85. What do you think of the importance of English?
I think that English is very important. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, English allows one to communicate with people from many countries. For example, on the Internet you can talk to anyone in the world that is on the net. Secondly, if one can read English, you can acquire a lot of knowledge. For example, you can read books and magazines from abroad, and surf the net of course.
86. How long have you been studying English?
I have been studying English for six months now. My parents enrolled me into a private school that specializes in English. The school has a good reputation in the city, and has employed a number of foreign teachers on their staff.
87. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?
I find speaking the most difficult. Allow me to explain. Firstly, I am able to read and write English well. I suppose it is because one has the opportunity to think what you are doing. When speaking however, one has no time to think. In addition, when you speak you have to concentrate on your pronunciation. For example, when you are writing you only have to watch your spelling and grammar, but when you speak you have to apply everything you know about the language.
88. What aspect of English do you find the least difficult?
I find that I can write English quite well. For example, I have built up a good vocabulary over the past few months and am able to construct good sentences. This is because I have studied the meaning of all the unfamiliar words that I have come across. In addition, I am constantly expanding my vocabulary by reading English books and newspapers, and watching programs that are in English on the TV.
89. Why do you take the IELTS test?
Firstly, I believe it will give me a good indication of how well I have mastered the language over the past six months. Secondly, I would like to go and study in Australia, and one of the requirements of the university that I want to attend is that I achieve a score of six or more on the IELTS test.
90. What will you do if you fail the IELTS test?
I dont even want to think about it, but I suppose one should be realistic and be prepared for any situation. As my parents would not be able to afford me staying in school any longer, I would have to go and find myself a job. I dont have any qualification or experience, so it will have to be a menial job such as a worker in a factory.
91. What will you do after the IELTS test?
If I am successful and achieve a good grade, I will firstly apply for admission to a university in Australia. Secondly, I will apply for a study visa with the authorities both in China and in Australia. Lastly, I will keep on studying English. There are still many expressions that I would like to master, and I need to expand my vocabulary even further.