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2011年雅思口语考试常规热点Part 1问题Hometown1. Where do you come from?2. What kind of place is your hometown?3. Have you learned the history about your hometown in textbooks or at school? *5. What is your hometown famous for now? *6. Is there anything interesting in your hometown? *7. Are there any famous people in your hometown?8. Are there any historical buildings in your hometown?9. Is your hometown important for your country?Student or work?大学生/大学毕业还没有工作的人1. Are you a student or do you work?2. What is/was your major? *3. Why did you choose this major? *4. Is your major very popular in your country? *5. Do you think it’s difficult/easy to get a job in the future with your major? *6. What part do you think is most interesting about your major? *8. Teachers and students, who do you think are important in the course? *有工作的人1. Are you a student or do you work?2. Do you like your job? Why?3. Is it very difficult to get your job?4. Is your job very important to you? Why?5. What abilities should a candidate have if he wants to do your job?高中或者初中生1. What’s your favori te subject?2. Which subject do you think is the most useful in adult’s life?The place where you live1. Where are you living now, a city or a town? *2. Do you think living in a big city is more interesting? *Traveling1. Do you like traveling? *2. What type of transport do you choose when you go traveling? *3. When was the last time you went traveling? *4. Why do you like traveling? *5. Where do you like traveling to?6. Do you like to travel alone or with friends?Airplanes1. Do you often travel by airplane? Do you like traveling by air? *2. Do people often take an airplane in your country? *3. What are the advantages of traveling by airplane?Museum1. Do you often visit museums?2. Did you often go to museums when you were a child?3. Are there many museums in your hometown?4. When was the last time you went to a museum? *5. Do you think museums are important to our lives? * *6. Do you think it’s acceptable for museums to sell things? *Films1. What kind of films do you like? *2. Why do you like watching films?3. What type of films did you like when you were a child? *4. Do you like to go to the cinema or watch films at home? *Music1. Do you like music?2. What music do young people like (in your country)? *3. Have you been to any concert in the city you live in? *4. What are the differences between the music from CDs and that of live concerts? *Outdoor activities1. What outdoor activities do you like? *2. When do you do this outdoor activities? *3. what outdoor activities do people like in your country? *Animals and pets1. Do you like animals? *2. What kind of animals do people like in your country? *4. Do people keep animals as pets in your country?5. Why do you think people keep pets? *6. What’s your favorite wild ani mal? *Flowers1. Do you like flowers? / What flowers do you like?2. Do people send flowers to others in your country? *3. Do flowers have special meaning in your country? *Collection1. Do you collect anything? *2. Did you collect anything when you were young?3. Is collecting a popular pastime in China? *4. What are the benefits of collecting? (= Why do people like collecting?) *Sports1. What sports do you like? *2. What sports did you like to do when you were a child? *3. What sports do you want your child to play in the future? *Language1. How many languages do you speak? *2. What language do you want to learn? *3. Why would you like to learn this language? *Painting1. Did you paint or draw anything when you were a child? *2. What is the importance of painting or drawing for children? * Sea1. Have you been somewhere near the sea？2. How often do you go to visit the sea? *3. How do you feel when you’re near the sea? *5. Do you want to live near the sea？6. What are the advantages of living near the sea? * Holidays1. What do you like doing during holidays? *2. Where did you go on your last holiday? *3. Would you like to be alone or with others on holidays? * Public holidays1. Are there any holidays in your country? *2. Which public holidays do you like the most?3. What did you do on your last public holiday? *Science1. What do you like about science?2. What part of science do you dislike?3. Which science lesson do you like at school?Meeting friends1. Do you often meet new people? *2. Where do you meet them?3. Where do young people make friends? *4. Do you often meet people from other countries? *5. How do you make friends?The time of a day1. What you usually do in a day?2. What’s the best time of a day?3. What’s the best time of a year?4. What's your favorite time of a day?5. Do you think you are good at managing your time? *6. How do you organize your time?*7. What can you learn from managing the time? *Numbers1. Do numbers have special meanings in your country? *2. What’s your favorite number? *3. What numbers do Chinese like? *4. Which one is easier to remember, name or number? *5. How do you remember numbers? *6. What number do you think you should remember?News1. Do you like watching news on TV or reading it on newspaper? *2. What kind of news are you interested in?3. Do you read the news on the Internet? *Dancing1. Have you ever learned to dance? *2. When was the last time you danced? *3. Where do young people go dancing in your country? *4. Would you like to dance alone or with others? *Letters and emails1. When do you write letters to others?2. What kind of letters is difficult to write? *3. Which one do you prefer, writing letters or sending emails? *4. What are the differences between emails and letters? *Leisure time activities1. Do you have much leisure time?2. What do you usually do in your leisure time?3. Which one do you prefer, watching TV or going outdoors?4. Where do people like going in their leisure time?Mobile phones1. What do you use your mobile for?2. When did you use a mobile phone for the first time?3. What are the benefits of using a mobile phone?4. What are the disadvantages of using a mobile phone?Household talks1. How important do you think household talk is? *2. Which household talk did you enjoy the most when you were a child? *3. Are household talks important to children? *Gifts1. Have you ever received any gift before?2. Do you like receiving gifts?3. Which one do you prefer, receiving gifts or sending gifts? *4. Is it difficult to choose a gift? *Reading1. Do you like reading?3. Have you ever received any book? *4. Do people send books to others as presents? * Housework1. Which housework are you interested in?2. Do you think people like doing housework by themselves?3. Which housework did you do when you were a child?4. Do you think children should do housework?。

