雅思口语Part1问题和答案(各个话题)
雅思口语Part1问题和答案(各个话题)汇编
Confirmation QuestionsGood morning/afternoon. How are you?Morning/afternoon. Fine, thank!How do you do?How do you do?Hi, good to meet you.Good to meet you too.Hi, how are you doing?Not too bad. And you?1.Can I see your ID card please?Sure, here you are.2.Could you tell me your full name please?My full name is ……. But you can call me….3. And what shall I call you?Mo st people call me …...Hometown Questions4. Whereabouts is your hometown?Xian is located in Shanxi province, which is in central China.5. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?My hometown is a small place, just outside of Beijing. It takes about an hour to reach/get to there. The people there are mostly farmers, but a lot of the young people work in Beijing. It's a quiet place and I like it.6. Could you tell me something about your hometown?a. Well, it's quite big and it's the capital of Shanxi province. The population's about 6 million and it's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi' an used to be the capital of China, and it's the beginning of the famous Silk Road.b. Okay. Well, my hometown is Beijing and I live just outside of it near the 4th ring road. As you probably know, Beijing's the political and cultural center of China, and it's quite a historical place as well. It's huge-about 12 or 13 million people live in it now-and it seems to be getting bigger every year.7. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?a. Harbin's right near the Song Hua Jiang River and it's kind of in a flat area, with mountains in the distance.b. Indio's a coastal city near the sea, so the main landscapes are the beaches and bays. There are also some nice hills nearby.8. What are the main tourist attractions in your hometown?There's the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. These are the two that are most well known. They are also symbols of China. They attract most visitors, but there are quitea lot of other famous sites as well.9. What are the people like in your hometown?They're usually very friendly, but a bit conservative. People still hold onto a lot of old customs and traditions, which is what I mean by conservative. But I think people there are very hospitable and kind. If you ask someone for directions, they'll always try to help you out, or find someone else who can.10. What places in your hometown do you like best and tell me why?I like the Temple of Heaven best because it's very beautiful. It has a lot of space and there are lots of really nice and old trees there. In the early morning, it's very peaceful.The older people practice their Tai-ji, while the younger children just run around and play. I like it there a lot.11. What places in your hometown might a visitor be interested to visit, and tell me why?I'd recommend the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City. Those are the most famous places in the city, and I think they best represent Beijing.12. Do you like your hometown, and tell me why or why not?a. Yes. Although it may not have as many opportunities, I think my hometown is a warmhearted place and the people are not as selfish as they are in some of the bigger cities.b. To be frank, I don't really like my hometown that much. I mean, perhaps there are many people who are happy to live there, but I find that the pollution problem is just too bad, and to me it doesn't seem like a good place to raise a family.13. Do you think your hometown is a good place for a young person to live?a. Yes I do, because it's got a lot of opportunities and the entertainment facilities are quite good. You can get a decent job here if you have some skills, and you can make a lot of good friends if you have a good personality.b. No, I think if you're young you'd be better off going to a bigger city with more opportunities. I think my hometown is more suitable for an older crowd, who enjoy a more peaceful life. Younger people get bored with the way things are here.14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in your hometown?I think the biggest advantage is that it's a place where you can find a good job with a good salary, if you try very hard. Also, the people are quite kind and generous. The main disadvantages are the traffic and pollution problems. If you stay in my hometown you will know that these are the two things that everyone here hates the most.Weather Questions15. What is the climate like in your hometown?It's generally very hot in the summer, like about 40 degrees Celsius. In the winter, it'spleasant, with temperatures ranging from around 12 to 25 degrees Celsius. Oh, and summertime is extremely humid as well..There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.16. What is the weather like in Beijing?In general, it's pretty dry. Winters are a bit cold. They are dry and windy, with a bit of snow. Spring is short and a bit windy. Summers are hot and a bit more humid, and temperatures can go as high as 30 degrees, so it can be kind of uncomfortable in the summer unless you have air conditioning. Fall is probably the best season-it's very comfortable-not windy, and not too cold or hot like the other seasons.17. How would you compare the climate in your hometown with other cities?Well there are definitely places that have a milder climate. My hometown's weather is a little bit uncomfortable for some people in the summer and winter. There are places where the weather is quite stable all year round. On the other hand, there are some places where the weather's even worse, like in Daqing.18. What're the advantages and disadvantages of the weather in your hometown? Advantages and disadvantages? That's a difficult question to answer, let me think for a second. Well, I guess the main advantage is that its dry, so we don't have to worry about too much rain, and the winters are not too cold like in some other places innorthern China. The disadvantage is that it can get windy here, and when there is a sandstorm, well, that can be terrible to put up with.19. What's your favorite weather in your hometown?Actually, I've never thought about that. I guess it would have to be a sunny but not too hot day. It would be just a bit hot, like the kind of weather we get here in Beijing during autumn.Food questions20. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?Most people in Changsha like spicy dishes because it's quite hot and humid there, so we need to eat a lot of chilies to help us adapt to the weather. Many people say that in all of China people in Changsha eat the spiciest food.21.What is the main food in China?Well, I'd say it's rice, but I think there are areas where rice is not that important. Each major area in China might eat rice in different quantities, but I think its still the biggest food and probably will always be the top one.22. In what ways has the diet of people in your country been changing?Well, we tend to eat more convenience foods now, especially fast food from restaurants like McDonalds and Chinese fast food places. Also, I'd guess we are now eating a lot of dishes regularly that we thought were big luxuries about 20 years ago.23. How has your diet changed?I don't think it has changed that much. I still eat the same things as I ate when I was a child. I guess the main change is that I have more time and money to go out for dinner.Festival Questions24. Tell me what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.Definitely the Spring Festival. I suppose it's somewhat like Christmas is in western countries. Spring Festival is the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed for several days.25. What do you do during the Spring Festival?I usually go back to my hometown and spend a week in my parents' home. We eat delicious food, visit family and friends, and watch TV. I also like to try and contact my high school friends and see how they're doing and what they're up to. We give each other presents and we buy ourselves new clothes to wear for the New Year. 26. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country? National Day, which is on October 1st, is a big holiday. We get three days off and there are a lot of fireworks displays. There are large flower pictures and other types of flowers decorating the city, and some of the larger cities hold parades.Changes Questions27. What changes have taken place in your hometown in the last 20 years?Well, I'm pretty young, but may parents always complain that my hometown's traffic is much worse, and they say that prices are a lot higher. But I think on the positive side, life is better, houses are in better condition and there are much better shops and cleaner conditions in the restaurants.28. Has your life changed in the last 10 years, and if so, in what ways?I think my life has changed. It's a bit more comfortable than it used to be, because my parents have more money than they used to have. I think I am a bit more responsiblethan I used to be, and am not quite as carefree.29. Is there anything you'd like to change in your life?Yes, my dependence upon my parents. Right now I'm quite dependent on them for money, so I hope I can be more independent in the future and one day be able to support them instead of their always supporting me.30. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?It's very different. I have had many more opportunities and a much more comfortable life than they had. I remember my father telling me stories about having just one egg to eat each week, and that was the highlight of his week. I can't really imagine life like that, so I'm grateful that I have a better life than my parents dig. I appreciate their hard work to get us to this point in our lives.31. Has tourism changed China very much?Yes, very much in the last 10 years. Each year we are getting more tourists coming to China since the open door policy. People see more foreigners, and are used to the sight of them now. China is becoming more cosmopolitan, and people are getting to know more about the outside world.32. Has the transport changed over the past 20 years in China?Yes, a lot. We used to have very few bus lines years ago. Most people would use their bikes to get to and from places in the city. But now in big cities there are more bus lines, so it's a lot more convenient. Some cities also have subway lines, and that makes things faster. There are also more taxis in cities, and more people are using them as a mode of transportation.Travels and Holiday Questions33. Do you enjoy traveling?Yes, very much. I've been to most of the major cities in China, and I've also traveled to Thailand and Singapore. I think the more I travel, the more I want to travel. I just like seeing how other people live, and it's really amazing to learn about differentcu1tures-much more exciting than just reading about them in a textbook.34. What do you usually do in your holidays?During my holiday, I try to catch up with friends and go out together somewhere. That's the only time I can relax and do something I enjoy. Other than that, it's really difficult because I am always busy with my work, and sometimes I have to work overtime.35. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?Yeah, I guess the best places to me are beaches. You see, I really like beaches because I just like watching the water come in and I love riding up and down the waves as they come into the shore. So places like Qingdao and Dalian are great places to me. Yes, I'd love to visit Xinjiang if I have a chance. Xinjiang is in the western part of China. The people there are mostly minorities, and I've seen the landscape in some pictures. It's incredible. If I travel to Xinjiang, I'll take a train so that I can see the landscape throughout the journey.36. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?In my country, if it's a long trip, I prefer taking a train. Not only is it more economical, but also the time has shortened tremendously in the past few years. Air travel is more expensive, and I don't think its worth the extra cost.Transportation Questions37. Which type of transportation do you usually use in your hometown?I use the bicycle. It's fast and cheap and I can always trust it to get me places in the same amount of time.38. Which type of transportation do you prefer for traveling around?Trains are better because they don't encounter any traffic jams, whereas sometimes in the bus, we get struck in traffic. Also, it is always difficult to get on buses during peak hours, whereas with a train you have a better chance of getting a seat during peak hours.39. What's the traffic situation like in your hometown?It's quite bad now, and I think it's getting more and more serious. The big problems are too many cars and not enough space. I think that building more roads sometimes just adds to the problem because people just buy more cars.Accommodations Questions40. Tell me about the kind of accommodations you live in?In my country, I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my parents. The apartment's not big, but we've made it very comfortable to live in. We live on the third floor, and there's no lift in our apartment. The highest floor is the sixth floor, so whoever lives on the sixth floor has to climb up and down everyday.41. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the kind of housing you live in? Let me think. The biggest advantage? I guess it would be the convenience of it. I can do anything I want. As for the biggest disadvantage, some people might say the space, but I think the biggest disadvantage of living in a flat is that you never really get to know your neighbours.42. Which do you prefer, a flat or a house?Well, it depends on the condition that they are in. I'd probably have to say a flat, because you don't have to worry so much about maintaining it.43. Which floor do you live on, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor?I live on the 1st floor. The advantage is that it's easier to get to, because you don't have to climb any steps. The bad thing is that it's a bit noisier, although we don't have to put up with too much noise from downstairs, since there is no downstairs!Family Questions44. Can you tell me something about your family?I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Both of my parents are still alive, and are still working. My grandparents on my father's side are both alive too, though my mother's parents have already passed away. I am also married...I got married 2 years ago. 45. What do your family members do for a living?My father's retired, and my mother's still working as a nurse at the Xie He hospital. My father used to be a city inspector. I have no brothers and sisters.46. What do you and your family like to do together?I guess we mainly just talk about a lot of things and then watch TV together. My parents and I like to visit people together. Sometimes we go shopping together, but to tell you the truth I prefer doing that by myself.47. Do you prefer big families or small families? What do you think are theadvantages of big families and small families?Well, big families are probably good for the children, because there are so many people to play with. But I think that big families also create a big burden for the parents and it's difficult for each child to receive the attention he or she deserves. Studies Questions (Academic Module Students)48. What is your major?I major in Accounting, which is part of the School of Business at my university. I mainly study the international accounting system as it relates to foreign trade.49. Why did you choose your major?Because I've always enjoyed working with computers, and I was always good at math and logic. I was fortunate to have a computer in my home when I was in high school, and I spent quite a lot of time just playing around on the computer. My parents bought me all sorts of books on computer programming, and I just started to read them and pick up the ideas in them.50. How do you like your major?a. I enjoy it, actually. I didn't know that much about it before I studied it, but I'm glad I chose it because it suits me a lot. My father actually suggested that I major in Accounting, because he thought that I'd enjoy it, too.b. I don't like it at all. I wish I could switch to a different one, but it's next to impossible to change majors. I just hope that when I get a job, I won't have to do a lot of work related to my major.51. What do you like most about your studies?I just like learning the principles, and I like solving problems successfully. I also like getting to know my classmates, and working with them.52. Is there anything you don't like about your studies?Generally I like my subjects, but I hate the examination system. There are too many examinations, and most of the time we have to memorize lots of things in books. I'm not very good at that and I find it's a waste of time and energy. Other than that, I quite enjoy my time at school.53. How do you like your life in the People's University?A.I don't like it very much. The dormitory's very crowded, the food is tasteless and my teachers aren't very inspiring. When I was a high school student, I was looking forward to university life so much. I'm quite disappointed, because it's really not what I expected.B.I like it a lot. Sometimes it is a little hard to live in the university, but I have made many good friends and I enjoy my major. It was hard at first to live apart from my parents, but I think that it has been a good change for me. I am much more independent and more able to deal with troubles on my own. My courses are mostly interesting too, so I'm glad that I chose the major I did.54. What do you think of the training you got in the university?a. I think most of my courses will be helpful in the future. My university has tried very hard to keep up to date with the latest developments in our field. There were some compulsory classes that I didn't like, such as politics and history, but overall, I think I was provided with a pretty good education. I don't think it's possible to learn everything you need to know in a future career, but I'm satisfied my courses have given me a good start.b. I don't think it was very good. There were some compulsory classes that I had no interest in. Also, our facilities were not very modern, so there were many things we couldn't do.55. How was your high school experience?I had a good high school experience because I was at a good school, and I made so many good friends there. I think I was lucky to have good teachersI think my high school experience was not a happy one because I seemed to always be under a lot of pressure, and for some reason I always seemed to have bad luck. When I got to University my luck started to improve.Work Questions56. Where do you work?I work in the main office of Motorola. It's near the Lufthansa Centre, by the third ring road and Liangmahe road in Beijing. I've been there since 1985.57. When do you go to work everyday?I am required to get to work at 9:00 o'clock, but sometimes I get there at 8:00 o'clock, or even earlier.58. How do you get to work?I drive a car. I own a Santana car, and each morning I have to fight through the traffic. Sometimes I wonder if having a car is really worth it.59. What do you do for a living?I'm an engineer. But my day-to-day work involves quite a lot of management. In fact, I'm in charge of the Beijing branch of Motorola, and have a dozen or so engineers working under me to handle the technical side of the work.60. What are some of your responsibilities? I mean, what does your job involve?I'm a sales manager. I'm in charge of overseeing sales operations for all of northern China, including Beijing. I have about 40 employees under me who are the regional sales representatives.61. Tell me about a typical day at work. What do you do on a daily basis?Most of the time, I sit behind a desk and answer phone calls. It's not a very active job, but I do enjoy it most of the time, except when I get a phone call from a very angry customer. Sometimes, they just want to shout at someone, and because I'm the first one to answer the phone, I get the full vent of their anger.62. How do you like your job?I enjoy it very much. It does have its ups and downs, but really it's quite a good job. I enjoy the people I work with too, which really can make or break a job. We work very well together and can trust each other to do our fair share.63. What do you like most about your job?A.My job is challenging and interesting, and I think that the best thing about it is the satisfaction I get from solving problems. Each time I manage to make things go smoothly, I get a great sense of satisfaction.B.I guess I like the pay. I know that sounds cold, but in fact my job is very routine and so I just feel that at least the pay gives me some satisfaction.64. What don't you like about your job?a. I think the worst part of the job is all the unnecessary bureaucracy that exists to do everything. I jut wish that there could be simpler routines and not so many steps to everything.b. I think the worst part of my job is the long hours that I'm sometimes required to work. I think it should be designed so that I can be allowed to go home on time every night.65. Tell me something about your job?Well, I'm a French teacher. I teach undergraduate students who are majoring in French.I've been working for about 10 years already, teaching a whole variety of courses over the past 10 years.66. Which part of the day do you like best?Going home from work! Well actually I should say stepping into my flat and greeting my baby daughter who is now about 2 years old.67. What made you decide to get into this field?I didn't really plan to be a teacher at first, but my parents encouraged me to go into teaching. At first I really hated it, but after a while I got used to standing in front of a room full of students. I enjoyed my classes and the challenges of teaching, so that's when I knew that teaching was the right profession for me.Hobbies and Spare Time68. What kind of hobbies do you have?I'm a big basketball fan, even though I'm not very good at playing basketball myself. I love to watch the NBA on TV whenever I get a chance. I also play ping-pong and volleyball whenever I can.69. How did you become interested in your hobby?Since I was young, my father has always involved me in different activities. My father is a ping-pong coach in a high school. So I always have a chance to follow him when he coached. When I was in the school, I got a chance to play with other students in other sports. So that's how I developed an interest in different sports.70. What do you do in your spare time?I like to play on the computer and surf the Internet. Once I get on the Internet, I find that time really passes very quickly. Before I know it, several hours have passed and my back and neck are aching. I also like to go for walks and read novels on ancient Chinese history.71. Do you like to be with a group of people or alone when you're free?I like being with a group of people. It's livelier and I feel more at ease, especially when I feel that my friends are also having a good time.72. How do you spend your weekends?I usually sleep in on Saturday morning if I can, study in the afternoon in the library, and go out with friends in the evening. On Sundays, I like to go shopping and just spend time walking around outside if the weather is nice. If I don't have much money,I still like to go window-shopping, and I get almost as much pleasure out of that!73. How do you spend your free time?I attend training courses in the evenings. However, as a mother, I also take my son somewhere at the weekend. For example, I may drive to the suburbs or the countryside around Beijing and go fishing, swimming and mountain climbing. I enjoy family life very much.74. What kinds of things do you like doing when you're not working?I'm kind of an indoor type of person, so I guess I like reading most. I'm interested in reading all kinds of books and newspaper or magazine articles, especially those on current issues. I just want to be informed of what's going on in the world.75. Do you like doing these things with a group of friends or by yourself?I prefer being with my friends and family. I'm kind of an outdoor type. I like to go swimming or play badminton with my family or friends during weekends or holidays. If I have a longer vacation, I usually travel to further away places all over the country. Reading76. What kinds of books do you like to read in your spare time?I like reading biographies of interesting people. I like these because they teach me something and also I find that other people's lives are sometimes even stranger than the lives of people in fictional stories77. Do you like reading books and newspaper?Yes, I like to read the 21st Century and the China Daily. I usually read as much as I have time for, which is sometimes quite a lot. Both of these newspapers are in English, and I find that it really is a good way for me to practice my English.78. Where do you like to read books?I suppose it depends on the book. If it's just a normal novel, then I guess I'd rather read it at home in my room. But if it's a non-fiction, informational book I guess I'd rather read it in a library.79.Do you discuss the books you read with friends?Yeah, if there's something interesting in them. For example some of the things people say in the biographies make good quotes and I like talking about these people to others.80. Is reading popular in your country with young people?No, I'd say that it's getting less popular. There are just so many other things to do that we don't really have to rely on books that much for entertainment. I think TV is the main reason. Is just more efficient and easier on the brain to watch a show than read a book.Sports81. What is your favourite sport?My favourite sport is basketball. I've been playing it regularly for about a year, andI'm quite crazy about it now.82. Why do you like it so much?Basketball is fast and it's a bit more exciting than playing other sports like football. I love the NBA, so that also makes me more interested in the sport as well.83. What sports are played in your country?Ping-pong and football are probably the most popular sports. China has a very large following of football fans. Especially now that China has qualified for the World Cup, we've become quite crazy about football.84. What is the most popular sport in your country?I'd have to say that football's really the most popular sport in China. There are literally millions of crazy football fans. Whenever there's a match on TV between China and another country, you can hear loud cheers and shouts all around the city whenever China scores a goal, and loud groans and moans when the other country scores.85. What are the sports facilities like in your hometown?Beijing has a lot of modem indoor facilities offering bowling, tennis, swimming, and other things. But, it's too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to belong to the club in order to use the facilities. There aren't very many sporting facilities that are free and open to the public. Most of the indoor facilities require you to be a member. The outdoor fields are open for anyone to use.Films and TV86. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?a. Yes. On Friday nights, I usually go and watch whatever's playing. It's kind of a family tradition that I started when my son was young.b. No. I'm not really interested in the theatre. I'd much rather read newspapers and watch TV than pay for the theatre.。
雅思口语Part1问题和答案参考
雅思口语Part1问题和答案参考雅思口语Part1是口语考试的第一部分,主要测试考生的基本口语能力和日常生活经验。
在这个部分,考生需要回答有关自己、家庭、工作、生活、兴趣、旅游等方面的问题。
下面是一些常见的Part1问题和答案参考供大家参考。
个人经历类问题1. 请介绍一下你自己。
我叫XXX,今年XXX岁,是XXX专业毕业的。
我喜欢阅读、旅行和体育运动,目前正在寻找一份与我的专业相关的工作。
2. 你从小到大住在哪里?我出生在XXX,一直在那里生活到XXX岁,之后我去了XXX市读大学,现在我在这里工作了。
3. 你最喜欢的科目是什么?我最喜欢的科目是英语,因为它能够让我更好地理解世界,并且在我的专业中也非常重要。
家庭类问题1. 你家有多少人?你和他们住在一起吗?我家有XXX人,我和我的父母以及一个兄弟住在一起。
2. 你最喜欢与家人做什么活动?我最喜欢与家人一起看电影或者游戏,这样可以增强我们之间的联系,同时也是放松和享受时光的好方式。
3. 你家习惯晚餐一起吃吗?是的,我们家习惯晚餐一起吃,这是家人之间沟通交流的好机会,也帮助我们更好地了解彼此的生活和工作。
工作和学习类问题1. 你目前的工作是什么?你喜欢它吗?我目前的工作是XXX,我非常喜欢这个工作,因为它与我的专业相关,并且也给我提供了可以提升自己的机会。
2. 你最喜欢的科目是什么?我最喜欢的科目是英语,因为它能够让我更好地理解世界,并且在我的专业中也非常重要。
3. 你是否参加过课外活动?如果有,你参加的是什么活动?是的,我参加过一些课外活动,比如志愿者服务、音乐和阅读俱乐部等。
这些活动不仅丰富了我的课余生活,也让我结识了一些志同道合的朋友。
生活和兴趣类问题1. 你最喜欢的电影类型是什么?我最喜欢的电影类型是悬疑和犯罪类型的电影,因为这种类型的电影可以让我感受到紧张和刺激,也让我想更多地思考人性和社会问题。
2. 你喜欢旅行吗?你去过哪些国家或城市?是的,我非常喜欢旅行。
雅思口语part 1题目和参考答案
