Part of the ielts speaking Test Yourself 13 Reading Your Family 14

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4. Which is your favorite festival?
I really enjoy Spring Festival because it brings my family closer together. We get to
spend time with each other and catch up over some great food. We eat a lot of snacks, and set off
fireworks…In addition, we exchange gifts and red en
velopes filled with money
to wish each other prosperity for the new year. On top of this, I love the red decorations,
especially the paper-
cuts we stick on the windows…
5. Do you celebrate any foreign festivals?
Yes, I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my
girlfriend although we already have a similar
festival in Chinese culture. But I feel compelled to (=I have to) invite my girlfriend for a nice
meal. Otherwise, she might complain, because all of her friends receive flowers or jewelry
on this occasion. I d
on’t do anything for Halloween or Easter. I barely know the meaning of
those festivals, to tell you the truth.
6. What did you do last Christmas?
I didn’t do much
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I went shopping with some friends before Christmas to take
advantage of the sales the shops
were offering. Otherwise, I didn’t celebrate, and it’s not a
Chinese tradition. So there’s no need for us to do so
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Why are you planning to spend a period of time abroad?
Well, I intend to continue my studies in Australia for a variety of reasons
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First, I
want to get a Master’s in electrical engineering in order to learn more about my major
and become a specialist in my field. In addition
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if I do get a degree from an Australian
university, I will have more options, more choices for my future
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I might stay down there
in Australia) if I find a good position after I complete my studies, or I could go and work in
New Zealand or Singapore, but I could also come back to China to work here as an engineer.
You know, Australian universities have a very good reputation in my country, and as
a result, I don’t think it would be too hard for me to find a job
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On top of this, studying
overseas will be an amazing experience from a cultural point of view. I will meet new people,
lear
n about their daily lives, learn to speak a new language, and hopefully travel a lot. It’s
definitely going to benefit me a lot.