In my culture, it’s more very family-oriented holiday. We usually have a special
family dinner at home followed by the countdown to midnight. However, in my
culture we add something special to it. At the clock ticks down to midnight, we
eat 12 grapes which signify a different wish for each month. After this, we go
out to the city or town streets to drink with our friends and wish them a happy
new year.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Travel & Festivals
This topic covers culture, experiences, and celebration. It can appear in any part of the Speaking test.
Useful Vocabulary
backpacking, sightseeing, traditional, fireworks
local cuisine, celebration, annual event
trip, destination, accommodation, customs
Example Questions
Do you enjoy traveling?
What festivals do you celebrate?
Describe your last holiday experience.
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a festival or trip you remember well. You should say:
what it was
where it happened
what people did
and why it was special
Tips
Use past tenses for storytelling. Describe people, events, and places in detail.
