Describe a(jigsaw, crossword, etc.) puzzle you have played You should say: What it is like How easy or difficult it is How long it takes you to solve And how you feel about it Part3: Why do parents let their children play puzzles? What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence? Why are detective stories attractive to people? Which one do you think is better? A detective movie or its original movie?
Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to used your mobile phone You should say: When it was Where it was Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone And how you felt about it Part3: How do young and old people use mobile phones differently? What positive and negative impact do mobile phones differently? Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones? Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
Describe a law on environmental protection You should say: What it is How you first learned about it Who benefits from it And explain how you feel about this law Part3: Are there laws about education in China? What kinds of rules do schools in China have? What can teachers do to make students obey rules? What should parents do to educate children about laws?
Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in You should say: What it was about Where you saw/heard it Who was involved And explain why people were interested in it Part3: Do people read newspaper where you live? Do people prefer local or international news? Do you think it’s important to have national identity? How can people develop their identity?
Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike You should say: Where it is What it is used for What it looks like And explain why you like or dislike it Part3: What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings? Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future? Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside? Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?
Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future You should say: Where it is How you knew it What it is famous for And why you would like to live there Part3: Why do more and more people live in the city? How does this affect the environment and nature? What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places? What are the differences of the young and old when choosing where to live?
Describe a natural talent(sports, music, etc.) you want to improve You should say: What it is When you discovered it How you want to improve it And how you feel about it Part3: Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents? Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians and painters when they grow up? ‘ Why do people like to watch talent shows ? Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows ?
Describe an occasion when many people were smiling You should say: When it happened Who you were with What happened And explain why many people were smiling Part3: Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly? Why do most people smile in photographs? Do women smile more than men? Why? Do people smile more when they are younger or older ?
Describe your favorite singer or actor You should say: Who he/she is What his/her personality is like What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to And explain why he/she is your favorite singer/actor Part3: What kind of music do people like at different ages? What kind of music is popular in China now and what kind will be in the future? Do Chinese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments? Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?
Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study) You should say: What it is about Why you make it What you need to do first And explain how you would feel if it is successful Part3: Should parents make plans for children? When should children start to make plans for themselves? What things should be planned on a daily basis? Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?
Describe an article on health you read on magazine or the internet You should say: What it was Where you read it Why you read it And how you felt about it Part3 Do you think people are healthier now than in the past How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not? What activities can school organize for children to keep fit? What can governments do to improve people’s health?
Describe an argument two of your friends had You should say: When it happened What it was about How it was solved And how you felt about it Part3 Do you thing argument is important? What do family members usually have arguments about? Is it easier for you to have arguments with your family or with your friends? Do you think people should change the way they think when having arguments?
Describe a time when you shared something with others(or another person) You should say: What you shared Who you shared it with Why you shared it And explain how you felt about sharing it Part3 Do you like to share? What are the consequences if children don’t like to share? How do you feel about sharing accommodation with others on campus? How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?
Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try You should say: What it is What you need to prepare How easy or difficult it is And explain why you want to try it Part 3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside? Why do people like spending time on the sea ? Why do children like the sea better than adults? What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?
Describe a time when you helped a friend You should say: What it was How you helped him/her Why you helped him/her And how you felt about it Part 3 How do people usually help each other? How is online help different from real-life help? Should schools be responsible for teaching students how to cooperate? What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?
Describe someone who is older than you that you admire You should say: Who this person is How you knew this person What kinds of things you like to do together And explain how you feel about this person Part 3 What can young and old people learn from each other? Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past? Why is there generation gap between the young and the old? What do old people usually do in their daily life?
Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in You should say: Where it is How you knew it How often you go there What you do there And explain why you like the place Part 3 ls it hard to find quiet places in cities? Why is it quieter in the countryside? Why do people go to quiet places? Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people You should say: What it does How many people it employs What kind of people work there How you feel about it Part 3 Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law? Should big companies donate more to charities? What are the good things about working for a big company? What are the differences between big companies and small companies?
Describe a movie that you like You should say: When you watched it Where you watched it What it was about And explain why you like it Part 3 Are films a waste of money? Are movie stars important to a movie? Are foreign movies popular in China? ls it important that a country has its own movies?
