite my anger, I tried to remain calm and composed, knowing that getting angry would only make the situation worse. I took a few deep breaths and reminded myself that I couldn't control the traffic or the situation.

Eventually, we arrived at our destination, a few minutes later than planned but still in time for the appointment. Looking back, I realized that my anger was a natural response to the situation, but it was important for me to manage it in a way that didn't negatively impact myself or others around me.