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Why do (Chinese) people like to travel abroad? What can people benefit from international travel? What effects will tourism have on our environment?
What’s the difference between traveling abroad and studying abroad? Would you want to travel around the world in the future?
2. Describe a house or apartment you want to live in You should say:
Where this place is What it is like
When you want to live in there
And explain why you want to live in such a place Part3:
Do most Chinese people live in an apartment or house?
Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves? Do Chinese people like to rent a place to live? Would you live in a foreign country in the future?
How could government do to control the price of property?
How is modern home design (both inside and outside appearance) in your country different to that of the past?
In your country, what type of home do most people live in?
Do people prefer to live in modern homes or the older-style homes (e.g. … from 50 years ago)?
How are modern homes different from older homes? What do you imagine people’s houses will be like in the future?
Do you think moving to a new home can ever create/cause problems for people? What are the differences between living in a city and living in a village/town (or in the countryside)?
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3. Describe a street you like to visit You should say:
Where it is
How often you go there What you like to do there
And explain why you like it Part3:
What kinds of streets are popular in China? Are there any famous streets in China? Is traffic jam a big problem in China? Why should people follow traffic rules? Do you like big cities?
What are the advantages of living in a city?
Do you think cities are more suitable for young people or old people? (or is it equally suitable for both of them)?
For old people, what are the good points and bad points of living in a city?
In some Western countries, some people move out of city to retire in the countryside. Why do you think they choose to do that?
Do you think most people, if they had a choice, would prefer to live in a house or a flat?
Do you think it’s important for students to live in a city?
Do you think it’s important for students to attend university or college in a city?
4. Describe a place you visited but only for a short period of time You should say: Where you went Who you went with What you did during the trip
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And explain how you felt about this place Part3:
What do you do before you start your journey?
Do you prefer travelling on your own or with your friends? How do you usually plan your trips? Do you like long journeys?
Do you always like to visit a place you have been to again? Ⅲ. Event
1. Describe a time when you had a disagreement with your friend(s). 2. Describe a time when you were surprised to meet someone. 3. Describe a time when you got up extremely early. 4. Describe a positive change that improves your local area. 5. Describe an age/a stage you enjoyed mostly in your life. 6. Describe an educational trip you took. 7. Describe a special trip you would like to take in the future. 8. Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember well. 新题：
1. Describe an important conversation that had a great influence on you. 2. Describe a situation when you waited for something. 3. Describe a happy event you had recently. 4. Describe a long journey you took by car. 5. Describe a long walk you ever had. 6. Describe a time when someone or something made noise. 7. Describe a success in your life. 8. Describe a time that you forgot something important. 9. Describe a time when you watched the sky.
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1. Describe a time when you had a disagreement with your friend(s). You should say:
What kind of disagreement it was When it happened What the result was And explain how you felt about it. Part 3:
How do you usually feel when others disagree with you? Do you like to hear different opinions?
Are you a person who often disagrees with others? How should young people communicate with old people? Do schools in China teach critical thinking?
Do you think a chat will be boring if there is only agreement?
2. Describe a time when you were surprised to meet someone. You should say:
Who this person was
When and where you met this person What you did together on that day
And explain how you felt when you met him or her (why you thought it was a surprise). Part 3:
Do you think it’s necessary to hang out with friends regular? Is it safe to make friends on the Internet?
Do parents in your country teach their children how to make friends? Why do some people get distant from their friends?
What’s the most important thing that people can learn from their friendship?
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3. Describe a time when you got up extremely early. You should say: When it was
How early you had to get up Why you needed to get up And explain how you felt about it. Part 3:
Who usually get up early, young people or old people?
Do you think working late at night influence the next day’s work? Do young people in China stay up late at night? Is it easy to get up early for you?
What do you do to guarantee a good sleep? Can you sleep well if there is noise around?
4. Describe a positive change that improves your local area. You should say:
What the change is How the change works
What kind of problems the change improves And explain how you feel about the change Part 3
Do changes always lead to a positive result?
How has your hometown changed in the past ten years? Why it is difficult for some people to make a change in their life? Are there any changes you want to make this year?
What are the disadvantages of people knowing each other in a small village?
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