JAM topic · Intermediate

Preparing for School Cultural Festivals

Talk about how students prepare for an annual cultural festival in school and why it is exciting.

How to structure your minute

  1. 1

    Start

    introduce the cultural festival atmosphere

  2. 2

    Middle

    explain the preparation steps

  3. 3

    End

    share what you enjoy most

Sample answer

about 137 words · 1 minute

Preparing for our annual school cultural festival is always one of the most exciting times of the academic year. Weeks before the big day, the entire campus transforms into a vibrant hub of activity. Students gather after classes to practice dances, rehearse plays, and build colorful decorations for the stage. I usually join the music team, where we spend hours fine-tuning our songs and learning how to perform together. Teachers also help us organize the events, but most of the creative work is managed by student volunteers. Although the practice sessions can be exhausting, nobody minds because the atmosphere is filled with joy and teamwork. On the final day, seeing our hard work turn into a grand celebration gives us a wonderful sense of achievement. It creates unforgettable memories that bring the whole school community closer together.

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Useful phrases

  • one of the most exciting...

    This festival is one of the most exciting events of the year.

  • transforms into a...

    The silent library transforms into a busy study area during exams.

  • spend hours fine-tuning...

    We spend hours fine-tuning our presentation before speaking.

  • gives us a wonderful sense of...

    Completing a tough project gives us a wonderful sense of relief.

Common mistakes

We are practicing since two weeks.

We have been practicing for two weeks.

Use present perfect continuous with 'for' to show action continuing from the past.

Every students participate in the event.

Every student participates in the event.

The word 'every' is followed by a singular noun and singular verb.

Tips for this topic

  • Use vivid action verbs to make your description lively and engaging.
  • Structure your minute chronologically from preparation to the event day.

Now say it yourself

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