Being in a hurry
• When was the last time you did something in a hurry?
• Do you like to finish things quickly?
• What kinds of things will you never do in a hurry?
• Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?
Social network
• What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?
• Are you a social person?
• What kinds of people do you like to be friends with on those websites?
• Is it easy to find real friends on a social networking website?
• What kinds of chatting app or software do Chinese people like to use?
Swimming
• Do you like swimming?
• Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
• Where do Chinese like to go swimming?
• What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
History
• Do you like (to learn about) history?
• What historical event do you find most interesting?
• Do you think history is important?
• Do you like to watch programs on TV about history?
• Do you think you (= one) can (really) learn history from films and/or TV programs?
• Do you think the internet is a good place to learn about history?
• Can you name a person from history who you would like to learn more about?
• Why would you like to learn more about him/her?
Teamwork
• When was the last time you worked with a team?
• Do you like to work or study with others or just by yourself?
• What’s the most important thing for teamwork?
• Do you like to be a leader?
Photography
• Do you like to take photographs? (Why?)
• Do you prefer to take photos yourself or to have other people take photos? (Why?)
• How long have you liked taking photographs?
• How (why) did you become interested in photography?
• How often do you take photographs?
• In what situations do you take photographs?
• What kind of photos do you like to take? (Why?)
• Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
• Who do you take photos of?
• How do you keep your photos?
• Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
• Are there any photos on the walls of your home?
• Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos? (If yes, which? & why?)
• Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?)
Part2
事件类
成功
Describe a success in your life.
You should say:
When and where this happened
Who you were with What you did
and how you felt about the success.
Part3
• How to measure a person’s success?
• Do you think the way people gain success has changed?
• How do you define success?
• How to reward successful people?
• What's the most difficult thing you have ever done?
• What qualities does a person need to have to be successful?
• Do you feel terrible when you fail to do something?
Is failure a necessary thing in people's life?
一日假期
Describe something you would like to do if you were given a day off.
You should say:
What you would like to do
Who would you like to be with
Where you would like to do it
and explain how you would feel at the end of the day
Part3
• Are people busy in recent years?
• What do people in your country like to do if they are not busy?
• Do you like short holidays or long holidays?
• Do you think modern lifestyles give people enough time for leisure?
• Do you think people today have more time to relax than in the past?
• Do you think if s important for people to have leisure time (or. time to relax)?
• Do old people and young people spend their leisure time (or relax) in the same way?
人物类
身居要职的人
Describe a person whose job is important to the society You should say:
Who this person is
What job does he or she have
How you know this person
and explain why his/her job is important to the society
Part3
• What jobs are well-paid in China?
• What jobs are poorly-paid in your country?
• Do people who have different levels of income feel happy about how much they earn?
• Do you think students who just graduate should have the same income as old people?
• What should schools do to help students survive In society well? Why do people sometimes become bored with their job?
• What do you think employers (or supervisors) can do to help motivate their employees to perform better at work, besides giving them a pay raise?
喜欢乘飞机的人
Describe a person who likes to travel by plane.
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
Where this person travels to
and explain why this person likes to travel by plane.
想见的新闻中的人
Describe a person in the news that you would like to meet.
You should say:
Who he or she is;
What did this person show up on TV
How you know this person;
and explain why you want to meet them.
Part3
• What kinds of people can be seen on TV?
• Do you think there is too much news about celebrity?
• Do you think negative information in the news will have negative influence*?
• What do people like negative news?
• What is usually in the news in China?
• Is the information always true?
• What's the difference between broadcasting news in the past and in the present?
• Do you believe everything said in the news?
• What kinds of news are popular in China?
地点类
短暂停留的地方
Describe a place you visited but only for a short period of time
You should say:
where you went;
who you went with;
what you did during the trip;
and how you felt about this place
Part3
• What do you do before you start your journey?
• Do you prefer traveling on your own or with your friends?
• How do you usually plan your trips?
• Do you like long journeys?
• Do you always like to visit a place you have been to again?
物品类
想买的电子产品
Describe an electronic machine you want to buy
You should say:
• What it is.
• When you know this machine.
• What specific features you want.
Relevant Questions:
• How does technology change our life?
• Do you think teachers will be replaced by technology in the future?
• What kinds of technology impress you most?
• What other electronic machines do you have at home and why?
Why do old people like to live in a traditional way?
Do you think children can be benefited from the technology?
其他
环境法
Describe a law about environment you would like to see in the future. You should say:
What this law would be about
How this law will take effects
Why it is important to have this law
and what changes will happen because of this law.
Part3
• Why do schools make rules?
• What's the importance of obeying law?
• What can parents and teachers do to help children follow rules?
• Is it a good thing to break rules sometimes?
• Why do some people say that rules are made to be broken?
• Do you think children should follow all kinds of rules?
• Do you think it is necessary for children to wear school uniforms?