Part 1: Social Networking1. What kinds of social networking websites do you like to use?Um…I suppose the main one I use is weibo, which is basically the equivalent of Twitter in the West. And um… as well as that, I occasionally use a website called renrenwang, which is essentially a Chinese version of Facebook, although I don’t really use it as much as I used to, cos I think weibo’s a bit better.2. What kinds of people do you like to be friends with on those websites? I’m not really that picky actually. I mean, if anyone’s interested enough to get in touch with me on a social networking site, then it feels quite nice, you know, someone’s gone out of their way to contact me. So I kind of appreciate it, and I’m generally willing to make friends with them.3. Are you a social person?Yeah, I’d say I am, cos I mean, I like hanging out with my friends a lot and doing stuff with them. And… yeah, I just generally enjoy being around others, and you know, I’ve always found it quite easy to strike up conversations with people, even complete strangers! So yeah, I’d say I am quite a social person.(If no:)Not really, if I’m gonna be totally honest with you! Because um… how can I put it…, I’m just not the kind of person who actively strikes up conversations with others. You know, to me that’s just too much effort, and I always worry that I’ll run out of things to talk about! So I tend to just keep to myself.4. Is it easy to find real friends on a social networking site?I’m honestly not that sure because I’ve never really made a big effort to find friends on the Internet, but thinking about it, I’d say it’s probably not that easy, although it’s definitely possible, cos um… I think you never quite know someone properly until you’ve met them in the flesh. At least that’s been my experience anyway!5. What kinds of chatting APPs or software do Chinese people like to use? Well definitely the most popular APP right now is WeChat, cos I mean, literally everyone in China uses it. And as well as this, QQ is the other really popular way of communicating with people, and if you’ve been in China for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve been asked for your WeChat or QQ number!Part 1: Being Alone1. Do you like being alone?Yeah, I don’t mind being alone. I guess as long as it’s not, like, for a really long length of time, it’s fine. You know, it’s kind of um… I don’t really know how to put it, but I suppose what I’m basically trying to say is that it feels kind of relaxing being alone. You know, it gives me the chance to ponder and reflect on certain stuff. So um… yeah, I find it quite enjoyable, but if I’m alone for a long length of time, then I guess it can get quite depressing.2. What do you do when you’re alone?I would say, on the whole, I mainly like to read when I’m alone. That’s one of the things I most enjoy doing, you know, sitting down with a book. It’s just a really relaxing way to pass the time! And apart from that, um.. what else do I like doing on my own…? Uh… Sometimes I might watch a bit of TV, because ifit’s too quiet around me it can feel a bit discomforting, if you know what I mean, it just adds to the loneliness. So if I’ve got the TV on, it feels kind of nice having some sound around me, which in a way, gets rid of the loneliness to some extent.3. Do you prefer to spend time with your friends or just stay at home alone? Um… thinking about it, I’d say I generally prefer to spend time with my friends, simply because I always have a good time whenever I’m with them. But that’s not to say I don’t like being on my own at home, it’s just that it’s not as fun! You know, I’m quite a sociable person by nature, so I tend to prefer being in the company of others.4. When was the last time you were alone?Um… I suppose it really depends for how long. Because I mean, pretty much every day I’m alone for some parts of the day, although it may just be for a very short period of time. But um…let me see……the last time I was alone was yesterday in fact, when I was doing some reading in my room. And I was on my own for about two or three hours or so.Part 1: Teachers1. Do you have a favourite teacher?Um… Yeah, I suppose I do, but it’s actually kind of hard to pick out a favourite because I’ve been really lucky with all my teachers. You know, they’ve been really great, at least most of them anyway, but I guess my favourite teacher would have to be my Chinese language teacher, because she was incredible. I mean, the amount of effort she put into her teaching, and her attention to detail, were just amazing. And not only that, but she also showed a genuine care for all of us, which left a really deep impression on me. So yeah, out of all my teachers, I’d say she was probably my favourite.2. What kinds of teachers do you like?I guess…. um…first of all, teachers who are passionate about their subject, because you know, if they show enthusiasm for what they’re teaching, I’m much more likely to get interested in that subject and do well in it. And as well as this, I also like teachers that are supportive and…what’s the word…. approachable. So in other words, teachers that show patience and understanding, and are there for you if you need help.3. What are the qualities of a good teacher?Um…. I guess the best way to answer this would be to think of some of the good teachers I’ve had at school and university. So please hang on just a second while I have a quick think about it…..! Ok, well the good teachers I’ve had have shown a genuine care for their students. You know, they genuinely want their students to learn and develop. It’s not just simply a job to them. So yeah I think that’s the most important thing – taking their job seriously and really caring about their students’ development.4. Do you think teachers should be angry at students or not?No, I think as a general rule, teachers shouldn’t get angry at students. You know, it never ends well when teachers get angry, at least in my experience! So in my view, I think teachers should always control their temper, whatever the situation, and instead use other means to get their point across. I mean, I’m sure you’veexperienced it before, that when a teacher gets angry, the whole atmosphere in the class changes, to one of fear, which is definitely not conducive to learning.5. Do you like strict teachers?Yeah I do. I have no problem with them at all, as long as they’re fair! Because I think, on the whole, they tend to set high standards, and so consequently, that makes us work harder and learn more. And the other good thing about strict teachers is that they keep students in line, which means that the class won’t be interrupted by slackers who just want to joke around and be a nuisance.6. What’s the difference between young and old teachers?There’s probably not all that much difference actually, but I guess the main one would be the level of experience. You know, I think it’s fair to say that old teachers tend to have more experience than young ones, and so they’ll be more skilled at adapting to any kind of situation that might arise in class, whereas young teachers might struggle.So that’s one difference, and I suppose another might be the use of technology, cos probably a lot of old teachers might stick to the traditional teaching methods they’re familiar with, whereas young teachers, I think, are more likely to bring technology into their teaching, such as using iPads and laptops in class. So yeah, I’d say these are probably the main differences.Part 1: Being in a hurry1.When was the last time you did something in a hurry?Um… when was it?...Let me have a think…I guess it was probably um… a few weeks ago, when I was on holiday, and I had booked a taxi to arrive at the place where I was staying, at about noon-ish, and I still had some clearing up to do, you know, I didn’t want to leave the place in a mess. So yeah, I was basically in a hurry tidying everything up and getting all my things packed before the taxi arrived.2. Do you like to finish things quickly?Yeah I do, cos I really don’t like things to hang over me, you know, it’s just not a nice feeling when you’ve got stuff to do hanging at the back of your mind. So I like to get stuff done as quickly as I can, but saying that, I still want to do it well of course! I mean, I’m not gonna do something haphazardly just to get it done quickly, I still wanna make sure I do it well!3. What kinds of things do you never do in a hurry?It’s an interesting question!... I’ve never really thought about that one! What kinds of things will I never do in a hurry?...um… I suppose things I would never do in a hurry would be important things, like coursework which counts towards my final grade, and what else?...I’m kind of hard pressed to think! Um… oh yeah, getting to the airport to catch a flight! You know, I’ll always give myself lots of time to get there, even if it means I arrive at the airport several hours in advance, cos it just gives me peace of mind. I mean, if you miss a flight, then your holiday’s probably gone down the drain, so it can be pretty disastrous! 4.Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry? Um… well thinking about it, I suppose it’s simply because when people are in a hurry, they’re not really thinking clearly. You know, their mind’s kind of um.. how can I put it… I guess you could say flustered, thinking about lots of thingsat the same time, and not really being focused. So in that state of mind, I think you’d agree it’s easy to overlook things, especially small details, which will likely lead to mistakes being made!Part 1: Snacks1. What kinds of snacks do you like to eat?Um, quite a wide variety actually. Let me just think of few, um.. I like eating nuts a lot… like cashew nuts, pistachios…peanuts of course, and also melon seeds, which you get in the shops a lot over here. And um, what else do I like eating?…. Oh yeah, dried beef, or beef jerky as I think it’s also called. That’s another snackI quite enjoy eating every now and then.2. Is it healthy to eat snacks?I think it really kind of depends what snack it is, cos a lot snacks, like nuts for example, are actually pretty healthy for you. You know, they’ve got quite a lot of nutrition, but other kinds of snacks like crisps, or potato chips as some people call them, aren’t so good for you, cos they’re basically processed food, so they’ve got a lot of additives and preservatives. So those kinds of snacks you’ve got to eat in moderation, I suppose.3.Do your parents allow you to eat snacks?Yeah, they don’t mind me eating snacks. They kind of let me do what I want really, you know, I’m old enough to decide for myself what I want to eat! So they don’t really have a say in the matter. They used to, when I was younger, but now, I can pretty much do as I please!4.What was the most popular snack when you were a child?Um, without a doubt, it was crisps, cos I remember when I was a child, all my friends absolutely loved eating them, as did I, and we always had a bag of crisps in our lunchbox to take to school! And they were popular among adults too, not just children. So yeah, I’d say crisps were definitely the number one snack whenI was little.5. What kinds of snacks do children in your country like to eat?Um…let me have a think….well, when I look at children now… what kinds of things do I see them eating?....um… Sweets definitely, which I guess is the same the world over! And uh, what else?.... Oh, biscuits! I almost forgot! I see a lot of children eating biscuits of all shapes and sizes. Oh and fruit of course, if that counts as a snack!Part 1: Hanging out with friends1. How often do you hang out with friends?If not often:I guess probably something like once or twice a week. Mainly on weekends, simply because that’s when I have the most time. I would like to hang out with them more, but I’m just too busy during weekdays with my study and stuff. So yeah, by and large, I only get to do stuff with my friends on weekends.If often:Quite a lot actually. I mean, I’d say I hang out with them pretty much every day, because I go to class with them, and when class is over, we often chill out and do stuff together before heading back to our dormitory.2. Who do you usually like to hang out with?Um… I’d say it’s mainly my classmates, cos I get on with them really well, at least most of them anyway! And that’s probably due to the fact that we’ve got a lot in common, like studying the same subject, and having the same interests. And um, yeah, we’re quite a close-knit group, so I always tend to have a good time when I’m out with them.3. Where do you like to go when you hang out with your friends?Um.. all sorts of places really, nowhere in particular. I mean, we kind of just go where our mood takes us. So for example, if we wanna just go somewhere to relax, then one place we like going to is Starbucks, because it’s just a very chilled-out place and we all like our coffee! And as well as that, other places we like to hang out at are shopping malls, cos there’s quite a lot to do there, and also KTV, because we always have a lot of fun whenever we go. So yeah, these would be the main places.4.Do you like to go out with a big group or just a few friends?If you prefer being with just a few friends:Um.. on the whole I’d say I prefer going out with just a few friends, because um,… I dunno, it’s just um…I find I enjoy myself more when I’m just chatting with a few friends. It just feels…. I don’t quite know how to put it, …. It just feels like we can have deeper conversations when there are just a few of us, as opposed to a big group. You know, in a big group, it’s kind of difficult having a meaningful conversation with anyone. Plus it’s also more effort to organize and do things in a large group, like getting a table in a restaurant, or a room at KTV. So basically I find it’s not really as relaxing or enjoyable as being with just a few friends.If you prefer being out with a big group:I’d say I actually prefer going out with a big group of friends, because the more the merrier, as far as I’m concerned! You know, a big group has more of a party feel to it, so for me it’s generally a bit more fun. So I mean, I don’t mind going out with a small group, but when there’s a big group of us, it just feels a bit more exciting, if you know what I mean.Part 1: TV1.How much TV do you watch?Um… not that much, to be honest with you. I mean, I occasionally watch a sports game on TV, if it’s a team that I like, but um… that’s pretty much it! You know, most things now I just watch on my laptop or iPad.2. What’s your favourite TV program?I’m not really that sure, but off the top of my head, I’d say it’s probably Kuaile Da Benying, which I guess you could translate as Happy Camp. And it’s basically a kind of entertainment show where they invite celebrities on and play games and stuff with them. And I suppose the reason I like it so much is that it always makes me laugh whenever I watch it.3.Did you watch much TV when you were a child?No I wouldn’t say I did, because I spent most of the time either doing homework or playing with my friends. And my parents kind of discouraged me from watching it as well, cos they didn’t think it was good for me.Or:Yeah, I did watch a fair amount, mainly cartoons! And I guess it’s because I didn’t have any brothers or sisters to play with at home, so there wasn’t that much to do apart from watch TV.4. What types of programs did you watch when you were a child?I suppose it was mainly just cartoons, so I was no different from any other child in this respect. You know, as a child, cartoons are the most fun programs to watch and also the easiest to understand, and that’s really why I watched them the most.5.Do you think television has changed in the past few decades? Um…yeah, I would say that it‘s changed quite a lot. I mean, to begin with, in the past, there used to be only a limited variety of programs, whereas nowadays, there is a much wider range of things on TV, such as talent shows, dating shows and stuff like that. So that’s one thing, and another obvious change is that TV programs nowadays are pretty much all in colour, whereas in the past they used to all be in black and white. So yeah it’s changed quite a bit.6. Has television changed your life in any way?Yeah, I suppose it has, mainly in terms of the entertainment it’s provided. In other words, the programs I’ve watched have brought quite a lot of enjoyment to me. And so without TV, I guess my life wouldn’t have been as fun.Part 1: Time Management1.Are you good at organizing time?If yes:Yeah, I’d say I’m not too bad at it actually. I mean, I always get my work done on time, and I also set aside a bit of time each day to do exercise, like going for a jog or something. So um, yeah, I’d say I’m pretty organized in terms of my time.If no:No, I’m pretty bad at it, to be honest with you! I don’t normally write much down, and I don’t really spend that much time organizing what I need to do. I kind of just live each day as it comes, if you know what I mean! So yeah, I guess it’s something I need to get better at!2.How do you usually organize your time?I mainly organize it by using the uh ….what do you call it?! … the uh… calendar APP on my phone, cos I can put all my appointments and things onto it. And whenever I need to check something, I can just look at my phone. So I find it extremely helpful, and ever since I started using it, I’ve been a lot more organized.3.Do you think planning is important for time management?Yeah, most certainly. You know, I think, for anything, planning is important, and time management is no exception, because if you don’t plan your time, how can you manage it?! So I think they kind of go hand-in-hand.4.Why do you think some people pay to learn time management?I guess for some people, it’s extremely important. You know, for them, time is money, and if they don’t manage their time efficiently, they won’t be earning as much as they could. So they kind of figure that, if they pay an expert to help them manage their time well, then in the long-run, they’re gonna earn more money. So I guess you could say it’s a kind of investment.5. Do you think children should learn to manage time?Yeah, I actually think it’s a really useful thing for them to learn, and in fact, a lot more useful than many other things they’re taught at school! You know, if they learn how to manage their time at an early age, then it’s gonna help them throughout their life. So yeah, I think it’s a very good idea to do this.6. Why do some people find it hard to follow their plans?I guess there could be a number of reasons depending on the person. I mean, off the top of my head, one possible reason could be that some people make unrealistic plans, which are very hard to follow through on. For example, someone might, let’s say, plan to…I dunno, like, spend two hours a day at the gym, or practicing their English, and in reality, it might be quite difficult to do, especially for a long length of time.So this would be one reason, and I suppose another reason would be that people might be very set in their ways and have bad habits which are difficult to break out of. Like for me, I spend a lot of time reading the sports news, which is not really a very productive thing to do! And that time could be better spent doing other things, which I’m very aware of, but I still do it. So I think these kinds of ingrained habits prevent many people from carrying out their plans.7. How would you teach your children time management?That’s an interesting question, and I guess probably the way I would teach them would be to set a good example for them, in terms of how I manage my own time. So for example, show them my calendar and how I update it, so they can see how it’s done, and then hopefully do something similar themselves!Or:I would encourage them to get into the habit of doing something immediately, instead of putting it off to another time. For example, if they were given some homework with a one week deadline, I would encourage them to do it straight away instead of leaving it to the last moment. What else? Um…. I’m sure there are other ways, but this is all I can think of right now!8.Do old people and young people manage their time in a similar way? It’s really hard to generalize I think, but on the whole, I’d say they don’t really, no. I mean, young people mainly manage their time based on their studies and work. You know, that’s what their day revolves around – it’s the focus of their day. So that could be managing their time based on their homework, on their class timetable and working hours. And for older people, it’s basically just free time they’re managing! So their plans, I guess, are more flexible, and not so detailed.Another difference:I think it’s probably fair to say that young people use technology to manage their time, for example using APPs on their mobile phone, whereas I guess themajority of old people just write down their plans in a calendar or something like that.Part 1: Housework1. Do you like doing housework?No I can’t stand doing housework to be honest with you. I mean, I just find it a lot of effort. And I also don’t like getting my hands dirty, so I avoid it whenever I can!Another possible answer:No, I wouldn’t say I do, cos I find it kind of tedious. But saying that, I do get quitea nice feeling when I’ve finished it and everything looks clean and tidy!2. How do you think housework could be made more interesting?That’s a good question. I guess um... it could be made into a game, I suppose, for example have a competition with your friend to see who can, like, clean a room the fastest. That could possibly make it a bit more interesting and exciting. Um…What else? Uh let me see... that’s all I can really think of, I’m afraid – just make some game out of it!3. Did your parents ask you to do housework when you were a child? Yeah they did. Mainly it was, like, tidying my room, cos it was always quite messy. Yeah, that was the main thing. And uh, what else? Oh yeah, sometimes they would ask me to help with the washing up, but that was pretty much it. So I guess I’m kind of lucky, in that my mum did most of the housework.If no:No, on the whole, they didn’t because they wanted me to focus on my homework. Occasionally, I did do a little bit to help, like sweeping or mopping the floor, if there was a lot to be done, but by and large, I escaped doing most of the household chores, so I was pretty lucky I suppose!4. Do you think children should do some housework?Yeah I think it’s a good thing for children to do. You know, I’d say it kind of prevents them from taking things for granted, and um, it also helps develop a good work ethic.5. Which do you think is better for doing housework, a machine or a person?I think, on the whole, a person is better, because a machine might miss out a few bits. Just to give you an example, I’ve seen in some electrical appliance stores these robots that move in a random motion sucking up the dust off the floor. And to me it looks pretty inefficient, because they might go over the same spots repeatedly whilst missing out other areas. And this is not something a person would do. Having said that, I think a combination of both – i.e. humans operating certain machines, like vacuum cleaners, is probably the most ideal way to do housework.6. In the future, do you think machines will replace humans for doing housework?Not completely, no, because, as I mentioned just now, machines often need humans to operate them, so I think, in all likelihood, it will continue to be acombination of both machines and humans.Part 1: Sleeping1. How many hours do you sleep each day?It’s kind of hard to say for sure, but I guess on average, I probably get about 7 or 8 hours of sleep a day, something like that. Cos I’m normally in bed at about 11 ish, and I usually get up sometime around 7. So yeah, 7 to 8 hours is about the norm for me.2.Is it necessary to take a nap every day?No, I wouldn’t say it is. And also I think it kind of depends on the person, because some people do feel the need to have a nap to give them energy for the rest of the day, but for others, like myself, we can quite easily get through the day without taking a nap.3. Do old people sleep a lot?It’s pretty hard to generalize, but on the whole, I wouldn’t really say so, no, because I mean, if I think about the elderly people I know, they’re normally up pretty early each day. And I mean, they might take a nap at some stage during the day, but I wouldn’t consider that to be sleeping a lot!4.How can one sleep well?I’d say it kind of differs between people, because what works well for one person might not work well for another. But by and large I’d say most people sleep well when it’s quiet around them. And I think it helps too if you’ve had a fulfilling day. Because I mean, for me, I always tend to sleep better if I’ve done a lot that day, like doing exercise and stuff.5. Do you like to get up early in the morning?If no:No, not particularly! I’m not really a morning person, and if I do get up early, I always feel extremely groggy, and it takes me a while to feel fully awake. So yeah, I’m not at my best first thing in the morning!If yes:Yeah I do actually. You know, it feels quite good getting up early while everyone else is still sleeping. Sometimes I might find it difficult dragging myself out of bed, but once I’m up, I feel pretty good, and it means I can get more things done that day.6. Can you sleep well if you’re in a noisy environment?No, definitely not! I find it very difficult getting to sleep if there’s lots of noise around me, which I guess is the same for most people.Part 1: Trees1.Do you like trees?Yeah, I do. And uh, I don’t really think there’s anything not to like about them! You know, they look nice, they add more colour to a place, um… so yeah I think trees are great!2. Are there any important trees in your country?Important trees?! Um… I’m really not sure to be honest! I mean, there probably are some, yeah, but I’m not aware of any! Um… Actually, hang on a sec – I’vejust thought of one kind of tree, and that’s bamboo, which I’d say is pretty important here in China, first of all, because a lot of stuff’s made out of bamboo here, like chopsticks for example, and also because it’s closely tied to Chinese culture. For instance, bamboo appears quite a lot in Chinese art. So um, yeah, I’d say bamboo is probably the most important kind of tree here.3. Is there a forest near your hometown?Yeah I suppose there is, because there’s quite a lot of natural scenery surrounding our city, much of which is covered with trees.If no:No there isn’t, at least not that I’m aware of. It’s mainly just farmland and small towns and villages around my hometown.4. Where can one find trees in your country?All over the place! For example in the cities, you can find them in parks, and also a lot of the streets are lined with trees. But I guess to find the most trees, you have to venture out of the urban areas into the countryside, especially the hills and mountains, because these are the places which are still in their natural state, and you’ll find that many of the mountainous areas are covered with trees.5. Do you think places with trees attract more visitors than places with few trees?I guess it depends why the visitor is going to a certain place. So for instance, if they’re going to enjoy the natural environment and scenery, then yeah, I think having trees will obviously attract more visitors. But if the visitors are going for a different reason, for example to a famous tourist attraction or something, then I think trees aren’t really gonna have any impact on the number of visitors. You know, they don’t even enter the equation! So it’s kind of hard to generalize.6.Did you ever climb trees when you were a child?Yeah I did. I had great fun climbing trees when I was little. I really enjoyed it, and I even remember when my mum took me to buy new shoes, I always chose ones with the best grip, because they would be the best for climbing trees in. So yeah, it was something I really enjoyed doing.7. Have you ever planted a tree?No, I can’t say that I have! First of all, I don’t think it’s that easy to do, cos you’ve got to find somewhere that sells tree seeds, and then you’ve got to find a suitable place to plant one. So yeah, it’s not something I’ve ever done before.8.Do you think more people should plant trees?Yeah, I think more people should. At least in theory it sounds like a good idea, although I don’t know how well it would actually work in practice. Cos I mean, you can’t just go around planting trees anywhere! You know, there needs to be a certain amount of planning. So it might be better to give this responsibility to just a limited number of people who knew what they were doing.9. Do you think trees are important?Yeah, I’d say they definitely are. I mean, first of all, if I’m not mistaken, they help make the air cleaner. I can’t remember the name of the actual process, but they’re basically able to convert CO2 into oxygen, which we all need to breathe.。
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雅思口试参考答案雅思口试参考答案雅思口试是考察考生英语口语能力的重要环节,对于很多考生来说,如何在口试中表现出色是一个关键问题。
在本文中,我将提供一些参考答案,帮助考生更好地准备雅思口试。
Part 1:个人信息和日常生活1. What is your full name?My full name is [Your Name].2. Can I see your ID?Sure, here is my ID.3. Where are you from?I am from [Your Country/City].4. Do you work or study?I am currently studying [Your Major] at [Your University/School].5. What do you like about your hometown?I love the rich cultural heritage and the friendly people in my hometown. The traditional festivals and local cuisine are also something I enjoy.6. Do you prefer to live in a house or an apartment?Personally, I prefer living in an apartment. It is more convenient and requires less maintenance compared to a house. Additionally, living in an apartment allows me to be closer to the city center and have access to various amenities.7. How do you usually spend your weekends?On weekends, I usually catch up with my friends and family. We often go out for meals, watch movies, or engage in outdoor activities like hiking or cycling. It's a great way to relax and recharge for the upcoming week.Part 2:个人经历和兴趣爱好1. Describe an interesting trip you have taken.Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Japan, and it was an unforgettable trip.I was captivated by the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. I visited famous landmarks such as Mount Fuji and explored traditional Japanese temples and gardens. The experience of soaking in an onsen and trying authentic sushi was truly remarkable.2. Talk about a book that you have recently read.Recently, I read "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This book is a thought-provoking tale about a young shepherd named Santiago who embarks on a journey to find his personal legend. It beautifully explores themes of following one's dreams, listening to one's heart, and finding meaning in life. The book left a deep impact on me and reminded me of the importance of staying true to myself.3. Discuss a hobby or activity that you enjoy.One of my favorite hobbies is photography. I love capturing moments and expressing my creativity through the lens. Photography allows me to explore different perspectives and appreciate the beauty in everyday life. Whether it's landscapes, portraits, or street photography, I find joy in freezing moments intime and sharing them with others.Part 3:社会问题和全球化1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization?Globalization has brought numerous advantages, such as increased economic opportunities, cultural exchange, and technological advancements. It has facilitated international trade and cooperation, leading to economic growth and improved living standards. However, globalization has also resulted in income inequality, exploitation of labor, and loss of cultural diversity. Striking a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of globalization is crucial for a sustainable future.2. How can we address the issue of climate change?Climate change is a pressing global issue that requires collective action. Governments should implement policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy sources. Individuals can contribute by adopting sustainable practices such as conserving energy, reducing waste, and supporting eco-friendly initiatives. Education and awareness campaigns are also vital in fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.3. What role does technology play in our lives?Technology plays a significant role in our lives, transforming the way we communicate, work, and access information. It has improved efficiency and convenience in various sectors, from healthcare to transportation. However, excessive reliance on technology can lead to social isolation, privacy concerns,and job displacement. Striking a balance between utilizing technology for progress while maintaining human connection is essential.通过以上参考答案,考生可以更好地理解雅思口试的题目及回答方式。
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Advertisement广告1. Do you like advertisements on TV?Oh no, TV is a purgatory. The TV advertisements today appear to be not only boring but also disturbing. They interrupt in the midst of our enjoyment of a game or a film. Most of the advertisement materials are irritating and of course of low taste. The presentation is mostly awkward and obscene.绝不,电视简直就是炼狱。
现在电视上的广告变得不仅仅是无聊了,而且还特别烦人。
这些广告往往在我们欣赏比赛或电影时候的中间跳进来。
大多数广告特别让人愤怒,当然品味还很低。
这些广告的描述又傻又低俗。
2. What kind of advertisement do you like the most?Word of mouth is hands down the BEST advertising. It's one of the most credible forms of advertising because every time people make a recommendation, they have nothing to gain but the appreciation of those who are listening.口碑绝对是最好的广告。
