Scenario: Lost and Found
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Person A: Oh no, I think I lost my wallet here in the park!
Person B: Don’t worry, we can check with the park staff. They might have found it.
Person A: Good idea. I’ll ask at the entrance. Maybe someone turned it in.
Person B: It’s always best to report lost items right away. You never know who might find it.
Person A: I’ll also check around the bench where I was sitting, just in case.
Person B: Yes, checking the area where you last were is a great first step.
Person A: Thanks for your help! I hope it turns up soon.
Examples
1: report
Meaning: To tell someone about something, often formally.
Sentences Using report for better understanding
1 .I need to report my lost phone to the park office.
2 .If you lose something, it’s important to report it immediately.
3 .I reported the lost keys to the staff, hoping they would find them.
2: turn in
Meaning: To give something that was lost to an authority or a proper place.
Sentences Using turn in for better understanding
1 .Someone might have turned in my lost wallet to the information desk.
2 .I always turn in anything I find in the park to the staff.
3 .He found a watch and turned it in to the park ranger.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Person A: I found a phone on the park bench. Should I keep it or report it?
Person B: You should report it. The owner will probably be looking for it.
Person A: I guess you’re right. It’s always better to be safe and honest.
Person B: Exactly! If you find something valuable, it’s best to hand it over to the staff.
Person A: I’ll take it to the park office now. Hopefully, someone will come looking for it.
Person B: Good choice. They might also have a lost and found system in place.
Person A: I hope so! It would be nice if the owner gets it back soon.
Examples
1: valuable
Meaning: Something worth a lot of money or sentiment.
Sentences Using valuable for better understanding
1 .This watch is very valuable, so I will report it to the lost and found.
2 .You should never leave valuable items unattended in the park.
3 .I found a valuable necklace on the trail and handed it to the park staff.
2: honest
Meaning: Being truthful and fair.
Sentences Using honest for better understanding
1 .It’s important to be honest if you find something that doesn’t belong to you.
2 .I try to always be honest, especially when dealing with lost property.
3 .She was very honest about the situation and returned the lost wallet immediately.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Person A: I was walking by the lake, and I noticed a set of keys lying on the ground. Should I try to contact the owner?
Person B: It’s a good idea to contact the owner directly if you can. Otherwise, the park’s lost and found department can help.
Person A: I tried calling the number on the keychain, but no one answered.
Person B: In that case, reporting it to the park staff is the best option. They can store it until the owner comes by.
Person A: I’ll leave it at the lost and found office then. It’s important to give back what isn’t mine.
Person B: That’s very responsible of you. Returning lost items makes the park safer and more welcoming.
Person A: I hope the owner gets their keys back soon. It’s always a good feeling to help out.
Examples
1: contact
Meaning: To get in touch with someone to exchange information.
Sentences Using contact for better understanding
1 .I tried to contact the owner of the lost phone, but I couldn’t reach them.
2 .You can contact the park staff to report any lost items.
3 .I tried contacting the person who lost their wallet, but the number didn’t go through.
2: responsible
Meaning: Being accountable and making good choices.
Sentences Using responsible for better understanding
1 .It’s very responsible of you to report lost items you find.
2 .We should all be responsible and ensure we don’t leave things behind in public places.
3 .She was responsible and handed in the lost purse she found on the trail.