Study

1. Do you work or are you a student? (Are you working or studying?)

2. What subject are you studying? Which university are you studying at now? Do you like your major? Why
or why not? What’s your favorite subject? Which subject did you dislike? Which subject is more important
for you?)

I’m doing arts in….university.

The subject is not what I’m concerned about. I focus on the campus life.

The subject is what I’m concerned about because I’m…

knowledge-oriented job –oriented

theoretical things practical things hands-on ability

to stimulate one’s imagination and allow me to be creative

tutors / teaching staff are learned

learning atmosphere

3. Why did you choose to study this subject?

Hunting a job in China

It’s very demanding/ promising.

(Interest) ….is my motivation.

What I like the most about this subject (my studies at my university) is working in a team with my classmates. I
can get great confidence and a sense of achievement from breaking through difficulties and challenges
together with my classmates.

4. Would you say your uni is a good one? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your university?

Promoting lasting knowledge……

Not only getting a degree but also acquiring skills for life…

My uni is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking institution…

We had … teachers and ..(studious)… students.

I like the environment of my university. It is quiet and beautiful. The library is excellent.

However the accommodation is awful. They allocated 6 students in one room so it is pretty crowd and I always
suffer from noisy.
Canteen…pricey… we have to wait for long time to ….

5. Who choose the major for you?

Actually, …gave me some advice on choosing my major. …told me that this major would be in great demand in
the future and it would be easier for me to find a good job after graduating. So I just followed his/her advice.

I chose the major by myself. I have always been interested in … field/industry/world since I was a child. I feel
so lucky that I’m studying what I really like and I’m working hard so that I have a chance to make my dream
come true in one day.

6. Did you like your first day at university? (老话题)

Do you think the first day at university is important?

It is still fresh in my mind as if it happened yesterday. Besides being excited and nervous, I also felt very
honorable to be a member of this big family.

the beginning of a new stage of life, also a milestone of our growth.

7. Why are you taking the IELTS test?

study abroad….(90%人都这么说)

broaden my horizon

to experience new education and testing system

get to know western culture

critical thinking, creative thinking

8. What are your future work plans? (after you graduate)

I would probably start my own business.

To engage in the field that is related to one’s major.

A challenging job will help me progress every day.

Hometown
1. Where do you come from? Can you tell me something about your hometown?

位置：It is located in the northeast of China, … Province.

类型： It’s a coastal city/ inland city /tour(sightseeing) city / historical city / new and developing city /
provincial capital/ municipality under the Central government 直辖市

文化： It has a long history and attracts millions of tourists every year for the well-known tourist
attractions.

居民： People there are hospitable and generous.

开头：

I come from … which is …

I was born and grew up in a lovely city named …

The place where I am from is called …, which is the capital city of … Province.

2. What tourist attractions would you recommend to visitors who come to your hometown?

I would recommend /suggest a visitor go to visit … in my hometown, which is a world-famous wonder/ a

valuable cultural heritage / a landmark (symbol) of the city. By visiting this place, a visitor can get a
better/deeper understanding of the unique local culture and custom of my hometown.

3. Is that a big city or a small town (or, a village in the countryside)?

My hometown is a small city with a small population of no more than 1 million. （2000 万=twenty million）

It’s an important commercial center/ economic center /transport pivot (交通枢纽) in the northeastern
part of China.

4. Do you prefer to live in a big city or in the countryside? / would you prefer to live in a big city or in the
countryside?

Comparatively speaking, I’d prefer to live in a big city. The major advantage of living in big cities is that we
can live with many conveniences. For example, there are many hospitals, schools and supermarkets, so we
could get everything more easily. Also, we could have more entertainment choices, like cinemas, pubs,
parks and museums. Finally, the public transport in the big city is a lot more convenient than that in the
countryside.

5. What do you like (best) about your hometown?

small town, slow-paced life, quiet and peaceful

We don’t have to undertake as much as pressure from work and life as people in a big city do.
6. Do you like your hometown (Why? / Why not?)

Of course I do. For one reason, I was born and grew up there, the city witnessed my youth and growth. For
another reason, the pleasant weather and lovely people in the city make it a pretty livable place.

7. What do you think needs to be done to make your hometown a better place to live in?

(What transports are there in your city? Which one is your favorite? )

（traffic congestion, parking difficulties, public transport inadequacy, en）

Well, it’s a big question. The first thing that I can come up with now is the improvement on traffic
condition. Some new rules and policies should be implemented to limit the number of cars. I guess car
pooling might be a good solution.

new application on my mobile phone - Didi car pooling

share one car with other people - Save money , environmental friendly, less energy consumption
Accommodation
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?

Well, I live in a flat, a three-bedroom flat with my parents. It’s been quite comfortable and cozy.

