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

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 don’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．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．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，if I do get a degree from an Australian
university, I will have more options, more choices for my future．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．On top of this, studying
overseas will be an amazing experience from a cultural point of view. I will meet new people,
learn about their daily lives, learn to speak a new language, and hopefully travel a lot. It’s
definitely going to benefit me a lot.
2. How long do you plan to be abroad?
I plan to live in Sydney for two years in order to complete my degree. I might stay
longer if I find an internship（＝ practical training in a company) or a job afterwards.