Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a time when you chose to spend time with your friends instead of your family

Well, the one instance that immediately

when I chose to hang out with my friends over my family was a couple of years ago. To tell you a bit about it, this happened during a long weekend in the summer of 2023, right after a pretty intense semester at university. I was with my closest mates—three friends I’ve known since high school—who always know how to . We spent the day hiking in a nearby national park, just chatting, joking around, and grabbing some burgers at a diner afterward.

Now, why did I choose my friends over family? Honestly, it was one of those moments where I just needed

, you know? My family was having a big barbecue at my parents’ house, which is always fun, but it can feel a bit overwhelming with all the relatives asking about my studies or future plans. I was feeling a bit , and spending time with my friends felt like the perfect way to . Hiking with them was so —we talked about everything and nothing, laughed until our sides hurt, and just the freedom of being outdoors. It’s not that I don’t love my family, but sometimes you need those friends who get you on a different level, especially when you’re . Choosing them that day was like picking a mini-adventure over the comfort of the familiar, and it left me recharged in a way I hadn’t expected. When the going gets tough, good friends are , and that’s exactly what I needed.

In the end, I think it was

for that moment, and I still smile thinking about those hours we spent messing around in the woods. That’s all I have to say. Thank you!