2011雅思口语

2011 年 3-4 月份口语最新增1.Describe a useful website that you like to visit. (Or, that you have visited)You should say:what the contents of the website are (or, were) how and when you first found this websitehow often you go to this websiteand explain why you think this website is (or, was) useful.2.Describe a (type of) foreign food that you would like totry You should say:the name of this foodwhere you can eat it (Or: what country it comes from)how you know about this foodand explain why you would like to try it.3.Describe a broken Thingyou should say:What it iswhat it looks likewhy it is brokenand explain how you would like to repair it.4.Describe a project or some work that you did withothers You should say:what the project or work was.who was with youhow easy or difficult it wasand explain why you did this with other people.2011 年 3 月份口语最新增1.Part 1/3 Emails and letterDo you often write things? What do you usually write? Do you prefer towrite by hand or write using the computer? Do you think computers mightone day replace handwriting? When do children begin to write in yourcountry? Do you think handwriting is very important (nowadays)? Howcan children today improve their handwriting?Part 2Describe a small but successful companyYou should say:the name of this companywhat this company doeswhat kinds of people work in this companyand explain why you think this company is successful.Part 3What are the characteristics of a small company/business? How can a small company /business be run successfully?2.Describe an ideal house/ place you want to livein Where your ideal house should be?How will it be like?Why do you like to live in such a house?3.Describe a house /an apartment you used to livein what did it look like?who did you live with?How did you like it?4.Describe something you can do to help environment5.Describe a leisure centerWhere it isHow often you go thereWhat it is likeWhy you like it2011 年 2 月份口语最新增1.Describe an educational TV program that you like to watch.You should say:the name of the programwhat type of program itis what contentswhat you learn from this program.2.Describe the most expensive thing you bought/ something expensive you boughtHow much was it? Was it a want or a need? Did you buy it on impulse,or plan it way ahead of time? Is this something just you will use, or for the whole family? Are you happy with your purchase, or do you regret purchasing it?3.Describe a place with a lot of noise/Describe a place you have beento that had a lot of noise.You should say:what place it waswhere it waswhy it had a lot of noiseand explain how you felt about this noisePart 1/3What’ s your favorite sound? what kind of sound do you like in the nature?What ’s noise do you dislike most? Whyor why not? What’ s the resource of city noise?What health effects may noise cause?4.Describe a successful personYou should say:Who this person is? Why do you think he is successful?/How successful he is?Why you admire him? What you learn from him?5.Describe an adventurous person.You have to include:Who the person is;why you think this person is adventurous;2011 年 1 月份口语最新增1.Describe a close friend/your best friendWhois your best friend?How did you meet?What do you do with your friend? Tell me the way you make friends with others and you think what peopleshould be your friends? What’s your feeling towards she or her?2.Describe a car or vehicle you would like to have in the futureWhich will you choose (motorbike or car)What it will look likeHow much it will costAnd explain why you'd like to buy it3.Describe a useful piece of advicewhat the situation is , who gives you advice, what the suggetion is ,explain why it is usefulpart3Are young people more inclined to accept advice from theirfriends or from their parents? What do you think is the main differencebetween older people and young people when someonegives them advice? What do you think are the good ways for older people to give advice to youngpeople?In your community, what various kinds of people give advice and what kinds of advice do they give?4.Describe a computerWhen/how you have it? What effects on family life?What are the different purposes of using computers between young and old people?5.Describe a convenient transportationwhat is it? Why is it convenient?2010 年 12 月口语最新增Describe a Friend you admireYou should say:who he or she ishow you first met this personWhat is he/she likeand explain why you admire him/her.Describe a teacher you had when you were a child and who you liked.You should say:what he/she looked likewhat he or she taughthow often you saw him or her/How you contact him orher and explain why you liked him or her.Part 3 What qualities should a good teachers? What are the advanages and disadvantages of being a teacher?How can government help teachers? Describe a time when you were late/an important occasion when youwere late.You should say:when this happenedwhat occasion you were late forwhy you were late (Or, how you explained your lateness)and explain the result of your being late.Describe a wild animal in your country.You should say:what animal it waswhat it looked likewhere you saw itand explain what people in your country feel about this animal.11 月 20 日 /27 日口语最新增Part 11.colourWhat colour do you like?What is your favourite colour?Why?Do different colours have different meaning to you?What do different colours stand for?2. Airplane Do you like to travel by air?How often do you travelby air?Do you think that people would travel more by air in the future?3. Sea Do you like to live close to sea?Why do people go to the sea?4.Travelling Do you like travelling?How often do you go travelling?5.CollectionsWhat do Chinese like to collect?What are the advantages and disadvantages of collections?What did you like to collect when you were young?6.MuseumsWhat kinds of museums are popular in China?What can people learn from these places?Do you think that people should pay money to go to museums?7. Cellphone Do you have your cell phone? Do you think cell phone is important?When did you use cell phone for the first time?Part 28.Describe a subject you have learned in your secondary or high school. 1.what is it.2.the teacher3.how long have you learned it.4.why do you like it.Part 31.what is the most popular subject in high school in China? why2.Do Chinese high school students decide to go to theuniversities themselves?3.Are some technology used in high school classes? advantagesand disadvantages.2010 年 11 月 4-6 日口语新增1.Describe a job you like to try/an ideal jobPart 3 Do you know others who also do this job?What should school teach to help students find jobs?In your opinion, what kind of employees do employers hope?Do you think it is easy or difficult to find jobs?What is the difficulty in finding jobs?What should employees have to find jobs?Do you think high salary is important?What about the Chinese working condition?2.Describe one of your favorite festival .Part 3 What are some important festivals in your country? How do people celebrate Festivals？How do people celebrate Spring Festival？2010 年 10 月 30 日口语新增1.Describe an outdoor activityWhat activity is that?Where do you do it?How often do you do it?Why do you like this activity?2. Describe a person who you helpedWhoyou helped?Why you wanted to help him ?Howdid you help him?What was his reaction and feeelings towards you?3. Describe a film/your favorite film.What the film is?When you watched it?What was the content ofthe film?Why you like it?Part 1 and 3Do you like watching movies? / How often do you go to the cinema?Why do you like to watch films?Do you like to watch films in the cinema or at home?What kind of films do you like?Who is your favorite movie star?What’s the difference between American films and Chinese films?2010 年 10 月 23 日口语新增1. Describe a person who speak another languagewho he/she is, what you have learnt from him/her, how do you communicate with him/her, how do you know each other?Part 3 Through what ways we may meet foreigners?Do you have difficulties when you talk about culture with them?What you may learn after you go abroad?Do you think after going abroad you may understand yourself better?Why? Do you think the immigration may affect another country?2.Describe a hotel you stayed at or have seen.You should say:The name of thehotel Where it wasWhat facilities it hadAnd explain your impressions of this hotel.2010 年 10 月 9 日 /14 日口语新增1.Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.You should say:What kind of advertisement it wasWhen and where you saw (or heard) thisadvertisement What product you boughtExplain how this advertisement persuaded you to buy that product.2.Describe one thing you have done/you can do to protect our en vironmentYou should say:What thing you have done or you can do to protect the environmen?Why do you want to do it? How benficial is it to the enviroment?Part 3Is there any pollution in your city?What are the caus es of the pollution?What has your government done to revent pollution ?p2010 年 9 月 25 日口语新增1.Describe something naughty you did when you were a child.You should say:what you didwhy you did itand explain how your parents felt about what you did.orand explain the results of what you did.2.Describe an item of clothing that was bought for you.You should say:what it iswhat it looks likewhy it was bought for youand explain how you feel (or felt) about it2010 年 9 月 11 日口语新增1.Describe a quiz show(program)2.Describe something you are good at/Describe a job you think youwould be good at. (= a job you think you would do well) You should say:what job it would bewhat would be your typical activities in this jobhow you would get this jobhow this work would be different to your present situationand explain why you think you would be able to do this job well.2010 年 9 月 4 日口语新增1.Describe a (useful) skill you recently learned (for example, drivinga car or cooking).You should say:what the skill is/was where you learned ithow you learned it and explain how you think this skill will beuseful in the future.2.Describe a childhood Toy /Describe a toy that you enjoyed playing with in your childhood.You should say: what it looked likehow you got this toywhat you did with this toyand explain why you enjoyed playing with this toy.3.Describe a special gift that you received or you gave to someone.You should say:what the gift waswho the gift was for (= who you gave it to)when and where you bought itand explain why it was special.4.Describe a good law recently issued( 描述一个出台的新法律)/Describea good law in your country.You should say: what the law ishow you first learned about this lawwho benefits from this lawand explain why you think this is a good law.5.Describe a restaurant you like (to go to).You should say:where this restaurant iswhat type of food the restaurant haswhat other characteristics it has,and explain why you like this restaurant.6.Describe a happy childhood memory7.Descrive internet/Describe advantages and disadvantages ofThe Internet8.Describe Chinese education systemWhat changes took place in education in your country over the past decade? What change do you foresee in the next 50 years?2010 年 8 月 21 日口语新增Describe a foreign artist/describe a piece of handicraft( a DIY)2010 年 8 月 14/21 日口语新增Music-主题Part 2Describe a type of music that is popular in your Countrywhat type of music it iswhere people listen to (or, can hear) itwhat types of people usually like this type of musicand explain why you it is so popular in your country these days.Part 1,3What music do Chinese people like?What music you like most and tell me why?What role do you think music plays in our life?Do u like music or not? Why?2010 年 7 月 31 日口语新增1.Describe what you did last weekend.You should say: what you didwho you spent the weekend withwhether you enjoyed the weekendand explain how last weekend has affected this week.Part3 Is weekend important to people?What do people do on weekend?Do you think people should be asked to work on weekends?Do you think people should get more money if they work on weekends?Do you think that people will spend more money on weekends?2. Describe an interest or hobby that you particularly enjoy:You should say: What this interest or hobby is?How long have you been doing it?What effect has it brought to your life?What do you think aboutthe balance between the work and the leisure ?2010 年 7 月 17 日口语新增1. Describe a TV or radio presenterYou should say:Who this person iswhat program he or she presentswhat kind of person he or she isand explain how people feel about this personPart 3What skills does a person need to be a TV or radio presenter?What are some differences between a radio presenter and a TV presenter?2.Descbibe recent changes of your home town3.Descibe a famous person who is not from your country, and u like to meet. who? How did u know? Why u want to meet ?part 3: How to become famous? Are there any people who didn’ want to be celebritie but become famous unexpectedly ? What are the benefits and drawbacks of becoming famous?How can famous people influence the society in a positive way?2010 年 7 月 10 日口语新增1.Describe a journey you like to go to with your friend( 旧题再次强调) who you would like to travel withwhere you would gohow you would go thereand explain why you would like to make this trip. *or explain why you would choose to travel with this person.2.Describe a good thing that can improve your health.(旧题再次强调) You should saywhat it is,when did you have it.whether you like it.and explain how do you think this thing can improve your health2010 年 6 月 26 日口语新增Describe a person who you have lived with/ Describe a person whoyou admire/ Describe a person who you are familiar with2010 年 6 月 17 日 -19 日口语新增 :1.Describe an important (post) card or a letter you receivedPart 3 Do Chinese people send cards to each other during festivals?Nowadays, young generation send cards or letters less and less, do you think this will totally stop one day? Do you think it ’s good to send cards?2.Describe an old personPart 3 How often do you invite the old person?what's the role of old person in the family?how children treat with old person?2010 年 6 月 5 日口语新增 :1.Describe an electric appliance/equipment( but not computer )2.Describe a long journey/a travel2010 年 5 月 19-20 日新增 :1.Describe a (special)city you have ever visited.you should say:where is the citywhen did you go thereHow is the city?Part 3 what are the differences between big cities and small towns?do you prefer to live in big city or small town?why?what are the advantages of living in big city?what about countryside?2.Describe an exciting message you received by phone, email ortext message.You should say:what the news waswhere you were when you received this newswho phoned you (or, who gave you this newand explain why you felt this was good news.3．Describe a shop that you know.You should say:where it is what it sells what it looks like and explain what you like or dislike about this shop2010年 5 月 15日新增:Part 1 noise and soundWhat’s your favorite sound? what kind of sound do you like inthe nature?What ’s noise do you dislike most? Why or why not? What’s the resource of city noise?2010年 5 月 8 日新增:Describe a party that you would like to holdYou should say:Whose party it was and what it was celebratingWhere the party was held and who went to itWhat people did during the partyAnd explain what you enjoy about this party2010年 4 月 24日新增:Describe a TV program you dislike.You should sayWhat it was?When you watched it? Where you watched it ?And explain the reason why you did not like it?Part 3 Is the program you mentioned popular in China?What TV programs are popular in China recently?Have the TV programs changed in recent years? Is it good or bad?What types of programs are good for children?2010年 4 月 17日新增:Describe something you bought but seldom use .You should say:what it is (was)where you got it fromand explain why you have not used it very often.2010年 4 月 10日新增:Buildingwhat are the differences between old buildings and modern buildings?What are people's attitudes to old building today and that of our later generation? Should we protect them? Why?What role do you think the old and modern buildings play in the society? Should old buildings be dismantled/removed?Describe an interesting old(traditioanl) building inyour country.Describe a modern building2010 年 3 月 27-28 日新增 :1.Describe a traditional children's story (that is well-known in yourcountry) that you heard when you were a child.You should say:who told you the storywhen you heard itwhat it was aboutand explain how you felt when you heard this story.2.Describe a school you attended when you were a child.You should say:what school it waswhere it waswhat the other students were likewhat the teachers were likeand explain how you felt during the school time3．Describe a modern building.You should say:where it iswhat it is used forwhat it looks likewhen you visited this building (Or: Whether you have visited this building) and explain why you like or dislike this building.4.Describe a memorable meal or dinner you had.You should say:what you atewhere you had this mealwho you ate withand explain why this was a special meal to you.2010 年 3 月 20 日新增：Describe your favorite subject, Keep fit/ Health Describe a good thing that can improve public event(sports event/religious event)（Part 1-3 ）your health,Describe a2010 年 2 月 20 日新增：Describe an old object in your family, Describe a DIY/something you made by yourself2010 年 2月 6 日新增： Describe a neighbour，Describe a walk2010 年 1月 23日新增:describe your apartment or house; describe a wild animal/your favoriteanimal;describe a modern building;describe your favourite way to relax;describe a garden or a park (location/appearance/function);describe aforeign celebrity/famous person that you would like to meet;describe aperson who influenced youPart 1-2-3(有的联系到Part 3)一级重点： Part1-21.Personal Present Situation:Are you a student or do you have a job?a) studyWhat kind of school do you attend? What did you do on your first day atthis school? What do you like most about your studies? What is your major? Which is the best university in China?b)working What kind of job would you prefer after graduation?What are your job prospects?What do you do for a living?How do you feel at first day of your work?Is first impressionimportant at workplace?Describe your job in detail.Is your job important to you?If you could, would you change jobs?Are their possible changes that could affect your job in any way?Describe an ideal job/Describe a job you think you would be good at （新增）What do you think of your major/job? Why do you choose it?2. Hometown/city Where are you from? What’s the most interesting partof your hometown?Has your hometownchanged in recent years? Describe your hometown.Describe a city that you like bestWhere it isWhat are the general featuresWhat you can do thereExplain why it is your favorite city3.Family members/ a person you live with/a neighbourHow many people are there in your family? Who are they? What do they do? Describe a family member who has influenced you greatly.Who this person is.What this person is like.How you are like and unlike this person.And Explain why he/she has influenced you greatly.( 新增 ) Describe an old man you admire (新增)Describe a neighbour (新增 )Describe a walk ( 新增 )Describe an old object in your family4.Introduction Hello. Could you show me your identification cardplease? Could you tell me your full name please?What shall I call you? How are you?How old are you? Does your name have any special meaning? Is yourname important to you?5.Live in a flat or houseDo you live in a flat or a house? What kind of flat? What is outside thewindows? what is there on the walls? what can you see when you look outthe window? hometown Describe your living place.6. Shopping Do you like / enjoy shopping? Whenwas the last time you went shopping? Where do you go shopping? What kind of shopping do you dislike? What’s the worst part about shopping?What do you think about online shopping? Do you prefer to shop in big stores or small shops?Describe a shop/shopping center.7.Television What kind of programs do you watch? What kind of programsdid you like watching when you were a child? What are the effects ofwatching too much television? Describe your favorite TV program.8. Sports Do you like sports? What sport facilities your home? Are there any sports you would like to try? Describe your favorite sportDescribe an exciting sport that you would like e future do you have near to do in thYou should say:What it is?Whether it is popular? Who likes it?9. PartyDo you like to go to parties? When you go to a party, what benefits of parties?Is there anything you dislike about parties? do you usually do? What do you think are theDo you prefer family parties or parties with friends?Describe a party that you enjoyedYou should say:Whose party it was and what it was celebratingWhere the party was held and who went to itWhat people did during the partyAnd explain what you enjoyed about this party10. Film/movieDo you like watching movies? / How often do you go to the cinema?Why do you like to watch films?Do you like to watch films in the cinema or at home?What kind of films do you like?Who is your favorite movie star?What’s the difference between American films and Chinese films? Describe a film/your favorite film.11. Gift Describe a gift you gave to another personwhat the gift waswho you gave it towhy you chose this particular giftand explain whether this person liked this present or not.Part 3On what occasions do people give gifts to others?When (at what times of the year) do children receive presents in China? What kinds of gifts do children in China usually get?Do you think toys have any educational value?版本 2：Describe the best present/gift you have received : Who send it?What is the gift?What is it for?When did you receive it?Detail information about the present.Describe a DIY/something you made by yourself( 新增 )Why you want to make it? How to make it? What are the techniques?12. Art Do you think the art is important to life?Can you give an example of arts you learn?What kind of art do you like?What kind of art experience did you have when you were young?What kind of art are you good at?Describe a foreign artist/describe a piece of handicraft( a DIY)13. Flowers do you think flowers are important to our lives?Do Chinese people like growing flowers?Do you like growing flowers?Describe one favorite flower14.ClothesWhat do you think of clothes? What clothes do you like?What clothes do you wear when you are working/in school?what is the different between the older and younger people on clothes?what are the differences between cloths worn in the past and at present? What are advantages/disadvantages of wearing uniform? Describe the clothes you wear on special occasions?15.Reading / Magazine / Newspapers Did you read a lot in your childhood? What kind of books do you love reading?Why do you think people now read less? How do you get your news? What kind of news do you like?Describe a book you read in your childhoodDescribe your favorite newspaper or magazineAnd explain why it is your favorite newspaper or magazine.Do you like writing to people?How often do you write an email or a letter?Who do you write to?Do you often write letters?Who do you write to? (by letter)Which do you prefer, to write a letter or write an email? (Why?Compare them.)17.Describe your future plan/what should you do in the future.You should say:What do you plan to learn in the future?Why do you want to learn it?Where and how will you learn it?18. Do you like music?Do you think music is important?What kind of music do you enjoy most? How long do you listen to music everyday? Have you learned to play any musical instrument? Can youplay any musical instrument? And what ’ s it?19. FRIENDSWhat does friendship mean to you?Do you have a lot of friends?Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends?What do you usually do with your friends?20. DrivingDo you often drive?Is it necessary to learn driving?Is it important to drive well?When would you allow your children to drive?Describe a skill- driving.21.Holiday Do you like holidays? What did you do last holiday? Which country would you like to go to?22.What do you do in your leisure time?What relaxation do people around you like?What kind of activities do people of your country do for relaxation?Why do people need leisure? Describe a leisure activity23.An intelligent/smart person/man who? When did u meet? where? whydo you think he/she is intelligent?24.Food What kinds of food are popular in your country? What is yourfavorite food ? What’s your favorite food when you were a child?Can you cook? Do you like cooking? Whocooks in your family? Have there been any changes to Chinese food these years? Would you like to try a new food that you have never tried before?新增：Describe a person who is good at cooking/Describe a cooking skill25.Bicycle Do you ever ride a bicycle? What do you use a bicycle for? Would you say it's difficult to learn to ride a bicycle? Why do children enjoyriding bicycles? Are bicycles popular in China or in your hometown?Has the number of bicycle riders in China changed much in the pastfew years?How old were you when you first learned to ride a bicycle?What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages ofbicycles compared to cars?Would you say bicycles are suitable for people of all ages?part 1 ： home town，visitors，MUSEUM，ART GALLERY，holiday 自行车，学校，flat，visitors，party，internetpart2： cooking，clothing in special occasion， a buildinga special thing u would like to buy in the futurea friend，advice在电视上看到的一个有趣的故事体育事件，电影，一次成功的经历，一个帮助你学习英语的东西favourite season，体育事件(好像是你看过的比赛) ， clothescooking，童年的一个重要阶段，一道菜，交通工具名人艺术作品朋友PHOTOGRAPHUniformcelerbirthbuy what in future食品安全自行车Competition有水的地方A FAMOUS PERSONtourist attraction in your countrylong journala story you watch on TV10月 25 日雅思口语机经口语：part 1 ：namework or studycome frombicycletrafficholidayspend timegardernmovieshometownflat or house墙上有什么透过窗户能看见什么food。

