Part2 Describe a short trip you often take but do not like You should say: Where you go When you go there Why you go there And explain why you do not like the trip Part3 1. Do Chinese people like travelling abroad? 2.Who prefer travelling abroad? The young or the old? 3.How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad? 4.Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about it?
Part2 Describe a home that you visited but did not want to live in You should say: Where it is What it is like Why you visited it And explain why you would not like to live there Part3 1. Do Chinese people like to visit others’ homes? 2.What do Chinese people do when they visit others? 3.What kind of place do people in your country like to live in? 4.What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
Part2 Describe a time you needed to use your imagination You should say: When it was Why you needed to use imagination How difficult or easy it was And explain how you felt about it Part3 1. Do you think adults can have lots of imagination ? 2.Do you think imagination is essential for scientists ? 3.What kinds of jobs need imagination? 4.What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination ?
Part2 Describe a famous person you are interested in You should say: Who he/she is How you knew about him/her What he/she was like before he/she became famous And explain why you are interested in him/her Part3 1. What kinds of famous people are there in your country? 2.What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past? 3.Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields ? 4.Do you think media are putting too much attention on famous people?
Part2 Describe a polite person you know You should say: Who he/she is How you knew him/her What he/she is like And explain why you think he/she is polite Part 3 1. What’s the standard of being polite? 2.What behavior will be regarded as impolite? 3.Who are more polite? people from cities or those from the countryside? 4.What do you think make people polite?
Part2 Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes You should say: Who this person is How you knew this person What his/her clothes are like And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual Part3 1. Do you think what people wear can influence their mood? 2.Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes on line? 3.What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace? 4.What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and that by young people?
Part2 Describe a time when you got close to wild animals You should say: Where you were What the animals were doing Who you were with And how you reacted Part3 1. What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild? 2.Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals? 3.Why are people keen on feeding pets? 4.How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?
Part2 Describe an art exhibition you have visited You should say: When you went there Where it was What it was like And explain how you felt about it Part3 1. Do people have different opinions about art? Why? 2.Why are some artworks expensive? 3.Why do some people like to collect expensive paintings? 4.What can art bring to life?
Part2 Describe a special hotel you have stayed in You should say: Where it is What it is like Why you went there And how you felt about it Part3 1. Do the ratings of hotels influence people’s choices? 2.How do people reserve hotel rooms? 3. What can influence people’s choices of hotels? 4.What’s the difference between the hotels in your country and those abroad?
Part2 Describe a skill that you think you can teach other people You should say: What it is When you learned it How you can teach others And how you feel about this skill Part3 1. Should teachers be funny when they teach? 2.What qualities should teachers have? 3.Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills? 4.Which age group is the best at learning new things?
Part2 Describe the first day of your school You should say: When it was Where you were What happened And how you felt during that day Part3 1. Do you think students should be taken to school by parents or go by themselves? 2.Should children rely on their parents or be independent? 3.How can children become more independent? 4.What’s the influence if parents interfere with children’s life too much?
Part2 Describe a live sport match that you have watched You should say: What it was When you watched it What it was like And how you felt about it Part3 1. Do you prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV? 2.Why do some people like to watch live sports? 3.What kinds of sports do Chinese people like to watch? 4.Do you think competition is good for students?
Part2 Describe a time you made a promise to someone You should say: What the promise was To whom you made it Whether it was easy or difficult to keep And explain why you made it Part3 1. What kinds of promises do people often make? 2.Do parents in China make promise to their children? 3.Do children keep their promises? 4.Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
Part2 Describe a toy you liked in your childhood You should say: What kind of toy it is When you received it How you played it And how you felt about it Part3 1. How do advertisements influence children? 2.Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited? 3.What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past? 4.Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
Part2 Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future You should say: What it is How you knew it What it is like And explain why you think it is perfect Part3 1. What kind of job do children like? 2.Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents? 3.Will people regret about their career choices when they become older? 4.What should people consider when choosing jobs?
Part2 Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth. You should say: Who your friend is What the truth was What your friend’s reaction was And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth Part3 1. Do you think we should tell the truth at all times? 2.How do you know when others are telling lies? 3.Do you think it’s more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports? 4.Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree?
Part2 Describe a piece of international news you recently heard You should say: What it was about Where and when you heard it What you were doing when you heard it And explain how you felt about it Part3 1. How do Chinese people usually get news? 2.Which kind of news is more popular? Domestic news or international news? 3.Do you think children should pay more attention to the news? 4.How is the news media changing recently?
Part2 Describe a part of a city or town you enjoy spending time in You should say: Where it is What it is like What you do there And explain why you enjoy spending time there Part3 1. How do public places change in towns or cities? 2.What public places do old people usually go? 3.Why do young people like to go to public places? 4.Will more people move to cities in the future?
