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IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 SAMPLE ANSWERS DR VISHAL GOYAL

Dr Vishal Goyal

40. Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something

You should say:

When it happened?

What you waited for?

Why you made the decision?

And explain how you felt while waiting?

Sample Answer 1

One instance where a decision was made to wait for something occurred during a family vacation to a remote mountain cabin. It was a crisp autumn morning when we arrived at the cabin, nestled in the heart of a picturesque forest. As we settled in, we realized that the weather was forecasted to change dramatically over the next few days, with a snowstorm predicted to hit the region.

We had planned an adventurous hike to a nearby summit with breathtaking views, but the sudden weather shift posed a challenge. As the snowflakes started to gently fall outside the cabin's windows, we found ourselves facing a decision: should we proceed with our hike as originally planned or wait for the weather to clear?

After considering the safety of our group and the potential risks of hiking in adverse conditions, we collectively made the decision to wait. We decided to postpone the hike until the weather improved and it was safer to venture out.

During the waiting period, emotions ranged from disappointment to anticipation. We were disappointed that our initial plans had to be altered, but at the same time, there was a sense of excitement and curiosity about experiencing the beauty of the mountains covered in snow. We spent our time indoors, engaging in board games, sharing stories, and enjoying each other's company.

As the hours passed and the snowstorm intensified, our decision to wait felt increasingly justified. We watched through the cabin's windows as the landscape transformed into a winter wonderland, confirming that our choice to delay the hike had been the right one. The wait became a shared experience that brought us closer as a family, and it underscored the importance of flexibility and adaptability in the face of unexpected circumstances.

Ultimately, the decision to wait allowed us to make the most of our vacation, ensuring our safety and creating lasting memories of both the cozy moments indoors and the breathtaking snowy landscape outside.

Sample Answer 2

It happened about a year ago. I made the decision to wait for the perfect job opportunity. I had been searching for jobs for a while and I felt like the opportunities I was getting weren't right for me. I wanted to find something that was the right fit and I was willing to wait it out. 

I knew that if I rushed into something I wasn't happy with, I would end up regretting it further down the line. So I decided to wait until I found something that was ideal in every way. I was patient, knowing that the right job was out there and I just had to be patient enough to find it. 

As I waited, I felt a mix of emotions. I was hopeful because I knew the perfect job was out there for me, and I was determined to find it. But I also felt anxious because I was worried about how long it would take to find the right opportunity.

Eventually, I did find the perfect job, and I'm so glad I waited. It was worth the patience and persistence in the end, and I'm so glad I made the decision to wait for the right opportunity.