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Vocabulary
To start out (v) to begin
18.11. Is music an important subject at school in your country?
Music is one of the compulsory subjects for primary and secondary students in my
country. However, mainly singing is focused. We can also add some movements to
make the songs more lively. Only those who are selected for the big performances are
allowed to use musical instruments.
Vocabulary
Compulsory (adj) to be required
18.12. Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes give details.)
Since my parents are music-lovers and they also have very good tastes, I was exposed
to the old kinds of music at a very young age. Sometimes my mom sang me to sleep
with her lullabies. Although I can’t get the message at that time, my mom said that I
buoyed up when listening to them.
Vocabulary
Bouyed up (adj) feel cheerful
18.13. What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country?
Beside pop music, the young generation nowadays expose to a number of different
types of music. It is indeed difficult to tell which is the most in demand, since from my
point of view each type has roughly the same popularity. But I guess pop music is the
most sought-after now. At least I’ve never met someone who completely doesn't know
a single pop song.
Vocabulary
Sought-after (adj) in demand
18.14. Do you like traditional songs?
Well, it’s easy for me to name some traditional songs, some of which are even quite
familiar to me. But to be honest, I think I’m not that into this kind of music.
19. Study
19.1. Describe your education
I graduated from High School for the Gifted and headed to the International University
because I think 2-year studying at this university would prepare me well, especially my
English before I finish another 2 years abroad at the University of Nottingham.
19.2. What is your area of specialization?
I’m currently taking Plant Biotechnology. I’ve committed to Biology since I was in high
school and I think a shift to a field where Biology and advanced technology are
associated would be interesting and promising for my future career.
19.3. Why did you choose to study that major?
There are many reasons for my choice. As I’ve already explained about my long-term
interest in Biology and plants, another reason could be because of science itself, since
I’ve found my personalities have changed in a positive way, you know, like I’ve become
more patient and skillful.
19.4. Do you like your major? (Why?/Why not?)
To tell you the truth it was quite challenging for me at first, because the university’s
requirements are especially high and you know science itself highly demands skillful
hands and curious mind. However, as time goes by I think I’m getting used to the
amount of pressure and actually enjoy my study.
19.5. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
Well just like most of the pupils, I spent five years at the government's primary school.
It took me only 10 minutes to go to school and I had my parents take me to school
everyday. Classes start at 7 in the morning and end at 5 in the evening.
19.6. What was your favourite subject as a child?
To tell you the truth, I was quite good at Literature back then. Thus I always tried my
best to
get high score and impressed my teacher.
19.7. (Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?
To be honest, working is actually my plan B just in case I need to make ends meet. In the
future I think my higher degree is my priority.
Vocabulary
Plan B (n) back-up plan
To make ends meet (v) to make money, to earn a living
20. Housework
20.1. Do you often do housework?
Since I am no longer living with my family, I have to take care of my own place without
any assistance from other siblings with the housework. Due to time constraint and
health condition, I only do my chores 2 times per week. My work and studying consume
most of my time and it’s not until after 7 in the evening do I come back to my apartment.
I am so mentally and physically exhausted by then that I save all the housework for
midweek and weekend.
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