Band 6: why did you choose that job (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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It was not my first choice, and I was forced to choose this job at a shop and work as a housewife 13 years ago. I was an English teacher, and my daughter was 2 years old and very naughty, and no one accepted looking after her. So I quit my job to take care of my daughter. And now that she's fifteen, I have the opportunity to pursue my qualifications and continue working.

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It was not my first choice, and I was forced to choose, um, this shop and work as a housewife uh, 13 years ago, I was an English teacher, and, um, my daughter was 2 years ago and very naughty, and no one accepted looking after her. So I quit at my job to look after my daughter. And now that she’s fifteen, uh, I have the opportunities to pursue my qualifications and, uh, continue working.

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