Describe an art or craft activity(e.g. painting, woodwork, etc.) that you had (at school) You should say: What you made How you made it What it looked like And how you felt about the activity Part 3 What traditional handcrafts are popular in China? What do young people think of traditional handcrafts? Do people in your country send handcrafts as gifts? What are the benefits of making handcrafts?
Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media You should say: When it was Where you saw it What you saw And explain why you think it was interesting Part 3 Why do people like to use social media? What kinds of things are popular on social media? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media? What do you think of making friends on social network?
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 What kinds of famous people are there in your country? What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past? Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields ? Do you think media are putting too much attention on famous people?
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 Do you think adults can have lots of imagination ? Do you think imagination is essential for scientists ? What kinds of jobs need imagination? What subjects are helpful for children’s imagination ?
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 What things do families keep for a long time? What’s the difference between things valued by people in the past and today? What kinds of things are kept in museums? What’s the influence of technology on museums?
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 What do people use computers for? Should students be allowed to use computers at school? What do you think of people who are addicted to computers? Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?
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?
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 Do Chinese people like travelling abroad? Who prefer travelling abroad? The young or the old? How much time do you think people should spend on a trip abroad? Which is better for knowing more about a country? Travelling or reading books about it?
Describe a home that you like to visit but did not want to live in You should say: Where it is What it is like Why you like to visit it And explain why you would not like to live there Part3 Do Chinese people like to visit others’ homes? What do Chinese people do when they visit others? What kind of place do people in your country like to live in? What’s the difference between homes in cities and those in the countryside?
Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market You should say: When it was Where the market was What you bought And how you felt about it
Part3 What kinds of markets are there in China? Do you think small markets will disappear in the future? Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years? What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?
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 How often do people in your country go shopping? Why is online shopping popular? How should sellers set prices for their products? Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores?
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 What’s the standard of being polite? What behavior will be regarded as impolite? Who are more polite? people from cities or those from the countryside? What do you think make people polite?
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 Should teachers be funny when they teach? What qualities should teachers have? Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills? Which age group is the best at learning new things?
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?
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 Should people prepare before giving advice? ls it good to ask advice from strangers online? What are the personalities of people whose job is to give advice to others? What are the problems if you ask too many people for advice?
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 Do you think we should tell the truth at all times? How do you know when others are telling lies? Do you think it’s more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports? Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree?
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 Do people communicate more when they talk face to face? What do young people have conversations about? Do people have conversations more or less than they did in the past ? Do you think we need to be good at communication at work?
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 What are the differences between animals in zoos and those in the wild? Why should the staff in the zoos teach the public about animals? Why are people keen on feeding pets? How can the increase of human population influence wild animals?
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 What kinds of promises do people often make? Do parents in China make promises to their children? Do children keep their promises? Why do some people fail to keep their promises?
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 Do you prefer to watch live sports or watch it on TV? Why do some people like to watch live sports? What kinds of sports do Chinese people like to watch? Do you think competition is good for students?
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 What do people wear in different weather? How does weather influence people’s life? What are people’s opinions on weather forecast? Are there any festivals about seasons?
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 How do public places change in towns or cities? What public places do old people usually go? Why do young people like to go to public places? Will more people move to cities in the future?
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 When do people feel bored? What can people do when they feel bored? Do people get bored about daily routines ? ls it easier for the young people to feel bored than for the old?
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 How do advertisements influence children? Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited? What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past? Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
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 What kind of job do children like? Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents? Will people regret about their career choices when they become older? What should people consider when choosing jobs?
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 Do you think what people wear can influence their mood? Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes on line? What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace? What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and that by young people?
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 Do Chinese people often wait in line? Do you think the development of technology has reduced the time people spend on waiting? What do you think of those who cut in line or jump the queue ? How can companies improve their customer service?
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?
Describe a time when you tried to do something but was not very successful You should say: When it was What you tried Why it was not very successful And how you felt about it Part 3 What’s your definition of success? What things do children try to succeed in? Which do you think is more important for people to become successful? Hard work or opportunities? Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to achieve?
Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home You should say: What it is How often you use it With whom you use it And explain why it is important Part 3 What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes? What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards machines? What kinds of professions require people to use machines? Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?
Describe an activity that you do after school//work You should say: What it is When and where you do it Who you do it with And how you feel about it Part 3 Why do some people enjoy extreme sports? Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women? What are the most popular outdoor activities in China? What do young people usually do in groups?