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Cue cardTalk about a person you would choose to travel with. Please say:- Where would you travel?- Why did you choose this person?- Tell me about the person’s character and qualities.Discussion- What qualities does a person need to be a good traveling companion?- Would you prefer traveling alone or with someone? Why?你住过的一家旅馆Cue cardDescribe a hotel you stayed in or know about. Please say:- What is it’s name?- Where is it?- What does it look like?- Explain why people like to stay there.Discussion- Have you ever stayed in hotels?- Do you think hotels attract tourists in your country?- What is the impact of tourism on economic condition of your country?你理想中的房子Cue CardDescribe your ideal house. Please say- Where do you want the house to be?- What should it look like?- How many people should it accommodate?Discussion- Do you think people in cities are better off than those in rural areas, and why? - Do you think cities will grow bigger and bigger in coming years?- What problems are involved when cities grow bigger?- Is there something that can be done to restrict the growth of cities?你会购买的一种汽车（如果你有能力购买）Cue cardTalk about the car you would choose if you could buy any car. Please say:- What car would you buy?- Why would you buy this particular car?DiscussionQuestions a bout public transport.你崇拜的一位家人Cue CardDescribe a person you admire in your family. Please say- Who is this person?- Why have you chosen this person as a role model?- When did you last meet this person?Discussion- Who makes decisions in your family?- Is it necessary to consider everybody’s opinion in you family?- Who makes decisions mostly in families in your country in general?- What is the importance of joined and nuclear family?- What will be the future family structure?- Why do people prefer nuclear families?你喜欢的一位外国人Cue CardTell me something about a foreigner that you like the most. Please say:- Where did you meet that person?- Why did you like him/her?- What do you learn from him/ her?Discussion- Do you like making friends with foreigners? Why?- Is it easy to spot foreigners?- What do you think about immigration?- Why do you think people immigrate to other countries?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of immigration?一家成功的小公司Cue CardDescribe a small company in your hometown that you think is successful, please say - Why you think it is successful,- How you know it,- What they produce,- Explain how you think it became successful.Discussion- How do you think some business companies become successful?- What companies are successful in your hometown? Are they small or big?- Why are some companies more successful than others?- Is it easier to work as an employee or to manage a company? Why?攒钱买的一件东西Cue cardDescribe a thing you bought, that you had to save money for, please say- what it was,- how long you saved money for it,- what you felt when you bought it.Discussion- Do you think children should be taught to save money from their childhood? Why?- Should parents buy everything their child asks for? Why?- Is it easy for you to save money?- Do people in countryside have different shopping attitude than people in a city? Why?和他人一起合作完成的工作Cue cardDescribe a project or a piece of work you did together with someone, please say- who it was,- what you have done,-why you have chosen this person.Discussion- Do you think it is important to do something with another person?- Is it important for children to have subjects in school that include working with another person? - What subjects would those be?- How could businesses work together with schools or universities?- How could wealthy countries help poor countries?1.一项法律Cue CardTalk about a law or a rule that you would suggest to improve your country, please say- what law/ rule that is,- why you think it is needed,- explain how it would improve the situation in your country. Discussion- Do you think that being a policeman is an easy job in your country?- Do you think men and women make equally good police officers?- In general, is policeman’s job easy?- Do you think it is a good idea for the police to carry guns around?- What do you think are the responsibilities of a good lawyer?- Do you think men and women make equally good lawyers?- Are lawyers respected in your country?- Is it fair that lawyers are paid very well?2为保护环境而做的一件事Cue CardTalk about an activity that you do to protect the environment, please say- what activity that is,- how often you do it,- who else does it with you,- how it helps with protecting the environment.Discussion- How can we change the life style that affects the environment negatively? - How do you think we can solve the problem of industrial pollution?3. 一种野生动物Cue CardTalk about a wild animal you would like to find, you should say:- What is the animal?- Where would you find it?- Why that particular animal?Discussion- What is the effect of humans on animals?- Is animal conservation important?- How can we contribute as citizens to the conservation of animals?- Do you think zoos are necessary?- Do you think people are being fair when they kill wild animals?1. 一位你心目中的成功人士Cue CardDescribe someone who you think is successful, please say- who he/she is,- what his/her achievements are,- what made him/her be your choice,- how his/her success contributed to the society.Discussion- In your own opinion, is a rich person considered to be successful?- Does work matter to you more than your family?2. 一位主持人Cue CardTalk about a TV or Radio broadcaster you know, please say- What is his / her name?- What type of program do they present?- Do you enjoy his / her program and why?Discussion- What is the impact of technology on broadcasting?- What are the required qualities of a news caster?3. 一位艺术家Cue cardDescribe one of your favorite artists (an actor, a musician, a painter), you should say: - Who is the person?- What about that person influenced you?- How do you know about him / her?Discussion- What is the favorite art in your country?- Do you think schools should teach arts?- Do you think it is necessary to develop the art of literature in colleges?- Whether the art was more popular in the past or at present.4. 一个说另一种语言的人Cue CardTalk about a person who speaks a different language to yours whom you have met. Please say- Where & how did you meet this person?- What was so special about this person?- What did you learn from him/her?- What are the best ways for immigrants to learn the language of the new country after immigration? (Other than language courses)- Why do people immigrate?- What are the benefits for countries that accept immigration?5. 好久前遇见的一位朋友Cue CardTalk about a friend that you’ve met a long time ago. Please say- How did you meet?- How do you keep in touch?- Why is this person important to you?Discussion- Do you think technology has played an important role in friendships?- What do you think are the characteristics of a good friend?- Have you ever met someone through the Internet?- Do you think that in the future friendships are going to be virtual and people are not going to have the need of physical contact?6. 和你一起生活过的人Cue CardDescribe a person you lived with, please say:- What is the name of the person?- How are you related to the person?- How long have you lived with this person?- What interests do you have in common with this person?Discussion- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living at home and away from home? - What are the disadvantages of living alone?- Can the attitude of a person change over time?7. 儿童时代教过你的一位老师Cue CardTalk about a teacher from your childhood that you would like to meet again. Please say:- What is the name of the teacher?- What did you learn from this teacher?- How much do you want to meet this teacher again?- Is teaching a good job?- Would you choose teaching as a profession?- In your opinion, what qualities should a good teacher have?- What do you think about people not being into teaching nowadays?- What can the government do to encourage people to take up teaching?- Can a good teacher still remain good even if her students are bad in class?8.你曾经帮助过的人Cue CardTalk about a person that you know who you once helped, please say- Who that person was,- What they needed help with,- Why you helped them,- How you felt about it.Cue CardTalk about a person that you once helped or that helped you, please say- who the person that you helped / that helped you was,- why he/she needed help / why you needed their help,- how does it feel to help people?Discussion- Do you like helping people?- What is the difference between helping/taking caring of young children and elderly people?- Who would you prefer to help, a child or an elderly person?9一个你喜欢的家庭（不是自己的）Cue cardTalk about a family (not your own) you like to spent time with, please say:–Who they are,–How you met them,–Why you like to spend time with them.Follow up question: is it important to spend time with your family regularly? Discussion-We spend more time with friends than with family these days. Is this a good or a bad thing?10 一位老年人Cue CardTalk about an old person who has influenced you, please say- who that old person is,- how he/she has influenced you,- what you like in him / her.Discussion- Do you think the future generation will change the attitude towards elderly people? - Do you think in the next generation old people would have to live separated from their families?- What is the solution?11. 一位最好的朋友Cue CardDescribe your best friend, please say- How did you meet?- How do you converse?- What do you like about your friend?- How often do you see each other?Discussion- Do you think friendship is important in life? If yes, how?- How important is to keep in touch with friends?- Do you have many friends?- What type of friends do you like?12. 你的家庭Cue CardTalk about your family, please include in your speech the following points - Name a family member whom you admire.- When did you meet him/her last time?- How often do you meet him / her?- Why do you admire him/her?Discussion- Are you familiar with problems of large or small families?- Do you like a large or a small family?- Will it be necessary for women of the family to work in the future?- What are the benefits of living in large families?1.知识问答的电视节目Cue CardDescribe a knowledge quiz show on TV; please say- Why do you like this kind of show?- Is it easy to prepare for this show?- Would you like to participate in it?Discussion- Let’s talk about competition in your life. Do you think you are a competitive person? - Is it important to be competitive? Why?- In business, do companies need to be competitive?- Should companies promote competition? Why?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of competition?2. 一个不喜欢的电视节目Cue cardTell me about a recent TV program that you didn’t like, you should say:- what program it was,- when you saw it,- what it was about,- why you didn’t like it.Discussion- Do you think that nowadays quality of TV programs has dropped?- Do you think nowadays TV artists are getting a fair pay?- What type of TV program do you like?- How many hours a day do you watch TV for?- Do you think TV programs influence people?- What should the government do to improve quality of TV programs?3. 一个喜欢的电视节目Cue CardDescribe a TV program that you enjoyed. You should say:- What was the program?- Where did you watch it and who was with you?- Why did you enjoy that program?Discussion- What TV program is popular in your country?- Why is it so popular?- What are the advantages of TV programs?- Do you think that TV will be more popular in the future?4. 一则电视广告Cue CardTalk about an advertisement that you saw recently on TV. Please say- What is your favorite advertisement and why?- What is it about?- What audience was the advertisement for?Discussion- What do you think about advertisements using children?- What do you think about producers spending a lot of money to make an advertisement?- What do you think about advertisements using just good looking people?5. 上次看的一场电影Cue CardTalk about the last film you saw, please say- Where did you watch it?- What did you like about it?- What did you dislike about the film?- Why did you choose to watch that film?Discussion- Would you watch that movie again?- What do you prefer, staying home to watch a movie on DVD or going out to the movies?- Do you find time to relax at home?- Do you relax while watching a movie?- What are the effects of movies on children?- Do you learn other people’s culture via televisio n?- How does watching a film/movie affect a person?- What do you think about movie stars of today and their actions?6. 本国一种流行音乐Cue CardTalk about the type of music which is popular in your country, please say- What type of music that is, and- Why this music is popular in your country.Discussion- Why preferences of music keep on changing with the passage of time?- Do young people and old people like the same kind of music?- What do you think, should music remain as hobby or is it better to see music as a business?1. 一件出故障的东西Cue CardDescribe a situation when something in your house broke or stopped working. Pleasesay- What was it?- What happened when it broke/stopped working?- How did you feel about it?Discussion- Why do you think people buy second-hand products?- Why do people sell second-hand goods and advertise them on the internet?- Do you think advertising fools people?2. 你送给别人的一件礼物Cue CardTalk about a gift you gave to another person, you should say:- what the gift was,- who you gave it to,- why you gave this gift to that person, and- why you think the person liked it.Discussion- What do you think is better, giving or receiving?- Why is it sometimes difficult to give people gifts?- Do you donate to charities?- Do people still have faith in charities?- Do you think in the future the number of charities will increase or decrease?3. 儿时玩具Cue CardDescribe a toy that you played with when you were a child. You should say:- Who gave it to you?- Why did you like it?- Whom did you play with?- Explain why you enjoyed playing with that toy.Discussion- Do you still have that toy? Why?- Do you think parents need to determine for their children what kind of toys they should play with?- Do you think the toys for boys and girls should be different?- What is your opinion about children spending a lot of time in front of the TV?- Who do you think is responsible for that, parents or children?- Do you think parents should prevent their children from watching too much TV?4. 一封有意义的信Cue cardTalk about an meaningful letter that you received, you should say:- Who it was from,- When you received the letter,- What it was about,- Why it was meaningful for you.Discussion- What is the impact of illiteracy on your country?- How could we encourage people to learn how to read and write?- Why it is important that we begin learning how to write at school?- Is it important to not have any illiteracy in the society?1. 你儿时做的淘气事儿Cue CardDescribe something naughty you did when you were a child, please say- what you did,- why you did it,- what happened after thatand why you remembered this incident.Discussion- What is a child’s attitude influenced by?- What is the effect of parents’ attitude on children?- Should children listen to parents? Why?- While choosing a career what responsibilities should be kept in mind?2. 本国的庆祝活动Cue CardDescribe any of the cultural events celebrated in your country, please say- what the event is,- what people do in the event,- when this is happening,- why you think this event is important.Discussion- What is the importance of culture in your country?- How are the celebrations important in your culture?- How can people protect their culture?3. 你所学过的技能（比如：做饭或开车）Cue cardTalk about any skill that you have learned (e.g. cooking or driving) and found beneficial.Please consider the following in your speech:- why you learned the skill,- the problems you had while learning it,- how it is useful now.Discussion- Do you think there are some skills that allow children to learn faster than adults?- What are they and why do you think so?4. 为保护环境而做的一件事Cue CardTalk about an activity that you do to protect the environment, please say- what activity that is,- how often you do it,- who else does it with you,- how it helps with protecting the environment.Discussion- How can we change the life style that affects the environment negatively?- How do you think we can solve the problem of industrial pollution?5. 一次迟到的经历Cue CardDescribe the last time when you were last late for an important appointment. Please say- When did it happen?- What was the meeting for?- Why were you late?- Explain the results of being late for that meeting.Discussion- Are you angry with people who are late?- Do you think that people have less free time today than in the past? Why?- Do you think that the quality of living is increasing? How?- Today people use machinery to automate everything, is it good or bad?- How does modern technology help to save time?- Do you agree that people should let machinery do everything?6. 一件你擅长做的事情Cue CardTalk about something that you can do very well. Please say- what it is,- where you learned to do this,- how often you are doing this.Discussion- Why do you think some children are more talented than others?- Should parents develop their children’s talents?- Do you think it is good if children are too clever?7. 一件朋友做的并且令你崇拜的事情Cue CardTalk about a work that was done by your friend for which you admire him/her. Please say:- who that friend is,- why you admire him/her, and- explain why it was important.Discussion- What do you think, what type of personality do people of the young generation admire?- Do you think admiration varies according to age?- What do you think, how important is education in one’s life?- Do you think today education is in demand more than it was in the past?8. 一次拜访Cue cardTalk about a time when someone visited you, please say- who it was,- where it was,- what did you do together.Discussion- Are you going to invite that person again?- Do you want to visit that person?- How do you welcome visitors in your country?- Do you eat outside or at home?- How do you make them feel welcome?- Where do visitors to a country like to visit?- Do you think knowing cultural differences is important?9. 和朋友的一次散步Cue cardTalk about a walk with a friend that you remember, you should say - when it was,- with whom it was,- why you remember it.Discussion- Are we walking less or more these days?- Will our walking habits grow in the future?- Why do you think exercise is important?10. 放松的一天Cue CardTalk about a day off that you took to relax from work, please say- what you did,- where you went,- who was there with you, and- what you did to relax.Discussion- Do you think sleep is the best way to relax?- Do you think that sleep is important?- What do you think about the sleeping patterns of people of all ages? - Where do you usually go on vacation?- What do you like to do on vacation?- Do you think paid leave is necessary?- Do you think people get enough paid leave?- How many hours of paid leave should one get a month?- What are the advantages of paid leave?11. 你喜欢的一种户外活动Cue CardTalk about an outdoor activity that you like, please say- Where do you do it?- How often do you do it?- Why is this activity important?Discussion- What kinds of jobs exist where you have to work outdoors?- What are the differences between countryside and towns?- What are the advantages of working indoors and outdoors?- What are the disadvantages of working indoors and outdoors?12. 最近申请的一份工作Cue CardDescribe a job that you applied for recently, please say- What type of job was it?- How did you find out about it?- Would you take the job, if you were accepted?- Explain why you were interested in that job.Discussion- How have work conditions changed recently and why?- Do you think that certain jobs should be well-paid and why?- What other things should be given to employees in addition to their salaries and why?- What do you think about working long hours?- What’s the difference between work and leis ure activities?13. 一次晚宴Cue CardTalk about your latest meal, please say- what you ate,- where you ate,- how it made you feel.Discussion-What can government do to encourage consumers to eat more healthy foods? 14. 一次应用电脑的体验Cue CardTalk about a useful application of computer that you had a personal experience with, please say:- How did you do this?- Was it difficult for you?- Has anyone helped you?Discussion- Is computer useful for families? How?- What are the other uses of computers?- What is the difference between adults and young people in the way they usecomputers?- Should governments provide people with computers for free? Why?1. 一个喜欢的商店Cue cardDescribe a shop that you like, please say- what shop it is,- what they sell,- why you like it.Discussion- Why do you think people like shopping?- What is it about shopping that makes people happy?- What is the difference between men and women when it comes to shopping?- Do you think online shopping will be popular in future?- What do you think about credit cards?- Do you think it is good for children to have credit cards?- What impact on shopping credit cards have?2. 一家成功的小公司Cue CardDescribe a small company in your hometown that you think is successful, please say - Why you think it is successful,- How you know it,- What they produce,- Explain how you think it became successful.Discussion- How do you think some business companies become successful?- What companies are successful in your hometown? Are they small or big?- Why are some companies more successful than others?- Is it easier to work as an employee or to manage a company? Why?3. 儿时学校Cue cardSpeak about a school that you attended as a young child, please say:- Where was it?- What did you learn there?- What were the classrooms like?- Why did you like your teacher?Discussion- What do you prefer: studying in a small class or in a larger one?- What are the key features of a good teacher?- Do young children need strict rules to cope with homework?- What social values did you learn besides studying in your school?- How can the school affect social values that a student learns and in which way? - Who teaches the students more about values, parents or school, and why?4.一家旅店Cue cardDescribe a hotel you stayed in or know about. Please say:- What is it’s name?- Where is it?- What does it look like?- Explain why people like to stay there.Discussion- Have you ever stayed in hotels?- Do you think hotels attract tourists in your country?- What is the impact of tourism on economic condition of your country?。

