P1重点话题素材(最新版)

内部资料，严禁传播编号：DDYS12Your HometownWhere is your hometown? / What is your hometown?A small city in Fujian province called ... which hasbreath-taking scenery.Do you like your hometown?Absolutely yes, my hometown is very peaceful, especially after sunset.Which do you prefer living in a big city or a small place? Actually, My preference is a big city, the main reason is that the shopping environment is much better, for instance, a metropolis like Beijing or Shanghai has more shopping centers, and this is very important for me.Would you say your hometown is an interesting place?Yes, I think so, partly because it is noted for a variety ofcultural relics, every year many foreign travelers flock to my hometown just to appreciate the culture.What is your favourite part of your hometown?Well, it’s definitely the downtown area where you can find several famous cinemas. I am a film buff so it’s the biggest attraction for me.Would you like to live there in the future?Yes, I’d like to, I will go back in about 20 years and take care of old parents.NameDo you like your name?Yes, I like my name very much, it was given to me by my dad and carries a good meaning, it means a lot to me.Who gives the names in china? What is the tradition of giving names?In my country, in most families, it is the parents. As for the tradition of giving names, I don’t think we have any traditions; at least, I have no idea.Are you willing to change your name?I would say no, partly because I don’t think it is necessary and partly because my name is a precious gift given to me by my parents, I cannot change it at willIn your country, do people feel their name is very important?Yes, in china, names often carry people’s hopes or represent their pursuits. This will influence them through their whole lives, so people consider their own names special and important.Your Home (Your Accommodation)Do you live in a house or a flat?A two bedroom flat, it’s very close to the central subway stationDo you prefer to live in a house or flat?I prefer to live in a house, which suits me better, mainly because I need a larger space for my pianoWhat is your favorite room in your home?It must be my lovely bedroom, which has a large balcony. , I enjoy having a good view of the whole city very muchIf you could change (or, improve) something about your home, what would it be?Probably my TV. The screen is broken, and it might be very dangerous, therefore I would like to buy a new one. Preferably a flat screen plasma TV.Do you like the environment around your home?Sure, every time I wake up in the morning, I can hear birds singing outside of my window which is so enjoyable.Do you know your neighbors? Is it good to know your neighbors?Yes, I do, and I think we have a very good relationship, for example, I can quickly get help from them in times of need. Do you prefer young or old neighbors?I do not care that much, no matter whether my neighbour is young or old, if he or she is very kind, I believe I can get along well with them.Work or studiesDo you work or are you a student?I am a student now; I have been learning computer science for 3 years.I am working; I have been working in a local private company for 3 years.Do you like your major?Yes, I do, I chose my major by myself, and I already had great interest in computers when I was still a middle school student Do you like your job?Yes I do, I am responsible for making arrangements for my boss, which is quite easy.Is that a popular major in your country?Yes, it is, in china, it is relatively easier for students with this major to find decent jobs. They can get high salary in some big companies. So, I think my major can offer me a bright future.Mobile PhonesDo you have a mobile phone?Yes I have a new phone, I bou ght it several days ago, and it’s an iphone.When did you first have (or, get) a mobile phone?I think it was when I was a senior high school student. My father bought me my first mobile phone as a birthday gift Do you prefer texting or talking on the phone?I would say my preference is texting. In fact, I like to stay in touch with my friends and (or work colleagues) that way. Do people in your country like using mobile phones?Yes, they do, in fact nearly everyone has a mobile phone now from old people down to the little ones.Do you think people should turn off their phones in public places?Yes, I think so; otherwise, it might annoy others when the mobile phone rings loudlyGiftsWhat is your favorite gift?It must be my first mobile phone, which was given to me by my uncle as a birthday gift. I dreamed of having a mobile phone since I was a little kidWhen was the last time you received a gift?Just a couple of months ago, I got a lovely bag from my best mate, it cost her nearly 3000 Yuan.Do you like receiving a gift or giving a gift?I would say, receiving a gift is my preference, partly because I find it very difficult for me to buy suitable gifts. I never know what to buy people. . But receiving gifts excites me a lot.Do you think it is difficult to choose what gifts to give to people?Yes, I do think so, because I find it very hard to choose gifts for people. You really have to go to many shops to select the right oneTime ManagementHow do you organize your time?I have a diary in my mobile phone, which is very useful and