这是最可信的广告方式之一,因为每当人们对一个产品做出评价时,他们除了能得到听者的感谢外,得不到任何其他好处。
3. Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?Whether you do like them or not, whenever and wherever it's possible that you can meet them. For biz sellers, ad could be very helpful to promote their products. For acceptors, ads might show some latest information. To buy or not to buy, to be fond of or not, all depend on your decisions.无论你是否喜欢广告,你都有可能随时随地遇到它们。
2021版雅思口语Part 1 32个话题 附答案
2021版雅思口语Part 1 32个话题+附答案目录Part 1 Reading (3)Part 1 Work or studies (3)Part 1 The area you live in (5)Part 1 Hometown (6)Part 1 Home/Accommodation (8)Part 1 Name (10)Part 1 Window view (11)Part 1 Getting up early (12)Part 1 Singing (13)Part 1 Home country (14)Part 1 Museum (15)Part 1 Taking a rest (16)Part 1 TV program (17)Part 1 Decoration (18)Part 1 Maths (19)Part 1 Being happy (20)Part 1 New Year (21)Part 1 Farming (22)Part 1 Tree (23)Part 1 Concentration (24)Part 1 Handwriting (25)Part 1 Sports (26)Part 1 New activities (28)Part 1 stages of life (29)Part 1 Making a list (30)Part 1 Furniture (31)Part 1 change (32)Part 1 Recycling (33)Part 1 Picnic (34)Part 1 Clothes (35)Part 1 Text message (36)Part 1 In a hurry (37)Part 1 Weekends (38)Part 1 Reading1.Do you like to read at home or in other places?Actually, I don't really mind. Reading during my commute is what I normally do because in that way I feel as if the time spent on public transport is shortened. However, when reading at home, I can take my shoes off and laugh or cry as much as I want to. So, I guess either will do for me.2.In what places do you think it is difficult to read?Well, generally speaking, I can read books anywhere if the content is interesting enough, no matter if it is loud or quiet. However, when I need to concentrate on the book andUnderstand it, a noisy place will make it more challenging for me, like on a bus where we have lots of people coming and going.3.Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?I think I would prefer reading by myself. I mean, cuz, when reading by myself, I can just do whatever I want and react to the story naturally without thinking about how it may affect others around me. But after I finish reading, I enjoy sharing what I have learned with a bunch of friends to exchange ideas and communicate our thoughts.4.Do you read electronic books?Yes, I usually use some devices to read e-books, such as the Kindle and my mobile phone. Because compared to paper books, I think e-books are more convenient, for example, I usually use the software on my mobile phone to read books during my commute. Also,There are many free e-books on the Internet. I usually read part of the content before buying a paper book to decide whether to buy it.5.Do you like reading?Of course, I like reading. it is a part of my life.Because some professional books allow me to learn some knowledge. For example, I often read books on economics to learn relevant knowledge. Also, I sometimes read some novels, which makes me feel less stressed and relaxed.6.What kind of books do you read?My job is related to economics, so I prefer to read books about it.,which can make me further understand my job.And I I also often read some books that can improve work efficiency, such as how to use excel and so on.7.Do you read books related to your profession?Yes, I do. Reading books related to my profession is the only way to get the information I need when I’m studying major-related courses. Also, reading these books is an indispensable way to understand the meaning of new concepts.Part 1 Work or studies1.Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?I actually prefer to study in the mornings. Becasue people tend to have quite a clear mind and a good mood in the morning. So by reading some delightful articles I can have a good start to my day. Furthermore, it is said that in the mornings, people have better memory than afternoons, so it might be easier for me to memorize things.2.(Possibly)Are you looking forward to working?Absolutely. I’m looking forward to working because only then can I put what I’ve learned into practice and improve my capacity in it. What's more, I can learn from my peers and my seniors at work, and it's also an excellent opportunity to make new friendships.3.Is it very interesting?Learning another language is not only an interesting experience but also a challenging one. It's full of fun when it comes to American and British humor. With excellent English, you can watch English TV series and movies without subtitles. But on the other hand, it requires substantial amount of patience to remember a wide range of vocabulary and to use it in the appropriate situation.4.Do you like your subject?(Why?/Why not?)Yes, of course I do. I would say I love the major I’m studying because learning another language is never simply about the grammar or the words themselves. It's more about the cultural background, serving as a way for communication and passing on the wisdom of humanity from generation to generation.5.Why did you choose to study that subject?/Why did you choose to study those subjects?I think learning another language is a good start to getting a comprehensive understanding of its culture. Besides, I want to be a master of the two most important languages, English and Chinese. Once I know more about English and its culture, I can build up more bridges between these two nations in this globalized world.6.What subject(s) are you studying?I chose English as my major at XXX University. We have a wide range of modules such as British literature, American literature, Advanced English, Linguistics, Lexicology and so on. I find English areally challenging but interesting subject.7.(Possibly) Do you miss being a student?Well, actually I missed the times in my middle school because at that time I was not that busy. And I had a lot of spare time to do the things I like as well as about finding a balance between my work and my um hobbies. But in the high school, I have to focus on my studies and I seldom do something in my casual activities. And I'm so missing my days in middle school and I think that if I have been given a chance to come back to the middle school age again, I would definitely accept the changes. And I think I can find a balance between my work and my .8.Is it very interesting?Yes, of course. Because work is not the only content of being a member at company. We can find good friends to share our interests and our thoughts. And also our company often organizes some team activities, such as sports games, mountain climbing, and public travel,which are very memorable to me because every time I am very excited and have a good time.9.Do you like your job?Um, yes and no. Oh, well, I like my job because it is a chance for me to put what I have learned at university into practice. Also,my colleagues treat me very well and often help me at work,you know ,which is very important. But what I don`t really enjoy is that we often get off work late and commute time is long.When I come back home,I feel very tired.10.Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?Well,I’m working as an operation specialist there are some reasons.Firstly,it is because i am interested in data, researching and processing data for conclusions.Secondly, I chose to study economics at university ,and i have learned a lot of professional curriculum, such as Statistics,, Time Series Analysis and so on. So I wanted to put the knowledge I learned into practice11.What work do you do?I’m working as an operation specialist at Digital China right now. My main job is to make and implement purchasing, sales and storage plan through close cooperation with our supplier partners .My daily work involves a lot of data and sheets, so i have to learn to use excel and some software.12、Do you missing being a student?Well, of course , I missed the time in my middle school,because at that time I was not very busy. And I had a lot of spare time to do the things I like as well as about finding a balance between my work and my hobbies. But in the high school, I had to focus on my studies and I seldom do something in my casual activities. And I'm so missing my days in middle school and I think that if I have been given a chance to come back to the middle school age again, I would definitely accept the changes. And then I think I can find a balance between my work and my study .Part 1 The area you live in1.Do you like the area that you live in?Yes, of course,I do like the place where I live in ,because there are a lot of nice places that I usually go . The first one is a bookstore and you know i can get a lot of books . And sometimes I like to go there to spend my afternoon . And the other place is gym. You know the gym is very nice. And there are a lot of sports facilities and the fee is quite reasonable. So that's why I really love the place I live in2.What changes have been made to the area recently?Well, a lot of changes are taking place nowadays in my city. I can see more and more skyscrapers have been built and the public transportation system is becoming more completed. But for me, the most fantastic change is that there is greater diversity in restaurants! Now I can taste genuine foreign food in my city,such as Japanese food and Korean food.3.Do you know any famous people in your area?Well, to be honest,I don't really know any famous people in my place because you know where I live is generally a residential area where people just go to work in the daytime and come back in the late afternoon. Whenever we see each other, we will say hello. You know, but we don't have much communication. because of this, I don't know more of them4.Where do you like to go in that area?The sports stadium next to the building I live in, is where I would like to go frequently. The stadium is not very big but well-equipped with plenty of sports facilities. Also, there is an indoor swimming pool with a small number of people so I can swim whenever I want. That's really awesome!Part 1 Hometown1.Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?Yes, the future of my hometown will be promising. With the stimulation of the cities around, like Shanghai,it will definitely turn into a really modernized city. And it will attract more investment from people from home and abroad so as to be a better place for living.2.Is there anything you dislike about it?If I had to say one thing, I would say it would be transportation. Uh, you know cuz my hometown is a small city, so the pubilc transportation is not developed. For example, if I want to go to other places, I have to wait the bus for a long time.and also with the increase in private cars, roads have to hold heavy traffic. It is very terrible during the rush hour3.What do you like about your hometown?Well, in fact, I love almost all the things in my hometown. But if I had to choose one, I would say it's the local food, especially the barbecue in my hometown. Uh, in the summer night, many families like to eating barbecue outside. So when you go along the road there is an attractive smell around you. I have also tried other barbecue in other cities. But what I love most is the barbecue in my hometown4.Do you like living there?Yes, I like living there. Firstly, there have great plants and trees ,which provides a good living atmosphere.and the climate here is quite attracting so that I can enjoy the fresh air. Secondly, there are many delicious local food, such as barbecue in summer night. Finally ,all my families and friends are almost live there, i will have a good life with them5.Do you like your hometown?Yeah, of course I love my hometown totally ,It is a place where I born and grow up. Besides it's also a beautiful city. I believe everyone travel there will be attractive by its scenery and delicious food. And all my families and friends are almost live there. I miss them so much. Um. So no matter where I am, I'm proud of my hometown. I will cherish all the childhood memories I spent there forever6.How long have you been living there?I live in my hometown since i was born, so i have been living here for more than 20 years, but uh,you know, uh, I have left home to my study when I was at university. So actually When I was in college, I only went home during summer and winter vacations7.Please describe your hometown a little.Well, the main thing about my hometown is that it has a number of scenic spots, like the West Lake, and Linyin Temple. People of various age groups can enjoy or entertain themselves near the West Lake. Retired people usually sing opera near the Lake.8.Is that a big city or a small place?Well,,actually ,It's just a small city. Because there are not as many people as beijing or shanghai,But I dare say the climate here is quite attracting and the lifestyle here is very cozy. Also There are many special and delicious food in my hometown. And I was told by my friends that most people who come from my hometown is quite satisfied with it9.Where would you like to live?I would like to live in an international metropolises, such as Shanghai and Beijing. I think these cities are always full of opportunities. Living there, I could get a better education and career. What’s more, the means of transportation and public facilities in big cities are state-of-the-art, so I could enjoy a convenient life there. Although the living pace is relatively rapid and the competition is fierce, I have the confidence to meet the challenge.10.Do you plan to continue living there?Um, actually now because I have to work and study in other cities. So I can't live in my hometown, but I think in the future I will live in my hometown cause all my families and my close friends almost live in my hometown. So I I will go back to my hometown.11.Where's your hometown?Well, my hometown is in Yichang, which is a small city in hubei province. And l living in my hometown since I was born. Yichang, is really a special place with a long history and great plants and trees. It provides a good living atmosphere. And the people here are also very nice. They're very outstanding and they are skilled at their jobs and also they are very hospitable to the people from the outside.Part 1 Home/Accommodation1.What can you see outside your window?Since I live on the 18th floor, I can see many things near and far. I can see the whole community, a market about half a mile away, the main street behind it and also a railway. Also, if the weather permits, I can see the mountains and crystal clear sky when I look into the distance.2.Do you live in a house or a flat?I live in a apartment with 1 bedroom. although it is a small apartment, we have a comfort and relaxing life..and it is near the subway ,so it is convenient for us to go to workplace or others places,also there is a park behind our flat ,so we can jog and take a walk whenever we want3.Which part of your home do you like the most?To be honest, I believe it must be the living room because it's the most spacious room in my house. And there's a tv there. My friends and I can sit in the couch and watch different kinds of interesting movies or programs together. During that time. We can also chat with each other or share our different ideas which always brings us a lot of fun4.Please describe your room at home.Uh, now I live in a small flat with a bedroom and a living room. there are some basic furniture in the rooms. In the bedroom ,there is a king-size bed, as well as a dressing table next to the window.And there is a wardrobe which I need to store my clothes. And in the living room ,there is a sofa and TV ,so I can use it to watch different TV shows on weekends.5.Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?Actually, I prefer to live in a house. Because house is always much bigger than the flat,this means that there are more rooms where I can live with my family. And I can invite my friends without thinking about whether it will disturb the neighbors around me.6.Is public transport in your area very good?Thanks to the location, the transport options are good enough for traveling. The nearby subway can reach the city center as well as my company, and also there are some bus stations, I can go to almost every place in the city just by public transport.7.What do you usually do at home?Normally, I invite old friends to my flat to enjoy and discuss a good book, a film or some music in which we learn a lot from each other and develop our knowledge of the world. When together, we talk, laugh , building a warm atmosphere in my flat.8.Which room does your family spend most of the time in?For me It's the kitchen! With a great love of cooking, I study recipes, discuss with my friends and invent new dishes in our small but warm kitchen.When I concentrate on cooking, I forget the unhappy things and feel relaxed9.Can you describe the place where you live?I live in a apartment with 1 bedroom. although it is a small apartment, we have a comfort and relaxing life..and it is near the subway ,so it is convenience for us to go to workplace or others places,also there is a park behind our flat ,so we can jog and take a walk whenever we want10.(If you answer you haven’t lived there long) What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?There are two major differences. The first difference is the size of the apartments. The place where i are living now is much bigger than the previous one. I can have the larger places to do some daily activities like academic activities or entertainment. And The second one is transportation, now there are some bus stations and subway near the flat.11.Do you plan to live there for a long time?Yes, because this is a place where I feel comfortable and relaxed. And also because most of my friends live nearby, so we can accompany each other from time to time.12.How long have you lived there?My boyfriend and i live in this flat for almost one year. when we decided to live together,we have found some information on line and tried to find a good place to live in. fortunately, we found this flat which we live in now and moved in13.Who do you live with?Now I'm living with my boyfriend. Um, we've been living together for almost a year. At first we lived separately, but once I was sick and no one took care of me, so we decided to live together and be able to take care of each other, and also we both agreed that this would save a lot of money.14.What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?I live in a apartment with 1 bedroom. although it is a small apartment, we have a comfort and relaxing life..and it is near the subway ,so it is convenience for us to go to workplace or others places,also there is a park behind our flat ,so we can jog and take a walk whenever we wantPart 1 Name1.Is it easy for you to remember people's names?Well, it really depends. For Chinese people, I find it easier to remember while for foreigners, it may be a little bit more challenging. I guess the reason behind this is probably because Chinese is my first language and I’m familiar with those common names.2.How do you remember people's names?Actually, whenever I ask someone their name, I always ask them how to spell it. I suppose in this way, people will sometimes explain their name in detail or even tell me the meaning behind it. So, it will be quicker for me to learn their names by heart.3.How do you feel when people can't remember your name?To be honest, I may feel a little bit sad because I think it’s essential to remember one’s name and this is an important way to show respect. However, I do understand that my Chinese name is very common and don`t have some special meaning, so I will just remind them with patience.4.Do you often forget people's names?Not really. As I mentioned before, asking about the spelling and how to write the name is what I do when a new friend is introduced to me, so that I have less trouble remembering. Also, I put them in my contact list as well to help me avoid forgetting it.Part 1 Window view1.What scenery can you see from the window of your home/dormitory?Well, I’m lucky enough to be living in a high-rise flat equipped with a top-to-bottom glass window, so when I get up, I can always see the sun high above the skyline of the city. And in the afternoon, the view I can enjoy is the sunset and sometimes birds flying across the sky.2.Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?Of course I do . I feel like I can spend hours in front of the window every day, appreciating the beautiful view with a cup of coffee in my hand. When I stand in front of the window, I just feel a deep sense of peaceful, as if the time was slowed and my life was extended.3.Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views?Absolutely, yes! Who doesn't? Personally, I believe that living in a place with a nice view can help with both our life and work. I mean, When we get up and see the beautiful views we will be in a good mood all day. Also, when we get home from work, seeing a delightful view can relieve our pressure.4.How do you feel when you can't see any beautiful views from your window?Well, I may feel a little bit depressed but I think I can bear it. I mean of course it would be better if I can see some beautiful views from my window, such as the blue sky, forest and gardens with flowers. But It's really okay if there is nothing views because I can do something else and if I want to watch some beautiful things, I can search some photos online. So I think it is really OKPart 1 Getting up early1.Do you often get up early in the morning?Actually, yes. I‘ve developed the habit of getting up early. I mean, when I have to study/work in the morning, 7:00 is the time when I wake up. And even if it's a weekend or when I have nothing scheduled for that day, I still get up at around 8:00 am.2.What do you usually do when you get up early?Well, when I get out of bed early, preparing myself for the day leisurely and having breakfast slowly are two of the things I do because I have plenty of time. Also, I may go for a run if the weather allows since there will be fewer runners outside in the early morning.3.Do you get up early on weekends?Yes, there are probably two reasons for me to get up early an weekends. One is that as I usually start my day at around 7:00 am on weekdays, it is hard for me to sleep in on weekends. The other reason is probably because I find it relaxing to get up early on those days. I feel as if my spare time is extended in that way.4.Which morning do you like best in the week?Ah, well, if I have to make a choice, I would say Saturday morning, because ,you know,I don't have to work on that day so I can enjoy the morning in an unhurried manner, making myself a cup of coffee and watching some TV shows.and Saturday mornings are the beginning of my weekends, so when I wake up at that time, I feel very excited about my weekend plans.Part 1 Singing1.Do you like singing?Yes, Although I’m not very talented in that respect, I’m still very into singing.cuz,Singing can relieve my pressure and make me feel relaxed. my friends and I often go to KTV to practice our singing skills. I think it is very enjoyable.2.When do you sing?Well, I think all the time, whenever I have some leisure time, I just can't help singing.But sometimes my friends and I go to KTV , because The equipment there is very professional and there are many songs for me to learn and practice.3.Will you take singing lessons in the future?No, I mean, I do enjoy this activity a lot in my spare time but I willn`t take some lessons because now I’m very busy with my work.And ,in fact ,My purpose of singing is just to make myself happy. Whether I can get professional training is not very important to me4.Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?yes! When I was at primary school, I was a member of the school’s singing team. Singing with a group of students was one of my favorite activities because we had a excellent music teacher, who was passionate and professional. I believe that is part of the reason why I’m still into singing nowadays.Part 1 Home country1.Which part of your country do you want to live in?Well, the place that I want to live in China is xiamen. Uh, it's a city located in the southeast of China.It's a place that I want to live in because i've been living in the inland city for many years. So I really want to change my life style. And Xiamen is a coastal city, to be precise, an island. I like the sea very much, so I want to live in a city by the sea.2.What makes you feel proud of your country?Well,There's a lot of things to say,like the development of the economy,history of 5000 years.But I think the most important thing that I want to talk about is the public security in China.as we all known, China has the largest population around the world, but people in china all have a safety life.3.Do you know the history of your country well?Well, I suppose I could say yes.even though China has a long history which about 5000 years,I have been taught before. Becasue actually every student in China has need to study history classes in both middle school and high school. So I think I can say I know it will4.Will you stay in China in the future?yes. I do want to go overseas to experience exotic cultures and meet different people, but in the long run, I still plan to come back to China because I’ve got family and friends here, who are very important to me.Part 1 Museum1.Do you like visiting museums? Why?Yes, I like to visit different kinds of museums because it's a good way to see art. More importantly, visiting local museums helps me to know a new place quickly. So, when I go to a new place for traveling, the first thing I usually do is to go to the museums to understand the local culture and customs.2.How often do you visit museums?It depends.because I'm quite busy with my work and seldom have time to go to the museums, But, as I just mentioned, I often go to art museum during my spare time.And also,if I travel to another place, I'll definitely visit more museums than usual.3.Are there any museums in your hometown?Well, to be honest, there are actually not any museums in my hometown.Because you know ,my hometown is not a big city. it's just a small one. Although my hometown has a long history, there are not any museums. But in Beijing where I live,quite a lot of museums were built here and one of them I like the most is the art museum. I often go to this museum during my spare time.4.Do you think there should be more museums in your hometown?I would say yes! Museums usually display historical objects and preserve the unique culture and history of an area, and more museums will allow an increasing number of people to visit and remind them, the next generation in particular, of what happened in this place in the past, and I believe this could help them better understand the local culture.5、When was the last time you visited?Oh,I think that was quite a long time ago.you know, due to the pandemic Uh, Well, the last time I went to the museum is two years ago,when i traveled to shangxi province.I visited the Terracotta Warriors . What shocked me was that there were thousands of Terracotta Warriors and Horses from the Qin Dynasty in the museum. This made me deeply feel the long history of China and the wisdom of ancestors.Part 1 Taking a rest1.How often do you take a rest?Actually, I only take a rest twice a day during my working hours. I usually take a nap after lunch at noon and sometimes I order a cup of milk tea in the afternoon and take a break for 15 minutes. This is quite useful for me because taking a rest is a good way to recharge and then when I go back, my work efficiency will be significantly improved.2.What do you usually do when you are resting?I usually just stay alone, close my eyes and take a nap. Sometimes, when I’m under great pressure, I prefer to listen to some soft music or play video games to release the stress, or just order a cup of milk tea and some desserts to treat myself.3.Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?Yes. I like to take a nap for 30 minutes at noon, which is a very common habit for most Chinese I believe, because we think we can feel refreshed afterwards. What’s more, our work efficiency will significantly improve as well.4.How do you feel after taking a nap?Taking a nap really helps me to relaxe after a busy day at work, and although it’s just a short nap for 30 minutes, it really helps to refresh my mind. And pausing my work for a short time can make my work more efficient。
雅思英语口试题及答案
雅思英语口试题及答案Part 1: Introduction and Interview1. Question: Can you tell me your full name, please?Answer: Yes, my full name is [Your Full Name].2. Question: Where are you from?Answer: I am from [Your Country/City].3. Question: What do you do? What is your occupation?Answer: I am currently working as a [Your Occupation].4. Question: Do you study or do you work?Answer: I am [studying/work] at [Your University/Company].5. Question: What do you enjoy about your study/job?Answer: I enjoy [specific aspects of your study/job].Part 2: Long Turn (Individual Long Turn)6. Question: Describe a place you have visited that has been particularly memorable for you.Answer: One particularly memorable place I have visited is [Name of the Place]. It was memorable because [reasons forits memorability].7. Question: Why did you choose to visit this place?Answer: I chose to visit this place because [reasons forchoosing this place].8. Question: What did you do there?Answer: While there, I [describe activities you did].9. Question: How did you feel about the experience?Answer: The experience made me feel [describe your emotions].Part 3: Discussion Topics10. Question: Do you think it's important for people to travel?Answer: Yes, I believe it is important for people to travel because [reasons supporting travel].11. Question: What are the benefits of traveling?Answer: Traveling has several benefits, such as [list benefits].12. Question: Do you think technology has changed the way people travel?Answer: Yes, technology has significantly changed the way people travel by [explain how technology has influenced travel].13. Question: What are some of the challenges people face when they travel?Answer: Some challenges people face when they travel include [list challenges].14. Question: How can people overcome these challenges?Answer: People can overcome these challenges by [suggestions for overcoming challenges].Note: The above answers are placeholders and should be personalized to reflect the candidate's own experiences and opinions.。
雅思口语第一部分参考答案
雅思口语第一部分参考答案雅思口语第一部分也称为口语考试中的“冰砖”,因为它是整个口语考试中最简单和最基础的部分。
在这个部分,你需要回答一系列个人问题,例如你的家庭、工作、爱好等。
但是,尽管这个部分比较简单,但如果你不懂得如何回答问题,可能会影响口语考试的成绩。
下面是一些雅思口语第一部分参考答案,希望能对备考的同学有所帮助。
题目一:你的家乡在哪里?可能的回答:•我来自山东省济南市,这是一个历史悠久的城市,也是中国五大老字号之一。
•我的家乡在广东省深圳市,这是一个非常先进和现代化的城市,在中国的改革开放中发挥了很重要的作用。
•我来自马来西亚吉隆坡,这是一个多元文化的城市,拥有许多美食和旅游景点。
这个问题是相当基础的,而且你可能会预料到。
要回答此问题,可以先简单介绍你的家乡,包括它在哪里,它有何特殊之处。
在回答时释放一些氛围,例如你的家乡有什么美食、旅游景点或特殊传统等等。