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2011年雅思口语Part2/3话题汇总1Describe a building in your school or university that you attended.You should say:where it iswhat it looks like *what it is used for *and explain what facilities it has.Follow-up questions:School Buildings and FacilitiesWhat are some differences between schools (or, school buildings) in the countryside and city schools?Do you think the design of school buildings is important?How are schools for young children (i.e., primary schools) different to schools for teenagers (i.e., high schools)?(Similar to above) How are the buildings in schools for young children (i.e., primary schools) different to schools for teenagers (i.e., high schools)?(Similar to above) How is the environment in schools for young children (i.e., primary schools) different to the environment in schools for teenagers (i.e., high schools)?Do you think it's important for a school to have a playground?How do you think school buildings could be improved?How do you think school buildings in the future might be different to school buildings that we have today?(Similar to above) How do you think the interior of school buildings in the future might be different to what we have today? (Not the outside appearance)Factors to Consider When Choosing a School or UniversityWhat school or university do you plan to (or, hope to) attend?What factors do people need to consider when deciding on what school or university to attend?Before applying (for admittance) to a school or university, what steps do people need to do?Do you think it's good to live at a school or university?ScholarshipsDo many people in your country get scholarships to help them go to university (or high school)?What kinds of people get these scholarships?How much money do they get?Do you think there should be more scholarships awarded to university students?Do you think that everybody should get a scholarship? * (= tuition-free university, with a living allowance)2 Describe a small company in your hometown that you think is successful.You should say:the name of this companywhat this company produces (or does)how you know this companywhat kinds of people work in this company *and explain why you think this company is successful.Follow-up Questions:Successful Companies / BusinessesBusinesses in Your Hometown or CountryWhat types of companies (or, businesses or, industries) are there in your hometown (or, where you live or, in your country)?(Similar to above) What are the most common types of businesses in your hometown (or, where you live or, in your country))?Why did these companies choose to set up business in your hometown?Are these successful companies small or big?Which of these businesses (or, industries) has most recently come to your hometown? Why have these companies come to your hometown?Do you all of these companies promote the development of your country? Successful Companies Frequent Sub-topicDo you think small companies are likely to become successful (= usually become successful)?(Similar to above) Do you think small companies have much chance of becoming successful?In general, what factors determine whether a small company will become successful or not?(Similar to above) In general, how do you think businesses become successful? (Similar to above) In general, what do you think a company needs (to do) in order to progress?Why do you think some companies are more successful than others?(Similar to above) Why do some businesses become successful while others do not? What sectors of the economy (in your country or where you live) have the most successful companies?Big or Small CompaniesWould you prefer to work in a big company or a small company?Which do you think can be run (or managed) better, a big company or a small one? Starting / Managing a Company or BusinessWould you like to have your own company (or, business)?Which would you prefer, be an employee or to be a manager of a company?Which do you think is better, to start your own business or to work for others? (Similar to above) What do you think are the differences between having your own business and working for others?Which work do you think is easier, being an employee or being a manager?What kinds of people usually have their own company (or, business)?(Similar to above) What qualities do you think a person needs to have in order to (successfully) run their own company?(Similar to above) What qualities do you think a person needs to be a successful businessperson?Do you think it would be easier to inherit a company from rather than start one?Do you think co-operation with other people is important when starting your own business?What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of family businesses? Is it easier to start your own business today than it was in the past?(Similar to above) How is managing a company today different to the way companies were managed in the past?Do you think it's easier to manage a company today, compared to the past?How can a person be a successful manager (of his own company)?Industries (= the types of businesses, such as "the dairy industry")What industries (or businesses) do you have in your country today?Today, are the types of industries (or businesses) in your country the same as the types of industries several decades ago?What new industries do you have in your country (or, where you live) today? (Similar to above) How have businesses where you live changed in the past few decades?What are some examples of international companies in your country?Why are there more and more international companies in your country?3 Describe a room in your home that you liked when you were a child.You should say:what it looked like *what was in the room *what you did in that roomand explain why you liked that room.Follow-up questions:PrivacyWhat sort of accommodation do university students in your country live in?Where you live, do you feel you need more personal space?(Similar to above) Would you like sharing a bedroom with others?Why do many people feel a need to have their own room (bedroom)?(Similar to above) Why do you think people need to have some private space?Why do you think people (like to) arrange their bedrooms uniquely?Do you think it is important for people to have their own bedroom?(Similar to above) Do you think it is important for children (or, young people) to have their own bedroom?Are there any advantages (or benefits) from children sharing a bedroom with other children?(Similar to above) Do you think it's better for two children (or, young people) to share the same bedroom or to have separate bedrooms?Do you think a child could learn any social skills from sharing a bedroom with a brother or sister?Many people at university in China have to share their dorm room with several other students. (Assuming you are in this situation) Are you used to sharing your room with (so many) others?If you had a brother or sister (whichever is the same gender as you), would you be willing to share a bedroom with him/her?Do you think having some privacy is important?Personalizing a BedroomIf the two children shared a bedroom, how do you suggest each child could add his or her personal touch to the room?Why do you think people occasionally like to change (the arrangement or the appearance of) their bedroom?HousingSizeWhich do you think is better, to live in a small house or a big house? [Here, "house" could also represent "flat" (apartment)]What is the typical situation in your country?How many rooms does a typical Chinese home have?(Similar to above) How many rooms do you think is enough for a family of three (two parents & one child)?Do you think people's homes in your country are big enough (or, have enough rooms)?Do many people in your country want to live in a better home?Why is China so crowded? (= Why do some countries have big populations?)Do you think this might change in the future?What do you think homes of the future will be like?(Similar to above) How do you think homes of the future will be different to (or, better than ) the homes we have today?In the future, do you think that the amount of space that people have to live in will be greater or less than the situation today?The Availability of Houses/FlatsDo you think there are enough houses for everyone? (If not, why not?)What do you think the government could do to help ease this problem?4 Describe the ideal home (flat or house) that you would like to live in.You should say:where it would bewhat type of house it would behow you would decorate it (or, how you would furnish it)who you would like to live with *and explain why you would like to live in this kind of home.Follow-up questions:ArchitectureHow is modern architecture in your country different to that of the past?Housing in Your CountryDo you live in a flat or a house?(If you live in a flat) What floor do you live on?Would you like to live in a high-rise apartment building?What facilities do you think an apartment (= a flat) should have?In your country, what type of home do most people live in?Do people prefer to live in modern homes or the older-style homes (e.g., from 50 years ago)?How are modern homes different to older homes?(Similar to above) How are modern homes different to homes in the past? FQWhat does a "traditional" Chinese house look like?How are these traditional houses different to modern houses?What do you imagine people's houses will be like in the future?(Similar to above) What do you think the interior of people's houses will be like in the future?Do you think it's reasonable for people to share a house (with people who are not family)?Do you think it's good for young people to live away from their parents?Do you think it's good idea for housing to be privatized?Urban and Rural Housing DifferencesWhat are the differences between living in a city and living in (a village or town in) the countryside?(Similar to above) What are the differences between housing (or, houses) in a city and in (a village or town in) the countryside?City People versus Rural People/ City versus Rural LivingWhat do people who live in rural areas do (for work)?What do you think is the biggest difference between urban and rural areas?How are the lifestyles different between the big cities and the countryside?Do you think people in the cities are better off than people living in the rural areas? What do you suggest could be done to improve the quality of life for people in the countryside?What kinds of people live in the countryside?Do people from the big cities ever look down upon rural people?Do you think the level of education of rural people is the same as that of big city people?City LivingDo people (in your country) prefer to live in cities or in rural environments?What are the advantages and the disadvantages of living in the countryside, compared to living in a city?Do you think cities (or, city living) is becoming better and better or is it worsening?How do you think cities will change in the future?Do you think cities will continue to become larger and larger in the coming years?Will that be a good situation? *What problems do you think such large cities would bring?(Similar to above) What problems do you think the increasing urbanization (of society) will bring?Do you think the government should limit the size of cities?Can you suggest any ways to restrict the growth of cities?In the future, do you think rural areas will become more attractive as places for people to live in?Do you think the rural environment will improve in the future? (Maybe not just the physical environment but also the "general living" environment, including facilities.)5 Describe an educational TV program that you like to watch.You should say:the name of the program *what type of program it is *when you watch itand explain what you learn from this program.Follow-up questionsTelevision in Your CountryWhat types of television programs are (most) popular in your country?What types of television shows do you prefer to watch?What are the differences between the TV programs that people watch today and the programs of several years ago?What benefits does (watching) television bring people?Why do you think many people prefer to watch television instead of doing other activities?Do you think any TV programs can (or do) have a negative affect on children who watch those programs?Do you think government should control what is shown on TV? (If so, how much and control what?)International TelevisionWhy do you think different places in the world have different television programs, instead of having the same programs for the whole world?Do you think it's a good thing that different places (or, different countries) each have their own television programs? *What has satellite TV brought to our lives?(Similar to above) In the future, how will an increased use of satellite TV affect (young) people's lives?Do you think international television could ever have negative (or, damaging) effects on your country (or, culture; or, on the people in your country)?Producing Television Programs / The Keys to a Successful Television ProgramWhich do you think is more important for a successful television program, the director of the program or the host?Do you think that only professional television producers (or, experts) can make a television program?(Possible question) What you like to produce a television program? *What are the qualities of a 'good' television program? *How do you think the quality of television programs could be improved?TV ActorsWould you like to be an actor in a TV program?(Possibly) Do you want to be an actor in a TV program? Advertisements on TelevisionWould you say advertisements on television are more interesting than advertisements in newspapers?Do you think it's good to have advertisements on TV?Do you think advertisements influence many people?Who do you think is influenced more by advertisements, young people or old(er) people? (Why?)Do you think children's TV programs should have advertisements?LearningWhich do you prefer, to learn what your teachers teach you or to learn things by yourself?Which do you think is more important?6 Describe a peaceful (= quiet) place that you like to go to.You should say:where it ishow often you go therewhat you do thereand explain why you like this place.Follow-up questions:Noise in CitiesIs there much noise around your home?(Similar to above) Is the place where you live noisy or quiet?Does this noise effect you in any way?What are the sources of noise in (large) cities?Do you think living in a quiet place is good for people?What are the problems with living in a noisy place?(Similar to above) How (or why) does noise sometimes upset people?Do you think everyone feels comfortable with the same level of noise?Do you think making excessive noise should be illegal?How do you think noise in cities could be reduced?Do you think installing insulation in the home is a good way to reduce noise? Being AloneWhy do people sometimes prefer to be alone?(Similar to above) Why do people sometimes need to be alone?(Similar to above) In what circumstances do people want to be alone?Why do people prefer to live alone?Do you think it's important for people to be alone sometimes?When do you (most) enjoy being alone?In your country, how hard is it for people to be alone?How can a person be alone in a big city?(Similar to above) Where can a person find a place to be alone (in a big city)?Do you think being alone as a child is different to being alone as a teenager?What about old people – do you think it's better for them to stay inside the home or to go outside sometimes?7 Describe the oldest person that you know.You should say:who this person ishow old they are (= how old he or she is)how you know this personand explain what kind of person he or she is. *Follow-up questions:The Role of Old People in the Family & in Society / Attitudes Towards Old PeopleIn your country, how are old people treated?Do you think the way old people are treated in your country is good?Do you think people's attitudes towards (e.g., respect towards) old people have changed in recent years? (e.g., the past 30 years) (If yes, how and why?)Do you think the way old people are treated (or, attitudes towards old people) will change in the future?What do you think is the role of old people in the family today?Has this role changed, compared to the past?How are the views of old people different to what young people today think? * Taking Care of Old PeopleDo you think there are any new problems resulting from the fact that many countries now have an aging population?Besides financial help, in what ways do old people need help?Who do you think should be responsible for looking after old people, the government or the family?In your culture (your country), do old people usually live with their children?Do you think this is good?Do you think this might change in the future?How do you think taking care of old people could be improved?Old People Taking Care of Young Children (their grandchildren)Do you think old people should have to take care of (young) children?(Similar to above) Do you think it's a good idea for old people to take care of (young) children?Do you think it's fair for old people (if they have to do that)?What are some reasons why old people sometimes (have to) take care of young children?RetirementIn your country, at what age do people usually retire from work?Is this retirement age a law or is it just the custom in your country?Do you think this is a suitable age to retire? *Do you think many old people would like to continue working after they retire?In your country, what do old people do after they retire?Has this changed in the past few years (e.g., 30 years)?(Similar to above) How do old people relax?(Similar to above) What do old people (in your country) do at home?Are there any recreational or entertainment facilities in your hometown especially for old people?Would you say that old people in your country are happy? (= Do they have any problems?)What government services are there for old people in your country? *Are the old people happy with these services?In many countries, the proportion of old people in society is increasing. How do you think society will (or, might) change in the future as a result of this trend?8 Describe an adventurous person who you know.You should say:who the person ishow you know this personwhat this person does that is adventurousand explain why you think this person likes to take risks.*Follow-up questions:Risky / Adventurous / Challenging ActivitiesDo you think being adventurous is a good thing?Are there many people in today's society (or, in your country) who take risks (or, who do dangerous things)?What are some examples of these adventurous activities (in your country)?Why do some people like to do adventurous things?(Similar to above) Why do some people want to take risks?Why do some people not want to take risks?What people do these adventurous things?(Similar to above) What sorts of people do these adventurous things?If a person is injured or needs help while doing something dangerous, who do you think should be responsible for paying the cost of helping this person?Do you think these people should take out insurance before they engage in their adventurous activities?Do you think the government should pay the cost of rescuing adventure seekers (e.g., hikers in the mountains) who get into trouble and need to be helped?Have you ever wanted to live an adventurous life?(Similar to above) Would you ever consider doing something adventurous (or dangerous)?Who do you think is more adventurous, men or women?Do women like adventure?Can you give any examples of adventurous (or dangerous or challenging) work (or jobs)?Challenges in Modern SocietyDo you think that for people in today's society, life is becoming more challenging than in the past, or less challenging?Do you think these challenges are more mental or physical? Adventurous Sports Are adventurous sports very popular in your country?IndependenceWhat's your opinion of young people who rely too much on their parents?Why do you think they are like that?Do you think having a strong sense of independence is good?Do you think that some people are too (= overly) independent?Do you think that children in your country are given enough independence?How could kids be given more independence?Do you think children today have more freedom than in previous years (e.g., one generation ago or earlier)?Do you think children should be encouraged to be independent (from an early age)? (If so, why and how? If not, why not?)(Similar to above) Do you think it's important to encourage children to be independent?How do you think a (greater) sense of independence could be developed in (young) children?(Similar to above) How do you think a (greater) sense of independence could be taught to (young) children?9 Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or, own).You should say:what kind of vehiclewhat it would look likewhy you would like to have it (or, how you would use it)how you would buy (or, get) itand explain why you would prefer this means of transport.*Follow-up questions:Forms of TransportationWhat kinds of transportation are there in your hometown?Is there much difference between the transportation in big cities and in small towns? What kind of transport do you most often use?What kinds of vehicle (or car) do people in your hometown buy?Has the number of cars in your hometown changed over the past few years?Why do you think more and more people want to buy their own car?How do you think transportation will (or might) change in the future?Compare transportation today with transportation in the past.How do you think vehicles could be improved? (Perhaps, the word "cars" or "motor vehicles" is used)Transportation ProblemsAre there any problems with transportation in your hometown? *How do you think these problems could be solved? *Why do you think we have traffic congestion in the cities?(Similar to above) What are the causes of traffic jams?Do you have any suggestions for solving the problem of congested traffic?What can individuals do to help ease the traffic congestion?What do you suggest the government could do?10 Describe a visit you recently made (for example, to a friend or family member)You should say:who this person waswhy you visited themwhere you visited them *and explain how you passed the time together.Follow-up questions:Visiting OthersIn general, how do people keep in contact with friends and family?Why do people visit others?Do you think it's important to visit other people?What do you think is the easiest way to visit someone?Do you think visiting people today is easier than (or more common than) it was in the past?(Similar to above) Do you agree that people today are busier than people in the past and so have less time to visit others?In modern society, many people are busy a lot of the time. Do you think it's alright to just drop in to see a friend, unannounced? (= without telling the friend you are coming)Are there any particular groups of (or types of) people in your country who return home to visit their family?Children Visiting OthersIs there much difference between children visiting other people and adults visiting other people?Who prefers visiting other people, adults or children?(Similar to above) Who prefers visiting other people, older people or young people? Do you think what children like about visiting is the same as what adults like?Do you think children like being taken along when adults visit someone?How do you suggest this problem could be solved?Hosting GuestsWhich would you prefer to be, a guest or a host?How would you entertain a friend who was visiting you?Do you think it's important to make visitors feel comfortable?Do you think that what makes people (or, guests) feel happy about a visit is the same today as it was in the past?Changes to Interpersonal Relationships Over TimeHas modern life changed people's relationships with others, compared to many decades ago?Some people prefer to be alone rather than communicating with or visiting many people. Can you suggest why they are like that?2011年雅思口语Part2/3话题汇总211 Describe a (type of) foreign food that you would like to try. *You should say:the name of this food *where you can eat it (Or: what country it comes from) *how you know about this foodand explain why you would like to try it.Follow-up Questions:Eating Restaurants versus Eating at HomeWhich do you think is better, eating in restaurants or eating at home?Cooking / Kitchen EquipmentDo many people cook nowadays? (Why?/ Why not?)(Similar to above) Do many people know how to cook nowadays? (Why?/ Why not?) What typical kitchen equipment do people have in your country?How has kitchen equipment changed (or, improved), compared to many years ago? (Similar to above) What are the advantages of modern kitchen equipment, compared to the equipment we had before?Diet and HealthWhat do people in your country typically eat?What is the most popular food in your country?What factors determine what foods different people eat?Do you think the food we eat now is healthier than in the past?In your opinion, do any people in industrialized countries have health problems that are related to food?(If you say, "Yes") What are the reasons for these health problems?How do you think people could be better educated about food?12 Describe a happy event from your childhood (or school days) that you remember wellYou should say:what the event waswhen and where it happenedwho participated in this eventwhat you saw or did *and explain why you remember this event so well.Follow-up Questions:The Nature of HappinessDo you think there is much difference between what makes people happy today and what made people happy in the past?Do you think advertising today has any effect on people's sense of happiness?13 Describe a friend who you think is a good leader.You should say:who this friend is *how you first met this person *what you and this friend do together *what kind of person he/she is *and explain why you think he/she is a good leader.Follow-up Questions:Leadership in the Workplace / A "Democratic" WorkplaceWould you say that companies in your country are managed more in an authoritarian way, or in a democratic way?When company managers are making decisions, do you think they should consider the opinions and ideas of the workers?Which do you think is better, to have "one man rule" or to have rule by everybody?14 Describe a person who you would like to travel with.You should say:who this person iswhere you would travelwhat kind of person he or she isand explain why you would choose to travel with this person.Follow-up Questions:。

