A Handbag

Describe an IMPORTANT THING that you LOST and what happened when you lost it.

Outline:

1. Why the thing was important to you
2. How you lost it
3. What efforts you made to find it
4. Explain what you will do in future

SAMPLE 2: HANDBAG
Introduction:
I remember one time when I lost a handbag.
Body:Well, I should say first that it was probably my own fault. Looking back, I realize I had a habit of putting it down. I think I lost it in a shop. It had all my cards in it, so I was deseperate. Anyway, to find it, I first went back to the shop, but they could not help. After that, I went to the police. They suggested I put an ad in the newspaper, so finally, that's what I did.
Conclusion:
In future, I won't use a handbag. I'll always use a bag with a shoulder strap.
(Source: Sam Mccarter, Barry Cusack, Listening and Speaking Skills, page 91)

See sample 1: A BRIEFCASE

Some of USEFUL PHRASES can help you to express your ideas:

1. Why th thing was important to you
+ I had many important things inside it ...
+ (the thing) was very important to me because ...
2. How you lost it
+ Looking back, I realize ...
3. What efforts you made to find it
+ To find it, I first...
+ After that, I...
+ Finally,...
4. Explain what you will do in the FUTURE: describe precautions
+ In future, I will ... in case ...