Question: Do you remember your first day at secondary school?

Analysis

You can answer yes or no, and if yes, briefly describe what you remember about your first day at secondary school. You can mention your feelings, what you did, or any memorable events.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. remember→recall; have memories of
  2. secondary school→high school; middle school
Question: Do you remember your first day at secondary school?

Idea 1

Yes, I remember it clearly
  1. I was really nervous and excited at the same time.
  2. I remember meeting my new classmates and teachers.
  3. The school was much bigger than my primary school.
  4. I got lost trying to find my classroom.
  5. I made a new friend on the first day.

Idea 2

Not really
  1. It was such a long time ago, so the details are a bit blurry.
  2. I only remember a few things, like wearing a new uniform and carrying a heavy backpack.
  3. I remember feeling nervous, but not much else.
Question: Do you remember your first day at secondary school?

Related Vocabulary

  1. Nervous
  2. Excited
  3. Unfamiliar
  4. Classmates
  5. Teachers
  6. Timetable
  7. Uniform
  8. Orientation
  9. Impression
  10. Memorable
  11. Settling in
  12. New environment

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. butterflies in my stomach: feeling nervous or anxious
  2. break the ice: to do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in an unfamiliar situation
  3. a whole new ball game: a completely different situation from what one is used to
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