IELTS Speaking

79. Describe an important journey that was delayed.

 You should say:

 What the purpose of the journey was?

 How it was delayed?

And explain how you felt about it?

Sample Answer

An important journey that was delayed for me was a trip to visit my grandparents who live in another country. The purpose of the journey was to spend some quality time with them and catch up on all the things that had happened since the last time I saw them.

The journey was delayed because of a sudden change in the COVID-19 regulations that required all travelers to present a negative test result before boarding a flight. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a testing center that could provide results in time for my flight, so I had to cancel my trip.

I felt incredibly disappointed and frustrated about the delay because I had been looking forward to seeing my grandparents for months. It was tough to accept that something beyond my control was standing in the way of our reunion. I had also made arrangements with work to take time off, and now I had to inform them that I would be coming in instead of taking time off.

Despite the setback, I tried to stay positive and rescheduled my trip for a few months later when I could arrange for the necessary testing. It was a long wait, but finally, I was able to make the journey and spend a lovely time with my grandparents. In the end, the delay made me appreciate the time with my family even more, and I realized that sometimes, things don't always go as planned, but it's essential to be flexible and resilient.