2011年1-4月雅思口语真题1

Part 1Work/Studies Accommodation Hometown Museums Daily life Traveling Newspapers Animal Emails DancingFlying Friendship Leisure Time Time MusicReading Colours Sport Food Mobile Phones Party(New) Shopping(New) Ocean(New) Numbers(New) Seasons(New)Part1补充说明：∙标注New字样的话题为2011年1月加入的新题。

∙鼠标移至每个话题上，可点击超链接，以便打开单独窗口查看具体考题细节。

∙此题库适用中国大陆范围内所有城市(不含海外)。

雅思口语考试Part1话题在2011年4月前几乎不会再产生变化，考生依此准备即可。

Part 2物品Object1. A Wild Animal2. A Piece of Equipmenting Computers4. A Type of Popular Music in your Country5. A Childhood Toy6. A Hobby7. A Film8.Your Future Work Plans9. A News Story that Made you Happy 事件Event1. A Long Journey2.An Important Celebration3. A Time When You Were Late4.An Outdoor Activity5.Something Naughty You Did 地点Place1. A Garden or Park10.An Exciting Message11.A Useful Skill12.Something You Want to Buy13.A Good Law14.A Project or Hom ework Assignment15.Something You are Good At16.A Quiz Show17.Clothes18.A Piece of Advice19.A Broken Thing20.An Advertisem ent21.Something to Protect the Environm ent22.A Photograph(New)23.A Successful Company(New)24.A Healthy Lifestyle (New)25.An Educational TV Program(New)26.A Website(New)27.An Interesting News Story(New)28.Your Dream Job (New)2.Recent Changes to your Hometown3. A Place with a Lot of Noise4. A Restaurant5. A River in Your Hometown6. A Hotel7.Your Childhood Room (New)8.An Ideal Home (New)9. A Place Near Water(New)10.A Peaceful Place (New)人物People1. A Person you Helped2. A Friend You Admire3. A TV or Radio Presenter4. A Person Speaks Another Language5. A Childhood Teacher6.An Old Friend7. A Childhood Friend (New)8.An Adventurous Person(New)Part2补充说明：●标注New字样的话题为2011年1月前两场考试中加入的新题卡。

