Tell me about a time the weather completely changed your plans.

B Natural answer

One weekend my family planned a beach trip, and everyone was excited. We checked the forecast, but it looked okay when we left. Halfway there, the clouds got dark and the wind picked up. By the time we arrived, it was obvious the weather had changed, so we decided to change course and go to a museum instead. It was not what we expected, but it was still a good day. We spent the afternoon walking around, had lunch nearby, and took photos. The trip felt different, but honestly the new plan worked out better than the original one.

Key phrases in this answer

• the forecast — a prediction of the weather“We checked the forecast before leaving for the beach.”
• change course — to switch to a different plan or direction“When the rain came, we changed course and went to a museum.”
• worked out better — ended up being better than expected“The museum plan worked out better than the beach trip.”
• wait it out — to stay somewhere until a bad situation passes“We waited it out under the shelter until the rain eased up.”
• call it off — to cancel an event or plan“We had to call it off because the weather got worse.”
• stayed in — to remain at home instead of going out“It was stormy, so we stayed in and made tea.”