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雅思口语题库（2023 年 5-8 月）

【Part 1】
- Hometown
1. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

2. Please describe your hometown a little.

3. How long have you been living there?

4. Do you like your hometown?

5. Do you like living there?

6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?

7. Is there anything you dislike about it?

8. Where is your hometown?

9. Is that a big city or a small place?

- Home & Accommodation

1. What kind of house or flat do you want to live in in the future?

2. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

3. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

4. Please describe the room you live in.

5. What part of your home do you like the most?

6. How long have you lived there?

7. Do you plan to live there for a long time?

8. What's the difference between where you are living now and where

you have lived in the past?

9. Can you describe the place where you live?

10. What room does your family spend most of the time in?

11. What's your favorite room in your apartment/house?

15. Who do you live with?

16. What do you usually do in your flat?

17. What kinds of accommodation do you live in?

- Work or Studies
1. What technology do you use at work?

2. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?

3. Do you like your job?

4. Is it very interesting?

5. Do you miss being a student?

6. What work do you do?

1. What technology do you use when you study?

2. What subjects/major are you studying?

3. Why did you choose to study that subject/major?

4. Do you like your subject/major?

5. Is it very interesting?

6. Are you looking forward to working?

7. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

- Teachers
1. Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

2. Do you remember one of your teachers?

3. What were your primary school teachers like?

4. Do you have a favorite teacher?

- Rain
1. Do you like rainy days? Why?

2. Does it rain much in your city?

3. Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?

4. Would you change your plan if it rained?

- Language
1. What languages can you speak?

2. What languages would you like to learn in the future?

3. How do you learn a foreign language?

4. How are languages taught and learned in your school?

- Ice Cream
1. Do you like ice cream?

2. Do you eat ice cream a lot?

3. Did you eat ice cream as a child?

4. Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?

5. Would you like to make your own ice cream?

- Health
1. How do you keep healthy?

2. What are your favorite sports?

3. Are there health classes in your school?

4. What sports help people stay healthy?

5. Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?

- Friends
1. How important are friends to you?

2. Do you often go out with your friends?

3. Where do you often meet each other?

4. What do you usually do with your friends?

5. Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?

- Fixing things
1. Can you fix things?

2. Did anybody teach you to fix things when you were a child?

3. Do you think it is necessary for people to learn to fix things?

4. What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?

- Dream & Ambition

1. What was your childhood dream?

2. Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?

3. What is your dream job?

4. Do you think you are an ambitious person?

- Day off
1. When was the last time you had a few days off?

2. What do you usually do when you have days off?

3. Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your

friends?

4. What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?

- Concentration
1. Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?

2. Are you a focused person?

3. How do you stay focused?

4. Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?

- Bags
1. Do you usually carry a bag?

2. Do you change your bags often?

3. What kind of bags would you use when travelling?

4. Is a bag an ideal gift?

5. Did you use a backpack when you were a child?

- Wild Animals
1. Are there wild animals in your country?

2. Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?

3. What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?

4. Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?

- The City You Live in

1. What city do you live in?

2. Do you like this city? Why?

3. How long have you lived in this city?

4. Are there big changes in this city?

5. Is this city your permanent residence?

- Week
1. What is your favorite day of the week?

2. What is your least favorite day?

3. What is the busiest day of the week for you?

4. Is there anything that you do every day?

5. What do you usually do on weekends?

6. Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

- Art
1. Do you like art?

2. Do you like visiting art galleries?

3. Do you want to be an artist?

4. Do you like modern art or traditional art?

- Chocolate
1. Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?

2. How often do you eat chocolate?

3. Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?

4. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?

5. What's your favourite flavour of chocolate?

6. Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?

- Sports
1. What sports do you like?

2. Where did you learn how to do it?

3. Did you do some sports when you were young?

4. Do you think students need more exercise?

5. Do you know any people who are good at sports?

6. Do you think it is important for people to exercise?

- Happy Things
1. Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?

2. What made you happy when you were little?

3. What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?

4. When do you feel happy at work? Why?

5. Do you feel happy when buying new things?

6. Do you think people are happy when buying new things?

- Jewelry
1. Do you often wear jewelry?