2011年3月12日雅思口语考题回顾

2011年3月12日雅思口语考题回顾雅思考试口语考题回顾考试日期2011.03.12Part 1Your Work or Your StudiesDo you work or study?What do you study as a major in school?What is the development of your major in your country?What do you think the effective ways to learn English?Do you have any science class in school?Who is more important, a teacher or classmates?Would you like to change your job?Do you think you will need to receive any training in the future?Do you think the first day at work is important?What subjects are you studying?Why did you choose that subject?What school (or university) do you go to?Why did you choose that university (or, school)?How do you like your subject?What's your favorite subject at school?What's the most difficult part of your course?For you, what's the most interesting part (or subject or class) of your course?Your Home & Your AccommodationDo you live in a house or a flat?How long have you lived there?Do you have any outdoor activities in your hometown?Do you plan to live there for a long time?Please describe your home a little.What are the benefits (or, advantages) of living in a flat/house?What's your favourite room in your home? (Why?)How do you think your home (your house or your flat) could be improved?What is the environment like around your flat/house?Is it easy to travel to and from your home?HometownTell me something about your hometown.What would you recommend a tourist see in your hometown?Do you prefer to live in a big city or in the countryside?Would you say it's a good place to grow up?Would you say that's a good place to live?Do you plan to live there/here for a long time?What (other) city would you like to live in (in the future)?What's the traffic situation like in your hometown (or, where you are living now)?CommunicationDo you like writing to people?How often do you write an email or a letter?Who do you write to?Do you often write letters?Which do you prefer, to write a letter or write an email? (Why? Compare them.)In general, what kind of letter or email do you find to be the most difficult to write? When you are writing a letter (or email), how do you usually start it?NumberWhat is your lucky number?Do numbers have significant meaning to Chinese people?How do you usually memorize numbers?GiftDo you send flowers?Do people in your country send flowers?What are the meanings of sending flowers?What is your last gift?Do you like receiving or giving gift?Is that easy to buy a gift for others?Making friendsHow do you make friends with others?Where do young people make friends with others? And how about the old people?Do people in your city find it easy to make friends with foreigners?WeatherWhat's the weather (usually) like in your hometown?What changes are there between the different seasons in your country?What's your favourite season? (Why?)Do you usually pay attention to the weather forecasts?Does the weather ever affect what you do?Do you (or, do people in China) do the same things in the different seasons of the year?CookingDo you like cooking?Who usually does the cooking in your family (or, in your home)?When did you learn how to cook?In the future, do you think you will be cooking more than you do now, or less? (Why?)Clothes and FashionDo you like shopping for clothes?Are you very interested in fashion (or, clothes fashions)?Do many people (in China) follow fashion?AnimalsDo you like animals?What's your favourite animal?Are people in your country fond of animals?Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?SportDo you like (to play/to do) any sports?What sports are most popular with young people today?Did you take part in any (organized) sport in school?Do you think sport is important?Are there any sports facilities near where you live?In the future, what sports would you like to play?FoodWhat food did you like to eat when you were a child?Do you still like that food now?Do you think it's good to (often) take children to restaurants?CollectingDid you collect anything when you were a child?Do you still collect them now?Why do you think people like collecting things?If you had a lot of money, what would you like to collect?FilmsWhat types of films do you like?Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a cinema?Are there any types of films that you dislike?Do you prefer to watch movies alone or with a group of friends?MuseumAre there many (or, any) museums in your hometown?Do you often visit a museum?Did you go to museums when you were younger?When was the last time you visited a museum?Do you think museums are important?Do you think museums should sell things to visitors?DancingDo you like dancing?Have you ever learned to dance?When was the last time you danced?Do you like to watch dance performances?Why do you think some people like to dance?ReadingDo you like reading books?What kinds of books do you like to read?When you were young, what books made the greatest impression on you?What do you think are the benefits of reading to children?Would you like to write a book?Would you like to receive a book as a gift?Daily routineWhat do you do mainly do with your time?What is the best part of the day for you? (Why?)When do you do most of your study?Would you like to change your daily routine?PlaneHave you ever travelled by plane？How do you feel about travelling by plane？Are you going to travel by plane in the future？Where would you like to go？Part 2&3PlaceDescribe a room you like to stay when you were a childDo you think a private room is personal privacy?How many rooms do u think is best?Do you think students should share a room?Do you think it is important to have own room for people?(concerning personal privacy) Are there any advantages for children to share rooms with other children?How many rooms does a typical Chinese family need?Do you think future rooms will be better than today’s?Describe a small but successful companyWhat are the features of successful companies?What are the advantages and disadvantages of family business?Do private companies bosses would like to have a rest?What are the differences between the manufacturing industry now and the past in China?Describe a place you would like to attend a university or a collegeDo you think there is any difference between schools in countryside and in the city? Do schools need any improvement in the future? Why ?Should children have computers at home?Which is better for students, a big gym or a big library?Describe a place near the water you have visited.In which aspects do people in this place use water?Do you think people in cities use more water than those in countryside?Do you think water can be saved? And how?Do you think people will accept travel by sea?What are the benefits of shipping goods by sea?Describe your favorite restaurantHow should we be encouraged to have a healthy eating habit?Do people care more about nutrition nowadays?Describe a modern building that you think is interesting.Do you prefer old buildings or modern buildings?What do you think are the advantages of modern buildings over old buildings?Do you think the (outside) appearance of a building is important?Do you think government buildings should be more practical than attractive?Do you think interesting modern buildings can be used to attract tourists?What facilities do you think modern cities should have?Describe a place you have visited（want to visit）？Why many people want to live in this place?There’s many problem in transportation in t his place?So why many people still wants to live in this place?How this place affects people?Why people like to live in the city?Describe a place you go to that has a lot of noise.What noises can we hear in a city?Do you think noise (ever) has any benefits?Do you think noise can be considered to be a form of pollution?What harm can noise do to people's health?How do you suggest this noise could be controlled?What do you think the government should do about excessive noise?Object/ ThingDescribe a broken thing in your familyWhat kind of thing can be easily broken?How do people usually dispose of broken things?Describe a car you want to buy in the futureWhat type of transportation tools can be found in your city?When people buy cars, what kind of cars do they usually prefer?What is the transportation development trend going to be in the future?Describe an advertisementHow many ways are there to advertise? Which one is the best and popular?What do you think if consumers will have to pay for advertisement? If you disagree with this, then do you think advertisement should be banned?What are the advantages and disadvantages of advertisement?What will happen if advertisements get banned?Describe something you are interested in and want to learn in the futureWhat should the government do for the retired people?What do you think of new things?Do adults have enough ability to accept new things?How fast do adults react to new things?What is the importance of knowledge?Is it necessary to learn practical skills?Is it any difference between students in art and students in science?Describe and advice you received from others under certain situationDo your family members always give advice to you?How do you think of these advices? Do you receive them all?Is there any difference between the advice from your friends and advice from your family?Does your family give any advice about relationship? What do you think of it?In modern society, there are some people specializing in giving advice about work. What do you think of these people and their advices?Describe a well-known story from your country.Why do you think (little) kids like listening to stories?Describe a quiz show you watch on TV that you are interested in attending.Is quiz show popular in China?Why young people do not like quiz shows?Are there many competitions in everyday life?Some people say that competition has some disadvantages. Do you agree?Do you think that people are born to be competitive?Describe a useful piece of (electrical) equipment that you often use at homeAre there any of those that you think are not very important?What do you think are the benefits of using modern equipment and devices (in the home)? Do you agree that older people have difficulties in using modern equipment?How can we help elderly people to use these modern devices?Describe something you bought which is valuableWhy do people like to buy expensive but useless things now?What influence people’s consumption behavior?Is there any effective ways to reduce such influence?What can high technology bring to us?Does high technology makes our life simpler or more complex? Is this change good or bad?Describe a food from other countriesDo you like cooking? Why u like cooking?Do you think high-tech influence our cookingDo you think there are more children can cook nowadays?Do westerners have an unhealthy eating habit? How about Chinese people?Describe something healthy you would recommendWhat do you think are the differences between healthy food and 'junk food'?What things do you think people in China need to do in order to improve their health?Do you think modern people do enough regular exercise?Do you think it's important for children to learn about a healthy lifestyle?Do you think the media can play a role in educating people about health?Do you think it's a good idea for employers to encourage their employees to live a healthy life?How can employers do that?Describe a film you have recently seen.What kind of movie is popular in China? Why?What is the difference between Chinese movie and foreign movies?What do you learn from watching movies?Do you think it is important for a movie to be advertised?If foreign movies without advertisement, will it still be so success?Do you think a movie will be success without advertisement? If yes, why?What kind of people prefer to watch foreign movies than Chinese Movies in China? Why? What is the difference between Chinese and Foreign movies?Describe an interesting wild animal from your countryWhat kind of relationship do people and animal have?What is the difference between having a pet now and having a pet in the past?Is it better to have a dog in city or rural area?Is vegetarian conducive to protect animals?Do you think animals should be killed? Why?Why do people raise pets?What are the advantages and disadvantages of raising pets?Why is it popular to raise pets?What can we use animals for?Are you a vegetarian?Should animals be kept in cities or countryside?What are some of the problems related to raising pets?EventDescribe something you did that is good for environmentWhat should the government do to protect environment?What should ordinary people do to the environment?Why there are some countries do not take any activities to protect environment?Is it the personal matter or a national issue to protect the environment?Will the relationship between countries become closer if we protect the environment?Describe a change in lifestyle that can be beneficial to your bodyWhat is the different attitude towards exercise from men and women?Do old people exercise a lot in your country?Describe a walk with a friend that you remember.What are the benefits of walking?How do you think people could be encouraged to walk more?Describe a shopping experienceWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping from Internet?What is the popular trend in young people when they buy things?Why does iPhone becomes so popular?How do we evaluate our living standard?Describe a visit to your friend’s homeCompared with past, do people are too busy to visit others now?Is it important to visit others?Do you think it is important to make visitors comfortable?Describe an unforgettable event in your childhoodDo you think parents play an important role in child education?Who is better in education, parents or teachers?What are the causes of spoiling children in modern society?Do you think children should be encouraged to make decisions?Describe a happy event in schoolThe happiness in the past and now, is there any difference?What is the most important factor of being happy?Is personal happiness the most important thing in our work & life? If not, what is the most important?Can people be happy without any goal?Are old people happier than the young?What is the influence of advertisement?Describe an outdoor activityWhat is the difference between outdoor work in cities and in countryside?Compare the advantages and disadvantages of indoor work and outdoor work.What is the difference of white-collar’s work and outdoor workDescribe a cultural event you celebrateAre there any differences in celebration culture between now and past?Is there any same or similar cultural event celebrated worldwide?PersonDescribe a friend who speaks a different languageWhere can you meet those people who speak different language?How and what do you talk about?What can you get from them?Why do these people with different language like to come to China? Why is China so attractive to them?Describe a retired personWhat is young people’s attitude towards the old?Who should be responsible for taking care of the old? And what are their responsibilities? What do retirees usually do for leisure?Do they feel happy after getting retired?Describe a friendWhere do you meet her/him?How do people think of her/him?Does she/he have any leadership skills?In your family, who usually make decisions, your father or mother? What’s the situation in your country?At what age do you think children should make their own decisions?Who is better to make decisions, women or men?Describe a TV or radio presenterWhat skills does a person need to be a TV or radio presenter?What are some differences between a radio presenter and a TV presenter?Describe a teacher you had in your primary school timeDo teachers receive respects in your country?How are teachers encouraged in your country?Do many young people in your country want to be teachers?What would cause more people to want to be teachers?What do you think is the most important quality that a good teacher should have?Do you think there are any differences between male and female teachers?Do you think it's possible for school students to become friends with (their) teachers? What do you think a qualified teacher should be?What is more important to a teacher, professional technique or caring about others?Do teacher influence children's future?If a teacher is well-qualified, but children just don't like her, what's the Problem？Describe a famous artist you admireDo you think art (or, the arts) is (are) important?How has art changed (in China) in the past few years (or, decades)?How important do you think it is for children to have art classes in school?What are some good ways to teach art to children?Do you think art and literature (or, the arts) should be taught in universities?Describe a famous foreign person you would like to meetWhy would people want to be famous?How does fame influence them?How would they change after being famous?最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选/。

2011年8月20日雅思口语真题回忆

2011年8⽉20⽇雅思⼝语真题回忆 0820北京北语RM302 考试内容：part1： “good morning”;name;live in city or town now;在city住了多久,why; city⽣活是不是很interesting…… part2：是有关vehicle的，问你想买什么样的vehicle，什么kind?什么样⼦?⽤于做什么? part3：围绕traffic。

你⼀般选择什么交通⼯具，为什么。

我回答的是公共交通⼯具，然后考官再问⼤众是不是⼀般都喜欢选择公共交通⼯具，原因是。

欢迎的公共交通⼯具?traffic jam的原因，以后是否有可能缓解，如何缓解等…… 0820墨尔本 rmit uni。

part1：喜欢的天⽓，hands making actvity，children need it? why? part 2： travel。

哪⾥?with whom?why wanna go there? part3：what character the person you travel with need to have? I said teamwork. Then examiner ask me why? What factors u need to consider during traveling? Finished. 0820澳洲BRSIABNE Part 1, what is the interesting thing about your major? what is the differece between for friends and familiy?like giving or recieving? what gift you like to recieve? Part 2, who you want to travel with?Why?how you know that person?where you wanna go?Part 3, compare travel alone and with others(ad and disad)?perfer long trip or short trip?what do you learn from international trip?how touists infuence the local culture? and 忘记了，都是关于TRAVEL 0820青岛RM06 PART1 幸福，颜⾊ part2 a garden part3 种树啦，学校应该开设种树课程?绿⾊有什么好处?类似之类的。

