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Describe a sunset or sunrise you'll never forget.

B1Nature & the outdoorsDescribe

A natural way to answer

I remember a sunset on holiday when the entire sky turned gold and pink. We sat on the beach with our drinks, quietly watching it change. It only lasted a few minutes, but it was beautiful. None of my photos really captured how it looked.

Key phrases to use

  • turned to gold — changed colour to a rich golden shade, the way the sky does at sunset“As the sun dropped, the clouds turned to gold above the hills.”
  • did it justice — showed or captured how good or beautiful something really was“The photo doesn't do it justice, it was even more stunning in person.”

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