最后,你可以再加上一句话表达你的爱意。
题目二:你的工作是什么?可能的回答:•我是一名教师,在一所小学任职。
我主要教小学三年级的学生,最喜欢看到他们学习新知识的瞬间!•我是一名市场执行主管。
我的工作包括为公司制定市场计划,协调市场活动,并与其他部门合作以确保成功。
•我是一名自由职业者。
我最近开始写博客和电子书,希望能通过我的作品来帮助和激励别人。
在回答此问题时,要简要介绍你目前的职位,并简单介绍你的工作职责。
如果你很喜欢你的工作,可以分享一些有关你喜欢工作的原因。
否则,你可以尝试将你的答案转移到你想在未来的工作中发挥作用的领域。
题目三:你有什么爱好?可能的回答:•我喜欢阅读。
每周我会切换不同的书籍类型,以保持对不同领域知识的兴趣。
•我爱跳舞。
跳舞可以缓解我对工作的压力,还能使我保持身体健康。
•我经常参加志愿者活动。
我认为为他人服务是一种很棒的方式,使自己更有价值。
此问题是谈论你的爱好。
确保您的爱好确实是你喜欢做的事情。
在介绍你的爱好时,可以谈论让你开心的、健康的、与社区相连的等方面带来的好处。
雅思口语PART12024 新题-题目+答案
雅思口语PART 12024年1-4月新题1.Sunglasses1.Do you often wear sunglasses?Yes, I often wear sunglasses, especially when I'm outdoors on sunny days. They help protect my eyes from the bright sunlight and also make me feel more comfortable.2.Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?Not really. I usually look for good quality sunglasses that are within my budget. I believe that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a pair of functional and stylish sunglasses.3.Do you give sunglasses as a gift?Yes, I have given sunglasses as a gift before. I think they can be a great present for people who enjoy being outdoors or who appreciate fashionable accessories. I usually choose a pair that suits the recipient's taste and style.4.Why do you wear sunglasses?I wear sunglasses primarily to protect my eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun. But they also help reduce the glare and make it more comfortable for me to look around when it's bright outside. Additionally, I like how sunglasses can enhance my appearance and complete my outfit.2.Social media1.When did you start to use social media?I started using social media quite a few years ago, probably around the time when platforms like Facebook and Twitter became popular. Initially, I used it mostly to keep in touch with friends and family, but over time, I've discovered various other uses for it as well.2.Do you think you spend too much time on social media?Sometimes, I do feel like I spend more time on social media than I should. It can be easy to get caught up in scrolling through feeds and engaging with posts, but I'm trying to be more mindful of my usage and make sure it doesn't interfere with other importanttasks or activities.3.What do people do on social media?People use social media for a wide range of activities. They share updates about their daily lives, post photos and videos, and engage in conversations with friends and followers. Many also use it to follow news and trends, discover new products and services, and even for professional networking. Additionally, social media has become a platform for expressing opinions, raising awareness about important issues, and organizing campaigns and movements3.Memory1.What do you have to remember to do every day?Every day, I have to remember to check my emails and messages to keep up with work and personal communications. Additionally, I need to remember to complete my daily tasks and responsibilities, whether it's related to my job, studies, or household chores. Staying hydrated and having regular meals is also something I try to remember every day to maintain good health.2.Is it easy for you to forget to do these things?Sometimes, it can be easy to forget to do certain things, especially when I'm busy or have a lot on my mind. However, I try to set reminders or create a to-do list to help me stay organized and ensure I don't overlook any important tasks. I also find that having a routine helps me remember things more easily.3.Are you good at memorizing things?I think I'm decent at memorizing things, but it depends on the type ofinformation. For example, I find it easier to memorize factual information or lists when I associate them with something familiar or create a mnemonic device.However, memorizing abstract concepts or long passages can be more challenging for me.4.How do you help yourself to remember things?To help myself remember things, I use several techniques. I often write down important information or create notes to refer to later. I also use reminders onmy phone or computer to alert me of upcoming deadlines or appointments.Additionally, I try to associate new information with something I already know, which helps me retain it better. Sometimes, repeating the information out loud or discussing it with someone else also helps me to remember.5.Have you ever forgotten something important?Yes, I have forgotten something important before. One example is when I missed a crucial meeting because I forgot to put it in my calendar. It was a valuable lesson for me to always double-check my schedule and reminders to ensure I don't miss anything important again. Since then, I've been more diligent about tracking my appointments and deadlines4.Cake or dessert1.Do you like cakes or desserts?Yes, I do enjoy cakes and desserts, but I try to indulge in them occasionally to maintaina balanced diet.2.Why do some people not like eating sweet food?Some people don't like sweet food because of personal taste preferences, health considerations, cultural backgrounds, dietary restrictions, or simply not enjoying the taste of sugar.5.Video games1.Do you play video games?Yes, I do play video games occasionally. I find them a fun way to relax and unwind after a busy day.2.What kinds of video games do you like to play?I enjoy playing a variety of video games, especially strategy and adventure ones. They challenge my thinking and keep me engaged for hours.3.Is it good for young people to play video games?I believe it depends on the balance. Video games can be beneficial for young people in terms of entertainment and cognitive development, but it's important to strike a balance with other activities like sports and socializing.6.Colours1.What is your favourite colour?My favourite colour is blue. It's calm and relaxing, and reminds me of the beautiful sky and sea.2.Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your culture?Yes, in my culture, red often symbolizes luck, prosperity, and joy, especially during festivals and celebrations.3.Do you usually wear clothes in your favourite colour?Yes, I often wear clothes in blue, as it complements my skin tone and makes me feel comfortable and confident.4.What is your preferred car colour for purchase?If I had to choose, I'd probably prefer a silver car. It's sleek and modern, and goes well with various styles and designs7.Singing1.Do you like singing?Yes, I enjoy singing, especially when I'm feeling happy or relaxed. It's a fun way to express myself.2.Do you have any singing classes at school?No, my school doesn't offer singing classes specifically. But we have music classes where we learn about different musical instruments and genres.3.Do you think there are many Chinese that can sing?Yes, I believe there are many Chinese people who can sing well. Singing is a popular hobby and many Chinese have a natural talent for it. Plus, there's a rich cultural tradition of singing in China.8.Advertising1.Do you like advertisements on TV or some other products?I'm neutral about advertisements on TV and other products. Sometimes they can be informative and entertaining, but too many can be annoying.2.Were there any advertisements that impressed you when you were young?Yes, there were a few advertisements that caught my attention when I was young. One was a toy advertisement that had a catchy jingle and bright colors.3.Will you do work related to advertising?Currently, I'm not planning to work directly in advertising. But I appreciate the creativity and strategy involved in making effective advertisements.4.What kind of advertisements are shown in public places?In public places, you often see billboards and posters advertising various products and services. These can range from food and beverages to clothing and electronics9.Celebrity news1.Do you pay attention to famous people in the news?Yes, I do pay attention to famous people in the news, especially those who are involved in current events or have achieved remarkable feats.2.Do you think news reports about famous people are always true?Not always. Sometimes news reports about famous people can be exaggerated or even fabricated for sensationalism. It's important to verify the source and cross-check information.3.What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?I often see actors, singers, politicians, and sportspeople in the news. Their personal lives, achievements, and controversies often grab headlines.4.Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?My favorite celebrity in my country is an actor known for his talent and dedication to his craft. He inspires me with his hard work and positive attitude.10.Feel bored1.Do you often feel bored?Not often. I usually have enough to do and enjoy keeping busy with various activities.2.What kinds of things would make you feel bored?Repetitive tasks or long periods of inactivity without stimulation would make me feel bored.3.What will you do if you feel bored?If I feel bored, I'll try to find something new and exciting to do, like reading a book, exploring a new place, or engaging in a hobby.4.Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?I don't think either childhood or adulthood is inherently boring. It depends on the individual's experiences and how they choose to spend their time. Both stages of life can be filled with fun and meaningful activities.11.Crowded place1.Is the city where you live crowded?Yes, the city where I live can be quite crowded, especially during peak hours and in popular areas.2.Is there a crowded place near where you live?Yes, there's a popular shopping mall near my house that's always crowded with people.3.Do you like crowded places?I don't mind being in crowded places occasionally, but I prefer less crowded environments for daily activities. Crowds can be overwhelming sometimes.4.When was the last time you were in a crowded place?The last time I was in a crowded place was probably at a concert last weekend. The venue was packed with fans and it was quite lively.12.Money1.How do you save money?I save money by budgeting, avoiding unnecessary expenses, and investing in long-term savings plans.2.What do you think of e-payment?I think e-payment is convenient and efficient, especially for online transactions. It saves time and reduces the risk of carrying cash.3.Do you often use credit cards?I do use credit cards occasionally, but I'm careful with my spending and always pay off my balance on time.4.Do you think cash will still be popular in the future?While e-payment is becoming more common, I believe cash will still have its place in the future. Some people may prefer it for small transactions or personal reasons.5.Do you like spending money or saving money?I enjoy both spending and saving money. Spending can be fun and rewarding, but saving is also important for financial security and future plans. It's a balance that I try to maintain.。
雅思口语第一部分的问题及参考标准答案
I. Possible QuestionsStage One Questions1. Good morning, my name is Jake Edward. Could you tell me your full name please?2. And what shall I call you?3. Can I see your identification please?4. Does your name have any special meaning?5. What's the literal translation of your name?6. Where do you come from?7. Where were you born?8. Where about is your hometown?9. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?10. Could you tell me something about your hometown?11. What are the main tourist attractions in Beijing?12. What's the climate like in your hometown?13. What are the people like in your hometown?14. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?15. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?16. Tell me about what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.17. What do you do during the Spring Festival?18. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?19. What are some of the customs in your country that I should know about?20. How long have you lived in Beijing?21. What's the weather like in Beijing?22. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?23. What places in Beijing do you like best? Why?24. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?25. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?26. What is the biggest problem China faces?27. What places do you recommend a foreigner to visit in your hometown and why?28. Which city, in your opinion, is the best city in China?29. Has tourism changed China very much?30. Has transport changed over the past 20 years in China?31. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?32. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For long trips, how do you prefer to travel?33. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in, either this country or in your hometown.34. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?35. What do you usually do in your holidays?36. Why do you think trains are better than buses?37. Can you tell me something about your family?38. Do you have children?39. What is your child's name?40. What is your son/daughter like? Tell me about his/her personality.41. What does your wife/husband do for a living?42. When did you get married?43. Tell me something about your wedding, please. Did you have any kind of ceremony?44. What did you/your wife wear on your wedding day?45. Where did you go for your honeymoon?46. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?47. Could you tell me what happens at a wedding in your country?48. What kind of parent do you intend to be?49. What hope or fears do you have for your children?50. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?51. As a parent, do you plan to raise your child differently from how your parents raised you?52. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?53. Are you going to bring up your child differently? How?54. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way you were brought up? How?55. Do you enjoy shopping?56. Who does most of the shopping in your family?57. Do you enjoy cooking?58. Are you a good cook?59. Who does most of the cooking in your family?60. Do you have a lot of friends?61. What is your major?62. Why did you choose software development as your major?63. How do you like your major?64. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained?65. Could you tell me something about your educational background?66. Which university is the best one in your country?67. Why do you think Qinghua is the best university in you country?68. How are you as a student?69. How do you try to get good grades as a student?70. Are there anything you don't like about your studies?71. Where do you work?72. What do you do for a living?73. What is your line of business?74. What is your job? What does your job involve?75. What do you do on a daily basis?76. How do you like your job?77. Tell me something about your job.78. What made you decide to get into this field?79. What kind of hobbies do you have?80. How did you become interested in your hobby?81. What do you do in your spare time?82. How do you spend your weekends?83. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules?84. What is the most popular sport in your country?85. What are the sport facilities like in your university/Beijing?86. How do you spend your free time?87. Do you like reading books or newspapers?88. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?89. Which cinema do you often go to?90. What kind of films do you like?91. What kinds of things do you like doing when you are not working?92. Do you often watch TV? What's your favourite programme?93. What kind of music do you like?94. Who's your favourite film star? Can you describe him/her to me?95. Do you enjoy travelling?96. What do you know about Britain/Canada/Australia, etc.?97. What sort of accommodation would you most likely to live in when you get to England?98. What problems or difficulties do you think you may have in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc?99. How will you try to overcome the difficulties/How will you deal with them?100. Student life is quite competitive. Do you think you'll be able to manage the demand in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc?101. What difficulties do you think you'll encounter in your studies in Britain/Canada/Australia? 102. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia etc. would be like?103. How do you think you'll feel being so far from your family?104. What do you want to study?/What do you intend to study?105. Which university are you going to study at?106. Why did you choose this university? Could you tell me why you choose to study at university of X?107. Where are you going to study in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. and why?108. What are your plans in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc.?109. What do you hope to gain from your studies abroad?110. What do you think your study abroad will do for your career?111. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the UK? 112. What effect do you think your studies will have on your career when you get back to China? 113. What do you intend to do after you graduate?114. What will be some of your challenges you foresee when you come back to China?115. Do you think you'll have any problems adjusting back to life in China?116. What kind of changes will you have to make when you come back to China?117. Do you think there might be a gap between what you learned from your studies and the level of knowledge you will encounter on arrival?118. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they?119. What kind of things do you particularly want to do in Canada that you can't do here?120. How do you like your life in X X X University?121. What do you think of the training you got in the university?122. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?123. Can you compare American English with British English?124. What sports are played in your country?125. Could you describe the traditional architecture of your country?126. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the University of X?127. What are sporting facilities like in your hometown?128. What are you going to major in?129. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?130. What do you think you will be doing in five years' time?131. What are your goals in life?II. Suggested Answers1. Good morning, my name is Jake Edward. Could you tell me your full name please?My family name is Huang, and my given name is Qi Guang.2. And what shall I call you?Most people call me Xiao Huang.3. Can I see your identification please?Yes, here it is.4. Does your name have any special meaning?a. Yes. My family name "Huang" means yellow. My given name has two parts. The first part "Qi" means something like enlightenment or the start. The second part "Guang" means light. It was given to me by my grandfather. Actually, all the boys of my generation in my family have the character "Qi" in their names.b. The first part of my name means "bright" — as in light. The second part means "true" or "truth". Taken together, my name means "Bright Truth". My grandmother gave this name to me.5. What's the literal translation of your name?Well, Huang literally translates as "yellow", and "Qi" means "enlightened or the start". "Guang" literally means "light or bright". So, taken together, my given name means something like "the beginning of light" or "being enlightened with light" or something to that effect.6. Where do you come from?a. I was born in Xi'an, which is one of the major cities in China. It used to be the capital city at one point in China's history.b. I come from Shanghai, but I was born in Xi'an. My parents moved to Shanghai when I was just 4 years old, so I really don't know much about Xi'an, apart from occasional summer visits to see some good friends of the family. In fact, I don't have any relatives at all living in Xi'an.7. Where were you born?I was born in Xi'an, which is in the centre of China. It's a famous historic city, and is also well known to tourists who travel the Silk Road.8. Where about is your hometown?Xi'an is located in Shanxi Province, which is in central China.9. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?Xi'an is surrounded by plains, and is bordered by a plateau to the north and the Qinling Mountains to the south.10. Could you tell me something about your hometown?a. Hmm ... well, the population is about 6 million. It's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi'an was named the capital of China several times over many dynasties. Also, Xi'an is the starting point of the famous Silk Road, which was important in ancient times. The weather is extremely hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade, and fairly cold in the winter, about 14 degrees Centigrade below zero.b. Okay. Well, first of all, my hometown is "X". I was born in the city, but moved to the outskirts of the town when I was small. "X" is a fairly large city — a pretty important economic centre actually. It has a population of 3 million. It's pretty flat, and is situated right near a large lake.11. What are the main tourist attractions in Beijing?They are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Beijing has a lot of other famous sites as well.12. What is the climate like in your hometown?It's generally very hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade. In winter, it's cold — about minus 14 degrees Centigrade. The spring and autumn are both mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 degrees Centigrade. Oh, and the summer time is extremely humid as well. There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.13. What are the people like in your hometown?They are usually very friendly and somewhat conservative. If you were to visit Xi'an, you'd soon notice that the people still retain many ancient customs and traditions, which is what I mean by conservative. You'd also notice that people there are very helpful. If you ask someone for directions, they will try to help you out, or find someone else who can help you.14. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?a. In (name of hometown), we pronounce (a word) like (hometown's pronunciation), but in Beijing, they say (Beijing's pronunciation).b. There are quite a few differences between my hometown dialect and Beijing dialect. I can't even describe them. When I speak in my local dialect, people in Beijing have no idea what I'm saying.c. Well, you know Beijing dialect usually has an "errr" added to a lot of words. We don't do that in my hometown. Also, some of the tones are different, and there are slight differences in pronunciation. In Beijing, people might say "shi" meaning "ten", but in my hometown, we say "si". Those are the main differences.d. In my hometown, if we want to say "a little", we say "yi dian dian". But in Beijing, they say "yi diar". The accent in Beijing has a very strong "rrr" sound to the end of words. We don't have that at all in my hometown. And, I found it hard to get used to at first when I came to Beijing.15. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?Definitely jiaozi or dumplings. My province is famous for its vinegar, which is used when we eat dumplings.16. Tell me about what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.Definitely the Spring Festival. I suppose it's somewhat like Christmas in western countries. Spring Festival is the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed for several days.17. What do you do during the Spring Festival?I usually go back to my hometown and spend a week in my parents' home. We eat delicious food, visit family and friends, and watch TV. I also like to try and contact my high school friends and see how they're doing and what they're up to. We give each other presents and we buy ourselves new clothes to wear for the new year.18. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?National Day, which is on October 1st, is a big holiday. We get three days off and there are a lot of fireworks displays. There are large flower pictures and other types of flowers decorating the city, and some of the larger cities hold parades.19. What are some customs in your country that I should know about?China has a great number of customs. Let me tell you something about friendship. Really good friends will always help each other. I can go to a friend's home any time of the day, and he will drop what he is doing and welcome me. It might sound strange to you, because I know that in the West, people usually schedule appointments with each other in advance. But, our friendships in China are very strong and deep, and it would be unheard of not to drop what you are doing and invite a friend in.21. What is the weather like in Beijing?There are four seasons. Winter is cold, dry and windy, with a bit of snow. Spring is short and wet. Summer is hot and humid, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees Centigrade. It's pretty miserable in the summer unless you have air conditioning. Fall is probably the best season — it's very comfortable — not windy, not cold, not humid.22. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?It's about the same, except that we get a lot more snow in my hometown than we get in Beijing. I suppose it has something to do with the geography of the two cities.23. What places in Beijing do you like best? Why?I like the Temple of Heaven best because it's very beautiful. The park around it is very spacious and is filled with large gingko trees and some very old trees. Also, in the early morning, it's very peaceful. The older generations are practicing their Tai-ji, while the younger children are running around and playing.24. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?I would recommend the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. Those are the most famous places in the city. Of course, there are many other places that have less historic significance, but those four places are really worth seeing.25. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?There are a lot of people who have recently been laid off work. They have little income and many have a family to support. I think they should be given a chance to get another job — maybe by giving them more training or something like that. Perhaps if the government provided a short-term vocational training course to people who have been laid off ... that would help with the unemployment problem.26. What is the biggest problem China faces?Overpopulation. Even though China has the one-child policy, it still has a huge population. The government wants to provide food and education for everyone, but they haven't yet attained their goal. Many of China's problems stem from overpopulation.27. What places do you recommend a foreigner to visit in your hometown and why?I'm from Xi'an. I think the Terracotta Warriors is really worth seeing. It is the tomb of Qinshihuang, the first emperor of ancient China as a unified country. There are thousands of Terracotta soldiers buried together with the emperor's body in the tomb. It looks really magnificent.28. Which city, in your opinion, is the best city in China?Beijing, because it's the capital of China and has a very rich culture. In addition, Beijing is more beautiful than many other cities, because it's the showcase of China. A lot of money has been invested in Beijing and it is a very interesting place to visit.29. Has tourism changed China very much?Yes, very much in the last 10 years. Each year we are getting more tourists coming to China since the adoption of the open door policy. People see more foreigners and are used to the sight of foreigners compared to years ago. This is true in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou etc. China is becoming more cosmopolitan and people are getting more knowledge of the outsideworld.30. Has the transport changed over the past 20 years in China?Yes, very much indeed. We used to have very few bus lines years ago. Most people would use their bikes to get to places in the city. But now in big cities, there are more bus lines linking different places so it is a lot more convenient. Some cities also have subway lines so it makes traveling much faster than before. There are also more taxis in cities and more people are also using that as a mode of transportation.31. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?Yes, I would love to visit Xinjiang if I have a chance. Xinjiang is in the west of China and it has a large platform. The people there are mostly minority groups and I saw in the pictures the landscape is incredibly beautiful. If I travel to Xinjiang, I would take a train so that I can see the landscape throughout the journey.32. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?In my country, if it is a long trip, I would prefer to take a train ride. Not only is train ride more economical, but also the time and route have shortened tremendously in the past few years. Air travel is more expensive and they are often beyond my budget.33. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in either this country or in your village.In my country, I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my parents. The apartment is not big but we have made it very comfortable to live in. We live on the third floor and there is no lift in our building. The highest is the sixth floor so those who live on the sixth floor have to climb up and down every day.34. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?My hometown is in the outskirts of Beijing. Maybe one hour travel time to get to Beijing. Fairly close I would say. The people there are mostly farmers but many young people have gone to Beijing to work. I like the place because it is very quiet. Unlike the people in big cities who are more complicated, the people of the place where I come from are usually more down to earth.35. What do you usually do in your holidays?During my holiday, I would try to meet with friends and go on outings. That's the only time I can relax and do something I enjoy. Other than that, it is really difficult because I am always busy with my work and sometimes I have to work night shifts.36. Why do you think trains are better than buses?Trains are better because they don't encounter any traffic, whereas sometimes in the bus, we get stuck in the traffic. Also, it is always difficult to get on the buses during the peak hour but with the train, you can bet that the chances of getting on are always greater during the peak hour.37. Can you tell me something about your family?I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Both of my parents are still living, and are still working. Mygrandparents on my father's side are both living too, though my mother's parents have already passed away. I am also married ... I got married 2 years ago.38. Do you have children?b. No, not yet. But, I do hope to have more than one child some day.39. What is your child's name?His name is Zhang Weijun. It means something like being handsome forever. I chose this name for my son because I thought he was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. So, I wanted to remember his handsome features by his name.40. What is your son/daughter like? Tell me about his/her personality.At first, he seems to be quite shy. But, once he gets to know you, you'll find he's very talkative and even a bit bossy. He likes to win and be first at everything, but he will allow other children to take their turns too. He's very funny and loves to play all sorts of word games with me.41. What does your wife/husband do for a living?My husband is a teacher. He's been working in Beijing Language and Culture University ever since he graduated from university. I think he really loves teaching, and he'll probably stay in this profession forever, even though it's not a very lucrative job.42. When did you get married?On February 14th, 1994. We chose to get married on Valentine's Day because we thought it would be very romantic. Also, it was about 2 years before, on Valentine's Day when we first met.43. Tell me something about your wedding, please. What happened? Did you have any kind of ceremony?It was a small wedding. Just our family and close friends came. We didn't have any special ceremony, just a banquet in the evening to celebrate our wedding. I was very tired during the banquet because we had to constantly take care of our friends. We had to light each of their cigarettes, pour their drinks and just generally serve them. They also played tricks on us to try to get us to kiss or hug each other. It was a lot of fun, but I just remembered being extremely tired when it was all over.44. What did you/your wife wear on your wedding day?a. She wore a pink wedding dress —western style, then changed into a red traditional Chinese dress. She also had fresh flowers in her hair and wore a pink veil over her head. When she changed into the red dress, she also changed her hairstyle and shoes.b. He wore a new navy blue suit with a white shirt and bow tie. Even his shoes were brand new. He still has the suit that he wore on our wedding day, and wears it out only for special occasions.45. Where did you go for your honeymoon?We went to Thailand. It's a country that I'd always heard about and had been eager to visit. I must say that I enjoyed it very much. The Thai people are extremely hospitable, and everything in Thailand is very cheap ... even cheaper than in China! It was fun to explore a new country with my husband.46. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?a. No, in fact my parents didn't even know I had got married until after the fact. I suppose I should have asked them for permission ahead of time, but they always let me do whatever I want to do, so I thought they wouldn't mind if I got married. Now that I think about it, I feel I really should have asked them.b. Yes. Both my fiancéand I had to ask our parents for their permission. It was quite awkward at first, because our parents didn't know each other and they each had many questions to ask about my fiancé's family. I hope my fiancé didn't feel uncomfortable when my parents were grilling me about his family. But after an hour or so, they felt quite happy about our engagement, and gave us their blessings to be married.47. Could you tell me what happens at a wedding in your country?Well, it varies from place to place. But usually a wedding begins early in the morning. The bridegroom, together with some of his relatives and friends has to pick up the bride and her family from her home by beautifully decorated cars. Then the two families and friends will usually have a banquet together. The bride and bridegroom have to bow to their parents, Heaven and Earth, and to each other, then they have to serve the people with food, drinks, cigarettes and candies while some young people may try to play tricks on them. The whole thing will come to an end in the afternoon.48. What kind of parent do you intend to be?I want to have a good relationship with my child. I have seen so many kids who don't really know their own parents, and I don't want to end up like that. I do plan to be strict, but loving. I want my child to always feel comfortable to approach me, whether they've been good or bad. It's pretty easy to tell you what kind of parent I want to be, but when I actually become a parent, I'm sure I'll have to revise my ideals a bit.49. What hopes or fears do you have for your children?I hope my child will go to university, find a good job, and have a family. But, children have a very tough life these days. They must study all the time just to have a chance to go to university. They have very little time to play and enjoy as a child. I really fear that my child will be old before his/her time. Then, what's the point of having a child after all?50. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?I hope my child will still know something about China's ancient culture and traditions, and also have a chance to combine these with modern society. I don't want him to just accept everything that is "western" and throw away everything that is "Chinese". Certainly there are people who just think "western" things are better than "Chinese" things. I want my child to beproud of his Chinese heritage, but also be able to choose the best from the West.51. As a parent, do you plan to raise your children differently from how your parents raised you?a. No. In fact, my parents were really very good. They praised me and hugged me often. I remember the stories they told me and the way they spent time with me. I do hope to be the same kind of good parent to my child, as my parents were to me.b. Yes. I want to hug and praise them more. My parents rarely complimented me about anything, though I know they love me very much. They just worked hard and provided for my physical needs, but they never, ever asked me about how I was feeling and things like that. I wish I could have communicated more openly with them.52. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?It's very different. I have had many more opportunities and a much more comfortable life than they had. I remember my father telling me stories about having just one egg to eat each week, and that was the highlight of his week. I can't really imagine life like that, so I'm grateful that I have a better life than my parents did. I appreciate their hard work to get us to this point in our lives.53. Are you going to bring up your child differently?I will let my child choose his own path in life. I will not be as strict with him as my parents were with me. At the same time. I'll give him/her my advice and suggestions. I'll try to be a guide instead of an instructor.54. As a parent, do you plan to do anything different for your child than your parents did for you?I would like to bring up my child differently from the way I was brought up because I want him/her to have better chances in life. I want him/her to develop his/her imagination, creativity, persistence and independence.55. Do you enjoy shopping?a. Yes! I spend most of my weekends shopping. Even if it's just buying something small, I love to walk around and see what's on sale and what's available. My husband thinks I'm crazy about shopping, and he always tells me that I'm spending too much money. So, it's a bit of an issue of conflict between my husband and me right now.b. No, not at all. I really can't stand it. Whenever my wife wants to go shopping, I just hand her some money and tell her to have a good time. I'd rather stay at home and just relax than fight the crowds in a busy shopping mall. I also hate just standing around and waiting for my wife to decide what to buy. It seems she takes an eternity to make a simple decision.56. Who does most of the shopping in your family?Well, I do most of the grocery shopping because there's a market very close to my work. It's。
雅思口语第一部分的问题及参考答案
I. Possible QuestionsStage One Questions1. Good morning, my name is Jake Edward. Could you tell me your full name please?2. And what shall I call you?3. Can I see your identification please?4. Does your name have any special meaning?5. What's the literal translation of your name?6. Where do you come from?7. Where were you born?8. Where about is your hometown?9. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?10. Could you tell me something about your hometown?11. What are the main tourist attractions in Beijing?12. What's the climate like in your hometown?13. What are the people like in your hometown?14. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?15. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?16. Tell me about what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.17. What do you do during the Spring Festival?18. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?19. What are some of the customs in your country that I should know about?20. How long have you lived in Beijing?21. What's the weather like in Beijing?22. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?23. What places in Beijing do you like best? Why?24. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?25. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?26. What is the biggest problem China faces?27. What places do you recommend a foreigner to visit in your hometown and why?28. Which city, in your opinion, is the best city in China?29. Has tourism changed China very much?30. Has transport changed over the past 20 years in China?31. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?32. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For long trips, how do you prefer to travel?33. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in, either this country or in your hometown.34. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?35. What do you usually do in your holidays?36. Why do you think trains are better than buses?37. Can you tell me something about your family?38. Do you have children?39. What is your child's name?40. What is your son/daughter like? Tell me about his/her personality.41. What does your wife/husband do for a living?42. When did you get married?43. Tell me something about your wedding, please. Did you have any kind of ceremony?44. What did you/your wife wear on your wedding day?45. Where did you go for your honeymoon?46. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?47. Could you tell me what happens at a wedding in your country?48. What kind of parent do you intend to be?49. What hope or fears do you have for your children?50. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?51. As a parent, do you plan to raise your child differently from how your parents raised you?52. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?53. Are you going to bring up your child differently? How?54. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way you were brought up? How?55. Do you enjoy shopping?56. Who does most of the shopping in your family?57. Do you enjoy cooking?58. Are you a good cook?59. Who does most of the cooking in your family?60. Do you have a lot of friends?61. What is your major?62. Why did you choose software development as your major?63. How do you like your major?64. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained?65. Could you tell me something about your educational background?66. Which university is the best one in your country?67. Why do you think Qinghua is the best university in you country?68. How are you as a student?69. How do you try to get good grades as a student?70. Are there anything you don't like about your studies?71. Where do you work?72. What do you do for a living?73. What is your line of business?74. What is your job? What does your job involve?75. What do you do on a daily basis?76. How do you like your job?77. Tell me something about your job.78. What made you decide to get into this field?79. What kind of hobbies do you have?80. How did you become interested in your hobby?81. What do you do in your spare time?82. How do you spend your weekends?83. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules?84. What is the most popular sport in your country?85. What are the sport facilities like in your university/Beijing?86. How do you spend your free time?87. Do you like reading books or newspapers?88. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?89. Which cinema do you often go to?90. What kind of films do you like?91. What kinds of things do you like doing when you are not working?92. Do you often watch TV? What's your favourite programme?93. What kind of music do you like?94. Who's your favourite film star? Can you describe him/her to me?95. Do you enjoy travelling?96. What do you know about Britain/Canada/Australia, etc.?97. What sort of accommodation would you most likely to live in when you get to England?98. What problems or difficulties do you think you may have in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc?99. How will you try to overcome the difficulties/How will you deal with them?100. Student life is quite competitive. Do you think you'll be able to manage the demand in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc?101. What difficulties do you think you'll encounter in your studies in Britain/Canada/Australia? 102. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia etc. would be like?103. How do you think you'll feel being so far from your family?104. What do you want to study?/What do you intend to study?105. Which university are you going to study at?106. Why did you choose this university? Could you tell me why you choose to study at university of X?107. Where are you going to study in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. and why?108. What are your plans in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc.?109. What do you hope to gain from your studies abroad?110. What do you think your study abroad will do for your career?111. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the UK? 112. What effect do you think your studies will have on your career when you get back to China? 113. What do you intend to do after you graduate?114. What will be some of your challenges you foresee when you come back to China?115. Do you think you'll have any problems adjusting back to life in China?116. What kind of changes will you have to make when you come back to China?117. Do you think there might be a gap between what you learned from your studies and the level of knowledge you will encounter on arrival?118. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they?119. What kind of things do you particularly want to do in Canada that you can't do here?120. How do you like your life in X X X University?121. What do you think of the training you got in the university?122. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?123. Can you compare American English with British English?124. What sports are played in your country?125. Could you describe the traditional architecture of your country?126. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the University of X?127. What are sporting facilities like in your hometown?128. What are you going to major in?129. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?130. What do you think you will be doing in five years' time?131. What are your goals in life?II. Suggested Answers1. Good morning, my name is Jake Edward. Could you tell me your full name please?My family name is Huang, and my given name is Qi Guang.2. And what shall I call you?Most people call me Xiao Huang.3. Can I see your identification please?Yes, here it is.4. Does your name have any special meaning?a. Yes. My family name "Huang" means yellow. My given name has two parts. The first part "Qi" means something like enlightenment or the start. The second part "Guang" means light. It was given to me by my grandfather. Actually, all the boys of my generation in my family have the character "Qi" in their names.b. The first part of my name means "bright" — as in light. The second part means "true" or "truth". Taken together, my name means "Bright Truth". My grandmother gave this name to me.5. What's the literal translation of your name?Well, Huang literally translates as "yellow", and "Qi" means "enlightened or the start". "Guang" literally means "light or bright". So, taken together, my given name means something like "the beginning of light" or "being enlightened with light" or something to that effect.6. Where do you come from?a. I was born in Xi'an, which is one of the major cities in China. It used to be the capital city at one point in China's history.b. I come from Shanghai, but I was born in Xi'an. My parents moved to Shanghai when I was just 4 years old, so I really don't know much about Xi'an, apart from occasional summer visits to see some good friends of the family. In fact, I don't have any relatives at all living in Xi'an.7. Where were you born?I was born in Xi'an, which is in the centre of China. It's a famous historic city, and is also well known to tourists who travel the Silk Road.8. Where about is your hometown?Xi'an is located in Shanxi Province, which is in central China.9. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?Xi'an is surrounded by plains, and is bordered by a plateau to the north and the Qinling Mountains to the south.10. Could you tell me something about your hometown?a. Hmm ... well, the population is about 6 million. It's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi'an was named the capital of China several times over many dynasties. Also, Xi'an is the starting point of the famous Silk Road, which was important in ancient times. The weather is extremely hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade, and fairly cold in the winter, about 14 degrees Centigrade below zero.b. Okay. Well, first of all, my hometown is "X". I was born in the city, but moved to the outskirts of the town when I was small. "X" is a fairly large city — a pretty important economic centre actually. It has a population of 3 million. It's pretty flat, and is situated right near a large lake.11. What are the main tourist attractions in Beijing?They are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Beijing has a lot of other famous sites as well.12. What is the climate like in your hometown?It's generally very hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade. In winter, it's cold — about minus 14 degrees Centigrade. The spring and autumn are both mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 degrees Centigrade. Oh, and the summer time is extremely humid as well. There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.13. What are the people like in your hometown?They are usually very friendly and somewhat conservative. If you were to visit Xi'an, you'd soon notice that the people still retain many ancient customs and traditions, which is what I mean by conservative. You'd also notice that people there are very helpful. If you ask someone for directions, they will try to help you out, or find someone else who can help you.14. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?a. In (name of hometown), we pronounce (a word) like (hometown's pronunciation), but in Beijing, they say (Beijing's pronunciation).b. There are quite a few differences between my hometown dialect and Beijing dialect. I can't even describe them. When I speak in my local dialect, people in Beijing have no idea what I'm saying.c. Well, you know Beijing dialect usually has an "errr" added to a lot of words. We don't do that in my hometown. Also, some of the tones are different, and there are slight differences in pronunciation. In Beijing, people might say "shi" meaning "ten", but in my hometown, we say "si". Those are the main differences.d. In my hometown, if we want to say "a little", we say "yi dian dian". But in Beijing, they say "yi diar". The accent in Beijing has a very strong "rrr" sound to the end of words. We don't have that at all in my hometown. And, I found it hard to get used to at first when I came to Beijing.15. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?Definitely jiaozi or dumplings. My province is famous for its vinegar, which is used when we eat dumplings.16. Tell me about what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.Definitely the Spring Festival. I suppose it's somewhat like Christmas in western countries. Spring Festival is the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed for several days.17. What do you do during the Spring Festival?I usually go back to my hometown and spend a week in my parents' home. We eat delicious food, visit family and friends, and watch TV. I also like to try and contact my high school friends and see how they're doing and what they're up to. We give each other presents and we buy ourselves new clothes to wear for the new year.18. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?National Day, which is on October 1st, is a big holiday. We get three days off and there are a lot of fireworks displays. There are large flower pictures and other types of flowers decorating the city, and some of the larger cities hold parades.19. What are some customs in your country that I should know about?China has a great number of customs. Let me tell you something about friendship. Really good friends will always help each other. I can go to a friend's home any time of the day, and he will drop what he is doing and welcome me. It might sound strange to you, because I know that in the West, people usually schedule appointments with each other in advance. But, our friendships in China are very strong and deep, and it would be unheard of not to drop what you are doing and invite a friend in.21. What is the weather like in Beijing?There are four seasons. Winter is cold, dry and windy, with a bit of snow. Spring is short and wet. Summer is hot and humid, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees Centigrade. It's pretty miserable in the summer unless you have air conditioning. Fall is probably the best season — it's very comfortable — not windy, not cold, not humid.22. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?It's about the same, except that we get a lot more snow in my hometown than we get in Beijing. I suppose it has something to do with the geography of the two cities.23. What places in Beijing do you like best? Why?I like the Temple of Heaven best because it's very beautiful. The park around it is very spacious and is filled with large gingko trees and some very old trees. Also, in the early morning, it's very peaceful. The older generations are practicing their Tai-ji, while the younger children are running around and playing.24. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?I would recommend the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. Those are the most famous places in the city. Of course, there are many other places that have less historic significance, but those four places are really worth seeing.25. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?There are a lot of people who have recently been laid off work. They have little income and many have a family to support. I think they should be given a chance to get another job — maybe by giving them more training or something like that. Perhaps if the government provided a short-term vocational training course to people who have been laid off ... that would help with the unemployment problem.26. What is the biggest problem China faces?Overpopulation. Even though China has the one-child policy, it still has a huge population. The government wants to provide food and education for everyone, but they haven't yet attained their goal. Many of China's problems stem from overpopulation.27. What places do you recommend a foreigner to visit in your hometown and why?I'm from Xi'an. I think the Terracotta Warriors is really worth seeing. It is the tomb of Qinshihuang, the first emperor of ancient China as a unified country. There are thousands of Terracotta soldiers buried together with the emperor's body in the tomb. It looks really magnificent.28. Which city, in your opinion, is the best city in China?Beijing, because it's the capital of China and has a very rich culture. In addition, Beijing is more beautiful than many other cities, because it's the showcase of China. A lot of money has been invested in Beijing and it is a very interesting place to visit.29. Has tourism changed China very much?Yes, very much in the last 10 years. Each year we are getting more tourists coming to China since the adoption of the open door policy. People see more foreigners and are used to the sight of foreigners compared to years ago. This is true in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou etc. China is becoming more cosmopolitan and people are getting more knowledge of the outsideworld.30. Has the transport changed over the past 20 years in China?Yes, very much indeed. We used to have very few bus lines years ago. Most people would use their bikes to get to places in the city. But now in big cities, there are more bus lines linking different places so it is a lot more convenient. Some cities also have subway lines so it makes traveling much faster than before. There are also more taxis in cities and more people are also using that as a mode of transportation.31. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?Yes, I would love to visit Xinjiang if I have a chance. Xinjiang is in the west of China and it has a large platform. The people there are mostly minority groups and I saw in the pictures the landscape is incredibly beautiful. If I travel to Xinjiang, I would take a train so that I can see the landscape throughout the journey.32. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?In my country, if it is a long trip, I would prefer to take a train ride. Not only is train ride more economical, but also the time and route have shortened tremendously in the past few years. Air travel is more expensive and they are often beyond my budget.33. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in either this country or in your village.In my country, I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my parents. The apartment is not big but we have made it very comfortable to live in. We live on the third floor and there is no lift in our building. The highest is the sixth floor so those who live on the sixth floor have to climb up and down every day.34. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?My hometown is in the outskirts of Beijing. Maybe one hour travel time to get to Beijing. Fairly close I would say. The people there are mostly farmers but many young people have gone to Beijing to work. I like the place because it is very quiet. Unlike the people in big cities who are more complicated, the people of the place where I come from are usually more down to earth.35. What do you usually do in your holidays?During my holiday, I would try to meet with friends and go on outings. That's the only time I can relax and do something I enjoy. Other than that, it is really difficult because I am always busy with my work and sometimes I have to work night shifts.36. Why do you think trains are better than buses?Trains are better because they don't encounter any traffic, whereas sometimes in the bus, we get stuck in the traffic. Also, it is always difficult to get on the buses during the peak hour but with the train, you can bet that the chances of getting on are always greater during the peak hour.37. Can you tell me something about your family?I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Both of my parents are still living, and are still working. Mygrandparents on my father's side are both living too, though my mother's parents have already passed away. I am also married ... I got married 2 years ago.38. Do you have children?b. No, not yet. But, I do hope to have more than one child some day.39. What is your child's name?His name is Zhang Weijun. It means something like being handsome forever. I chose this name for my son because I thought he was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. So, I wanted to remember his handsome features by his name.40. What is your son/daughter like? Tell me about his/her personality.At first, he seems to be quite shy. But, once he gets to know you, you'll find he's very talkative and even a bit bossy. He likes to win and be first at everything, but he will allow other children to take their turns too. He's very funny and loves to play all sorts of word games with me.41. What does your wife/husband do for a living?My husband is a teacher. He's been working in Beijing Language and Culture University ever since he graduated from university. I think he really loves teaching, and he'll probably stay in this profession forever, even though it's not a very lucrative job.42. When did you get married?On February 14th, 1994. We chose to get married on Valentine's Day because we thought it would be very romantic. Also, it was about 2 years before, on Valentine's Day when we first met.43. Tell me something about your wedding, please. What happened? Did you have any kind of ceremony?It was a small wedding. Just our family and close friends came. We didn't have any special ceremony, just a banquet in the evening to celebrate our wedding. I was very tired during the banquet because we had to constantly take care of our friends. We had to light each of their cigarettes, pour their drinks and just generally serve them. They also played tricks on us to try to get us to kiss or hug each other. It was a lot of fun, but I just remembered being extremely tired when it was all over.44. What did you/your wife wear on your wedding day?a. She wore a pink wedding dress —western style, then changed into a red traditional Chinese dress. She also had fresh flowers in her hair and wore a pink veil over her head. When she changed into the red dress, she also changed her hairstyle and shoes.b. He wore a new navy blue suit with a white shirt and bow tie. Even his shoes were brand new. He still has the suit that he wore on our wedding day, and wears it out only for special occasions.45. Where did you go for your honeymoon?We went to Thailand. It's a country that I'd always heard about and had been eager to visit. I must say that I enjoyed it very much. The Thai people are extremely hospitable, and everything in Thailand is very cheap ... even cheaper than in China! It was fun to explore a new country with my husband.46. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?a. No, in fact my parents didn't even know I had got married until after the fact. I suppose I should have asked them for permission ahead of time, but they always let me do whatever I want to do, so I thought they wouldn't mind if I got married. Now that I think about it, I feel I really should have asked them.b. Yes. Both my fiancéand I had to ask our parents for their permission. It was quite awkward at first, because our parents didn't know each other and they each had many questions to ask about my fiancé's family. I hope my fiancé didn't feel uncomfortable when my parents were grilling me about his family. But after an hour or so, they felt quite happy about our engagement, and gave us their blessings to be married.47. Could you tell me what happens at a wedding in your country?Well, it varies from place to place. But usually a wedding begins early in the morning. The bridegroom, together with some of his relatives and friends has to pick up the bride and her family from her home by beautifully decorated cars. Then the two families and friends will usually have a banquet together. The bride and bridegroom have to bow to their parents, Heaven and Earth, and to each other, then they have to serve the people with food, drinks, cigarettes and candies while some young people may try to play tricks on them. The whole thing will come to an end in the afternoon.48. What kind of parent do you intend to be?I want to have a good relationship with my child. I have seen so many kids who don't really know their own parents, and I don't want to end up like that. I do plan to be strict, but loving. I want my child to always feel comfortable to approach me, whether they've been good or bad. It's pretty easy to tell you what kind of parent I want to be, but when I actually become a parent, I'm sure I'll have to revise my ideals a bit.49. What hopes or fears do you have for your children?I hope my child will go to university, find a good job, and have a family. But, children have a very tough life these days. They must study all the time just to have a chance to go to university. They have very little time to play and enjoy as a child. I really fear that my child will be old before his/her time. Then, what's the point of having a child after all?50. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?I hope my child will still know something about China's ancient culture and traditions, and also have a chance to combine these with modern society. I don't want him to just accept everything that is "western" and throw away everything that is "Chinese". Certainly there are people who just think "western" things are better than "Chinese" things. I want my child to beproud of his Chinese heritage, but also be able to choose the best from the West.51. As a parent, do you plan to raise your children differently from how your parents raised you?a. No. In fact, my parents were really very good. They praised me and hugged me often. I remember the stories they told me and the way they spent time with me. I do hope to be the same kind of good parent to my child, as my parents were to me.b. Yes. I want to hug and praise them more. My parents rarely complimented me about anything, though I know they love me very much. They just worked hard and provided for my physical needs, but they never, ever asked me about how I was feeling and things like that. I wish I could have communicated more openly with them.52. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?It's very different. I have had many more opportunities and a much more comfortable life than they had. I remember my father telling me stories about having just one egg to eat each week, and that was the highlight of his week. I can't really imagine life like that, so I'm grateful that I have a better life than my parents did. I appreciate their hard work to get us to this point in our lives.53. Are you going to bring up your child differently?I will let my child choose his own path in life. I will not be as strict with him as my parents were with me. At the same time. I'll give him/her my advice and suggestions. I'll try to be a guide instead of an instructor.54. As a parent, do you plan to do anything different for your child than your parents did for you?I would like to bring up my child differently from the way I was brought up because I want him/her to have better chances in life. I want him/her to develop his/her imagination, creativity, persistence and independence.55. Do you enjoy shopping?a. Yes! I spend most of my weekends shopping. Even if it's just buying something small, I love to walk around and see what's on sale and what's available. My husband thinks I'm crazy about shopping, and he always tells me that I'm spending too much money. So, it's a bit of an issue of conflict between my husband and me right now.b. No, not at all. I really can't stand it. Whenever my wife wants to go shopping, I just hand her some money and tell her to have a good time. I'd rather stay at home and just relax than fight the crowds in a busy shopping mall. I also hate just standing around and waiting for my wife to decide what to buy. It seems she takes an eternity to make a simple decision.56. Who does most of the shopping in your family?Well, I do most of the grocery shopping because there's a market very close to my work. It's。
(完整版)雅思口语Part1参考答案大全
Advertisement广告1. Do you like advertisements on TV?Oh no, TV is a purgatory. The TV advertisements today appear to be not only boring but also disturbing. They interrupt in the midst of our enjoyment of a game or a film. Most of the advertisement materials are irritating and of course of low taste. The presentation is mostly awkward and obscene.绝不,电视简直就是炼狱。
现在电视上的广告变得不仅仅是无聊了,而且还特别烦人。
这些广告往往在我们欣赏比赛或电影时候的中间跳进来。
大多数广告特别让人愤怒,当然品味还很低。
这些广告的描述又傻又低俗。
2. What kind of advertisement do you like the most?Word of mouth is hands down the BEST advertising. It's one of the most credible forms of advertising because every time people make a recommendation, they have nothing to gain but the appreciation of those who are listening.口碑绝对是最好的广告。
这是最可信的广告方式之一,因为每当人们对一个产品做出评价时,他们除了能得到听者的感谢外,得不到任何其他好处。
3. Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?Whether you do like them or not, whenever and wherever it's possible that you can meet them. For biz sellers, ad could be very helpful to promote their products. For acceptors, ads might show some latest information. To buy or not to buy, to be fond of or not, all depend on your decisions.无论你是否喜欢广告,你都有可能随时随地遇到它们。
15个最常见的雅思口语话题及答案 Part 1
15个最常见的雅思口语话题及答案Part 1Part 1主要问一些日常话题,通常是跟自己有关的。
回答思路是先直接回答、然后补充说明一个复合句。
积累范文中的词汇、短语、和常用搭配,套用它们做出你自己的答案,读熟。
→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→Q1:What do you do? 你每天都做些什么?如果你是上班族A1:I work as a teacher actually in a local secondary school. I teach English and I’m also responsible for developing the new curriculum there.如果你是学生A1:I’m a full-time student at university and I am studying French and Japanese, and after graduation I really want to get into translating, I think it’s a fascinating field.【讲解】1, work as an engineer:从事…工作的。
2, be responsible for designing the leaflets:负责…的。
3, get into teaching/law/coding:从事…行业。
→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→Q2:Do you like your job? 你喜欢你的职业吗?上班族A2:Yes, I like it most of the time, I mean I really enjoy seeing my students learn and make progress but I must admit the hours are long and work often eats into my personal time.【讲解】1, most of the time后面通常是要表达相反的意见。
(完整版)雅思口语第一部分的问题和参考答案
I. Possible QuestionsStage One Questions1. Good morning, my name is Jake Edward. Could you tell me your full name please?2. And what shall I call you?3. Can I see your identification please?4. Does your name have any special meaning?5. What's the literal translation of your name?6. Where do you come from?7. Where were you born?8. Where about is your hometown?9. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?10. Could you tell me something about your hometown?11. What are the main tourist attractions in Beijing?12. What's the climate like in your hometown?13. What are the people like in your hometown?14. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?15. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?16. Tell me about what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.17. What do you do during the Spring Festival?18. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?19. What are some of the customs in your country that I should know about?20. How long have you lived in Beijing?21. What's the weather like in Beijing?22. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?23. What places in Beijing do you like best? Why?24. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?25. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?26. What is the biggest problem China faces?27. What places do you recommend a foreigner to visit in your hometown and why?28. Which city, in your opinion, is the best city in China?29. Has tourism changed China very much?30. Has transport changed over the past 20 years in China?31. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?32. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For long trips, how do you prefer to travel?33. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in, either this country or in your hometown.34. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?35. What do you usually do in your holidays?36. Why do you think trains are better than buses?37. Can you tell me something about your family?38. Do you have children?39. What is your child's name?40. What is your son/daughter like? Tell me about his/her personality.41. What does your wife/husband do for a living?42. When did you get married?43. Tell me something about your wedding, please. Did you have any kind of ceremony?44. What did you/your wife wear on your wedding day?45. Where did you go for your honeymoon?46. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?47. Could you tell me what happens at a wedding in your country?48. What kind of parent do you intend to be?49. What hope or fears do you have for your children?50. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?51. As a parent, do you plan to raise your child differently from how your parents raised you?52. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?53. Are you going to bring up your child differently? How?54. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way you were broughtup? How?55. Do you enjoy shopping?56. Who does most of the shopping in your family?57. Do you enjoy cooking?58. Are you a good cook?59. Who does most of the cooking in your family?60. Do you have a lot of friends?61. What is your major?62. Why did you choose software development as your major?63. How do you like your major?64. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obtained?65. Could you tell me something about your educational background?66. Which university is the best one in your country?67. Why do you think Qinghua is the best university in you country?68. How are you as a student?69. How do you try to get good grades as a student?70. Are there anything you don't like about your studies?71. Where do you work?72. What do you do for a living?73. What is your line of business?74. What is your job? What does your job involve?75. What do you do on a daily basis?76. How do you like your job?77. Tell me something about your job.78. What made you decide to get into this field?79. What kind of hobbies do you have?80. How did you become interested in your hobby?81. What do you do in your spare time?82. How do you spend your weekends?83. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules?84. What is the most popular sport in your country?85. What are the sport facilities like in your university/Beijing?86. How do you spend your free time?87. Do you like reading books or newspapers?88. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?89. Which cinema do you often go to?90. What kind of films do you like?91. What kinds of things do you like doing when you are not working?92. Do you often watch TV? What's your favourite programme?93. What kind of music do you like?94. Who's your favourite film star? Can you describe him/her to me?95. Do you enjoy travelling?96. What do you know about Britain/Canada/Australia, etc.?97. What sort of accommodation would you most likely to live in when you get to England?98. What problems or difficulties do you think you may have in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc?99. How will you try to overcome the difficulties/How will you deal with them?100. Student life is quite competitive. Do you think you'll be able to manage the demand inBritain/Canada/Australia, etc?101. What difficulties do you think you'll encounter in your studies in Britain/Canada/Australia? 102. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia etc. would be like?103. How do you think you'll feel being so far from your family?104. What do you want to study?/What do you intend to study?105. Which university are you going to study at?106. Why did you choose this university? Could you tell me why you choose to study at university of X?107. Where are you going to study in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. and why?108. What are your plans in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc.?109. What do you hope to gain from your studies abroad?110. What do you think your study abroad will do for your career?111. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the UK?112. What effect do you think your studies will have on your career when you get back to China? 113. What do you intend to do after you graduate?114. What will be some of your challenges you foresee when you come back to China?115. Do you think you'll have any problems adjusting back to life in China?116. What kind of changes will you have to make when you come back to China?117. Do you think there might be a gap between what you learned from your studies and the level of knowledge you will encounter on arrival?118. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they?119. What kind of things do you particularly want to do in Canada that you can't do here?120. How do you like your life in X X X University?121. What do you think of the training you got in the university?122. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?123. Can you compare American English with British English?124. What sports are played in your country?125. Could you describe the traditional architecture of your country?126. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the University of X?127. What are sporting facilities like in your hometown?128. What are you going to major in?129. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?130. What do you think you will be doing in five years' time?131. What are your goals in life?II. Suggested Answers1. G ood morning, my name is Jake Edward. Could you tell me your full name please? My family name is Huang, and my given name is Qi Guang.2. And what shall I call you?Most people call me Xiao Huang.3. Can I see your identification please?Yes, here it is.4. Does your name have any special meaning?a. Yes. My family name "Huang" means yellow. My given name has two parts. The first part "Qi" means something like enlightenment or the start. The second part "Guang" means light. It was given to me by my grandfather. Actually, all the boysof my generation in my family have the character "Qi" in their names.b. The first part of my name means "bright" —— as in light. The second part means "true" or "truth". Taken together, my namemeans "Bright Truth". My grandmother gave this name to me.5. What's the literal translation of your name?Well, Huang literally translates as "yellow", and "Qi" means "enlightened or the start". "Guang" literally means "light or bright". So, taken together, mygiven namemeans something like "the beginning of light" or "being enlightened with light' something to thator effect.6. Where do you come from?a. I was born in Xi'an, which is one of the major cities in China. It used to be the capital city at one point in China's history.b. I come from Shanghai, but I was born in Xi'an. My parents moved to Shanghai when I was just 4 years old, so I really don't know much about Xi'an, apart from occasional summer visits to see some good friends of the family. In fact, I don't have any relatives at all living in Xi'an.7. Where were you born?I was born in Xi'an, which is in the centre of China. It's a famous historic city, and is also well known to tourists who travel the Silk Road.8. Where about is your hometown?Xi'an is located in Shanxi Province, which is in central China.9. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?Xi'an is surrounded by plains, and is bordered by a plateau to the north and the Qinling Mountains to the south.10. Could you tell me something about your hometown?a. Hmm.. well, the population is about 6 million. It's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi'an was named the capital of China several times over many dynasties. Also, Xi'an is the starting point of the famous Silk Road, which was important in ancient times. The weather is extremely hot insummer, about 40 degrees Centigrade, and fairly coldin the winter, about 14 degrees Centigrade below zero.b. Okay. Well, first of all, my hometown is "X". I was born in the city, butmoved to the outskirts of the town when I was small. "X" is a fairly large city —a pretty important economic centre actually. It has a population of 3 million. It's pretty flat, and is situated right near a large lake.11. What are the main tourist attractions in Beijing?They are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Beijing has a lot of other famous sites as well.12. What is the climate like in your hometown?It's generally very hot in summer, about 40 degrees Centigrade. In winter, it's cold —about minus 14 degrees Centigrade. The spring and autumn are both mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 degrees Centigrade. Oh, and thesummer time is extremely humid as well. There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.13. What are the people like in your hometown?They are usually very friendly and somewhat conservative. If you were to visit Xi'an, you'd soon notice that the people still retain many ancient customs and traditions, which is what I mean by conservative. You'd also notice that people there are very helpful. If you ask someone for directions, they will try to help you out, or find someone else who can help you.14. What are the differences in accent between the people of your hometown and Beijing?a. In (name of hometown), we pronounce (a word) like (hometown's pronunciation), but in Beijing, they say (Beijing's pronunciation).b. There are quite a few differences between my hometown dialect and Beijing dialect. I can't even describe them. When I speak in my local dialect, people in Beijing have no idea what I'm saying.c. Well, you know Beijing dialect usually has an "errr" added to a lot of words. We don't do that in my hometown. Also, some of the tones are different, and thereare slight differences in pronunciation. In Beijing, people might say "shi" meaning "ten", but in my hometown, we say "si". Those are the main differences.d. In my hometown, if we want to say "a little", we say "yi dian dian". But in Beijing, they say "yi diar". The accent in Beijing has a very strong "rrr" soundto the end of words. We don't have that at all in my hometown. And, I found it hard to get used to at first when I came to Beijing.15. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?Definitely jiaozi or dumplings. My province is famous for its vinegar, which is used when we eat dumplings.16. Tell me about what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.Definitely the Spring Festival. I suppose it's somewhat like Christmas in western countries. Spring Festival is the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed for several days.17. What do you do during the Spring Festival?I usually go back to my hometown and spend a week in my parents' home. We eat delicious food, visit family and friends, and watch TV. I also like to try and contact my high school friends and see how they're doing and what they're up to. We give each other presents and we buy ourselves new clothes to wear for the new year.18. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country?National Day, which is on October 1st, is a big holiday. We get three days off and there are a lot of fireworks displays. There are large flower pictures and other types of flowers decorating the city, and some of the larger cities hold parades.19. What are some customs in your country that I should know about?China has a great number of customs. Let me tell you something about friendship. Really good friends will always help each other. I can go to a friend's home any time of the day, and he will drop what he is doing and welcome me. It might sound strange to you, because I know that in the West, people usually schedule appointments with each other in advance. But, our friendships in China are very strong and deep, and it would be unheard of not to drop what you are doing and invite a friend in.21. What is the weather like in Beijing?There are four seasons. Winter is cold, dry and windy, with a bit of snow. Spring is short and wet. Summer is hot and humid, with temperatures as high as 30 degrees Centigrade. It's pretty miserable in the summer unless you have air conditioning.Fall is probably the best season — it's very comfortable — not windy, not cold, not humid.22. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in your hometown?It's about the same, except that we get a lot more snow in my hometown than we get in Beijing. I suppose it has something to do with the geography of the two cities.23. What places in Beijing do you like best? Why?I like the Temple of Heaven best because it's very beautiful. The park around it is very spacious and is filled with large gingko trees and some very old trees. Also, in the early morning, it's very peaceful. The older generations are practicing their Tai-ji, while the younger children are running around and playing.24. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?I would recommend the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City. Those are the most famous places in the city. Of course, there are many other places that have less historic significance, but those four places are really worth seeing.25. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they be solved?There are a lot of people who have recently been laid off work. They have little income and many have a family to support. I think they should be given a chance to get another job — maybe by giving them more training or something like that. Perhaps if the government provided a short-term vocational training course to people who have been laid off ... that would help with the unemployment problem.26. What is the biggest problem China faces?Overpopulation. Even though China has the one-child policy, it still has a huge population. The government wants to provide food and education for everyone, but they haven't yet attained their goal. Many of China's problems stem from overpopulation.27. What places do you recommend a foreigner to visit in your hometown and why?I'm from Xi'an. I think the Terracotta Warriors is really worth seeing. It is the tomb of Qinshihuang, the first emperor of ancient China as a unified country. There are thousands of Terracotta soldiers buried together with the emperor's body in the tomb. It looks really magnificent.28. Which city, in your opinion, is the best city in China?Beijing, because it's the capital of China and has a very rich culture. In addition, Beijing is more beautiful than many other cities, because it's the showcase of China. A lot of money has been invested in Beijing and it is a very interesting place to visit.29. Has tourism changed China very much?Yes, very muchin the last 10 years. Each year we are getting more tourists coming to China since the adoption of the open door policy. People see more foreigners and are used to the sight of foreigners compared to years ago. This is true in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou etc. China is becoming more cosmopolitan and people are getting more knowledge of the outside world.30. Has the transport changed over the past 20 years in China?Yes, very much indeed. Weused to have very few bus lines years ago. Most people would use theirbikes to get to places in the city. But now in big cities, there are more bus lines linking different places so it is a lot more convenient. Some cities also have subway lines so it makes traveling much faster than before. There are also more taxis in cities and more people are also using that as a mode of transportation.31. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?Yes, I would love to visit Xinjiang if I have a chance. Xinjiang is in the west of China and it has a large platform. The people there are mostly minority groups and I saw in the pictures the landscape is incredibly beautiful. If I travel to Xinjiang, I would take a train so that I can see the landscape throughout the journey.32. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?In my country, if it is a long trip, I would prefer to take a train ride. Not only is train ride more economical, but also the time and route have shortened tremendously in the past few years. Air travel is more expensive and they are oftenbeyond my budget.33. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in either this country or in your village.In my country, I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my parents. The apartmentis not big but we have made it very comfortable to live in. We live on the third floor and there is no lift in our building. The highest is the sixth floor so those who live on the sixth floor have to climb up and down every day.34. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?My hometown is in the outskirts of Beijing. Maybe one hour travel time to get to Beijing. Fairly close I would say. The people there are mostly farmers but many young people have gone to Beijing to work.I like the place because it is very quiet. Unlike the people in big cities who are more complicated, the people of the place where I come from are usually more down to earth.35. What do you usually do in your holidays?During my holiday, I would try to meet with friends and go on outings. That's the only time I can relax and do something I enjoy. Other than that, it is really difficult because I am always busy with my work and sometimes I have to work night shifts.36. Why do you think trains are better than buses?Trains are better because they don't encounter any traffic, whereas sometimes in the bus, we get stuck in the traffic. Also, it is always difficult to get on thebuses during the peak hour but with the train, you can bet that the chances of getting on are always greater during the peak hour.37. Can you tell me something about your family?I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Both of my parents are still living, and are still working. My grandparents on my father's side are both living too, though my mother's parents have already passed away. I am also married ... I got married 2 years ago.38. Do you have children?b. No, not yet. But, I do hope to have more than one child some day.39. What is your child's name?His nameis Zhang Weijun. It means something like being handsome forever. I chose this name for my son because I thought he was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. So, I wanted to remember his handsome features by his name.40. What is your son/daughter like? Tell me about his/her personality.At first, he seems to be quite shy. But, once he gets to know you, you'll findhe's very talkative and even a bit bossy. He likes to win and be first at everything, but he will allow other children to take their turns too. He's very funny and loves to play all sorts of word games with me.41. What does your wife/husband do for a living?My husband is a teacher. He's been working in Beijing Language and CultureUniversity ever since he graduated from university. I think he really loves teaching, and he'll probably stay in this profession forever, even though it's not a very lucrative job.42. When did you get married?On February 14th, 1994. We chose to get married on Valentine's Day because we thought it would be very romantic. Also, it was about 2 years before, on Valentine's Day when we first met.43. Tell me something about your wedding, please. What happened? Did you have any kind of ceremony?It was a small wedding. Just our family and close friends came. We didn't haveany special ceremony, just a banquet in the evening to celebrate our wedding. I was very tired during the banquet because we had to constantly take care of our friends. Wehad to light each of their cigarettes, pour their drinks and just generally serve them. They also played tricks on us to try to get us to kiss or hug each other. Itwas a lot of fun, but I just remembered being extremely tired when it was all over.44. What did you/your wife wear on your wedding day?a. She wore a pink wedding dress — western style, then changed into a redtraditional Chinese dress. She also had fresh flowers in her hair and wore a pinkveil over her head. When she changed into the red dress, she also changed her hairstyle and shoes.b. He wore a new navy blue suit with a white shirt and bow tie. Even his shoes were brand new. He still has the suit that he wore on our wedding day, and wears it out only for special occasions.45. Where did you go for your honeymoon?We went to Thailand. It's a country that I'd always heard about and had beeneager to visit. I must say that I enjoyed it very much. The Thai people are extremely hospitable, and everything in Thailand is very cheap ... even cheaper than in China! It was fun to explore a newcountry with my husband.46. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before you got married?a. No, in fact my parents didn't even know I had got married until after thefact. I suppose I should have asked them for permission ahead of time, but they always let me do whatever I want to do, so I thought they wouldn't mind if I got married.Now that I think about it, I feel I really should have asked them.b. Yes. Both my fianc e and I had to ask our parents for their permission. It was quite awkward at first, because our parents didn't know each other and they each had many questions to ask about my fianc e's family. I hope my fianc e didn't feel uncomfortable when my parents were grilling me about his family. But after an houror so, they felt quite happy about our engagement, and gave us their blessings to be married.47. Could you tell me what happens at a wedding in your country?Well, it varies from place to place. But usually a wedding begins early in the morning. The bridegroom, together with some of his relatives and friends has to pick up the bride and her family from her home by beautifully decorated cars. Then the two families and friends will usually have a banquet together. The bride and bridegroom have to bow to their parents, Heaven and Earth, and to each other, then they have to serve the people with food, drinks, cigarettes and candies while some young people may try to play tricks on them. The whole thing will come to an end in the afternoon.48. What kind of parent do you intend to be?I want to have a good relationship with my child. I have seen so many kids who don't really know their own parents, and I don't want to end up like that. I do plan to be strict, but loving. I want my child to always feel comfortable to approach me, whether they've been good or bad. It's pretty easy to tell you what kind of parent I want to be, but when I actually become a parent, I'm sure I'll have to revise my ideals a bit.49. What hopes or fears do you have for your children?I hope my child will go to university, find a good job, and have a family. But, children have a very tough life these days. They must study all the time just to have a chance to go to university. They have very little time to play and enjoy as a child. I really fear that my child will be old before his/her time. Then, what's the point of having a child after all?50. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?I hope my child will still know something about China's ancient culture and traditions, and also havea chance to combine these with modern society. I don't want him to just accept everything that is "western" and throw away everything that is "Chinese". Certainly there are people who just think "western" things are betterthan "Chinese" things. I want my child to be proud of his Chinese heritage, but alsobe able to choose the best from the West.51. As a parent, do you plan to raise your children differently from how your parents raisedyou?a. No. In fact, my parents were really very good. They praised me and hugged me often. I remember the stories they told me and the way they spent time with me. I do hope to be the same kind of good parent to my child, as my parents were to me.b. Yes. I want to hug and praise them more. My parents rarely complimented me about anything, though I know they love me very much. They just worked hard and provided for my physical needs, but they never, ever asked meabout how I was feeling and things like that. I wish I could have communicated more openly with them.52. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?It's very different. I have had many more opportunities and a much more comfortable life than they had. I remember my father telling mestories about having just one egg to eat each week, and that was the highlight of his week. I can't really imagine life like that, so I'm grateful that I have a better life than my parents did. I appreciate their hard work to get us to this point in our lives.53. Are you going to bring up your child differently?I will let my child choose his own path in life. I will not be as strict with him as my parents were with me. At the same time. I'll give him/her my advice and suggestions. I'll try to be a guide instead of an instructor.54. As a parent, do you plan to do anything different for your child than your parents did for you?I would like to bring up mychild differently from the way I was brought up because I want him/her to have better chances in life. I want him/her to develop his/her imagination, creativity, persistence and independence.55. Do you enjoy shopping?a. Yes! I spend most of my weekends shopping. Even if it's just buying something small, I love to walk around and see what's on sale and what's available. My husband thinks I'm crazy about shopping, and he always tells me that I'm spending too muchmoney. So, it's a bit of an issue of conflict between my husband and me right now.b. No, not at all. I really can't stand it. Whenever my wife wants to go shopping,I just hand her some money and tell her to have a good time. I'd rather stay at home and just relax than fight the crowds in a busy shopping mall. I also hate just standing around and waiting for my wife to decide what to buy. It seems she takes an eternity to make a simple decision.56. Who does most of the shopping in your family?Well, I do most of the grocery shopping because there's a market very close to my work. It's very convenient for me to pick up milk or eggs or what ever on my way home from work. But, my wife also enjoys shopping very much. She usually does a lot of the clothes shopping for my son and me.57. Do you enjoy cooking?。
