IELTS Cue Card 1041

Describe a time you borrowed something from your family or friend

:You should say

What you borrowed
Who you borrowed it from
What you borrowed it for
.And explain why it was useful to you

:Model Answer

I’m going to tell you about a time my grandfather lent me his car when mine broke down. My car was in the shop after it left me stranded without brakes, so I really appreciated his kind gesture. If he hadn’t done this for me, I would have been lost since this was the time before Uber, not to mention I live in the suburbs of Atlanta so there isn’t much public transportation available

I borrowed his Honda Civic for about a week. I used it to get to work and school as well as run other errands. As I said, it’s nearly impossible to get around my town without your own personal vehicle. The brakes in his car weren’t the best either, so he only allowed me to take it on short journeys. With this said, I didn’t go out with friends or take any road trips with it. As my grandfather is known to have a bad temper , I was very careful in it to make sure I didn’t scratch, dent, or get in an accident with it

It was useful to me all basic ways. Without his offer, I would have been able to get to work and school which were the basis of my life. Since everything is spread out and not walkable, we completely rely on our cars in my town