2011年1月8日雅思口语真题

1月8、9日考试机经Part One:*Hometown (昆士兰，南京，成都，西安)Where do you like?Tell me something about your hometown? 第二部分卡片提前How long have you lived there?Do you think your hometown is a good place to live in? Why?What is your hometown famous for?Do you know anything about the history of your hometown?Are you living in a big city or a small one?Is your hometown a good place for young people or old people?Is there tourist attraction in your city?Have you ever learnt the history of your hometown from school?What do you like most about your hometown?What needs to be improved in your hometown?*Study (长沙, 苏州, 重庆, 广州)Are you a student or working?What is you major?Do you like your major?Why do you choose this major?How do you think of the prospects of your major?Why do you think the subject you learn is important to your future?Is your major popular in China?How important are teachers to students?Is it easy for you to find a job in the future?Do you think a degree has become less important for people to find a job? *Job/ Work (上海)Are you working or are you a student?What do you do?Is it easy to find this kind of jobs in your city?What is the most important thing at work?*Shopping (郑州)Where do you like shopping?Do you like shopping malls?What do you often buy online?What kind of clothes do you like?Have you got any clothes that you bought but dislike wearing?Would you wear the same kind of clothes when you get old?*Colours (北京)What is your favourite colour?Which colour is special to Chinese?What colour do you like for your clothes?In what colour do you want to have your house painted?*Cooking (大连)Do you like cooking?Who cooks most in your family?*Seasons/weather (南京, 长沙, 西安, 长春)What is your favourite season?What do you like to do in different seasons?What kind of weather do you like and dislike?Do you like winter?What do you do in your spare time?What did you do in the last good weather?*Noise/sound (北京, 郑州)What kind of sound do you like and dislike?Is there any kind of noise that you find really unbearable?Is there a song that reminds you of your childhood?Is your hometown a noisy place?*News (苏州)Do you like getting news from TV or newspapers?What kind of news are you interested in?*Sports (成都, 上海, 哈尔滨)What is you favourite sport?What kind of sports do you want your children to do in the future? Do boys and girls like different sports when they are little?What sports did you like as a child?*Travelling (上海)Do you like travelling?Do you prefer to travel alone or with friends?*Movie/ Films (成都)What kind of films did you like when you were a child?Do you prefer to watch films in a cinema or at home?*Reading (大连)Do you like reading?What kind of books do you like?What are the benefits of reading for children?*Museums(长春，上海)Do you often visit museums?Do you think museums are important in your life?*Dancing (哈尔滨)Do you like dancing?When and where did you dance last time?Where did you learn dancing?Do you like watching dancing performance?*Collection (广州)Did you collect any thing when you were a child?Do you have still have the habit of collecting something?Spare time (北京, 广州, 上海) 新题What do you do in your spare time?What did you do in your spare time in your childhood?What do you usually do for relaxation?Do you prefer to hand out with friends or stay at home when you have time?How much spare time do you have?What will you do in spare time, travelling with friends or watching TV at home?Which period of time during the day do you like best?*Animals (昆士兰，郑州，南京)What kind of pets do people in your hometown keep? Is there any change compared with the past? What pets do you like?Do you like animals?Time (成都) 新题Are you a person good at time management?What do you do in your spare time?*Letters/emails (广州, 南京)On what occasions do you write letters? Who do you write to?What kind of letter/email is difficult to write?Who do you contact most often by email?What is the most important email to you?*Cell phone (北京)When did you start to use your cell phone?What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones?*Friends (成都)Is it easy to meet new friends?How did young people in the past make friends?Numbers (成都) 新题What is your favourite number?What are the special meanings of different numbers?Is it easier to remember numbers than names?Part Two and Three:*A friend/person who speaks another language (蒙纳什, 大连)Describe a person who speaks foreign language.Y ou should sayWho he/ she isWhen you got to know him/ herHow you go to know him/herHow you communicate with each otherWhy do some people want to immigrate to another country?What is the influence of western culture on Chinese people?*An artistDescribe an artist you admire.Y ou should sayWho he/she doesHow you got to know him/herWhat makes him/her famousAnd explain the reason why you adore him/herIn what ways do children get to know about music?Do you think there should be a course in university teaching students how to play musical instruments?*The most successful person in your life (上海, 苏州, 广州)Describe a successful person.Y ou should sayWho he/she isWhat he/she doesWhy do you think he/she is famousWhat you can learn from him/ herWhy do people want to succeed?Why do the public pay attention to successful people?How do you define success?Do you think success has anything to do with wealth?What is the extra obligation that famous people have?Do famous people have privacy?*A TV or radio presenter (杭州)Describe a TV /radio presenter that you likeY ou should sayWho he/she isWhat the program is aboutWhat quality do the presenter haveWhen did you start to like him/herAnd explain the reason why you like him/herWhat should people do if they want to be a TV host?Do you think you can be qualified for this job?*A family (not yours) you enjoy spending time with (南京)*A piece of advice (大连)Describe a piece of advice you got from othersY ou should sayWhat the situation wasWho gave it to youWhat the result wasExplain the reason why it was useful.Whose advice do you prefer, your family members or friends?Where can you get advice about work?A room in your house where you spend most time (成都) 新题Describe a room in your house where you spend most time with.Y ou should sayWhich room it isWhat you do thereHow you like itAnd explain the reason why you spend most time thereHow many rooms are needed for a family?Do you like sharing a room with others?Why do you people need their own house?Do you prefer a big house or a small one?What would house be like in the future?Y ou ideal house (上海) 新题Describe your ideal house.Y ou should sayWhere it isWhat it looks likeWhat it is made ofHow ideal it isAnd explain the reason why you think it is ideal.What is the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside?*A hotel (南京)Describe a hotel you spent time with.Y ou should sayWhat kind of hotel it isWhere it is locatedWhat you can enjoy thereAnd explain the reason why you think it is popularWhat can be considered as good service?Is making profit more important than improving the service? What do you think of hostels?What is the relationship between hotels and travelling? What quality should staff in a hotel have?What kinds of facilities can be found in a good hotel?A place you like going to（昆士兰）新题Describe a place you like going toY ou should sayWhere it isHow often you go thereWhat you do thereAnd explain the reason why you like going thereIs it peaceful there?How does noise make people unhappy?What makes you want to stay alone?Why do you think people want to be alone sometimes? How can people be alone in big cities like Beijing?A peaceful place (成都) park/ garden的变种卡Describe a peaceful placeY ou should sayWhen you went thereWho you went there withWhat you do thereWhether you want to recommend it to other people*A part of your hometown that has the greatest change Describe a part of your hometown that changes quickly.Y ou should sayWhat the change isWhat it was like before the changeWhy it was changedHow you think of the changeWhat needs improvement in your hometown?Do you think the government should ask citizens for opinions about the city development? Where do young people hand out with friends? How about people in the past?*A long journey (昆明, 北京)Describe a long journeyY ou should sayWhere you visitedWhen you went thereWith whom you went thereHow you travelled to the placeAnd explain the reason why you went thereWhat means of public transport do you like?Do you think there are more and more private cars?What kind of transport do Chinese like?What are the influences of the increasing number of private cars?Is there any practical use of history?*A trip to a place where you learn about the past (上海)Describe a place that where you learn something about the past.Y ou should sayWhere it isWhy you went thereWhat you saw thereWhat you learnt from itHow you liked itHow can children learn history at home?What we can learn from history?Do you think it is equally impo rtant to learn both local history and the world’s history?*A well-known story in your country (南京, 北京)Describe a well-known story in your country.Y ou should sayWhen you heard the storyWhere you heard the storyWhat it is aboutHow you feel about itWhat is the importance of traditional stories?Do you think traditions are getting less and less popular?Do parents in China tell stories to their children?What kind of books do children like? Why?Do you think traditional stories will be as popular as it used to be?Why do children like listening to stories from their parents?*A hobby you had in your childhood (长沙, 北京)Describe a hobby you had in your childhoodY ou should sayWhat it isWhen you had itWhy you had itWhether you still have this hobby nowHow you like itDo people in modern times and those in the past have different hobbies?What skills can be useful in the future?What have more spare time, workers or students? How about the situation in the future?*A naughty thing you did in your childhood (苏州, 长沙)Describe something naughty you did when you were a childY ou should sayWhat you didWhen you did itWhat the result wasHow you parents felt about what you didAt what age do you think people should be perceived as an adult?How is your relationship with your parents?How would you nurture your children if you had any in the future?It seems both good students and bad students might be disobedient now and again. What is your opinion?*Something you want to save money to buy in the future (昆明, 长春)Describe something you bought but have to save money for.Y ou should sayWhat it isHow to save moneyHow long you have bought itAnd explain the reason why you want to save money to buy it.What are the different shopping habits between people living in the city and those in the town? How can parents teach their children the importance of saving money?What are the influences of advertisements on children?Do you think advertisements can help to teach children how to save money?*An advertisement (广州, 长春)Describe an advertisement you have ever watched.Y ou should sayWhat it was aboutWhen you saw itWhere you saw itWhat kind of people would be attractedHow you felt of itAnd explain the reason why you chose it to say.What are the influences of media?Do you like advertisements?What elements should a good advertisement have?Why do producers prefer to have good-looking people as spokesmen for their products?Where are those advertisements filmed?*An electronic equipment (not computer) (南京, 大连)Describe an electronic equipment in your home.Y ou should sayWhat it isHow you got itHow often you use itHow you like itDo you think modern equipment is important in our daily life?What happened to people in the past who had no such modern equipment?Do people have to take a course to learn how to use the equipment at work when they find a new job?What are the advantages and disadvantages of some modern device in the workplace?Do you think some kinds of modern equipment are harmful for health?*A gift you sent to others (南京)Describe a gift you send to somebody.Y ou should sayWhat it isWhy you bought itWho you bought it forWhether the one given the gift made you happyWhat are the purposes for sending gifts?Is it hard to choose a gift for others?*A piece of clothing given by others (广州)Describe a piece of clothing given by others.Y ou should sayWhat it isWho sent itWhy he/she sent it to youHow you like itWhat do you think of brand clothes?Will there be a growth in the sales of brand clothes?What is the influence of fashion industry?Do you like other people buying clothes for you?What is the difference in buying clothes between males and females?What is the biggest drawback of online shopping?*Something broken in your home (成都)Describe something broken in your home.Y ou should sayWhat it isHow is was brokenHow you dealt with it when it was brokenWhat influence it had on youWhat do you think of second-hand goods?What do you think of online shopping?Is it acceptable to buy second-hand good online?On what occasions do you fix the broken things by yourself?How is the quality of the goods now?Do big-size goods have better quality than those small ones?A photograph (重庆) 新题Describe a photographY ou should sayWho took itWhen it was takenWhere it was takenWho was in itHow you like itAnd explain the reason why you took it.What are the differences in tools of taking photos between present time and the past? Why do people like taking photos?How do you keep your photos?*A subject you learned in your high school (郑州, 广州)Describe a subject you learned in your high school.Y ou should sayWhat it isHow long you learnt itWhat you can learn from inWhether you had interest in itAnd explain the reason why you like/ dislike it.What subjects are popular at high school?What are the influences of modern technology on teaching and learning?What courses do university students like?What criteria do students have when they choose their major?Do people in China and those in other countries plan their future differently? How to make teachers more popular?What is the influence of long-distance learning on children?How to make students be interested in some boring subjects?*Something that you are good at (西安)Describe something you are good at.Y ou should sayWhat it isWhat advantages it bringsHow often do you do itHow you feel when you do itIs it easy for people to learn a new skill in your city?What equipment is needed to help people learn a new skill?Do you think teachers are important to students?*A skill you learn by using computer (哈尔滨)Describe a useful skill you learnt by computer.Y ou should sayHow you learn itWhether it is difficultWhat you use computers forAnd explain the reason why you wanted to learn itIs it good that every household has a computer?How do parents prevent children from indulging themselves in computer games? What do you think of people playing computer games in office hours?Do more and more people around you become too dependent on computers?*Something healthy that you want to recommend to others (广州)Describe a healthy lifestyle you want to recommend to othersY ou should sayWhat it isWhat things you need to do itWhy you think it is healthyAnd explain the reason why you recommend itDo schools teach knowledge about health and hygiene?What is the most common way of staying healthy in China?Do people have any misunderstanding of being healthy? How about the past?*A sport (南京)Describe your favourite sport.Y ou should sayWhat it isWhy you like itHow do you learn itHow you like itWhat sports do children like in China?Should parents force their children to do sports?What benefits can people gain from sports?*An outdoor activity you like (广州)Describe an outdoor activity you like.Y ou should sayWhat it isWhere you do itWith whom you do itHow often you do itAnd explain the reason why you like itDo young people like outdoor activities?*A job you wish to do in the future (哈尔滨, 青岛, 北京)Describe a job you want to try.Y ou should sayWhat job it isHow you know about itIn what way you plan to get itAnd explain the reason why you want to get itWhat are the ways of finding a job?What skills are needed for people to find a job?What assistance do universities provide for students to help them find a good job?How is the working condition in China?What is the influence of long time working?How is the teachers’ salary in China?Why do you think it is more and more difficult to find a job?What kind of applicants are companies looking for?*A day you spent away from work or study to relax (杭州, 上海) Describe a day you spent away from work or study to relax.Y ou should sayWhen it wasWho you stayed withWhat you didHow you felt of itDo people at different ages have their own ways to relax?How much old people and young people spend on recreation?What are the ways of getting relaxed?How does sleeping help people feel relaxed?What is the importance of sleeping?*A walk you took (郑州)Describe a talk you took with your friendsY ou should sayWhen you took itWhen you took itWith whom you took itWhat you didWhat the result wasDo you like walking?What are the benefits of walking?Does walking have anything to do with pace of life?Should more parks be built?*An experience of being late for something (成都)Describe an occasion you were late for.Y ou should sayWhen it wasWhere it wasWhy you were lateWhat results it hadIs there any change in people’s notion of pu nctuality in the past few decades? What is the influence of the fast living pace on people’s life?*A project/ a piece of work you have done with others (上海) Describe a project you have done with others.Y ou should sayWhat it isWith whom you did withWhat difficulties you had encountered withHow you overcame themHow you felt of itDo Chinese people prefer to work alone or with others?Do you think it is important for children to learn about cooperation? What can children learn from cooperating with others?*Something you can do to protect the environment (哈尔滨, 西安) Describe something you can do to protect the environment.Y ou should sayWhat you can doHow you do itWhat effect you hope to achieveAnd explain the reason why you want to do it.How should we protect the environment?Why does the government take no action to reduce global warming? What kinds of daily behaviours are bad for the environment?What is the importance of protecting wildlife?*A thing you friend did that made you admire him/her (呼和浩特, 北京) Say a thing your friend did which makes you admire him/ her.Y ou should sayWhat it isHow he/ she didWhat the result wasAnd explain the reason why he/ she did it.Do people of different generations admire different people?Do you admire any politician?Do many people in China admire Chairman Mao?A piece of interesting news (成都) 新题Describe a piece of interesting news you got.Y ou should sayWhat it isWhen you got itIn what occasion you got itHow you felt of itAnd explain the reason why you think it is interesting.Who like reading newspapers, young people or old people?Do Chinese people prefer local news or international news?*A news story that makes you happy (西安)Describe a news story that made you happy.Y ou should sayWhat it was aboutHow you got itWhat happenedAnd explain the reason why it made you happyWhy do old people prefer to read news from newspapers rather than internet?*A new law that makes your living place better (上海, 太原)Describe a new law in your country (a good law that can make your life better) Y ou should sayWhat it is aboutWhether it will be popularHow easy it is to enforce itHow you first learned about itWho benefit from itHow you feel about itDo the public have any idea of the work and duty of the police?Do policemen in your country carry guns?What kind of people can become lawyers?On what occasions do people turn to lawyers for help?What law do you want to issue? Is it realistic?*a TV program or radio program (西安)Describe a TV programme or radio programme you like.Y ou should sayWho hosts itWhat it is aboutWhen you watch/ listen to itHow you feel about itAnd explain the reason why you like it.What do you think of being a TV host?*A movie you watched recently (太原)*A type of music that is popular in your countryDescribe a type of music that is popular in your country.Y ou should sayWhat kind of music it isWhat group of people like this kind of musicWhere to hear itHow popular it isAnd explain the reason why it is popular.Do young people and old people have different preferences for music?What kind of music do young people like?Do people like the same kind of music as they get older?What is the influence of internet on music?partI 很简单，关于个人的一些问题，主要说partII的内容favourite subject难忘的新闻每天的娱乐活动老人用PCcloth相关shopping小学老师travel上网做什么以上是今天蹲点所得，来之不易，大家珍惜，明天应该还是这个范围里的，希望大家都考到一个理想的分数。

