00 ielts speaking Part Topics in 2016, 2017 & Band 0+ Sample Answers

Describe something that you have shared with others (or another person)
You should say: 
what you shared 
who you shared it with. 
why you shared it 
and explain how you felt about sharing it 
Sample Answer 

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I would love to share my depression experience with a stranger.
I had depressed feelings for a number of years. I couldn’t 
find joy in
anything, 
my 
energy level was low
and I was struggling to do basic chores like cleaning 
and washing. I found it incredible when people would suggest things like getting 
exercise to make me happier. All I could think was, I can't 
drag myself out of 
bed
to take a shower, and how the hell am I supposed to drag myself to the gym? 
A friend of mine realised what was happening, and after one particular 
outburst 
of tears and misery
, he suggested I went to the university counselor. Talking 
things through with someone who is completely unbiased is a wonderful 
experience. Even when you think you have nothing to talk about, they are good at 
getting you started. Unfortunately, there was a limited time frame, and I felt those 
feelings creeping back. I finally went to my doctor, told them I had tried counselling, 
and asked if medication was an option. He agreed. I know that anti-depressants 
are a controversial topic, but they were truly life-changing. The first type did not 
help. The second type was like opening a window. They did not make me happy. 
What they did do, however, is give me the strength to start making myself happy. 
I stopped crying for no reason. I was able to sleep soundly. The thoughts 
screaming around my head ground to a halt so I could focus, and I started enjoying 
things again. I still have bad days, but they are days - not weeks, or months. 
In short, seek professional help. Friends and family are wonderful, but they can be 
biased and I can feel guilty for 'troubling' them with my feelings. Professionals are 
just that. I was proud of myself for taking that first step to find support.