convenient, for example, if I had a meeting tomorrow, I would put it in my phone calendar and it will remind me when it’s due. .Are you ever late for anything?To be frank, yes, once I slept over in the morning and was late for class. I felt so bad because, actually, I am a punctual person.What excuses do you use when you are lateHonestly speaking, I never use excuses, which I believe are not very necessary, I normally tell them the truth, like I got up late or I forgot the time.In your country, do people forgive others when they are late? It depends on the situation, on some formal occasions like an important conference or appointment for example, being late is usually very annoying, and then people might not forgive you.If you had more time, what would you do with extra time? Maybe I would choose to learn how to cook great food, mainly because cooking well has become an important skill forsocializing and making friends.Painting or drawingDo you like drawing? WhyYes, I do, for me, drawing is a great way to express my emotions, especially when I feel unhappy, and I tend to draw some pictures to wind down.Do you think children should learn drawing?It is really up to the interest of child, if they like it, it is ok. Anyway, parents should not push them to do so in any case.Why do people display artworks at home?People do this, in most cases, because they truly love artworks, and they often display them at home so they can enjoy them. Do you think painting is very important for adults?Yes, I do think so, as a hobby, it can define their personalities, and some adults even consider painting as an important part of their lives.TVDo you like watching TV?Yes, I like watching TV, particularly TV news; it allows me to know what’s happening in the world on a daily basisHow often do you watch TV?Very often, almost everyday, watching TV is indispensable in my daily lifeDo you think you watched too much TV when you were a child? No, I don’t think so, when I was a little kid, my life was full of all kinds of homework, which took away too much time from me.NEWSDo you read the news?Yes I do, I think reading the news is a perfect way to catch up with the world and also what’s happening in ChinaHow do you get the news? Reading a newspaper or in other ways？In terms of the way to get news, my favourite one is browsing WebPages, like sohu or sina. This is much more convenient compared with other ways.What kinds of news do you often read?I am very keen on reading news about entertainment, such as the current lives of famous stars. This seems to be very attractive for me.Who do you think prefers to the read news, young people or old people?In my view, I think old people seem to be more interested in reading the news, one possible explanation for that is they have relatively free life compared with young people, therefore, they normally choose to read newspapers like the evening newspapers to kill time.Leisure time /relaxWhat do you do in your spare time?Most of time, I choose to watch TV, which I believe is a great way to relaxHow do you usually spend your evenings?I usually spend my evenings having some fun with my family members. We might watch films or variety shows together. What do you usually do after work or study?Actually I generally go back home. since I have no other choices, this is a bit of a routine for me.Do you think it is important for people to have leisure time? Personally, I feel that we can not find a better way for people to wind down than giving them leisure time, without enough leisure time, people may feel stressed or lose interest in life.Bicycles or cyclingDo you ever ride a bike?Yes, I do, I often ride my bike to school, which costs me less compared with taking a bus and its healthier.Would you say it is difficult to learn to ride a bike?I would say No. Learning how to ride a bike seems to be quite easy for everyone in China; we all have talent for that. What are the benefits of riding bicycle?It has to be convenience, secondly you do not have to pay for riding a bicycle plus it is also very environment-friendly and healthy to boot.CookingDo you know how to make a meal?Yes, I can cook some simple Chinese dishes like tomato soup. However, most of my friends who tried my cooking said they had had enough.Do you like cooking?Yes, that is because I find it is a useful skill to show my deep love for my family members or best mates, especially at some special occasions like their birthday.When did you learn how to cook?I remember when I was a little primary school student; my dad taught me how to cook in order to develop my independence! Who usually does the cooking in your family?It has to be my mom, she is a skilled cook, without her, the whole family would starveWhat food did you like to eat when you were a child? Honestly speaking, fast food, I was so addicted to that when I was a primary school student. But my mom often refused to take me to KFC for fast food, as she thought it was not very healthyWhat kind of food do you think is healthy?Well, I think a ny food that isn’t deep-fried is basically healthy but, of course, vegetables are always very good forhealth, as they provide people with Vitamins and other useful ingredients.Do you like lunch or dinner?Probably dinner, because I often have a quick lunch outside, which