Do you think government should spend more money in making a city more beautiful?
5. Describe an age/a stage you enjoyed mostly in your life. You should say:
What the age/stage was
What you enjoyed doing back then Who you spent time with
And explain why you enjoyed that age/stage. Part 3
What are the popular things people like to do in their childhoods? What are the things that people under 18 years old should not do in China? How do people celebrate the start of their adulthood in your country? Do you think adults can be as happy as children? When should people get married?
6. Describe an educational trip you took. You should say:
Where this place was What you did there Who you went there with
And explain why you thought this trip was educational Part3:
What kinds of educational trips do you have in China? What's the role of the teacher in this kind of trips? Why do some parents want their kids to study at home? Do you think homeschooling will be popular in the future?
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7. Describe a special trip you would like to take in the future. You should say: Where this place is
Who you would like to go with What you would do there
And explain why this would be a special trip Part3:
Are there any special places for visiting in China? Do Chinese people like to travel abroad? What can people benefit from travelling?
Do you like to travel on your own or with your family? Do you like to visit popular places or less-known places?
8. Describe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember well. You should say: What the event was When and where it happened What you saw and did
And explain why you remember that event so well. Part 3:
Describe a typical family in China.
What is the role of your mother and father in your family? At what age young people in China are considered adults? How to help children become mature? Is it good to have only one child?
Do you think teenagers should start working to make money for their families?
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新题：
1. Describe an important conversation that had a great influence on you. You should say:
When this happened Who you were talking with What you talked about
And explain how this conversation influenced you Part3
How do friends communicate with each other?
What's the difference between having a conversation with a man and a conversation with a woman?
Do you think women like to chat more than men?
When men chat with other men, do they usually talk about the same things that women do when they chat with other women? What is the difference between chatting and gossiping? Who do you prefer chatting with, your parents or your friends? Do most people have just a small number of friends, or many friends? How do most people make new friends in your country?
Do you think people's abilities or intelligence is a factor when people become friends?
What qualities do you think a good friend should have?
Do you think it's possible to determine how sincere a person is the first time you meet them?
2. Describe a situation when you waited for something. You should say:
When and where it happened What you waited for How long you waited for it
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And explain why you had to wait for it. Part 3:
1. Do you think patience is important? 2. Why is it difficult for children to be patient? 3. How to teach children patience? 4. Is being patient always positive?
5. Has technology made people less patient than before? 6. Why can people wait for something for a long time?
7. What factor can you tolerate when a friend is late for a long time? 8. What will you do when you wait for someone?
9. Would you easily feel angry when you wait for a long time? 10. Have you ever been late for meeting someone?
3. Describe a happy event you had recently. You should say:
When this happened What the event was Who was with you
And explain why you felt happy about it Part3:
How would you define happiness?
What kinds of things make Chinese people feel happy? Do you think people will be happy when they become richer? Why do some people say happiness never lasts long？ What do you do when you feel unhappy? Do you think money can make people happy? Do you think rich people are always happy?
Are Chinese people happier than they were 30 years ago?
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4. Describe a long journey you took by car. You should say: Where you went
How long it took you/What you did at this place Who you went there with
And explain how you felt about this trip/why you took that journey by car. Part3:
Why do people like to have private cars?
What are the differences between bicycles and private cars? Is it a good thing that everyone has their own cars? How to buy private cars in China?
What's the difference between men and women's preference on cars? What will cars be like in the future?
Are there many families that own private cars in China? Is travelling by car popular in China nowadays? Do you like to have a long journey?
Compare long-distance travel with short-distance travel? How can we make long journey by car more comfortable?
What do you think you need to pay attention to when take a long trip? What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling in a tour group?
5. Describe a long walk you ever had. You should say:
When this happened Where you walked Who you were with
And explain how you felt about the walk
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