马井堂-经典-雅思口语话题卡

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Topic 1 Senior citizens P56-59

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Describe the oldest person you know .

You should say:Who this person is------------

How you know this peoson------------

What kind of person he or she is ----------

And explain what you think about this person---------

1)What do people in China do in their retirement years ?

2)How have the lives of senior citizens in China changed in recent years ?

3)Would you like to live with the elderly ?

4)What changes do you think will take place in the future regarding senior’s lives in China ?

5)Who do you think should take responsibility for looking after the elderly ?

Should they live with their children or is it better for them to live in nursing homes ?

6)How do you think modern technology has affected senior citizens in China today ?

Topic 2 Children P60-62

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Describe a child you know.

You should say:how you know him or her ;what he or she likes to do ;what kind of person he /she is and explain how you feel about this child .

1)How do you think children benefit from playing with toys ?

2)What do you think about children playing electronic games ?

3)What do you think are the differences between home schooling and studying in school?

4)Why do you think learning theoretical material is emphasized more than learning practical skills ?

5)Do you think the education system in China should be reformed ?

6)Who usually disciplines children in Chinese families ,the mother or the father ?

7)Do you think it’s a good idea for children to aim to be a professional athlete ?

Topic 3 Celebrities P63-65

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Describe a famous person (sports star , film star , etc.) whom you admire.

You should say :Who the person is ; what the person does ; why the person is famous and explain why you admire this person .

1)What kind of people become famous these days ?

2) Is this different from the kind of achievement that made people famous in the past ? In what way ?

3)How do you think people will become famous in the future ?

4)What are the good things about being famous ? Are there any disadvantages ?

5) How do the media in your country treat celebrities ?

6)Why do you think ordinary people are interested in the lives of celebrities ?

7)Do you think celebrities should appear in advertisements ?

8)Some professional athletes are very well-paid . Do you think they deserve to be so well-paid?

Topic 4 Adventurous People P66-68

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Describe an adventurous person you know.

You should say:Who the person is ;how you know this person ; what this person does that is adventurous; explain how you feel about the risks this person takes .

1)Are adventurous activities popular in China ?

2)Why do you think people like adventurous activities ?

3)What do you think are the advantages and possible dis advantages of experiential training ?

Topic 5 Leaders P69-72

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Describe a leader who you admire (for example , in sports, business or politics ).

You should say:Who this person is ; what this person did (has done) that you admire;how you know this person or know about this person and explain how this leader’s qualities impressed you .

1)Would you like to be a leader ?

2)Why don’t some people want to be leader ?

3)Why do we need leaders ?

4)What are qualities of a leader ? (or what abilities are needed to be a leader ? )

5)Is it possible to be a good speaker in front of others and to be a good leader but at the same time not be

a good person at the personal level ?

6)What are some differences between current leaders and leaders of the past ?

7)How do people become leaders ?

8)What can parents do to encourage the development of leadership abilities in their children ?

9)How do you think leaders of the future will be different to current leaders ?

Topic 6 Neighbours P73-76

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Describe one of your neighbours.

You should say:How long you have known this neighbour;what sort of person they are . how often you see them and explain what kind of relationship you have with them .

1)Do you think neighbours are important ?

2)What are the qualities of a good nighbour ?

3)Now that most person watch a lot of TV , how do you think this has affected relationship with neighbours ?

4)Do you think it’s important to teach children how to have good relations with neighbours ?

5)How has the relationship neighbours changed over the last 20 years ?

Topic 7 A building in your hometown P77-80

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Describe an important building in your hometown .

You should say :What it is ; what it looks like ; what it is used for and explain why it is important .

1)How do people in China feel about protecting historic buildings?