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Where was it? •
What happened? •
Explain how you felt on that day? Sample Answer (Where was it?) I attended two different schools. Although I was just 4 years old when I was
enrolled in primary school, the memory of my first day is still fresh in my mind. My primary school
was smaller than my secondary school and was just about half an hour from my home. Here I'd
like to talk about my first day at primary school.
(What happened?) While my mother was discussing the timings with the teacher, I was feeling
very anxious and continuously sobbing as my mother, who accompanied me, was about to leave
me alone with a few strangers whom I have not even met. As I turned around, I saw many kids
like me who were jittery and weeping. The next moment, I was handed over to the teacher. She
gently caressed and introduced me to the entire class. Later, we got to know each other, and the
teacher made us do some ice-breakers.
(Explain how you felt on that day?) Post recess, the teacher distributed toffees and toys and
made all the kids feel comfortable. After the last bell rang, everyone waved goodbye to the
teacher and delightfully ran away to their parents waiting for them. Overall, my first day in school
was emotional and nerve-wracking at the same time. I'd never forgotten that momentous period
of my life.
Vocabulary Jittery(adj): Feeling nervous or tense.
Eg: When I first sat on the roller-coaster, I felt jittery.
Caressed(verb): to kiss or touch fondly.
Eg: The mother caressed the little child.
Ice-breaker: An activity or a game designed to cheer up and reduce tensions.
Eg: We did some ice-breakers during the house-warming party.
