人物類 Describe an interesting person you recently met. You should say: Who this person is What he or she looks like Where you met this person Who you mentioned this person to Why you think he or she is interesting Part 3 What do you think are the most important characters of a friend? Do you think there is a real friendship between a man and a woman? What are the popular ways of making friends? Do you think the first impression is very important? Describe a good parent you know You should say Who the parent is How you know the parent What the parent looks like Why you think the parent is good Part 3 How do parents take care of their kids in China? Are kids free in China? Do you think who is good at taking care of kids, father or mother? What is the most valuable thing that parents give to their kids? How do you think about the relationship between the parents and children? Should parents be strict with the kids? What can parents teach their kids? Describe a person who taught you a useful skill. (for example, cooking, riding a bike) You should say Who this person is What you learnt from the person How the person taught you this How this skill is useful to you Part 3 In general, how do children learn things? What are the various influences on children that affect the learning they experience? Do children learn the same things in the home as they do at school? What do you think parents should teach their children? What skills do you think children should be taught? Do you think children can learn anything from other children? Which do you think is better for a child, to learn from television or learn from a teacher or a person? Describe an interesting old person you respect You should say Who this person is How old he or she is How you know this person What kind of person he or she is Part 3 Do you think it’s good for old people to retire after 65? What do you think old people can learn from the young? What are the other places in the society where old people could be take care of? How do you think the government should deal with the aging problems in China? Describe an old person you respect Describe a famous person You should say: Who? What does s/he do? How you get to know about him/her? And explain what you think of him/her Part3 --- is there too much violence in movies/ TV programs? --will these famous people still be famous in the future? --why do people like famous people? --what qualities do famous people have to attract people? --how can someone become famous Describe a person who visited your home Describe a historical person Describe a person who you want to spend most of your time with Describe a most important person affects you in your family Part 3 How parents take care of children in family? Costs about caring them Do young people value their parents? Describe a friend you know at younger age Who the person is How you became close How you think of this person Describe a person who has an important job What are the differences between the jobs chosen by men and women Describe a teacher you want to see again. Describe a person who is a good student you can study with. Describe a child. Describe a person whom you live / have lived with for a long time. You should say: Who the person is? How long you have been living together? What are the usual things that you do together? Describe a friend Have you ever lived with strangers? Are there any difference between the friendship among boys and girls? Describe a person who is good at cooking Describe a person who helped you on an important occasion Who the person is. What was the situation. How he/she helped you. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a strong family relationship? 物品類 Describe a rule in school you agree or disagree You should say What the rule is Why the rule is needed How the rule is enforced Why you agree or disagree the rule Part 3 Do you think the rule is important? Why? Is the rule suitable for all students? What rules are there in your school? How do people obey the rules? Should pupils be involved in making rules? What rules are there people should obey in the society? Are rules different between in primary school and secondary school? Describe an advertisement that made you buy something. What kind of advertisement it was When and where you saw this advertisement What product it advertised What the advertisement said Why you decided to buy that product Part 3 What are the different ways that products and services are advertised? Is there more advertising on newspapers than on TV? What’s the most frequently used method of advertising? Why? Which do you think is the most effective of them? What products do you think are most suitable to be advertised? Do you think the number of advisements will increase in the future? D you think there should be some controls placed on the advertising industry? What kinds of advertisements do you think are the most effective? What impact on people does music in advertisements have? Doo you think children are influenced very much by advertisements? What effects do advertisements have on young children? What visual effects do you think make advertisements most effective? Describe a job you would do in the future What job it would be What you would do in that job How you can get the job Why you would like to do that job Part3 What careers are popular with young people in your country? Do you think there’s any difference between males and females when it comes to choosing a future career? What factors do males men consider and what factors do females consider when they are making this choice? Do you think money is the most important factor to consider? Do you think parents should let their children make their own choices about a future career or should the parents make this choice? Are there any other ways in which young people can get some guidance on what career to choose? Shopping: Describe a special thing you want to buy in the future Will the special thing