Describe A person who has chosen a career in the medical field
Describe a person who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse).
You should say:
• Who her/she is
• What he/she does
• Why he/she chose this career
• And explain how you feel about him/her
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
One medical practitioner I hold in high regard is Dr. Lin, a pediatrician based at the public children’s hospital in my hometown, whom I first met when I was admitted for severe asthma as a kid. Specializing in pediatric chronic respiratory ailments, she not only runs daily outpatient clinics but also organizes grassroots outreach sessions for left-behind children in rural suburbs, offering free check-ups and health education to families with limited access to medical resources. She chose this career out of a personal vocational calling: when she was a teen, her younger sister nearly died of a severe lung infection due to the scarcity of pediatric specialists in their remote village, which drove her to dedicate herself to bridging that regional healthcare gap. I find her incredibly admirable; unlike many medical professionals who pivot to high-paying private roles, she prioritizes underserved communities, embodying genuine altruism and compassion. Her commitment always reminds me that medicine is far more than a profession—it’s a duty to uplift the vulnerable.
chronic respiratory ailments /ˈkrɒnɪk ˈrespərətri ˈeɪlmənts/:慢性呼吸系统疾病
grassroots outreach /ˈɡrɑːsruːts ˈaʊtriːtʃ/:基层外展服务
vocational calling /vəʊˈkeɪʃənl ˈkɔːlɪŋ/:职业使命感
pediatrician /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃn/:儿科医生
underserved /ˌʌndəˈsɜːvd/:服务不足的
scarcity /ˈskeəsəti/:短缺,不足
altruism /ˈæltruɪzəm/:利他主义