雅思口语Part1问题和答案(各个话题)
Confirmation QuestionsGood morning/afternoon. How are you?Morning/afternoon. Fine, thank!How do you do?How do you do?Hi, good to meet you.Good to meet you too.Hi, how are you doing?Not too bad. And you?1.Can I see your ID card please?Sure, here you are.2.Could you tell me your full name please?My full name is ……. But you can call me….3. And what shall I call you?Most people call me …...Hometown Questions4. Whereabouts is your hometown?Xian is located in Shanxi province, which is in central China.5. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it? My hometown is a small place, just outside of Beijing. It takes about an hour to reach/get to there. The people there are mostly farmers, but a lot of the young people work in Beijing. It's a quiet place and I like it.6. Could you tell me something about your hometown?a. Well, it's quite big and it's the capital of Shanxi province. The population's about 6 million and it's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi' an used to be the capital of China, and it's the beginning of the famous Silk Road.b. Okay. Well, my hometown is Beijing and I live just outside of it near the 4th ring road. As you probably know, Beijing's the political and cultural center of China, and it's quite a historical place as well. It's huge-about 12 or 13 million people live in it now-and it seems to be getting bigger every year.7. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?a. Harbin's right near the Song Hua Jiang River and it's kind of in a flat area, with mountains in the distance.b. Indio's a coastal city near the sea, so the main landscapes are the beaches and bays. There are also some nice hills nearby.8. What are the main tourist attractions in your hometown?There's the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. These are the two that are most well known. They are also symbols of China. They attract most visitors, but there are quite a lot of other famous sites as well.9. What are the people like in your hometown?They're usually very friendly, but a bit conservative. People still hold onto a lot of old customs and traditions, which is what I mean by conservative. But I think people there are very hospitable and kind. If you ask someone for directions, they'll always try to help you out, or find someone else who can.10. What places in your hometown do you like best and tell me why?I like the Temple of Heaven best because it's very beautiful. It has a lot of space and there are lots of really nice and old trees there. In the early morning, it's very peaceful. The older people practice their Tai-ji, while the younger children just run around and play. I like it there a lot.11. What places in your hometown might a visitor be interested to visit, and tell me why?I'd recommend the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City. Those are the most famous places in the city, and I think they best represent Beijing.12. Do you like your hometown, and tell me why or why not?a. Yes. Although it may not have as many opportunities, I think my hometown is a warmhearted place and the people are not as selfish as they are in some of the bigger cities.b. To be frank, I don't really like my hometown that much. I mean, perhaps there are many people who are happy to live there, but I find that the pollution problem is just too bad, and to me it doesn't seem like a good place to raise a family.13. Do you think your hometown is a good place for a young person to live?a. Yes I do, because it's got a lot of opportunities and the entertainment facilities are quite good. You can get a decent job here if you have some skills, and you can make a lot of good friends if you have a good personality.b. No, I think if you're young you'd be better off going to a bigger city with more opportunities. I think my hometown is more suitable for an older crowd, who enjoy a more peaceful life. Younger people get bored with the way things are here.14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in your hometown?I think the biggest advantage is that it's a place where you can find a good job with a good salary, if you try very hard. Also, the people are quite kind and generous. The main disadvantages are the traffic and pollution problems. If you stay in my hometown you will know that these are the two things that everyone here hates the most.Weather Questions15. What is the climate like in your hometown?It's generally very hot in the summer, like about 40 degrees Celsius. Inthe winter, it's cold about minus 14 degrees Celsius. The spring and autumn are both mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from around 12 to 25 degrees Celsius. Oh, and summertime is extremely humid as well.. There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.16. What is the weather like in Beijing?In general, it's pretty dry. Winters are a bit cold. They are dry and windy, with a bit of snow. Spring is short and a bit windy. Summers are hot and a bit more humid, and temperatures can go as high as 30 degrees, so it can be kind of uncomfortable in the summer unless you have air conditioning. Fall is probably the best season-it's very comfortable-not windy, and not too cold or hot like the other seasons.17. How would you compare the climate in your hometown with other cities? Well there are definitely places that have a milder climate. My hometown's weather is a little bit uncomfortable for some people in the summer and winter. There are places where the weather is quite stable all year round. On the other hand, there are some places where the weather's even worse, like in Daqing.18. What're the advantages and disadvantages of the weather in your hometown?Advantages and disadvantages? That's a difficult question to answer, let me think for a second. Well, I guess the main advantage is that its dry, so we don't have to worry about too much rain, and the winters are not too cold like in some other places in northern China. The disadvantage is that it can get windy here, and when there is a sandstorm, well, that can be terrible to put up with.19. What's your favorite weather in your hometown?Actually, I've never thought about that. I guess it would have to be a sunny but not too hot day. It would be just a bit hot, like the kind of weather we get here in Beijing during autumn.Food questions20. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?Most people in Changsha like spicy dishes because it's quite hot and humid there, so we need to eat a lot of chilies to help us adapt to the weather. Many people say that in all of China people in Changsha eat the spiciest food.21.What is the main food in China?Well, I'd say it's rice, but I think there are areas where rice is not that important. Each major area in China might eat rice in different quantities, but I think its still the biggest food and probably will always be the top one.22. In what ways has the diet of people in your country been changing? Well, we tend to eat more convenience foods now, especially fast food fromrestaurants like McDonalds and Chinese fast food places. Also, I'd guess we are now eating a lot of dishes regularly that we thought were big luxuries about 20 years ago.23. How has your diet changed?I don't think it has changed that much. I still eat the same things as I ate when I was a child. I guess the main change is that I have more time and money to go out for dinner.Festival Questions24. Tell me what's the biggest traditional festival in your country. Definitely the Spring Festival. I suppose it's somewhat like Christmas is in western countries. Spring Festival is the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed for several days.25. What do you do during the Spring Festival?I usually go back to my hometown and spend a week in my parents' home. We eat delicious food, visit family and friends, and watch TV. I also like to try and contact my high school friends and see how they're doing and what they're up to. We give each other presents and we buy ourselves new clothes to wear for the New Year.26. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country? National Day, which is on October 1st, is a big holiday. We get three days off and there are a lot of fireworks displays. There are large flower pictures and other types of flowers decorating the city, and some of the larger cities hold parades.Changes Questions27. What changes have taken place in your hometown in the last 20 years? Well, I'm pretty young, but may parents always complain that my hometown's traffic is much worse, and they say that prices are a lot higher. But I think on the positive side, life is better, houses are in better condition and there are much better shops and cleaner conditions in the restaurants.28. Has your life changed in the last 10 years, and if so, in what ways?I think my life has changed. It's a bit more comfortable than it used to be, because my parents have more money than they used to have. I thinkI am a bit more responsible than I used to be, and am not quite as carefree.29. Is there anything you'd like to change in your life?Yes, my dependence upon my parents. Right now I'm quite dependent on them for money, so I hope I can be more independent in the future and one day be able to support them instead of their always supporting me.30. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?It's very different. I have had many more opportunities and a much more comfortable life than they had. I remember my father telling me stories about having just one egg to eat each week, and that was the highlight of his week. I can't really imagine life like that, so I'm grateful thatI have a better life than my parents dig. I appreciate their hard work to get us to this point in our lives.31. Has tourism changed China very much?Yes, very much in the last 10 years. Each year we are getting more tourists coming to China since the open door policy. People see more foreigners, and are used to the sight of them now. China is becoming more cosmopolitan, and people are getting to know more about the outside world.32. Has the transport changed over the past 20 years in China?Yes, a lot. We used to have very few bus lines years ago. Most people would use their bikes to get to and from places in the city. But now in big cities there are more bus lines, so it's a lot more convenient. Some cities also have subway lines, and that makes things faster. There are also more taxis in cities, and more people are using them as a mode of transportation.Travels and Holiday Questions33. Do you enjoy traveling?Yes, very much. I've been to most of the major cities in China, and I've also traveled to Thailand and Singapore. I think the more I travel, the more I want to travel. I just like seeing how other people live, and it's really amazing to learn about different cu1tures-much more exciting than just reading about them in a textbook.34. What do you usually do in your holidays?During my holiday, I try to catch up with friends and go out together somewhere. That's the only time I can relax and do something I enjoy. Other than that, it's really difficult because I am always busy with my work, and sometimes I have to work overtime.35. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?Yeah, I guess the best places to me are beaches. You see, I really like beaches because I just like watching the water come in and I love riding up and down the waves as they come into the shore. So places like Qingdao and Dalian are great places to me.Yes, I'd love to visit Xinjiang if I have a chance. Xinjiang is in the western part of China. The people there are mostly minorities, and I've seen the landscape in some pictures. It's incredible. If I travel to Xinjiang, I'll take a train so that I can see the landscape throughout the journey.36. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?In my country, if it's a long trip, I prefer taking a train. Not only is it more economical, but also the time has shortened tremendously in the past few years. Air travel is more expensive, and I don't think its worth the extra cost.Transportation Questions37. Which type of transportation do you usually use in your hometown?I use the bicycle. It's fast and cheap and I can always trust it to get me places in the same amount of time.38. Which type of transportation do you prefer for traveling around? Trains are better because they don't encounter any traffic jams, whereas sometimes in the bus, we get struck in traffic. Also, it is always difficult to get on buses during peak hours, whereas with a train you havea better chance of getting a seat during peak hours.39. What's the traffic situation like in your hometown?It's quite bad now, and I think it's getting more and more serious. The big problems are too many cars and not enough space. I think that building more roads sometimes just adds to the problem because people just buy more cars.Accommodations Questions40. Tell me about the kind of accommodations you live in?In my country, I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my parents. The apartment's not big, but we've made it very comfortable to live in. We live on the third floor, and there's no lift in our apartment. The highest floor is the sixth floor, so whoever lives on the sixth floor has to climb up and down everyday.41. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the kind of housing you live in?Let me think. The biggest advantage? I guess it would be the convenience of it. I can do anything I want. As for the biggest disadvantage, some people might say the space, but I think the biggest disadvantage of living in a flat is that you never really get to know your neighbours.42. Which do you prefer, a flat or a house?Well, it depends on the condition that they are in. I'd probably have to say a flat, because you don't have to worry so much about maintaining it.43. Which floor do you live on, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor?I live on the 1st floor. The advantage is that it's easier to get to, because you don't have to climb any steps. The bad thing is that it's a bit noisier, although we don't have to put up with too much noise from downstairs, since there is no downstairs!Family Questions44. Can you tell me something about your family?I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Both of my parents are still alive, and are still working. My grandparents on my father's side are both alive too,though my mother's parents have already passed away. I am also married (I)got married 2 years ago.45. What do your family members do for a living?My father's retired, and my mother's still working as a nurse at the Xie He hospital. My father used to be a city inspector. I have no brothers and sisters.46. What do you and your family like to do together?I guess we mainly just talk about a lot of things and then watch TV together. My parents and I like to visit people together. Sometimes we go shopping together, but to tell you the truth I prefer doing that by myself. 47. Do you prefer big families or small families? What do you think are the advantages of big families and small families?Well, big families are probably good for the children, because there are so many people to play with. But I think that big families also create a big burden for the parents and it's difficult for each child to receive the attention he or she deserves.Studies Questions (Academic Module Students)48. What is your major?I major in Accounting, which is part of the School of Business at my university. I mainly study the international accounting system as it relates to foreign trade.49. Why did you choose your major?Because I've always enjoyed working with computers, and I was always good at math and logic. I was fortunate to have a computer in my home when I was in high school, and I spent quite a lot of time just playing around on the computer. My parents bought me all sorts of books on computer programming, and I just started to read them and pick up the ideas in them.50. How do you like your major?a. I enjoy it, actually. I didn't know that much about it before I studied it, but I'm glad I chose it because it suits me a lot. My father actually suggested that I major in Accounting, because he thought that I'd enjoy it, too.b. I don't like it at all. I wish I could switch to a different one, but it's next to impossible to change majors. I just hope that when I get a job, I won't have to do a lot of work related to my major.51. What do you like most about your studies?I just like learning the principles, and I like solving problems successfully. I also like getting to know my classmates, and working with them.52. Is there anything you don't like about your studies?Generally I like my subjects, but I hate the examination system. There are too many examinations, and most of the time we have to memorize lots of things in books. I'm not very good at that and I find it's a waste oftime and energy. Other than that, I quite enjoy my time at school. 53. How do you like your life in the People's University?A. I don't like it very much. The dormitory's very crowded, the food is tasteless and my teachers aren't very inspiring. When I was a high school student, I was looking forward to university life so much. I'm quite disappointed, because it's really not what I expected.B. I like it a lot. Sometimes it is a little hard to live in the university, but I have made many good friends and I enjoy my major. It was hard at first to live apart from my parents, but I think that it has been a good change for me. I am much more independent and more able to deal with troubles on my own. My courses are mostly interesting too, so I'm glad that I chose the major I did.54. What do you think of the training you got in the university?a. I think most of my courses will be helpful in the future. My university has tried very hard to keep up to date with the latest developments in our field. There were some compulsory classes that I didn't like, such as politics and history, but overall, I think I was provided with a pretty good education. I don't think it's possible to learn everything you need to know in a future career, but I'm satisfied my courses have given mea good start.b. I don't think it was very good. There were some compulsory classes that I had no interest in. Also, our facilities were not very modern, so there were many things we couldn't do.55. How was your high school experience?I had a good high school experience because I was at a good school, and I made so many good friends there. I think I was lucky to have good teachers I think my high school experience was not a happy one because I seemed to always be under a lot of pressure, and for some reason I always seemed to have bad luck. When I got to University my luck started to improve.Work Questions56. Where do you work?I work in the main office of Motorola. It's near the Lufthansa Centre, by the third ring road and Liangmahe road in Beijing. I've been there since 1985.57. When do you go to work everyday?I am required to get to work at 9:00 o'clock, but sometimes I get there at 8:00 o'clock, or even earlier.58. How do you get to work?I drive a car. I own a Santana car, and each morning I have to fight through the traffic. Sometimes I wonder if having a car is really worth it. 59. What do you do for a living?I'm an engineer. But my day-to-day work involves quite a lot of management. In fact, I'm in charge of the Beijing branch of Motorola, and have a dozenor so engineers working under me to handle the technical side of the work.60. What are some of your responsibilities? I mean, what does your job involve?I'm a sales manager. I'm in charge of overseeing sales operations for all of northern China, including Beijing. I have about 40 employees under me who are the regional sales representatives.61. Tell me about a typical day at work. What do you do on a daily basis? Most of the time, I sit behind a desk and answer phone calls. It's not a very active job, but I do enjoy it most of the time, except when I get a phone call from a very angry customer. Sometimes, they just want to shout at someone, and because I'm the first one to answer the phone, I get the full vent of their anger.62. How do you like your job?I enjoy it very much. It does have its ups and downs, but really it's quitea good job. I enjoy the people I work with too, which really can make or break a job. We work very well together and can trust each other to do our fair share.63. What do you like most about your job?A. My job is challenging and interesting, and I think that the best thing about it is the satisfaction I get from solving problems. Each time I manage to make things go smoothly, I get a great sense of satisfaction. B. I guess I like the pay. I know that sounds cold, but in fact my job is very routine and so I just feel that at least the pay gives me some satisfaction.64. What don't you like about your job?a. I think the worst part of the job is all the unnecessary bureaucracy that exists to do everything. I jut wish that there could be simpler routines and not so many steps to everything.b. I think the worst part of my job is the long hours that I'm sometimes required to work. I think it should be designed so that I can be allowed to go home on time every night.65. Tell me something about your job?Well, I'm a French teacher. I teach undergraduate students who are majoring in French. I've been working for about 10 years already, teachinga whole variety of courses over the past 10 years.66. Which part of the day do you like best?Going home from work! Well actually I should say stepping into my flat and greeting my baby daughter who is now about 2 years old.67. What made you decide to get into this field?I didn't really plan to be a teacher at first, but my parents encouraged me to go into teaching. At first I really hated it, but after a while I got used to standing in front of a room full of students. I enjoyed my classes and the challenges of teaching, so that's when I knew that teaching was the right profession for me.Hobbies and Spare Time68. What kind of hobbies do you have?I'm a big basketball fan, even though I'm not very good at playing basketball myself. I love to watch the NBA on TV whenever I get a chance.I also play ping-pong and volleyball whenever I can.69. How did you become interested in your hobby?Since I was young, my father has always involved me in different activities. My father is a ping-pong coach in a high school. So I always have a chance to follow him when he coached. When I was in the school, I got a chance to play with other students in other sports. So that's how I developed an interest in different sports.70. What do you do in your spare time?I like to play on the computer and surf the Internet. Once I get on the Internet, I find that time really passes very quickly. Before I know it, several hours have passed and my back and neck are aching. I also like to go for walks and read novels on ancient Chinese history.71. Do you like to be with a group of people or alone when you're free?I like being with a group of people. It's livelier and I feel more at ease, especially when I feel that my friends are also having a good time.72. How do you spend your weekends?I usually sleep in on Saturday morning if I can, study in the afternoon in the library, and go out with friends in the evening. On Sundays, I like to go shopping and just spend time walking around outside if the weather is nice. If I don't have much money, I still like to go window-shopping, and I get almost as much pleasure out of that!73. How do you spend your free time?I attend training courses in the evenings. However, as a mother, I also take my son somewhere at the weekend. For example, I may drive to the suburbs or the countryside around Beijing and go fishing, swimming and mountain climbing. I enjoy family life very much.74. What kinds of things do you like doing when you're not working?I'm kind of an indoor type of person, so I guess I like reading most. I'm interested in reading all kinds of books and newspaper or magazine articles, especially those on current issues. I just want to be informed of what's going on in the world.75. Do you like doing these things with a group of friends or by yourself?I prefer being with my friends and family. I'm kind of an outdoor type.I like to go swimming or play badminton with my family or friends during weekends or holidays. If I have a longer vacation, I usually travel to further away places all over the country.Reading76. What kinds of books do you like to read in your spare time?I like reading biographies of interesting people. I like these because they teach me something and also I find that other people's lives are sometimes even stranger than the lives of people in fictional stories 77. Do you like reading books and newspaper?Yes, I like to read the 21st Century and the China Daily. I usually read as much as I have time for, which is sometimes quite a lot. Both of these newspapers are in English, and I find that it really is a good way for me to practice my English.78. Where do you like to read books?I suppose it depends on the book. If it's just a normal novel, then I guess I'd rather read it at home in my room. But if it's a non-fiction, informational book I guess I'd rather read it in a library.79.Do you discuss the books you read with friends?Yeah, if there's something interesting in them. For example some of the things people say in the biographies make good quotes and I like talking about these people to others.80. Is reading popular in your country with young people?No, I'd say that it's getting less popular. There are just so many other things to do that we don't really have to rely on books that much for entertainment. I think TV is the main reason. Is just more efficient and easier on the brain to watch a show than read a book.Sports81. What is your favourite sport?My favourite sport is basketball. I've been playing it regularly for abouta year, and I'm quite crazy about it now.82. Why do you like it so much?Basketball is fast and it's a bit more exciting than playing other sports like football. I love the NBA, so that also makes me more interested in the sport as well.83. What sports are played in your country?Ping-pong and football are probably the most popular sports. China has a very large following of football fans. Especially now that China has qualified for the World Cup, we've become quite crazy about football.84. What is the most popular sport in your country?I'd have to say that football's really the most popular sport in China. There are literally millions of crazy football fans. Whenever there's a match on TV between China and another country, you can hear loud cheers and shouts all around the city whenever China scores a goal, and loud groans and moans when the other country scores.85. What are the sports facilities like in your hometown?Beijing has a lot of modem indoor facilities offering bowling, tennis, swimming, and other things. But, it's too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to belong to the club in order to use the facilities. There aren't。
