2021年1-4月 雅思口语 Part 1 Topic 1 Work or study 工作学习（必考话题）

Why did you choose to study that subject?

I chose business as a subject because it gives me an excellent foundation to enter my desired career upon completion of my studies. It is important for me to take the same career path as my father, as he has had an incredibly successful one, and I would like to emulate that.

Is it interesting?

Yes, it brings lots of fun. I get quite some time to personally interact with my teachers, enabling me to go into great depth while studying material that I find particularly interesting. In addition, by sharing impressive knowledge on the subject in my online blog, I have attracted thousands of fans. I really love it.

What subjects are you studying?

I am currently studying both business marketing and psychology as a joint degree. These two courses give me both a theoretical business knowledge on marketing campaigns and practical working skills. It also provides me with a psychological background that allows me to understand the reasons behind various aspects of those topics better.

Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?

Compared with many friends who like to study in the afternoons, I prefer to study in the mornings. With a 9-hour sleep at night, I am very energetic in the mornings, and I can better focus on solving severe problems.

Are you looking forward to working?

Yes, I am. Even though working can be stressful and challenging, I do enjoy it. However, finishing my studies and starting my career is exciting, as I will have the opportunity to apply what I learned. Besides, with a salary, I can be financially independent, and buy anything I like without worry about my parents ⁷ rejections.

Do you like your subject?

I do, because it directly relates to my desired career path. The subject offers a perspective on the marketing business and interesting knowledge about human psychology. The combination of these two aspects is going to help me open an advertisement business.

What work do you do?

I currently work as a marketing assistant at a large company that sells electronic products. In particular, I design advertising posters for the global launch of new products in the Chinese market.

Why did you choose to do this type of work?

I chose this work to follow my father’s footsteps. My father has been working in marketing for his entire life. Since I was very young, my father shared several insights about his work in the form of curious stories. These stories always caught my interest, which later transformed into my passion.

Do you miss being a student?

Yes and no. I miss the time spent studying with my friends and working towards a standard qualification. However, since finishing my studies, I do prefer the freedom of being able to move on and start my career.

Do you like your job?

Yes, I do. My job allows me to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures every day. I find the work itself to be extremely fulfilling, and I really appreciate the way my efforts get rewarded.