Describe a time when you were late for something important. Describe a time when you were late for something important. When it happened Why you were late How you managed the situation explain how you felt about it My second attempt in taking the IELTS test was considered to be a really sad story. Last month, on the date of the speaking exam, I arrived at the test venue very early. Then, I made a phone call to my language partner so that I can get more practice before the test.   About an hour later when I was about to check in, I saw many candidates carrying their IELTS Admission Ticket. It was then I realised that I had forgotten to print my ticket. You know, at that moment, my brain stopped working. I really didn’t know what should I do. And then, instead of telling the truth to the IELTS staff, I chose to get out of the building and found a place to print the admission ticket. After I printed my admission ticket and came back to check in at 9.30 am while the time of speaking test was 9.40 am, the IELTS staff didn’t allow me to take the test, you know, it was too late. I told the staff why I was late,but he told me that it was not necessary to bring IELTS Admission Ticket. So, finally, I missed this test.   You know, I felt very regretful. At the moment when I found I didn’t bring the admission ticket, I should tell the truth to the IELTS staff instead of getting out of the building to find a printing shop. So, next time when I meet problems, I would try my best to keep calm at first. This is a speaking topic from IELTS speaking exam, could you help me make my answers sound more natural? Thanks a lot.