IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Holidays and Tradition IELTS Speaking Part 3 Masterclass High-Frequency Topic 6: Holidays and tradition 1. Study Material (Lý thuyết) 2. Practice Exercises (Bài tập) Vocabulary Learning Please read through the text and understand the meaning of the bold words/phrases based on the context. A holiday is a time away from school or work. A short holiday might be three days or less, while longer holidays might be a week-long or even more. The summer holiday at school, for example, is often one to two months in many countries around the world, which is why students often anticipate its start. Regardless of the length, most people enjoy this break from their usual routines as it is their chance to rest and recharge . When given a considerable amount of holiday time, many choose to travel to different cities or countries. However, those who lack the budget might opt for quality time with the family at home. Some may even do their unfinished housework if they get bored. National holidays, also known as public holidays, are days off meant to celebrate something. Because of their importance, many people often practice certain traditions every time the said public holidays come around. In China, the Spring Festival, popularly known as Chinese New Year in other parts of the world, is the ...