Actual Test

Do you think it necessary to protect old buildings?
Yes, the government should fund to preserve the old buildings. They are the 
representative of our long history and splendid culture. Besides, they are of 
research value. Finally, they can bring tourism income for the city. 
How important are traditions and cultural relics?
Traditions and cultural relic are part of history. Modern society has derived 
from and been built upon the past. We should respect what we have in tradition. 
Of course, it doesn’t mean we should stick to the tradition and cultural relics. 
Actually tradition and modern things can coexist and even interact in a positive 
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way. For example, one good way for preserving historic buildings is to develop 
sound local tourism industry. 
What have been done to preserve the cultural and historic relics?
Government has organized experts in anthropology, architecture and artists to 
collect and preserve traditional folk cultures and arts in minority region. In 
addition, the government has funded to maintain cultural relics and historical 
sites. Museums and cultural centers have also been established in various 
places for the collection of cultural relics of ethnic minorities.
 
22/ Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you 
were growing up 
You should say:
 
- who this person was
 
- when you first met the person
 
- what the person did
 
- and you would like to become this person
 
Today I’ll tell you about how I used to want to be like my sister when I was 
younger. She was always the popular, scholarly type, while I was sort of the 
unfocused, social outcast (unpopular)type. I always struggled with my weight 
when I was younger even though I ate pretty healthily, whereas my sister always 
had a perfect, thin physique (fitness) even while eating junk food constantly. 
I’ll explain it more in depth.
My sister is 2 years older than me, and we grew up together. She was always 
the at the top of her class, even though she studied very little. I remember her 
saying that she would forget to study, but still get nearly 100% on her exams, 
even through her college years. Moreover, she had a natural athletic ability with 
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very little effort. She could take up a new sport and be good at it at the drop of 
a hat! I envied her swimming and basketball skills, especially. Apart from this, 
she was the thin, pretty blonde girl that everyone wanted to be friends with, 
although she didn't have to put effort into being nice to people. Another thing I 
looked up to her for was that it was easy for her to speak her mind. When I was 
younger especially, I always found it difficult to speak up even when I was being 
treated unfairly. 
Reflecting back, I think what I most wished to inherit from her was her ability to 
do everything at ease. It seems like I always had to put more effort into school 
to get good grades, be fit, have friends, etc, so I wished those things could come 
easier. I especially wished I had her athletic ability, as I would like to do more 
physical activity. Furthermore, I wish I didn't have to spend countless hours 
studying and even meeting with a tutor to get good grades. However, as I’ve 
gotten older, I realize that we cannot compare ourselves to other people 
because we all have different strengths and weaknesses. Still, I admire her for 
her abilities as well as her outspokenness.