2. What type of jewelry do you like?

3. Do you usually buy jewelry?

4. Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long
time?

- Keys
1. Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?

2. Have you ever lost your keys?

3. Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?

4. Do you think it's a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour?

- Library
1. Do you often go to the library?

2. What do you usually do in the library?

3. Did you go to the library when you were a kid?

4. Do Chinese kids often go to the library?

- Music
1. What music do you like?

2. What music do you dislike?

3. Do you often listen to one type of music?

4. What music do your friends like?

5. What's the most popular type of music where you live?

6. Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?

- Outer Space & Stars
1. Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?

2. Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?

3. Do you want to know more about outer space?

4. Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

- Schools
1. Where do you go to school?

2. Do you go to a good school?

3. Do you like your teachers?

4. Do you like your current learning atmosphere?

5. What are the differences between your school and other schools?

6. Is there anything you want to change about your school?

- Small Businesses
1. Do you know many small businesses where you live?

2. Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?

3. Have you ever worked in small businesses?

4. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

- Staying up
1. Do you often stay up late?
2. Did you stay up late when you were a kid?

3. What do you do when you stay up late?

4. What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

- T-shirts
1. Do you like wearing T-shirts?

2. How often do you wear T-shirts?

3. Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?

4. Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?

5. Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

- The Area You Live in

1. Do you like the area that you live in?

2. Where do you like to go in that area?

3. Do you know any famous people in your area?

4. What are some changes in the area recently?

5. Do you know any of your neighbors?

6. Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?

- Weekends
1. Do you like weekends?

2. What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?

3. What did you do last weekend?

4. Do you make plans for your weekends?

- Weather
1. What's the weather like where you live?

2. Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

3. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?

4. Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast?

5. What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?

6. Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from

where you live?

 【Part 2 & Part 3】

I. 人物类

- Describe someone you know who often helps others

You should say:

What he/she is like

How he/she helps others

Why his/her help is beneficial

And explain why he/she helps others

Part 3
1. How can children help their parents at home?

2. Should children be taught to help others?

3. What makes children help each other at school?

4. Should students do community service? Why?

5. Do students in your country do volunteer work?

6. Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?

- 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

Part 3
1. Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?

2. Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?

3. What are the differences between famous people today and those in

the past?

4. What kinds of famous people are there in your country?

5. Why are some kids popular at school?

6. Why do some people become famous but not successful?

- Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a
new place
You should say:

Who he/she is

What the new place is like

Why he/she moved to a new place

And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact on you

Part 3
1. Why do some young people keep moving?

2. What's the difference between living alone and living with

roommates?

3. Is it positive for young people to live by themselves?

4. Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if

they live on their own?

5. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?

6. How can parents and teachers help young people to live

independently?
- Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed
talking with
You should say:

What party it was

Who this person is

What you talked about

And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3
1. In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?

2. Where do people go to meet new people?

3. How do people start a conversation?

4. Is it difficult for Chinese people to communicate with people from

other countries?

5. Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?

6. Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

- Describe a person you have met who you want to
work/study with
You should say:

Who this person is

How you met this person

How long you have known him/her

And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

Part 3
1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?

2. Can children choose their desk mates?

3. What matters most about a colleague's personality?

4. Are good colleagues important at work?

5. What kind of people are popular at work?

6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

- Describe an interesting old person you have met
You should say:

Who this person is

When/where you met this person

What you did with this person

And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3

1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?

2. What can old people teach young people?

3. Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each

other?

4. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person?

Why?

5. Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the

past?

6. What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

- Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom

you admire
You should say:

Who this actor/actress is

When you saw the film

What the character was like in this film

And explain why you admire this actor/actress

Part 3
1. Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?

2. Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?

3. What can children learn from acting?

4. Why do children like special costumes?

5. What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much

and those who earn little?

6. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a

film?
II. 地点类

- Describe the ideal house you would like to have

You should say:

Where it would be

What it is like

What special features it has

And explain why it would be your ideal house

Part 3
1. What are the most common architectural styles in Chinese cities?

2. What's the difference between an apartment and a house?

3. What's the difference between living in the countryside and living in

the city?

4. What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the

facilities of the house?

