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1. What kinds of lost things have you found in a public place?
- Useful expressions:
- “I’ve come across…”
- “One time, I found…”
- “People often lose things like…”
- Grammar structure: Present perfect & past simple
- Sample answer:
- I’ve come across a few lost items in public places, like umbrellas, wallets, and even a pair of sunglasses. One time, I found a student ID card at a café, and I handed it to the staff in case the owner came back looking for it.
2. What would you do if you found something valuable, for example, a phone? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “If I found a valuable item, I would…”
- “The first thing I’d do is…”
- “I think it’s important to…”
- Grammar structure: Second conditional (would + base verb)
- Sample answer:
- If I found something valuable, like a phone, I would try to return it to the owner. The first thing I’d do is check for any contact details or recent calls. If that didn’t work, I’d hand it over to the lost and found section. I think it’s important to be honest because losing something valuable can be really stressful.
3. Have you ever lost something which was found by a stranger? (What was it/Why?)
- Useful expressions:
- “Yes, once I lost…”
- “Luckily, someone found it and…”
- “I was really relieved because…”
- Grammar structure: Present perfect & past simple
- Sample answer:
- Yes, once I lost my wallet in a shopping mall. Luckily, someone found it and gave it to the customer service desk. I was really relieved because all my important cards and some cash were inside. It made me believe that there are still kind people out there!
4. Would you ever ask for help on social media to find something you’d lost? (Why/Why not?)
- Useful expressions:
- “I think social media can be helpful because…”
- “If I lost something important, I might…”
- “However, I’d be careful about…”
- Grammar structure: Second conditional (would + base verb)
- Sample answer:
- I think social media can be helpful because it allows information to spread quickly. If I lost something important, I might post about it in a local community group to increase the chances of finding it. However, I’d be careful about sharing too much personal information online for security reasons.