is not very nutritious. At dinner, I can eat yummy food cooked by my mom, which is also very healthy.What kind of food is very popular in your country? Generally speaking, I would say dumpling is the most popular food in china, even though the filling for dumplings is a bit different according to different places.What kind of food do you think is healthy?It really depends on how you cook it, food with little sugar or fat is normally considered as healthy food.Clothes and fashionAre you very interested in fashion and clothes?Certainly, personally, I think fashion and clothes can allow you to show your personality and even your life attitude, for example, if you were pretty keen on wearing cheongsam, it would mean that you loved classical things.What kind of clothes do you usually wear?Sportswear is my favourite type of clothes, especially when I am doing some outdoor activities, such as mountain climbing or going boating.Where do you usually go shopping?Currently, I often choose to buy things like my daily necessities online, they are much cheaper than in the big shopping mallshow often do you go shopping for clothes?Not very frequently, possibly once a month, simply because I am kind of frugalCountrysideHave you been to any countryside before?Yes, I’ve been to the countryside, I used to have a nice trip to a small village at the foot of TianShan mountain, which is very famous for its bamboosWhat are drawbacks about living in the countryside?Well, that has to be transportation, which is sometimes too annoying, particularly in spring festival, you can hardly find any busesArtAre you very interested in art?Yes, I am, since I graduated from senior high school, painting is my favorite hobby, which is very easy to learn and I often use it to express my emotions.How often do you draw (or paint)?Twice a week, especially on weekends, if possible, I would like to paint all day long.Do you think drawing (or painting) is difficult?Yes, sometimes, you have to identify different colours, which is often confusing for meHave you (ever) studied (or, learned) anything about art? No, I haven’t, but I wish I could have the chance to attend some art coursesDid you do any artistic activities such as painting when you were a child?Yes, I did some activities like paper cutting, which was very funny, I made a plenty of paper animals like pigs, and then sent them to my relatives.Do you think art is an important part of people's lives? Sure, from art, people can sense peace, for example,appreciating excellent paintings or listening to fabulous music can make people calm downHave you ever been to an art gallery (or, an art exhibition)? Yes, I have, when I was primary school student, my dad often took me to art galleries, these trips are so memorable.Friends and FamilyHow do people in your country make friends?The best approach for them might be playing Mahjong, which is so popular and you can easily get familiar with each other just after several rounds of it.Do you think it is easy for people to make friends at work? Yes, people can build their friendships through doing the same projects; this is very helpful to discover the merits of others.SunshineDo you like going out on sunny daysSure, I love hanging out with my best mates on sunny days; what’s more, sunshine always put me in excited mood!What benefits can people get from sunshine?Well, Sunshine allows us to do some interesting outdoor activities, such as flying kites or sun bathing, stuff like that.Forest/treeDid you climb a tree when you were a child?Yes, I did, I spent my childhood in a small village where you could see lots of trees, at that time, climbing trees was the most interesting activity for me and the other kids, especially in the summer vacation.Do you like to go to forest, why?Yes, I very much like going to the forest, it is so funny, I thought I could have the chance to see tigers, even though I dare not get close to them.Do people need to protect trees?Obviously yes, Trees can give people shade and help protect the environment, so we need to protect and even plant more tressIs it comfortable to live in a place with lots of trees? Yes, personally, I think it is very enjoyable to live in place full of trees, and usually it’s where you can breathe more fresh air.WalkingDo you like walking?Just a little bit now but I used to be so fond of it I would walk for milesWhere do you walk?I walk down a wide street near my home, where you can finda large green lawn beside itWould you say your hometown is a suitable place for walking? Of course it is, I have to say that walking, especially in the central park, can give me a peaceful place to walk after dinner.HistoryDo you like history?Certainly, learning history is a great way to get information about what happened in the past, this is important to know and it is absolutely meaningful for our livesDo you think one can learn history from films or TV programs? I’ve always thought that history can be learned from various ways, watching films and TV programs can be more efficient, mainly because, you can see the past events from the vivid picturesPatienceIs it important to be patient?Absolutely yes, without patience, you would not do things very carefully, especially when you are preparing for exams. How can people be patient?It