Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Neat and well organized.

“Please keep the shared space tidy.”

Often used: tidy up · keep tidy

A light, gentle wind.

“A cool breeze made the heat bearable.”

Often used: gentle breeze · sea breeze

A situation in which something is late.

“The flight delay lasted over two hours.”

Often used: flight delay · long delay · cause a delay

A piece of electronic equipment.

“Most people own several smart devices.”

Often used: mobile device · smart device

Food remaining after a meal.

“We packed the leftovers for lunch.”

Often used: eat leftovers

The flat surface of a device that shows images.

“Too much screen time can tire your eyes.”

Often used: a cracked screen · screen time

The act of leaving, especially on a trip.

“Our departure is scheduled for 8 a.m.”

Often used: departure time · departure gate

Having a lot of moisture in the air.

“Summers here are hot and humid.”

Often used: humid climate · humid air

Covered with cloud; grey.

“It was overcast all day but it did not rain.”

Often used: overcast sky · overcast morning

To understand or solve something after thinking.

“It took me a while to figure out the new system.”

Often used: figure out a problem · figure out how

To happen or end in a certain way.

“Everything turned out fine.”

Often used: turn out well · as it turned out

To sound familiar.

“That name rings a bell.”