IELTS Speaking tip
Expand your vocabulary by learning new words and phrases each week.
Vocabulary
- schedule
- alteration
- environment
- precipitation
- unexpected
- forecast
- impediment
- activity
- impact
- destination
- frustration
- decision
- adaptation
- climate
- experience
Sample Answer
One particular instance when I had to change my plans due to the weather occurred last summer, in July, during a planned weekend getaway to the beach with my friends. We had been looking forward to this trip for weeks, anticipating sunbathing and swimming in the refreshing ocean waters.
On the morning of our departure, however, we were greeted with heavy rain, dark clouds, and a weather report indicating that thunderstorms were likely throughout the day. Initially, we felt a surge of disappointment as we had all envisioned spending our day enjoying the sun and having fun by the shore.
Instead of wallowing in our frustration, we decided to adjust our plans creatively. We relocated our trip to a nearby indoor water park that still allowed us to enjoy water activities, minus the outdoor elements. Although it wasn't the beach experience we had originally planned, we found ourselves having an incredible time. We engaged in various water slides and wave pools, which turned out to be a fun way to bond with each other.
In hindsight, I realized that changing our plans was a blessing in disguise. It taught me the importance of adaptability and making the most out of any situation. Overall, the unexpected turn of events made the trip memorable in an entirely different way.
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