2011雅思口语题库汇总

2011雅思口语题库汇总Part OnePart OneYour Work1. What job (or, what work) do you do?2. Why did you choose to do that job (or, that kind of work)?3. Is that a popular choice of career in your country?4. What skills do you need for that job?5. What do you do (in a typical day) at work?6. How did you get that job?7. Was it easy to get that job?8. Is it easy (for other people in your country) to find work doing your job?9. Where do people get information about jobs, from newspaper or from TV?10. Are there other ways for people to get information about jobs?11. What's your job like?12. Do you like (or, enjoy) your job (or, your work)?13. (Similar to above) How do you like your current job?14. (Similar to above) Is your job (or, your work) very important to you?15. What do you like about your work?16. Do you think it's very important for people to do a job that they like (or, a job that they are interested in)?17. Would you say it's a good job?18. What's the best thing about your job?19. Is your work very easy to do?20. Do you plan to continue in this same job (or, kind of work) in the future?21. Would you like to change your job?22. What other job do you think you would enjoy, apart from your present job?23. What are your plans for the future?24. What job (or, work) would you like to do (in the future)?25. Why are you taking the IELTS test?26. Do you remember your first day at work?27. What did you do on your first day at work?28. Did you like your first day at work?29. Do you think the first day at work is important?Your Studies1. What subject(s) are you studying?2. Why did you choose to study that subject?3. (For high school) Why did you choose those subjects?4. Is that a popular subject (to study) in your country?5. Do you think it's popular because people want to gain knowledge or is there some other reason?6. Have you always wanted to study _____ (your subject)?7. What are the most popular subjects (= university degree courses = majors) in China?8. Did your family help you choose that course?9. What school (or university) do you go to?10. Why did you choose that university (or, school)?11. Do you have any recreational or entertainment activities at your school/university? (Past tense if not at school or university right now)12. How do you like your subject?13. What do you like about your subject?14. Do you think it's important to choose a subject you like? (Why?)15. (For university students) What are your favorite classes/courses/subjects at university?16. (For high school students) What's your favorite subject at school?17. Is your subject interesting? (Why?/Why not?)18. Do you think it's important to choose a subject you are interested in? (Why?)19. (What's the most interesting part of your subject?20. (For high school) What's the most interesting of your subjects at school?21. What are your future work plans? (after you graduate)22. Do you think what you are studying now will be very useful (or, relevant or, important) for this type of work?23. How will you (or, how do you plan to) get the job you want?24. Do you think it will be easy to find that kind of work?25. Why are you taking the IELTS test?26. What country do you plan to go to for further study? (Why?)27. What do you plan to study at university?28. Did you like your first day at university?29. Do you think the first day at university is important?30. How important do you think it is for people to have an enjoyable first day at university (or, school)?Your Hometown1. Where do you come from?2. Where do you live at the moment?3. How long have you been living there/here?4. Do your parents also live there?5. Did your family ever move away from the place you were born? (Why?/Why not?)6. What tourist attractions are there in your hometown?7. Would a foreign visitor enjoy them?8. Is your hometown famous for anything?9. (If you answer no) How could it become famous?10. Do you know much about the history of your hometown?11. Did you learn (or, have you learned) much about the history of your hometown in school?12. What do you think needs to change in your hometown?13. What form of transport do you prefer to use in your hometown?14. What do people in your hometown do in their free time?15. What place(s) in your hometown do you go to in your spare time? (Why? Include what you do there.)16. Why did you choose to live here/there? (If not living in your hometown)17. Do you like _____? (The place you are living in now / your hometown) (Why?/Why not?)18. Would you say it's a good place to grow up (in)?19. What do you like (most or, best) about (living in) your hometown (or, about living where you are living now)?20. What do you think needs to be done to make your hometown a better place to live in?21. Do you plan to live there/here for a long time?22. What (other) place would you like to live in (in the future)?Daily Routine1. What do you do mainly do with your time?2. What is the best part of the day for you? (Why?)3. When do you do most of your study?4. How do you think your daily routine could be improved?Food1. What foods do you usually eat?2. Did you like to eat the same food when you were a child?3. (Similar to above) What food did you like to eat when you were a child?4. Do you still like that food now?5. (Similar to above) Would you want your children to eat the same food now?6. (Similar to above) If your children asked for that food now, would you make it for them?7. If you had children, what foods would you recommend they eat?8. (Similar to above) In the future, if you have children, what food will you recommend they eat?9. Do you think it's good to (often or sometimes) take children to restaurants?10. How has food in your country changed since you were a child?Sport1. Are you interested in sport?2. What sports do you like? (Why?)3. Do most people in your country like sport?4. Do men and women feel the same about sport?5. What benefits do you think sport can bring us?6. Do (did) you often play sport at school? (What sport?) (Past tense if you have finished school.)7. What sports did you play when you were a child?8. What are the benefits of doing sport?9. What are the differences when boys and girls do sports?10. Do you think we should encourage children to do sport in school?11. Will you let your children do sport?Leisure Time1. How much free time (or time to relax) do you have (per week)?2. How do you relax?3. What do you do in your spare time (= free time)?4. What do you do on weekends?5. (In the evenings), do you prefer to relax at home and watch TV or go out with your friends?6. Do you think it's important to (have time to) relax?7. Do men and women relax ( = spend their free time) in the same way?8. What do you usually do with your family?9. Do you think modern people like to do things with others, in a group?10. Do you often do things in a group?11. Do you prefer to do things in a family group or in a group of friends?12. How did you spend your last holidays (vacation)?Mobile Phones1. Do you have a mobile phone (= "a cell phone")?2. Is your cell phone important for you in your daily life?3. What do you use it for?4. How often do you use it?5. When did you get it?6. How did you get your first mobile phone?7. How did you feel when you got your first mobile phone?8. What feature (or, function) of your cell phone do you like the best?9. Is there anything you dislike about using cell phones?Colors1. What's your favorite color? (Why?)2. Do you usually (or, often) wear clothes in your favorite color?3. Are there any colors that have a special meaning in your country?4. What color would you choose to paint the walls of your room?5. Do you think different types of people like different colors?Animals1. What's your favorite animal? (Why?)2. Are people in your country fond of animals?3. Do you think cities are suitable places for keeping a pet?4. Do children like animals?5. What was your favorite animal when you were a child?6. Did you have any pets when you were a child?7. What do you think are the benefits of a child having a pet?8. If you have children in the future, will you allow them to raise a pet?Sounds and Noise1. Do you prefer a quiet environment or an environment with some sounds?2. Does your school have any quiet places for studying?3. What natural sound do you like (the most)? (Why?)4. What sounds do you dislike? (Why?)5. (Possibly the question above is worded this way:) Are there any sounds that you dislike? (Why?)6. What sounds remind you of your childhood?Collecting1. Did you collect anything (such as stamps or CD's) when you were a child?2. Do you still collect them now?3. Do you collect anything as a hobby now?4. Why do you like collecting things?5. Do people in your country like to collect things?6. Why do you think people like collecting things?7. What are some examples of things that some people collect (as a hobby)?8. Do you think you will collect anything in the future?9. If you had a lot of money, what would you like to collect?Language1. What foreign languages have you studied (or, learned)?2. Why did you choose to study that language?3. How did you learn that language?4. How long have you been learning that language (or, learning English)?5. Would you say it's a difficult language to learn? (Why?)6. Do people in your country have many chances to practice oral English?7. Do you think it's important to know more than one language?8. If you had the chance, would you be willing to learn another language?Weather and Seasons1. What's the weather (usually) like in your hometown?2. Do you like that weather (or, that kind of climate)? (Why?/Why not?)3. Have there been any changes in the weather over the past few years?4. What's your favorite season? (Why?)5. What do you usually do during your favorite weather (or season)?6. Is there any season you dislike? (Why?)7. Would you prefer to have (or live in a place that has) the same climate all year, or a place that has different seasons?8. When is (what season has) the best weather in China (or, in your hometown)?9. How often is the weather good in your hometown?10. What did you do the last time the weather was good?11. Do you (or, do people in China or, in your hometown) do the same thing in different seasons?12. Do you pay attention to (or, watch/listen to) the weather forecasts?13. Does the weather ever affect what you do?14. How does bad weather affect your mood?15. How do you feel when the weather is cloudy?Films1. Do you like to watch films?2. How often do you watch a film?3. What types of films do you like?4. Are there any types of films that you dislike?5. What kinds of films did you like to watch when you were a child?6. Where do you prefer to watch films?7. Do you like to watch films in a cinema? (Why?/Why not?)8. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a cinema? (Why?)Clothes and Fashion1. Do you like shopping for clothes?2. Where do you buy your clothes?3. Where do you think you can buy the most fashionable clothes?4. Where do you usually buy your clothes?5. When was the last time you went shopping for clothes?6. Do you think men and women think the same about clothes?7. Do you like to try on clothes before you buy them? (Why?/Why not?)8. For you, is the color of the clothes very important when you are shopping for clothes?9. What kinds of (or, style of) clothes do people in your country like to wear?10. What kinds of (or, style of) clothes do you usually wear (or, buy)?11. Do you wear the same clothes both at work and after work?12. Do you wear the same kinds of clothes in winter and summer?13. Are you very interested in fashion (or, clothes fashions)?14. Are people's ideas about fashion (or, ideas about what is 'fashionable') today the same as people's ideas in previous years?15. What types of clothes are in fashion now?16. Are the clothes that people in your country wear today the same as people's clothes in previous years?17. Do many people (in your country) follow fashion?18. What are the benefits of following fashion?19. Do you think your tastes in fashion will be the same when you are old?Shopping1. Do you like (going) shopping? (Why?/Why not?)2. How often do you go shopping?3. When do you think is the best time to go shopping?4. Which day of the week do you usually go (or, do you like to go) shopping?5. What do you usually buy when you go shopping?6. When was the last time you went shopping? (Include what you bought.)7. What did you buy?8. What are some differences between men and women concerning shopping?9. In what ways do you think people's present and past shopping habits are different?10. Do you prefer to buy things in small shops or in big shops such as supermarkets and department stores?11. What do you buy in big shopping centers?12. Do you think it's good that there are more and more big shops nowadays?13. Is there anything you dislike about shopping?14. Do you like window shopping?Flying1. Have you ever traveled by (= flown in a) plane?2. Do you like it (like flying)?3. How does flying compare to other forms of transport?4. Would you like to travel by plane again?5. Do you think aircraft will be used more in the future?6. If you travel by plane again, where do you think you will go (or, you will be going)?Museum1. Are there many (or, any) museums in your hometown?2. Do you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country?3. Do you often visit a museum?4. Did you go to any museums when you were a child?5. When was the last time you visited a museum?6. Do you think museums are important?7. Do you think it's suitable for museums to sell things to visitors?News1. How do you usually get your news? *2. Do you prefer to read newspapers or watch TV to get your news? NC3. What news topics are you most interested in watching/reading about? N4. Do you ever get your news from the internet? N5. How important do you think the news is?Holiday1. What do you usually do when you have holidays?2. What did you do in your last holidays?3. Would you like to go to the seaside for a holiday?4. Why do you think people who don't live near the ocean like going to the seaside for a holiday?5. Do you think holidays are important?6. Is there anything you dislike doing during holidays?7. Do you prefer spending holidays alone or with other people?8. Do you think we have enough holiday time (or should people's holidays be longer)?Traveling1. Do you like travelling?2. Where do you like to go when you go traveling?3. Have you ever traveled for a long time? = Have you (ever) been on any long trips?4. Do you like long trips?5. What's the longest journey you've been on?6. How do you feel when you travel?7. What form of transport do you prefer to use when you travel?8. What was the last place you traveled to?9. Which city (or place) that you have been to did you like the most? (Why?)10. Have you ever been to any unusual (or, strange) places?11. Have you ever travelled alone?12. Where (which country or place) would you like to travel to (in the future)?13. What makes a place attractive for visitors (or, tourists)?14. What places in China are (or, would be) attractive for foreigners to travel to?15. Why do you think traveling is so popular nowadays?16. Do you think finding out about other people's culture is important? (Why?)Cooking1. Who usually does the cooking in your family (or, in your home)?2. Do you know how to cook?3. Would you like to (learn to) cook in the future? (If you say you don't know how to cook.)4. What (food/dishes) would you like to (learn to) cook in the future? (If you say you don't know how to cook.)5. Do you like cooking?6. When did you learn how to cook?7. (Similar to above) Did you learn how to cook when you were younger (or, when you were a child)?8. (Similar to above) Did you ever cook (or, make a meal) when you were a child?9. Who taught you how to cook?10. When was the last time you did some cooking?11. Can you see yourself cooking more in the (near) future? Why?12. (Similar to above) In the future, do you think you will be cooking more than you do now, or less? (Why?)Dancing1. Do you like dancing?2. Have you ever learned to dance?3. When was the last time you danced?4. When was the last time you went to a party where people danced?5. Do you like to watch dance performances?6. How do you feel when you watch dance performances on TV?7. Why do you think some (or, many) people like dancing?Reading1. Do you like reading books? (Why?/Why not?)2. What (kinds of ) books do you like to read?3. Did you read much when you were a child?4. What (kinds of) books did you like reading when you were a child?5. Do (young) children like reading books?6. For children, what do you think are the benefits of reading?7. What do you think are the benefits of reading to children?8. Do you think children should learn to read at an earlier age than they do now?9. Is reading books important for you now?10. Would you like to write a book?11. Do you like receiving a book as a gift?12. Would you like to receive a book as a gift?13. How would you feel if someone gave you a book as a gift?14. Do you think it's important to have public libraries?15. Do you think the government has a responsibility to provide public libraries for everyone?Ocean1. Have you ever been to the seaside?2. How many times have you been to the seaside?3. Did you like the ocean it? (or, like he sea; or, like the seaside)4. What interests you most about the beach?5. What would you enjoy doing if you were at the seaside?6. Would you like to live in a house near the ocean?Friendship1. Do you have many friends?2. What do you usually do with your friends?3. Where did you (first) meet your friends?4. Do you often make new friends?5. Where do you go to make new friends?6. How do young people meet others in order to make new friends?7. What do they do there?8. Where do children (i.e., aged 4 to 12) make new friends?9. Do you ever meet any foreigners where you live?10. Where can you (go to) speak to foreigners in your country?Emails and Letters1. Do you write many letters or emails?2. What are the differences between emails and letters?3. What do you usually write about?4. Is it hard to think of what to write?5. What kind(s) of letter/email do you think is (are) the hardest to write? h6. What kinds of emails (or letters) do you receive that make you feel excited?。