help you in your study? Do you like to go shopping? What are the effective ways of advertising? Why do you like shopping? Where do you usually go shopping? How often do you go shopping? What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern ways of shopping? Are there any differences between the old and modern ways of shopping? Describe something (a TV program or a film ) that made you laugh a lot What it was When it happened Who was with you Why you laughed Part 3 What makes people laugh in your country? Is comedy very popular in your country? Are comedy TV shows very popular in your country? What do you think are the differences between seeing comedy on TV and reading funny materials in a book? Would you like to appear in a TV comedy program? Is comedy used much in advertisements in your county? Do you think funny advertisements on RV are effective? What do you think are the benefits of laughter? Do you think there are differences between what males and females think is humorous? Why do you think some people find something funny that others think isn’t funny? Describe a TV program you like to watch What type of program it is When you watch it Why you watch it What you learn from this program Part 3 Do you watch a lot of TV? Why do people watch TV? What are the effects of watching too much TV? What types of television programs are popular in your country? What do you think are the good points and the bad points about TV? What has satellite TV brought to our lives? What are the effects of televisions on family life? What are the effects of televisions on people at different ages? Are there any differences between interviewing online and meeting people face to face? Do you talk about the TV programme with other people? Do you think the programme will be changed in the future? How does the programme influence people? Is it educational? Is it fair for those TV stars to be paid huge salaries? What kind of program do you like? Are there many political programmes in China? How do they influence people? Describe a useful electronic equipment you bought for your home (not a computer or TV) Part 3: Which equipment do you think is the most popular in china? What do you think of the advantages/harms of those advanced equipments? Describe a photo you like Describe a type of clothes you usually like to wear Describe a book recommended by your friends Describe a childhood story you heard Part 3: Do parents read stories to their children in China? In China, what kind of stories do children read or do their parents tell them? (Love stories?) Compare the difference of children's stories today and children's stories in the past. ---In China, what kinds of TV programs do children like? Do you think that children can distinguish between good and bad TV programs? Describe something useful /a useful skill you learned from your others Describe a radio program Describe something you can't live without it You should say: what it is, how long you had it, what it is used for and explain why you can't live without it Describe a statue or artwork you have ever seen before Describe a subject you don't like in your secondary or high school Describe a book Describe a book you read in your childhood. Describe a equipment (except computer) When did you buy it? What do you use it for? How do you feel about it? Describe a movie How many types of films are there in China? What are the mainstream films? Are there any differences between watching films in a cinema and at home? Do you prefer original films with subtitles or dubbed films? What kind of films are worth watching in the cinema. Describe an article you read in a magazine/newspaper. 地點類 Describe a street where you like to go shopping Where it is What you buy there How often you go there Why you like go to the street for shopping Part 3 Do you like going shopping? Why do some people like shopping and others not like it? Have you ever bought anything online? What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online? What do you think about online shopping? Do people in China like to buy things on the internet? Do you think online shopping will become more popular in the future? Do you think online shopping will replace the current ways we buy things? What are the difference shopping center and shopping street? Compare big shops such as supermarkets &department stores with small shops How do you think about 24-hour shop? Describe a café you often you go to Differences between cafes and restaurants Where do people usually go to when they have a get-together? Why? Do students often go to cafes? Describe a library Where is the library? Is it a campus or public one? Which parts of the library do you like and dislike? Should children go to public libraries? How about the elderly? Does the government have the responsibility to construct public libraries? Is it important to learn how to use a library? Describe a crowded place Do people like crowed place? Why? How event will be successful? What kind of crowded place do Chinese like going? Why do people like going to some crowded places like concerts? Describe a place where you have worked or studied. Where this place was What this place looked like What you did there Why you chose to study or work at this place What city do you work/study in? Why did you choose to work/study in this city? Do you think people are working longer hours today than they did in the past? Describe a place where it is noisy. Where is this place? Why it is so noisy? How do you feel about this place? Historical place Why do people go to historical places? Which is your country’s most famous historical place? Should people pay entrance fees to historical places? Could you tell me about a famous historical place that you have visited? What place it was? Where it is located? What about that place interests you the most? Do you agree that people must pay to visit these historical places and museums? Do you think TV is a good medium to