5. What difficulties do people have living in the city?

6. What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?

- Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of
people
You should say:

Where it is

Who you were with

What people were doing there

And explain why there were lots of people

Part 3
1. Where do young people like to go?

2. Are people happy living in crowded apartments?

3. Which scenic spots will have queues of people?

4. What are the advantages of living on a high floor?

5. What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?

6. What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in

restaurants for more than an hour?

- Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from
your home in the future
You should say:

Where it would be

When you would like to go

What you would do there

Who you would go with

And explain why you would like to visit the place

Part 3
1. Where do people usually travel on holidays?

2. Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?

3. How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other

students?

4. Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?

5. What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit

during the holiday?

6. What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?

- Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your
city/town
You should say:

Where the shop is

What it sells

Who goes to this shop

And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

Part 3
1. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?

2. Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?

3. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?

4. What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?

5. How important are price and quality in influencing consumer

behaviour?

6. Why is cheap fashion so popular?

- Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you feel it's a noisy place

Part 3
1. Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

2. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any

circumstances?

3. What kinds of noises are there in our life?

4. Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?

5. How would people usually respond to noises in your country?

6. How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public?

- Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted

You should say:

Where the place is

When you visited it

Why the air was not good

And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3
1. Is there more pollution now than in the past?

2. In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?

3. Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?

4. What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutants?

5. Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollutants?

6. Do you think the wind has any effect on pollution? How?

- Describe your favorite place in your house where you can

relax
You should say:

Where it is
What it is like

What you enjoy doing there

And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3
1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?

3. Do people in your country exercise after work?

4. What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?

5. Do you think there should be classes for training young people and

children how to relax?

6. Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

- Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time
You should say:

Where the city is

Why you want to go there

Whom you will go there with

What you will do there

And explain why you will stay there just for a short time

Part 3
1. Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to

travel?

2. Why are historical cities popular?

3. Why do places with historical sites develop tourism industry more

actively?

4. Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?

5. Do most people like planned travelling?

6. Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?
III. 物品类

- Describe a traditional celebration in your country that you

enjoy
You should say:

What it is

What you do to celebrate it

Who you celebrate it with And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3
1. Is it important for children to learn traditional festivals at school?

2. Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?

3. Why do people hold events to celebrate?

4. Are traditional festivals disappearing?

5. Is music important in traditional festivals?

6. Do you think good food and drinks are important for celebrations?
- Describe a book that you have read many times
You should say:

What the book is

What is in this book

How often you read this book

Why you read it

And explain what effect the book has on you

Part 3
1. What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?

2. What can kids learn from books?

3. Do people prefer to read e-books or printed books in your country?

4. Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?

5. Do you think reading books can make people happier?

6. Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?

- Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt
disappointed about
You should say:

What it is

What it is about

Why you decided to watch it

And explain why you felt disappointed about it

Part 3
1. Do you believe movie reviews?

2. What are the different types of films in your country?

3. Are historical films popular in your country? Why?

4. Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more

popular?

5. Why are Japanese animated films so popular?

6. Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?

- Describe a sport program you enjoy watching
You should say:

What it is

Where you watch it

Who you watch it with

And explain why you enjoyed watching the program

Part 3
1. Which sport do you think most people like to do? And why?

2. Do children need exercise?

3. What are the benefits of exercise?

4. What can be done to get children into sport?

5. What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?

6. What's the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it

live?

- Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give

someone when you save a lot of money
You should say:

What the gift is

Who you will give the gift to

How long it will take to save the money

And explain why you would like to give the gift to this person

Part 3
1. What do young people like to save money for?

2. Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?

3. Should children have pocket money? Why?

4. Should children learn how to use money at school or from their

parents?

5. How do people save money?

6. Why can't some people save money?

- Describe the game you enjoyed playing when you were

younger
You should say:
What the game was

Where you played it

Who you played it with

And explain why you enjoyed playing the game

Part 3
1. What games do kids like to play now?

2. Do boys and girls play different games?

3. Are outdoor sports important for kids?

4. Why do people play different games now than before?

5. Is winning important in games?

6. Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

- Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing

You should say:

What it is like

When and where you got it

How often you wear it

And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3
1. Do you like buying clothes?

2. What kind of clothes do most people wear in your country?

3. Under what circumstances would people in your country wear formal

clothes?