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Part1 话题及素材Study2、What subject are you studying? I'm doing arts in Peking University. Th e subject isnot what I'm concerned about, it doesn 't actuallybother me that much. I focus on the ca mpus life.3、Why did you choose to study thatsubje ct?English sounds beautiful and knowing English means more opportunities whil e you hunting a job in China.4、Is that a popular subject in your countr y?Yes. Language is the most effective w ay of learning other culture. Knowing E nglish meansyou can read more and understand mo re since it is the world language. More over, it gives youmore chance when hunting jobs..5、What are the most popular subjects in China?Anything related to finance is popular i n china, like marketing and accounting. AccommodationCan you describe the place where you live?Well, the room I live in is really nice, it’s bright and spacious. Whatreally satisfies me is that it’s really near where I work. And one more thing which I’d have to mention about is it cost much less than I thought.What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?I watch TV and do some house chores like scrubbing toilets.Are the transport facilities to your home very good?No, they are not so good. The nearest bus station is half a mile away and there’s only one bus passing every twenty minutes. You’ll get frustrated if you miss a bus.Please describe the room you live in.I recently put in new hardwood floors and a new fence in the backyard so it doesn't need any improvements.My next home will be a 3 story home, have a huge fenced in backyard for my 3 dogs, all hardwood floors, granite counter tops, and 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.Is there anything you don't like about the place where you live?It is the color of the wall in my bedroom. It's in light blue color at the moment and the blue is so light that it gets dirty easily. And I'm not into house chores. Plus, the blue color always reminds me of the walls in hospital...so it makes feel I'm living in a hospital sometimes and I definitely don't enjoy feeling like that.Hometownprovincial cityimmigrantsettle downbe noted forbreath-taking1. Developed/developing city /Booming economy /Abundant job opportunities2. Places for entertainment/amusementPubs, cinemas, theaters, clubs of various themes3. Make friends with people having different culture backgroundsEnrich the knowledgeBroaden the horizons1. Living environmentFresh airGreeneryPeaceful2. City facilities made for the senior/elderlyWelfare systemGuarantee of retirement lifeAdvanced medical service雅思口语hometown家乡类话题例文:Compared to the past years, my hometown has become more and more polluted and congested. It has paid too much to gain the fast rapid of economic development. In the future, I’d rather live in the countryside with good environment and fresh air. Besides, I can also plant some organic food for the family.雅思口语hometown家乡类话题词汇2pollutedcongestedfast rapid of economic developmentgood environment/fresh airorganic foodNames1. Does your name have any special meaning?Yes, I was named after my grandmother. (named after) 以...命名,起名。
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Confirmation QuestionsGood morning/afternoon. How are you?Morning/afternoon. Fine, thank!How do you do?How do you do?Hi, good to meet you.Good to meet you too.Hi, how are you doing?Not too bad. And you?1.Can I see your ID card please?Sure, here you are.2.Could you tell me your full name please?My full name is ……. But you can call me….3. And what shall I call you?Mo st people call me …...Hometown Questions4. Whereabouts is your hometown?Xian is located in Shanxi province, which is in central China.5. Let's talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it?My hometown is a small place, just outside of Beijing. It takes about an hour to reach/get to there. The people there are mostly farmers, but a lot of the young people work in Beijing. It's a quiet place and I like it.6. Could you tell me something about your hometown?a. Well, it's quite big and it's the capital of Shanxi province. The population's about 6 million and it's famous for its historic sites, especially for the Terracotta Warriors. Xi' an used to be the capital of China, and it's the beginning of the famous Silk Road.b. Okay. Well, my hometown is Beijing and I live just outside of it near the 4th ring road. As you probably know, Beijing's the political and cultural center of China, and it's quite a historical place as well. It's huge-about 12 or 13 million people live in it now-and it seems to be getting bigger every year.7. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?a. Harbin's right near the Song Hua Jiang River and it's kind of in a flat area, with mountains in the distance.b. Indio's a coastal city near the sea, so the main landscapes are the beaches and bays. There are also some nice hills nearby.8. What are the main tourist attractions in your hometown?There's the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. These are the two that are most well known. They are also symbols of China. They attract most visitors, but there are quitea lot of other famous sites as well.9. What are the people like in your hometown?They're usually very friendly, but a bit conservative. People still hold onto a lot of old customs and traditions, which is what I mean by conservative. But I think people there are very hospitable and kind. If you ask someone for directions, they'll always try to help you out, or find someone else who can.10. What places in your hometown do you like best and tell me why?I like the Temple of Heaven best because it's very beautiful. It has a lot of space and there are lots of really nice and old trees there. In the early morning, it's very peaceful.The older people practice their Tai-ji, while the younger children just run around and play. I like it there a lot.11. What places in your hometown might a visitor be interested to visit, and tell me why?I'd recommend the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and the Forbidden City. Those are the most famous places in the city, and I think they best represent Beijing.12. Do you like your hometown, and tell me why or why not?a. Yes. Although it may not have as many opportunities, I think my hometown is a warmhearted place and the people are not as selfish as they are in some of the bigger cities.b. To be frank, I don't really like my hometown that much. I mean, perhaps there are many people who are happy to live there, but I find that the pollution problem is just too bad, and to me it doesn't seem like a good place to raise a family.13. Do you think your hometown is a good place for a young person to live?a. Yes I do, because it's got a lot of opportunities and the entertainment facilities are quite good. You can get a decent job here if you have some skills, and you can make a lot of good friends if you have a good personality.b. No, I think if you're young you'd be better off going to a bigger city with more opportunities. I think my hometown is more suitable for an older crowd, who enjoy a more peaceful life. Younger people get bored with the way things are here.14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in your hometown?I think the biggest advantage is that it's a place where you can find a good job with a good salary, if you try very hard. Also, the people are quite kind and generous. The main disadvantages are the traffic and pollution problems. If you stay in my hometown you will know that these are the two things that everyone here hates the most.Weather Questions15. What is the climate like in your hometown?It's generally very hot in the summer, like about 40 degrees Celsius. In the winter, it's cold about minus 14 degrees Celsius. The spring and autumn are both mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from around 12 to 25 degrees Celsius. Oh, and summertime is extremely humid as well..There are four seasons. Winter is cold and snowy; spring is short and rainy; summer is hot and humid; and autumn is beautiful.16. What is the weather like in Beijing?In general, it's pretty dry. Winters are a bit cold. They are dry and windy, with a bit of snow. Spring is short and a bit windy. Summers are hot and a bit more humid, and temperatures can go as high as 30 degrees, so it can be kind of uncomfortable in the summer unless you have air conditioning. Fall is probably the best season-it's very comfortable-not windy, and not too cold or hot like the other seasons.17. How would you compare the climate in your hometown with other cities?Well there are definitely places that have a milder climate. My hometown's weather is a little bit uncomfortable for some people in the summer and winter. There are places where the weather is quite stable all year round. On the other hand, there are some places where the weather's even worse, like in Daqing.18. What're the advantages and disadvantages of the weather in your hometown? Advantages and disadvantages? That's a difficult question to answer, let me think for a second. Well, I guess the main advantage is that its dry, so we don't have to worry about too much rain, and the winters are not too cold like in some other places innorthern China. The disadvantage is that it can get windy here, and when there is a sandstorm, well, that can be terrible to put up with.19. What's your favorite weather in your hometown?Actually, I've never thought about that. I guess it would have to be a sunny but not too hot day. It would be just a bit hot, like the kind of weather we get here in Beijing during autumn.Food questions20. What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown?Most people in Changsha like spicy dishes because it's quite hot and humid there, so we need to eat a lot of chilies to help us adapt to the weather. Many people say that in all of China people in Changsha eat the spiciest food.21.What is the main food in China?Well, I'd say it's rice, but I think there are areas where rice is not that important. Each major area in China might eat rice in different quantities, but I think its still the biggest food and probably will always be the top one.22. In what ways has the diet of people in your country been changing?Well, we tend to eat more convenience foods now, especially fast food from restaurants like McDonalds and Chinese fast food places. Also, I'd guess we are now eating a lot of dishes regularly that we thought were big luxuries about 20 years ago.23. How has your diet changed?I don't think it has changed that much. I still eat the same things as I ate when I was a child. I guess the main change is that I have more time and money to go out for dinner.Festival Questions24. Tell me what's the biggest traditional festival in your country.Definitely the Spring Festival. I suppose it's somewhat like Christmas is in western countries. Spring Festival is the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed for several days.25. What do you do during the Spring Festival?I usually go back to my hometown and spend a week in my parents' home. We eat delicious food, visit family and friends, and watch TV. I also like to try and contact my high school friends and see how they're doing and what they're up to. We give each other presents and we buy ourselves new clothes to wear for the New Year. 26. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in your country? National Day, which is on October 1st, is a big holiday. We get three days off and there are a lot of fireworks displays. There are large flower pictures and other types of flowers decorating the city, and some of the larger cities hold parades.Changes Questions27. What changes have taken place in your hometown in the last 20 years?Well, I'm pretty young, but may parents always complain that my hometown's traffic is much worse, and they say that prices are a lot higher. But I think on the positive side, life is better, houses are in better condition and there are much better shops and cleaner conditions in the restaurants.28. Has your life changed in the last 10 years, and if so, in what ways?I think my life has changed. It's a bit more comfortable than it used to be, because my parents have more money than they used to have. I think I am a bit more responsiblethan I used to be, and am not quite as carefree.29. Is there anything you'd like to change in your life?Yes, my dependence upon my parents. Right now I'm quite dependent on them for money, so I hope I can be more independent in the future and one day be able to support them instead of their always supporting me.30. How different is your life from the lives of your parents?It's very different. I have had many more opportunities and a much more comfortable life than they had. I remember my father telling me stories about having just one egg to eat each week, and that was the highlight of his week. I can't really imagine life like that, so I'm grateful that I have a better life than my parents dig. I appreciate their hard work to get us to this point in our lives.31. Has tourism changed China very much?Yes, very much in the last 10 years. Each year we are getting more tourists coming to China since the open door policy. People see more foreigners, and are used to the sight of them now. China is becoming more cosmopolitan, and people are getting to know more about the outside world.32. Has the transport changed over the past 20 years in China?Yes, a lot. We used to have very few bus lines years ago. Most people would use their bikes to get to and from places in the city. But now in big cities there are more bus lines, so it's a lot more convenient. Some cities also have subway lines, and that makes things faster. There are also more taxis in cities, and more people are using them as a mode of transportation.Travels and Holiday Questions33. Do you enjoy traveling?Yes, very much. I've been to most of the major cities in China, and I've also traveled to Thailand and Singapore. I think the more I travel, the more I want to travel. I just like seeing how other people live, and it's really amazing to learn about differentcu1tures-much more exciting than just reading about them in a textbook.34. What do you usually do in your holidays?During my holiday, I try to catch up with friends and go out together somewhere. That's the only time I can relax and do something I enjoy. Other than that, it's really difficult because I am always busy with my work, and sometimes I have to work overtime.35. Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays? Where and why?Yeah, I guess the best places to me are beaches. You see, I really like beaches because I just like watching the water come in and I love riding up and down the waves as they come into the shore. So places like Qingdao and Dalian are great places to me. Yes, I'd love to visit Xinjiang if I have a chance. Xinjiang is in the western part of China. The people there are mostly minorities, and I've seen the landscape in some pictures. It's incredible. If I travel to Xinjiang, I'll take a train so that I can see the landscape throughout the journey.36. Let's talk a little about traveling and transport. For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?In my country, if it's a long trip, I prefer taking a train. Not only is it more economical, but also the time has shortened tremendously in the past few years. Air travel is more expensive, and I don't think its worth the extra cost.Transportation Questions37. Which type of transportation do you usually use in your hometown?I use the bicycle. It's fast and cheap and I can always trust it to get me places in the same amount of time.38. Which type of transportation do you prefer for traveling around?Trains are better because they don't encounter any traffic jams, whereas sometimes in the bus, we get struck in traffic. Also, it is always difficult to get on buses during peak hours, whereas with a train you have a better chance of getting a seat during peak hours.39. What's the traffic situation like in your hometown?It's quite bad now, and I think it's getting more and more serious. The big problems are too many cars and not enough space. I think that building more roads sometimes just adds to the problem because people just buy more cars.Accommodations Questions40. Tell me about the kind of accommodations you live in?In my country, I live in a two-bedroom apartment with my parents. The apartment's not big, but we've made it very comfortable to live in. We live on the third floor, and there's no lift in our apartment. The highest floor is the sixth floor, so whoever lives on the sixth floor has to climb up and down everyday.41. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the kind of housing you live in? Let me think. The biggest advantage? I guess it would be the convenience of it. I can do anything I want. As for the biggest disadvantage, some people might say the space, but I think the biggest disadvantage of living in a flat is that you never really get to know your neighbours.42. Which do you prefer, a flat or a house?Well, it depends on the condition that they are in. I'd probably have to say a flat, because you don't have to worry so much about maintaining it.43. Which floor do you live on, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor?I live on the 1st floor. The advantage is that it's easier to get to, because you don't have to climb any steps. The bad thing is that it's a bit noisier, although we don't have to put up with too much noise from downstairs, since there is no downstairs!Family Questions44. Can you tell me something about your family?I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Both of my parents are still alive, and are still working. My grandparents on my father's side are both alive too, though my mother's parents have already passed away. I am also married...I got married 2 years ago. 45. What do your family members do for a living?My father's retired, and my mother's still working as a nurse at the Xie He hospital. My father used to be a city inspector. I have no brothers and sisters.46. What do you and your family like to do together?I guess we mainly just talk about a lot of things and then watch TV together. My parents and I like to visit people together. Sometimes we go shopping together, but to tell you the truth I prefer doing that by myself.47. Do you prefer big families or small families? What do you think are theadvantages of big families and small families?Well, big families are probably good for the children, because there are so many people to play with. But I think that big families also create a big burden for the parents and it's difficult for each child to receive the attention he or she deserves. Studies Questions (Academic Module Students)48. What is your major?I major in Accounting, which is part of the School of Business at my university. I mainly study the international accounting system as it relates to foreign trade.49. Why did you choose your major?Because I've always enjoyed working with computers, and I was always good at math and logic. I was fortunate to have a computer in my home when I was in high school, and I spent quite a lot of time just playing around on the computer. My parents bought me all sorts of books on computer programming, and I just started to read them and pick up the ideas in them.50. How do you like your major?a. I enjoy it, actually. I didn't know that much about it before I studied it, but I'm glad I chose it because it suits me a lot. My father actually suggested that I major in Accounting, because he thought that I'd enjoy it, too.b. I don't like it at all. I wish I could switch to a different one, but it's next to impossible to change majors. I just hope that when I get a job, I won't have to do a lot of work related to my major.51. What do you like most about your studies?I just like learning the principles, and I like solving problems successfully. I also like getting to know my classmates, and working with them.52. Is there anything you don't like about your studies?Generally I like my subjects, but I hate the examination system. There are too many examinations, and most of the time we have to memorize lots of things in books. I'm not very good at that and I find it's a waste of time and energy. Other than that, I quite enjoy my time at school.53. How do you like your life in the People's University?A.I don't like it very much. The dormitory's very crowded, the food is tasteless and my teachers aren't very inspiring. When I was a high school student, I was looking forward to university life so much. I'm quite disappointed, because it's really not what I expected.B.I like it a lot. Sometimes it is a little hard to live in the university, but I have made many good friends and I enjoy my major. It was hard at first to live apart from my parents, but I think that it has been a good change for me. I am much more independent and more able to deal with troubles on my own. My courses are mostly interesting too, so I'm glad that I chose the major I did.54. What do you think of the training you got in the university?a. I think most of my courses will be helpful in the future. My university has tried very hard to keep up to date with the latest developments in our field. There were some compulsory classes that I didn't like, such as politics and history, but overall, I think I was provided with a pretty good education. I don't think it's possible to learn everything you need to know in a future career, but I'm satisfied my courses have given me a good start.b. I don't think it was very good. There were some compulsory classes that I had no interest in. Also, our facilities were not very modern, so there were many things we couldn't do.55. How was your high school experience?I had a good high school experience because I was at a good school, and I made so many good friends there. I think I was lucky to have good teachersI think my high school experience was not a happy one because I seemed to always be under a lot of pressure, and for some reason I always seemed to have bad luck. When I got to University my luck started to improve.Work Questions56. Where do you work?I work in the main office of Motorola. It's near the Lufthansa Centre, by the third ring road and Liangmahe road in Beijing. I've been there since 1985.57. When do you go to work everyday?I am required to get to work at 9:00 o'clock, but sometimes I get there at 8:00 o'clock, or even earlier.58. How do you get to work?I drive a car. I own a Santana car, and each morning I have to fight through the traffic. Sometimes I wonder if having a car is really worth it.59. What do you do for a living?I'm an engineer. But my day-to-day work involves quite a lot of management. In fact, I'm in charge of the Beijing branch of Motorola, and have a dozen or so engineers working under me to handle the technical side of the work.60. What are some of your responsibilities? I mean, what does your job involve?I'm a sales manager. I'm in charge of overseeing sales operations for all of northern China, including Beijing. I have about 40 employees under me who are the regional sales representatives.61. Tell me about a typical day at work. What do you do on a daily basis?Most of the time, I sit behind a desk and answer phone calls. It's not a very active job, but I do enjoy it most of the time, except when I get a phone call from a very angry customer. Sometimes, they just want to shout at someone, and because I'm the first one to answer the phone, I get the full vent of their anger.62. How do you like your job?I enjoy it very much. It does have its ups and downs, but really it's quite a good job. I enjoy the people I work with too, which really can make or break a job. We work very well together and can trust each other to do our fair share.63. What do you like most about your job?A.My job is challenging and interesting, and I think that the best thing about it is the satisfaction I get from solving problems. Each time I manage to make things go smoothly, I get a great sense of satisfaction.B.I guess I like the pay. I know that sounds cold, but in fact my job is very routine and so I just feel that at least the pay gives me some satisfaction.64. What don't you like about your job?a. I think the worst part of the job is all the unnecessary bureaucracy that exists to do everything. I jut wish that there could be simpler routines and not so many steps to everything.b. I think the worst part of my job is the long hours that I'm sometimes required to work. I think it should be designed so that I can be allowed to go home on time every night.65. Tell me something about your job?Well, I'm a French teacher. I teach undergraduate students who are majoring in French.I've been working for about 10 years already, teaching a whole variety of courses over the past 10 years.66. Which part of the day do you like best?Going home from work! Well actually I should say stepping into my flat and greeting my baby daughter who is now about 2 years old.67. What made you decide to get into this field?I didn't really plan to be a teacher at first, but my parents encouraged me to go into teaching. At first I really hated it, but after a while I got used to standing in front of a room full of students. I enjoyed my classes and the challenges of teaching, so that's when I knew that teaching was the right profession for me.Hobbies and Spare Time68. What kind of hobbies do you have?I'm a big basketball fan, even though I'm not very good at playing basketball myself. I love to watch the NBA on TV whenever I get a chance. I also play ping-pong and volleyball whenever I can.69. How did you become interested in your hobby?Since I was young, my father has always involved me in different activities. My father is a ping-pong coach in a high school. So I always have a chance to follow him when he coached. When I was in the school, I got a chance to play with other students in other sports. So that's how I developed an interest in different sports.70. What do you do in your spare time?I like to play on the computer and surf the Internet. Once I get on the Internet, I find that time really passes very quickly. Before I know it, several hours have passed and my back and neck are aching. I also like to go for walks and read novels on ancient Chinese history.71. Do you like to be with a group of people or alone when you're free?I like being with a group of people. It's livelier and I feel more at ease, especially when I feel that my friends are also having a good time.72. How do you spend your weekends?I usually sleep in on Saturday morning if I can, study in the afternoon in the library, and go out with friends in the evening. On Sundays, I like to go shopping and just spend time walking around outside if the weather is nice. If I don't have much money,I still like to go window-shopping, and I get almost as much pleasure out of that!73. How do you spend your free time?I attend training courses in the evenings. However, as a mother, I also take my son somewhere at the weekend. For example, I may drive to the suburbs or the countryside around Beijing and go fishing, swimming and mountain climbing. I enjoy family life very much.74. What kinds of things do you like doing when you're not working?I'm kind of an indoor type of person, so I guess I like reading most. I'm interested in reading all kinds of books and newspaper or magazine articles, especially those on current issues. I just want to be informed of what's going on in the world.75. Do you like doing these things with a group of friends or by yourself?I prefer being with my friends and family. I'm kind of an outdoor type. I like to go swimming or play badminton with my family or friends during weekends or holidays. If I have a longer vacation, I usually travel to further away places all over the country. Reading76. What kinds of books do you like to read in your spare time?I like reading biographies of interesting people. I like these because they teach me something and also I find that other people's lives are sometimes even stranger than the lives of people in fictional stories77. Do you like reading books and newspaper?Yes, I like to read the 21st Century and the China Daily. I usually read as much as I have time for, which is sometimes quite a lot. Both of these newspapers are in English, and I find that it really is a good way for me to practice my English.78. Where do you like to read books?I suppose it depends on the book. If it's just a normal novel, then I guess I'd rather read it at home in my room. But if it's a non-fiction, informational book I guess I'd rather read it in a library.79.Do you discuss the books you read with friends?Yeah, if there's something interesting in them. For example some of the things people say in the biographies make good quotes and I like talking about these people to others.80. Is reading popular in your country with young people?No, I'd say that it's getting less popular. There are just so many other things to do that we don't really have to rely on books that much for entertainment. I think TV is the main reason. Is just more efficient and easier on the brain to watch a show than read a book.Sports81. What is your favourite sport?My favourite sport is basketball. I've been playing it regularly for about a year, andI'm quite crazy about it now.82. Why do you like it so much?Basketball is fast and it's a bit more exciting than playing other sports like football. I love the NBA, so that also makes me more interested in the sport as well.83. What sports are played in your country?Ping-pong and football are probably the most popular sports. China has a very large following of football fans. Especially now that China has qualified for the World Cup, we've become quite crazy about football.84. What is the most popular sport in your country?I'd have to say that football's really the most popular sport in China. There are literally millions of crazy football fans. Whenever there's a match on TV between China and another country, you can hear loud cheers and shouts all around the city whenever China scores a goal, and loud groans and moans when the other country scores.85. What are the sports facilities like in your hometown?Beijing has a lot of modem indoor facilities offering bowling, tennis, swimming, and other things. But, it's too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to belong to the club in order to use the facilities. There aren't very many sporting facilities that are free and open to the public. Most of the indoor facilities require you to be a member. The outdoor fields are open for anyone to use.Films and TV86. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?a. Yes. On Friday nights, I usually go and watch whatever's playing. It's kind of a family tradition that I started when my son was young.b. No. I'm not really interested in the theatre. I'd much rather read newspapers and watch TV than pay for the theatre.。