The traditional celebration I really enjoyed in China is got toa be spring festival. Uh, spring festival is the beginning of a year. Um, according to the chinese lunar calendar, it’the biggest holiday in China because, um, maybe because of the history. And most employees will have at least seven days days off. And during these days, um, some people are like most people will get prepared for this holiday maybe several weeks before this holiday. And on the day before hope of the new year, people will do, uh, roughly, thoroughly, uh, cleansing on their houses. Like, um, in my family. In my house, uh, we would definitely sweep our floor and also, uh, rinse the windows. And on the new year’s Day, me and my family will visit our relatives and our friends, like, uh, in the first few days. And then, um, the uh, married couple will hand out red envelop to their m like younger generation. And then we would end our visit by eating outside. Now we will have a very big meal outside. And then the children will play fireworks, uh.
Band 6+: Describe a traditional celebration you enjoy in your country You should say: What it is Who you celebrate with What you do in this celebration And explain why you enjoy this traditional celebration
Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!
Note: Both the topic and the answer were submitted by one of our users.
73%
Accuracy
The overall pronunciation accuracy of your speech, reflecting how well a native speaker can comprehend it.
Polished transcript:
Male
Female
The traditional celebration I really enjoy in China is definitely Spring Festival. Spring Festival marks the beginning of a new year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It's the biggest holiday in China, likely due to its rich history. Most employees get at least seven days off during this time. People start preparing for the holiday weeks in advance. The day before the new year, families engage in a thorough cleaning of their homes. In my family, we would sweep the floors and wash the windows. On New Year's Day, my family and I visit relatives and friends, especially during the first few days. Married couples traditionally give red envelopes, filled with money, to younger generations. We often end our visits with a large meal outside. The children then enjoy playing with fireworks, adding to the festive atmosphere. I enjoy this celebration because it's a time for family reunions, delicious food, and vibrant traditions. It's a chance to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new one with optimism and joy.
Actual audio transcript (What native speakers are likely to hear):
Tips: Click on each word to see feedback.
Speaking Time: 70 seconds