Well, I live in a ….. in the suburb of ….. It’s a little far away from my college, so I live in the dormitory in the
weekdays and return to my home on the weekends. It’s a quite comfortable place to live in.

2. Would you say it’s a good place to live? Would you say it’s a suitable place to live?

(Is there anything you dislike about living there?)

Yes, I think it’s a good place to live. For one thing, my apartment is in a pretty nice location, very close to
the downtown. For another thing, people who are living there are so friendly and warm-hearted.

I’m quite satisfied with my living place. If I have to say, I think it’s the public transportation. Although
several highways have been built, they offer convenience only for those who have private cars. I hope
there will be light rails or metros constructed in the area.

3. Do you hang anything on the walls in your room?

Well, there are quite a few things hanging on the wall, like some enlarged photos of me and my families
and a pretty nice cross stitch that my mum has done for me as a present.

(why?) bring us good luck / avoid the evil things

4. Would you prefer to live in a house or a flat? (why?)

If I had the choice, I’d prefer to live in a house, especially the one in the suburb, because if I lived in house
in the suburb, I would have my private garden. I would be able to grow many kinds of plants in the garden
and raise several dogs. You know, I love dogs so much.

5. Which room do you like most in your house?

I really enjoy being in each room of my house since each has its own unique functions. If I had to choose, I
would say the living room. The biggest feature of the living room is the French window, which is
overlooking a nice street view. You know it is really relaxing to look outside, especially if you have been
reading for hours.

6. Where do young guys usually live in your country?

Generally speaking, young guys usually live in flats because their incomes make them way too far to be not
able to afford a posh house.

But it really depends. It depends on what kind of job they are doing and whether they are living with their
families or not. Say, they can buy a cool house if they got a well-paid job and they will live in a nice house
as well if their parents are rich enough to be able to afford one.
Name
1. Does your name have any special meaning? / Is there any special meaning in your name?

 It was given to me by my grandparents who hoped that I…

 My Chinese name means/represents/stands for … (Beautiful and elegant / smart and intelligent)
 brings me good luck

2. Have you ever thought about changing your name?

 No, I haven’t. I’m very happy about my Chinese name. And I guess I am never going to change it.
 A name is just a name. It doesn’t matter what name you have. People will remember you, not your
name.
 I changed my name before I went to school. And I have to change all the documents relevant to me.

3. Do Chinese people like changing their names? Why or Why not? What kind of people like changing
their names?

In my personal opinion, generally Chinese people don’t like changing their names, because to most people
names are just symbols, though some people do believe names can affect the course of their life, or
somehow carries a significant meaning to them. For example, the singers would like to change their
names so as to become more popular, they may believe new name will bring them luck.
 Hobby 至少准备一动一静

Sports：最好准备一个单独项目一个团体项目
1. Do you like sports? What sports do you like? (Why?)
Yes, pretty much. And my favorite sport is swimming. The reason why I love swimming so much is that it not only keeps
me in good shape but also helps me set free the pressure.

2. What benefits do you think sports can bring us?

Well, in term of the benefits that sports can bring us, I have a lot to say. To begin with, doing sports with friends bring s
us a lot of fun. More than that, doing sports can help us keep a healthy body and healthy mind. I think most
importantly, playing sports can strengthen our immunity and protect us from viruses and diseases.

3. Do you think we should encourage children to play sports in school? Do you think it’s
important for children to play sports?
Yes, I think so. Playing sports not only makes children healthy and able-bodied but also brings them a lot of happy time.
Not only that, when children play sports, they can learn how to communicate and cooperate with others; this is a
really important skill they need to know in their future life.

4. Do most people in your country like sports? What sports do people in your country
like to play?
Yes, we like sports very much. And there’re a good variety of sports we like to play, such as basketball, soccer,
badminton and so on. Well, I think ping-pang is supposed to be the most popular sports in China; it’s the national sport
of China.

对每个人的好处：

 Playing sports improves one’s attitude to life, because they learn that confidence improves their
performance.
 Those who play sports develop general physical fitness in a way that’s fun, and they establish lifelong habits
for good health.
 Playing sports takes your mind off things that bother you, and afterwards you can concentrate better.
 After a day’s hard work, it’s good to unwind by doing fitness exercises.

对孩子的好处：

 Kids who participate in organized sports do better in school, have better interpersonal skills, are more team-
oriented, and are generally healthier.
 For children, sports are a primary way of socializing with others. Playing sports improve their social skills.
团体运动的好处：

 The dance needs close coordination between two dancers.

 Participation in group sports provides opportunities for leadership and socialization, as well as the
development of skills for handling success and failure.

具体好处的描述：

…… develops not only strength, balance and overall fitness but also strengthens the heart, lungs, and whole-
body muscles and bones.