varies, some people find it very difficult to be patient, while other people find it easy to relax and become more patientPolitenessHow do people in your country show politeness?In terms of what people do in my country, one of the first things we learn as children is to say "please" and "thank you". Does the way people show politeness in your country change?I am not an expert on that, but I guess it must change a little bit, for example, we start to use more cyber words to show politeness when communicating online.Being busyHave you been very busy recently?Yes, last month, I was just so busy with lots of difficult assignments.Do you like having a busy life?Not really, that is because I find it too annoying sometimes especially when I do not have free time to enjoy lifeDo you prefer to be busy or to have free time?I very much prefer to have free time; this allows me to do my favorite things such as watching TVHave you experienced stress at work?Yes, I have, there was a time when I was stuck with so many challenging projects, that I almost lost my temper.How do you handle stress?Personally, the best approach for me is listening to some soft music. This is an excellent way to wind downAdvertisementsAre there many advertisements in your country?Yes, there are, every day, we are surrounded by many kinds of advertisements, for example many TV commercials and outdoor advertisementsWhat are the various places where we can see advertisements? Actually, we can see advertisements in so many places, for instance, some of them are printed on newspapers and magazines, some of them are broadcasted on TVs and radios.What kinds of advertisements do you like best?I am quite keen on advertisements of publicizing films, these are always well designed, for example, the trailer for a film called “date only if you are the one.”Do advertisements influence your choice about what to buy? Yes, sometimes they do, especially the brands I did not know about before. They may show how good they are and this often attracts me to buy them without any hesitation.Do you prefer advertisements on TV or those in magazines?I much prefer advertisements on TV, they are more vivid than those in magazines, simply because TV advertisements can perfectly use sound and vision to demonstrate the goods What do you think is the purpose of advertisements?In my view, advertising improves the brand image of products this is very crucial for many companies in order to have a much larger market share.BirthdaysDo you like birthdays?Yes, I certainly do, when I was a child, I often looked forward to my birthday, on that day, and I would receive a lot of wonderful gifts.How do Chinese people celebrate birthdays?For people in my country, we often celebrate birthdays by having a big dinner with our family members and friends; this is considered a good tradition.Who do you like to celebrate birthday with? Your friends or family?My preference is for celebrating birthdays with my family, simply because I really enjoy the food cooked by my mom, as well as that, I can receive the best wishes from my family membersPlantsDo you like plants?Yes,I do ,especially fruit trees,I used to plant an apple tree in my backyard.What plants do you like ?As I just mentioned ,I like fruit trees best ,simply because I love eating fruits ,which are very tasty .Did you grow any plants when you were a child?Yes ,I did ,when I was about 8 years old ,I grew some flowers in front of my house ,like rose and sunflower.Do you know how to grow plants?Honestly speaking ,I have no idea about it ,but I am very interested in doing that ,maybe I will learn it in the near futureAnimalsDid you ever visit a zoo when you were a child?Yes, I did, I often went to the zoo with my parents.Do you think it is important for children to visit a zoo? Yes, I think so; animals always make children feel very excited, which is good for them, because happiness is an essential part of their growing-up.What is your favorite zoo animal?It is the monkey I think, simply because monkeys are so intelligent that they can imitate your behaviorWhy do some people have a pet?One possible explanation is that people often consider a pet as their best company, especially elderly people. They often need a pet to combat loneliness,like a dog or cat.ComputersDo you use computers very much?Yes, I do, I often use computers to help me to write something like homework or just have some nice chats online with myfriends.When do you use a computer?I often use my computer in the evening, because I like surfing online at that time.When did you start using computers?Once I had a new computer class in the fifth year of my primary school. I really enjoyed using them; they looked like magic to me.Are computers used much in your country?Yes, people in my country, especially students and workers, use computers a lot for helping them deal with their tasksDictionaryDo you often use dictionary?Yes, I often use a dictionary to check my use of words.Do you prefer to use an electronic dictionary or dictionary made of paper?My preference is an electronic dictionary. This is because I can carry it with me. It is more portable and easier to check words on the run.InternetDo you ever use Internet?Yes. I use the Internet everyday especially in the evening.What do you do on the