4. What is the difference between the clothing of the elderly and the

young in China?

5. When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?

6. Does the climate affect what people wear?

- Describe a website you often visit

You should say:

What it is about

How you found out about it

How often you visit it

And explain why you often visit it

Part 3
1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in China?

2. What's the difference between the Internet and television?

3. Why do some people like to read the news on the internet instead of

getting it from TV?

4. Is the library still necessary? Why?

5. What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?

6. What are the differences between old people and young people when

they use the Internet?

- Describe something you would like to learn in the future

You should say:

What it is

How you would like to learn it

Where you would like to learn it

Why you would like to learn it

And explain whether it's difficult to learn it

Part 3
1. What's the most popular thing to learn nowadays?

2. At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?

3. Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income

or interest?

4. Do young people take their parents' advice when choosing a major?

5. Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?

6. Why do some people prefer to study alone?

- Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is

difficult to use
You should say:

When you got it

What you got it for

How often you use it

And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What technology do people currently use?

2. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?

3. Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven't

changed much from one to the next?

4. Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?

5. What changes has the development of technology brought about in

our lives?

6. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?

- Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say:

What it is

Where you would like to try it

Whether it is difficult

And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3
1. What are the advantages of water transportation?
2. Why do people like to live near water?

3. What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?

4. Do you think it is good to teach swimming in schools?

5. What do you think of the people who waste water?

6. What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?

- Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the

future
You should say:

What it is

How you can find this job

What skills it requires

And explain why it is an interesting job

Part 3
1. What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?

2. What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in

your country?

3. When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans
for their future careers?

4. Which jobs have the highest salaries?

5. Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?

6. Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer careers

advice to students?

- Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:

What the invention was

What it can do

How popular it is

And explain whether it is difficult or easy to use

Part 3
1. What qualities do inventors have?

2. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?

3. What inventions do you think should be improved?

4. Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
5. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?

6. Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private

companies?

- Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you

were young
You should say:

What it was

Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3
1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?

2. What sports do young people like to do now?

3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?

4. Can most people balance work and life in China?

5. What activities do children and adults do nowadays?

6. Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities

nowadays?

- Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn

more about
You should say:

What you are interested in

When it happened

What you know about it

And why you would like to learn more

Part 3
1. Should everyone know history?

2. In what ways can children learn history?

3. What are the differences between learning history from books and

from videos?

4. Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?

5. Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?

6. Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?

- Describe an advertisement you dislike

You should say:

Where and when you saw it

What the advertisement was for

What you could see in the advertisement

And explain why you did not like the advertisement

Part 3
1. What are the most advertised products in your country?

2. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online

advertising?

3. What are the benefits of advertising?

4. What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?

5. Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don't need?

6. What role does social media play in advertising?

- Describe a daily routine that you enjoy
You should say:

What it is

When and why you started to follow this routine

Whether it is easy to follow this routine

And explain why you enjoy having this routine in your daily life

Part 3
1. Should children have learning routines?

2. What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?

3. Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?

4. How do people's routines differ on weekdays and weekends?

5. What daily routines do people have at home?

6. What are the differences between people's daily routines now and in

the last 15 years?

IV. 事件类

- Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young

child
You should say:

Who this child was

When you spent time with this child

What you did together

And how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Do you think children should have a lot of toys?

2. Where do children usually play?

3. Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow, whether

at school or at home?

4. Do you think children should follow all the rules?

5. Do you think it's necessary for parents to make decisions for their

children?

6. Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose

friends?
- 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
1. How can people find their way when they are lost?

2. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel

to new places?

3. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?

4. Is a paper map still necessary?

5. Why do some people get lost more easily than others?

6. How do people react when they get lost?

- Describe an exciting adventure you would like to take in the
future
You should say:

What the adventure is

Where you would go

Who you would go with

And explain why you would like to take the adventure

Part 3
1. Who likes to read adventure books?

2. Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?

3. Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an

adventure?

4. Who doesn't like to take adventures?

5. What kind of personality should people have in order 'to experience a

lot of adventure?

6. Will experiencing adventures broaden people's horizons?

- Describe a car journey that you remember well
You should say:

Where you went

What you did

Who you had the car journey with

And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3
1. What benefits does public transport bring to the world?