Part2 Describe a kind of weather you like You should say: What it is Where you go in this weather What you do in this weather And explain why you like it Part3 1. What do people wear in different weather? 2. How does weather influence people’s life? 3.What are people’s opinions on weather forecast? 4.Are there any festivals about seasons?
Part2 Describe a time when your computer broke down You should say: When it was What you were doing What you did about it And how you felt about it Part 3 1. What do people use computers for? 2. Should students be allowed to use computers at school? 3.What do you think of people who are addicted to computers? 4.Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
Part2 Describe a time when you felt bored You should say: When it was Who you were with What you were doing And explain why you felt bored Part 3 1. When do people feel bored? 2. What can people do when they feel bored? 3.Do people get bored about daily routines ? 4.ls it easier for the young people to feel bored than for the old?
Part2 Describe an interesting conversation You should say: Who you spoke with Where you were What the conversation was about And explain why you think it was interesting Part 3 1. Do people communicate more when they talk face to face? 2.What do young people have conversations about? 3.Do people have conversations more or less than they did in the past ? 4.Do you think we need to be good at communication at work?
Part2 Describe a time you had to wait in line (queue up) for a long time You should say: When it was Where you were Why you were there And how you felt about it Part 3 1. Do Chinese people often wait in line? 2.Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend on waiting? 3. What do you think of those who cut in line or jump the queue ? 4.How can companies improve their customer service?
Part2 Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time You should say: What it is When your family had it How your family got it And explain why it is important for your family Part 3 1. What things do families keep for a long time? 2.What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today? 3.What kinds of things are kept in museums? 4.What’s the influence of technology on museums?
Part2 Describe something that you bought and felt pleased about You should say: What you bought Where you bought it What it is for And explain why you felt pleased about it Part 3 1. How often do people in your country go shopping? 2.Why is online shopping popular? 3.How should sellers set prices for their products? 4.Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
Part2 Describe a time when you gave advice to others You should say: When it was To whom you gave the advice What the advice was And explain why you gave the advice Part3 1. Should people prepare before giving advice? 2.ls it good to ask advice from strangers online? 3. What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others? 4.What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
Part2 Describe a time you encourage someone to do something that he/she didn’t want to do You should say: Who he or she is What you encouraged him/her to do How he/she reacted And explain why you encouraged him/her to do it Part3 How can leaders encourage their employees? When should parents encourage their children? What kind of encouragement should parents give? Do you think some people are better than others at persuading?
Part2 Describe a time when you ate something for the first time You should say: What you ate When you ate it Where you were And how you felt about it Part 3 What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country? What are young people’s opinions on new food? How about old people? Should teachers and parents teach children how to cook?Why do people like their local food?
Part 2 Describe a person who shows his or her feelings openly You should say: Who this person is How you knew this person Why you think this person is open And explain how you feel about this person Part 3 Is it difficult or Chinese people to express their feelings?Who do you think talk more? children or grown-ups? What’s the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings? Why do you think people these days are not that open than those in the past?
Part 2 Describe an occasion when you lost your way You should say Where you were What happened How you felt And explain how you found your way Part 3 Why do some people get lost more easily than others? Do you think it is important to be able to read a map? Do you think is it important to do some preparation before you travel to new places? How can people find their way when they are lost?
Part 2 Describe a film that made you laugh You should say What it is When you watched it Who you watched it with And explain why it made you laugh Part 3 Do people like comedy? Why do people of all ages like cartoons? Why do some people like to make others laugh? Should teachers tell jokes in class?
Part 2 Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally You should say What it is Who you do it with Why it is expensive And explain how you felt about it Part 3 What kind of expensive things do people like to buy? What’s the difference between women and men in buying things? What are the advantages and disadvantages about being rich? Why are some sports expensive? Are they for everyone?
Part 2 Describe a time when you changed your opinion You should say When it was What the original opinion was Why you changed it And explain how you felt about it Part 3 Do children like to change opinions ? When do people change opinions? Who do young people turn to for advice? Do people like giving opinions about politics?
Part 2 Describe an event you experienced in which you didn’t like the music played You should say What the event was Where you were What the music was like And explain why you did not enjoy the music Part 3 Why do many young people spend a lot of money on music concerts? Do you think older people like the same music as young people? Do you think music concerts are suitable for old people to attend? Why do shopping malls often have background music?
Part 2 Describe a good decision you made recently You should say What it was When you made it What the result was And explain how you felt about it Part 3 What decisions do people make everyday? Why do people make decisions? Can children make decisions on their own? When do people change their decisions?
Part 2 Describe a time when you received good news You should say: What the news was Who told you the news When you knew it And how you felt about it Part3 Where do people get news? What kind of news do people like to read? Why? How can companies tell the public their news? On the internet or through press conference? What do you think of the news on social media?