Internet?I mainly play games, but I also use the Internet for shopping which is more convenient and cheaperHow did you learn to use the Internet?The way I learnt the Internet was with the help of a good teacher named Robert at school. He showed me how to use it with great patience.Is the Internet very popular in china?Yes. The Internet is very popular in China. There are many Internet game halls like QQ room, which are very busy.LanguagesWhat languages do you speak?I speak Chinese and English, apart from this; I speak some of my local dialectHow did you learn English?I started to learn English at home when I was very little, but then, of course I continued it at school and collegeDo you think learning language is very important?Yes. To have another language, especially English will help my country and me in the future; this can build a bridge for communicating with people in other nations.RainDoes it rain much in china?Yes. It rains a lot in China, Especially in the summer when we might even suffer some floods.Do you like rainy days?Yes， I like rainy days. I love the smell of the ground after it rains and I can see the rain sparkling on the leaves of the trees.What do you often do in rainy days?On rainy days I love to curl up on the sofa with a good book by my favourite author Sam or go out in my boots and jump in puddles.Is there any part of china where it does not rain much? Yes. I believe that parts like the Gobi desert are very dry and it never rains. But I have never been there.ShoppingDo you like shopping?Yes, I like shopping very much; I often go with my mother or my friends to a big shopping mall in my city.Do you spend much when you go shopping?The answer to this depends on whom I am shopping with. I never have much pocket money so I have to be careful but if I amwith my dad I can burn more money.Would you like to work in a shopping center?No. I think working in a shopping centre would be very boring. Especially having to deal with many people. I want to work somewhere more exciting like in a fun parkCarsDo you like cars?Yes, I do. I always dream of being a racing driver.Do you have a driver’s licence ?Yes, I got my licence about 2 years ago,which cost me almost half a year.What kinds of cars do you like?I just love sport cars, which can offer me a lot of passion and a great way to let off steam, for example, if I feel depressed, I will go for a drive.ConcentratingIs it easy for you to concentrate?Actually, no, especially when I am busy with a load of homework, which often makes me feel anxious and hard to focus.Do you ever do anything to help you concentrate?Yes I do ,normally I chose to listen to some soft music in order to relax and concentrate, particularly when I was in a low spirit.MapsDo you ever use a map?Absolutely, I often used a map to guide myself when I was travelling in a new city.Do you prefer to use electronic maps or those made of paper? My preference is electronic maps which are more convenient and efficient, like the electronic map in my phone, I only need to input the address in the search box, then the map will show me the precise route.MuseumsAre there many museums in your hometown?Yes, there are. My hometown is very famous for its history, which can be dated back to 2000 years ago. So we have a lot of museums for displaying different kinds of antiques.Do you often visit a museum?Well, not very often, mainly because I am not so interested in the old things, even though some of them are extremely valuable or meaningful.NoiseAre you ever bothered by noise?Yes, I am, once I was terribly annoyed by the quarrels from my neighbor, as a result, I could not sleep for the whole night.What sounds remind you of your childhood?It might be the sound of rain, because I liked staying at home and read my favorite cartoon book when it rained heavily outside.ParksDo you often visit public parks?Yes I do, especially with my girlfriend on weekends; we often take lots of pictures.What kinds of parks do you like best?I am very keen on theme parks ,for example Disney park ,where I can enjoy the happiness of having fun with lovely cartoon people.ToysDo you like toys?Yes I like toys very much, when I was a child, a water pistol was my best company.What sorts of people like toys?In my view, those people who are very childlike love toys, simply because they want to be carefree and escape from the world full of pressure.WeatherWhat is your favorite weather?It must be rainy day, that’s because I find it very suitable for me to stay at home and read my favorite book.Does the weather ever affect what you do?Yes, I think so, once I planned to go out for a picnic with my close friends, but it was cancelled just because of the heavy rain outside.What is the weather like in your hometown?Generally speaking, the weather in my hometown is very nice, especially in the spring; it is almost sunny every day.作业部分FlowersDo you like flowers?When was the last time you send flowers?Do Chinese people like sending flowers?Do flowers have any special meaning?SingingDo you like singing?How often do you sing?Did you like to sing when you were a child?Do you prefer to sing at home or at a place such as karaoke bar?Train travelDo you often travel by train?Do you like travelling by train?What do you often do when you are travelling by train?。