2. Is it too late for people to get the driver licence at the age of 18?

3. What qualities does a driver need to have?

4. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use

public transport?

5. Which jobs require people to be good at driving?

- Describe a happy experience in your childhood

You should say:
What it is

Who you were with

What you did

And explain why you felt happy

Part 3
1. Why do you think some people have better memory than others?

2. What kinds of things do people prefer to remember nowadays?

3. What do you think we shouldn't forget?

4. Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?

5. What can people do to improve their memory?

6. What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?

- Describe a time you gave a speech in public

You should say:

Who you gave the speech to

What the speech was about

Why you gave the speech

And explain how you felt about the speech

Part 3
1. What benefits does the internet bring to communication?

2. Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?

13. What qualities does a person need to have to be a communicator?

4. What qualities do people need to speak in public?

5. What kinds of people often give speeches?

6. How important it is to be a good listener in communication?

- Describe an important decision that you made

You should say:

What the decision was

How you made your decision

What the results of the decision were

And explain why it was important

Part 3
1. Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
2. What important decisions do teenagers need to make after

graduation?

3. Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?

4. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when

shopping?

5. Do you think the influence of advertising is good?

6. How do people usually make an important decision?

- Describe a piece of good news that you heard about

someone you know well
You should say:

What it was

When you heard it

How you knew it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Is it good to share something on social media?
2. Should the media only publish good news?

3. How does social media help people access information?

4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?

5. Do most people like to share good news with others?

6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

- Describe an unusual meal you had

You should say:

When you had it

Where you had it

Whom you had it with

And explain why it was unusual

Part 3
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?

2. What fast food restaurants are there in your country?

3. Do people eat fast food at home?

4. Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?

5. Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?

6. Do people in your country value food culture?

- Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something

You should say:

Who you taught

What/how you taught

What the result was

And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3
1. What practical skills can young people teach old people?

2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?

3. How can young people teach old people skills?

4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?

5. Do you think 'showing' is a better way than 'telling’ in education?

6. Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?

- Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g.
shopping mall, park)
You should say:

What and where the development is

What it was like before

How long it took to complete it

How people feel about it

And explain how it has improved the area you live in

Part 3
1. What transportation do you use the most?

2. Is public transportation popular in China?

3. What can be done to improve public transport services in your

hometown?

4. What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?

5. Do you think young people in your country like going to the cinema?

6. How is the subway system developing in your country?

- Describe a time when you missed or were late for an
important meeting/event
You should say:

When it happened

What happened

Why you missed/were late for it

And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3
1. Are you a punctual person?

2. Do you think it is important to be on time?

3. Do you always avoid being late?

4. Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?

5. Are people in your country often late for meetings?

6. Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can

develop them?
- Describe something you did that made you feel proud
You should say:

What it was

How you did it

What difficulty you had

How you dealt with the difficulty

And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3
1. Which one is more important, personal goals or work goals?

2. Have your life goals changed since your childhood?

3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?

4 What kinds of rewards are important at work?

5. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards

at work?

6. What makes people feel proud of themselves?

- Describe your first day at school that you remember
You should say:

Where the school was

How you went there

What happened that day

And how you felt on that day

Part 3
1. What would parents prepare when their kids go to school on the first

day?

2. How do children socialize with each other?

3. Is socialization important for children?

4. What are the reasons for job change?

5. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with

changing jobs?
- Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied
with the result
You should say:

When it happened

Who you complained to

What you complained about

And explain why you were satisfied with the result

Part 3
1. When are people more likely to make complaints?

2. What do people often complain about?

3. Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by

writing?

4. Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger

people?

5. How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?

6. How do people often respond to poor customer service?

- Describe something that you did with someone/a group of
people
You should say:

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it together

Part 3
1. How do you get along with your neighbors?

2. How do neighbors help each other?

3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside

than in the city?

4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with

others? How?

6. Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?

- Describe a time when someone gave you something that you
really wanted
You should say:

What it was

When you received it

Who gave it to you

And explain why you wanted it so much

Part 3
1. Should employees have their own goals?

2. How should bosses reward employees?

3. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?

4. How should children spend their allowance money?

5. Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?

6. Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?