Part 2 Describe a prize that you received You should say What it was When you received it What you did for it And explain how you felt about it Part 3 What kind of prizes do students get? Should students get the same prize in sports and academics? Why should people be awarded? Are awards always good for the winners?
Part 2 Describe an energetic person that you know You should say Who this person is How you knew this person Why you think this person is energetic And explain how you feel about this person Part 3 What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work? What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work? Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future? Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?
Part 2 Describe a person who often helps others You should say: Who this person is How he helps others Why he helps others And how you feel about this person Part 3 Why are some people willing to help others? In what kinds of professions do people help others more? Who should teach children to help others? Parents or teachers? Do people nowadays help others more than in the past?
Part 2 Describe a line(or a few words) that you remember from a poem or song You should say What it is Which song or poem it is from How you knew it How you feel about it Part 3 Are you good at memorizing things? Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or poems? Why? Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults? Why? What can people learn from songs or poems?
Part 2 Describe a time when you worked in a group You should say When it was What you did Who you worked with And explain why you worked in the group Part 3 Do you think it is important for kids to join a team? Is the role of a leader important in a group? What personalities should a good leader have? Can everyone become a leader?
Part 2 Describe an occasion when you forgot something important You should say When it was What you forgot Why you forgot it And how you felt about it Part 3 What kinds of things do people forget easily? What kinds of people are more forgetful? How can people improve their memory? What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things?
Part 2 Describe a conversation topic that you were not interested in Who you talked with When you had the conversation What the topic was And explain why you were not interested Part 3 What topics do young people in China talk about? What’s the difference between the topics popular now and those in the past? How do you know if others are not interested in your conversation? What’s the influence of modern technology, such as the internet and e-mails, on our communication?
Part 2 Describe a family(not your own) which you like and are happy to know You should say Who are they Where they live How you knew them And explain why you like them Part 3 Who is usually the leader in a Chinese family? How do grandparents take care of grandchildren? What’s the most important quality of parents? How can new parents learn about parenting?
Part 2 Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public You should say Where it was What the children were doing How others reacted to it And explain how you felt about it Part 3 What bad behavior do children usually have? How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public? Are parents these days stricter than those in the past? Whose influence on children is more important? Friends’ or parents’?
Part 2 Describe a photograph of you that you like You should say Where it was taken When it was taken Who took it And explain how you felt about it Part 3 Why do people take photos? What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones? ls it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos? How do people keep their photos?
Part 2 Describe a book you read that you found useful You should say what it is when you read it why you think it is useful And explain how you felt about it Part 3 What are the types of books that young people like to read? What’s the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people? What’s the difference between paper books and e-books? Some people say that it is easier for children who start reading from a young age to succeed, do you agree?
Part 2 Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time You should say What it is What you did for it When you can achieve it And explain why you have this ambition Part 3 What kinds of ambitions do people have? Why should parents encourage children to have ambitions? Should parents interfere with children’s ambitions? Is there any difference between children’s ambitions and those of grown-ups?
Part 2 Describe an old friend that you got in contact again You should say Who he or she is What he or she is like How you got in contact and explain how you felt about it Part 3 What’s the influence of social media on friendship? Why do people lose contact with their friends after graduation? Do people in your country like to make new friends? Do you think old friends are more important to the old generation or the young generation?
Part 2 Describe an intelligent person you know You should say Who this person is How you know this person What this person does And explain why you think this person is intelligent Part 3 Why are some children more intelligent than others? Who do you think plays a more important role in a child’s development, teachers or parents? Do you think smart people tend to be selfish? Are smart people happier than others?
Part 2 Describe an area of science (physics, biology, psychology, etc.) that interests you You should say What it is When you knew it How you learned it And explain why you are interested Part 3 What’s the best invention in the past one hundred years? What’s the influence of science on human life? What can individuals do for scientific research? What influence can international cooperation in science bring about?
Part 2 Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language You should say Where you were Who you were with What you talked about And explain how you felt about it Part 3 At what age should children start learning a foreign language? Which skill is more important, speaking or writing ? Does a person still need to learn other languages, if he or she is good at English? Do you think minority languages will disappear?
Part 2 Describe a tradition in your country You should say: What it is Who take part in this tradition What activities there are And explain how you feel about this tradition Part3 How do people value traditional festivals? What’s the difference between festivals now and those in the past? Do you think western festivals like Christmas are replacing traditional festivals in your country? Do you think it is wrong for children not to celebrate traditional festivals?
Part 2 Describe a short-term job you want to have in a foreign country You should say What the job is Where you want to do it How you knew it And explain why you want to do it Part 3 What kind of work can young people do in foreign countries? Is it good for young people to have the experience of living in other countries? Why are some people unwilling to work in other countries? What’s the difference between working in an international company and working in a domestic one?