learn about the history of any place? Do you think parents should teach their children about history? Do you think history should be taught at school? Do you think people are keen on visiting historical places? Describe a seaside place you want to visit How to save water? Does the urban area consume more water than the rural area? Does china face the problem of water scarcity? Describe your ideal house When was it built? Should the government invest in maintaining the historical places? Should government invest in creating more employment? What kind of housing do most Chinese people live in? Where is the housing? What are the differences between the architectural styles in the different areas in China? Should a company design its own buildings? Describe a room occupied by your friend Describe a polluted place. Describe a peaceful place. (How often do you go there? What do you do there? Explain why you like it. Describe a historical building. Describe a modern building. Would you compare modern buildings and old buildings? Do you like high buildings? 事件類 Describe a recent event that made you feel happy What the event was When and where it happened Who participated in this event What you saw or did Why this event was so enjoyable Part 3 What are some things that make you happy? Do you think artistic activities can make people happy? Do you think people who have more talent are happier than others? Do you think money makes people happy? Are the things that make people happy today the same as several decades ago? Why do people feel happy when they are with members of their family? Describe a trip you took by public transport When and where you went Why you took the trip What you did and saw on the trip How you felt about the trip Part 3 Why do some people prefer driving their cars to taking public transport? Is it true that driving cars means a higher status? Should government take measures to limit cars? Do Chinese people like to travel overseas? How does international travel influence the economy of countries? After someone returns from traveling overseas, what effects can they have on their home country? Describe a way to keep healthy You should say: What it is; how you know it; why you think it is a good way to stay healthy. Part 3: --questions about healthy lifestyles and diet. --- what physical exercises do Chinese people do? --- how should people to deal with work pressure? Describe a party you want to hold for your friends recently Describe a special meal/a food You should say: who you would invite/ where you would eat this meal what you would eat and explain why you would choose to eat this food. Part 3 1. Do you like cooking? (Why?/Why not?) 2. What kinds of food do Chinese people like to eat? 3. Would you say that eating a healthy diet is important? (Why?) 4. Describe what you think is a healthy diet. 5. Are there many vegetarians in China? 6. Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians? Describe a future plan Describe an Important Message you received by phone, email or text Describe a letter you have received Part 3 questions about volunteers Describe an outdoor picnic/activity you enjoyed Describe an occasion when someone visited your home Describe a job you want to do in the future Part 3 what kind of guidances for career should parents provide to their kids? What kind of skills should the school provide to students? What kind of jobs are popular in china? Describe a time when someone taught you something Part 3 do you think young people should focus on doing one thing or many other things? Who is more influential to children, mother or father Who can teach you more things, teachers or families? What can you learn from school? Describe your favourite weather/ a season/ time you enjoy You should say: what sort of bad weather it was/ when it happened /where you were when it happened and explain how it affected you. Describe a decision you made Describe a sport event you have watched on TV or enjoy doing . You should say: what it is /what happens at this event and explain why you would like this sports event. Describe a competition you took part in/ you want to take part in Describe a family business Part 3 1. what are the advantages and disadvantages of having family members as workers in the company? 2. What are the reasons for the failures in small business at the first year? Describe a group activity Describe a club or organization you took part in Stages in life Describe a story that someone told you when you were a child Who told you the story When and where someone told you the story What the story was Why you still remember the story What are the difference between the adults and children’s understanding of a story? What are the effects of stories to children? Describe an important conversation you had in the past. What was the situation? Who did you talk to? Why is it important to you? Describe a stage of life you enjoyed When was it? Who did you live with? What did you do? Why do you think the stage is important or enjoyable? When does a child become an adult? What cannot you do when you become an adult? Do you think the law is reasonable? If you want to make changes, when is the timing? Describe a happy event in your childhood Describe a family event. Would it be a shame to forget tradition？ Is it good for companies to hire elderly people? What role do elderly people play at home? Do young people change their attitude towards the elderly now? Education: Describe a science class When did you attend it? What was it about? What do you think of distance learning? What do you think of home studying? What should the parents do to help their children if they choose home teaching? Do your parents help you when you study at home? Do you think studying at home is a good way to acquire knowledge for adults? Do you think studying at home is becoming more popular? Why? What is your favorite subject? Should youngsters learn science? Why? Do you think boys can learn science better? When should students learn science? Should students learn history? How do we acquire the knowledge of history nowadays? What’s the point of acquiring the knowledge of history? Films with historical themes are very popular now. What do you think about them? Should history films retell authentic stories or should the stories be dramatized? How do the dramatized stories affect children? Language learning Describe something useful for your English learning. How do you learn a new language? Who do you learn with? Is learning a second language important? Will the learning of a new language change your understanding of local culture? In your opinion, which languages will become more popular in the future? What are the benefits of learning a foreign language? Are there any differences between the way the young and the elderly learn a language? Educational trip Can students benefit from educational visits? Should schools organize the visits? What’s your suggestion? What roles do parents play in a family? Health Do people live healthy life styles in China? Are people healthier now than before? Are PE lessons necessary for students? Abstract: Describe a piece of advice What kind of advice do you usually follow? Who usually give advice? Where does the advice lead you? How to make young people follow wise advice? Nowadays, do the elderly give advice to children or vice versa? Is it important to give young people advice? Who often give advice in your community? Is old people’s advice more important than young people’s? History How do you and children learn history? Describe a local history. A conversation What did you talk about? Whom did you talk with? Describe the different way of talking between man and woman. Describe the quality of speaker. Describe the relevant of two speakers. A success How do you make a success? How should we define success? Is result more important than process when you pursue success? Does success lead to stress? A speech Why do people feel nervous when delivering a speech? Who should give speeches to children? Describe an important conversation you had. Are there any communication differences between males and females? Do you think communication skills are important? Help Tell me about an experience of helping someone Do you often help people? Do you think people are less willing to help others? Is it good? How should parents encourage their kids to help others? Do people usually do volunteer work in China? What do you think of the volunteer work in China? Describe a sound in nature. Clothes Describe what you wore on a special occasion What it was Where you bought it Whether people thought it was good or not Do you still keep it now? On what occasions do people wear informal or formal clothes? Do you think you can judge people’s character by what they wear? How? Describe something special you would like to buy in the future. Describe an electric appliance. Describe a photo. Describe something you made by yourself. Describe an important （post）cards or letter you received. Describe a school you went at childhood. Do you like wearing watches? What do you feel when you are late? Sports Sports event How do sports benefit children? How do competitive sports benefit children? What sports can be done inside a classroom? Describe a kind of extreme sports. Describe an exciting sport. Describe a dangerous sport. Season & Weather What’s your favorite season? Why do you like this season? What do you usually do in this season? What jobs are seasonal? Who takes seasonal jobs? How does bad weather affect people’s work? What should companies provide for its employees who work in bad weather? How does climatic season affect the local community? How does climatic season affect the local economy? What are the occupations where people have to work in bad weather? Do builders have to work in hot weather? What should builders take precautions against except the bad weather? Should builders be paid more? What should governments do to prevent global warming? How does climatic deterioration affect people’s lives? Gift: Describe a gift you received Describe a thing you want to buy in the future Describe a book you received when you were a child You should say 1. What is its name? 2. Who gave you it? 3. What is it about? Traveling: Describe a trip that you did not make as you planned Do different people think of traveling differently? Are there any differences between business trip and tour? What technology will be brought along to assist in trip? Describe a trip you did not enjoy. Are there and differences between ordinary trips and business ones? What should you take when you are travelling? Law Describe a piece of law Events Describe a leisure activity Describe a picnic Describe a special meal Design a party you will hold Who will you invite? What will happen? Where will you hold it? Do you think family party is important? Why do people in your country usually hold a party? What do you think about national celebrations? Do you think they are important? Describe a sports event Describe an event that made you happy recently Does money make people happy? Describe a memorable childhood event. Why do people often recall their childhood? Is it important to remember the past? Why is the young generation turning its back on tradition? Why are children more easily influenced by western culture? Describe an important celebration in your culture. You should say: when this celebration is held what people do during this celebration and explain what you like or dislike about this celebration. Describe a contest you attended. Work Describe your job. What will people take into consideration when they choose their jobs? Why do people shift jobs? Does your company offer any training courses? What do you think of workaholics? Why is it difficult for people to land jobs in your country? Why do people want to get promoted? What are the disadvantages of doing one job for a lifetime? | 