一项体育运动的简单几句描述：

Go Gym：

I usually go to gym with a friend two or three days a week. And I normally start on the bicycle machine. Then I use the
running machine for about half an hour or so. Then I lift weights. It’s pretty crowed on the weekends, so I don’t go then.

Jogging:

I go jogging every day. I like to get up really early, around 5:30am. I go out before there’s any traffic on the road. I run
about 6 kilometers a day. When I get back home, I’m really hungry, and I have a huge breakfast.

Playing football:

I play on a team with some people from my class. We play every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. There‘s another
team from other class of some grade, and we usually play against them. We‘re very good and we win the champion of
our school competition.

Part2 描述一个喜欢的运动/休闲方式/爱好

Describe your favorite sport.

You should say:
How often you play or watch this sport
How you began to like it
And explain why you prefer this sport to other sports.

Well, I am happy to tell you about the sport that I like most. To be honest, I am keen on playing badminton. Whenever I
have time, I will go to play badminton with my friends or family in a gym or on any open ground. Sometime, I do sports
once or twice a week. I think I started loving it when I was in high school. Then, I felt it was pretty exciting because I
could have fun with my friends. Compared with other sports, I prefer to play badminton for various reasons. On one
hand, it is an easy sport. You can play almost everywhere if you like and you don’t need many partners. On the other
hand, it exercises your whole body including blood circulation and lung functions, especially the upper arms
and legs.
Reading
Do you like reading? What (sorts of books) do you like to read?
Yes. I’m very much fond of reading. And I like to read some biographies of famous persons. The more I read about those
famous and successful people, the more enlightenment I can obtain.

science fiction 科幻 non-fiction books 非科幻 mystery & thrillers 悬疑

autobiography 自传 novel 小说 ancient history 古历史 text book 教科书

How many hours a day would you say you spend on reading?
I’m an avid reader…

What did you (like to) read when you were a child? What sorts of things do children like to
read?
I used to read some fairy tales, like Green’s Fairy Tales and Anderson’s Fairy Tales. With the companionship of those
lovely stories I spent the innocent childhood.

Do you think children like reading? No ….but…

Do you think it’s important for children to read? For children, what are the benefits of
reading?
Reading is really advantageous to both children and grown-ups. For children, I think reading is the best way to learn.
My meaning is those that words and ideas in a book can exert a subtle influence on children. In the meantime,
reading also helps to stimulate children’s imagination.

对每个人的好处：

 As you read something inspirational, you will find yourself feeling much better about yourself and your overall
situation.
 Reading opens your mind to new possibilities. It stretches your imagination in new and wonderful directions and
takes your mind on a wonderful journey through others’ lives.
 Reading fictions provides an escape from the day-to-day.
 Reading a good story can help you forget some of the problems in your own life.

对老人的好处：

 Reading can keep their mind active and engaged well into old age.

对孩子的好处：

 The children who love reading tend to be more flexible in their thinking and more open to new ideas.
  Besides helping teens do well in school, reading also helps them expand their horizons as they learn more
about people and the world.
 The early years involve the highest rates of learning, and the habits formed at a young age will stay with
kids for a lifetime.

Part2 描述一本喜欢读的书 （可以和电影、故事或者电视节目合并准备）

Film
1. Do you like to watch films?
Yeah, pretty much. My friends call me a movie freak, since watching movies takes up most of my spare time.

2. What types of films do you like?

Well, there’re a good variety of films that I always enjoy watching, like action films, adventure films, science-fiction
films, etc. while science-fiction films are always my favorite. Star war and Transformers are all the classic pictures.

3. Are there any types of films that you dislike?

I guess I dislike horror films and tragedies. The reason can be really simple, and the screams and scary background
music in horror films make me nervous. And the tear-jerking stories in tragedies always make me aching.

4. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a cinema?

I prefer to watch films in a cinema rather than at home. Coz the large screen and topping sound system can always
give me a prefect visual shock and audio enjoyment.

5. Chinese films or Western films, which ones do you prefer?

Well, if taking the factors of high technologies, like 3D effects or computer special effects into consideration, I
guess I’d prefer to watch western films.

6. What are the differences between them?

Well I’d say there should be quite a few differences between Chinese films and western films. But I consider the biggest
difference would be cultural background and historical background. Another obvious difference might be the
application of high technologies.

电影类型+相关电影:

 Action movies 动作电影-- Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragon 卧虎藏龙

 Fantasy films 魔幻电影-- Harry Potter 哈里•波特 The lord of the rings 指环王
 Science-fiction films 科幻电影 -- Star war 星球大战, Transformers 变形金刚
 Animated，cartoon movies 动画片--Lion King 狮子王 Cinderella 灰姑娘
演员导演：

main actor/actress 男女主角, leading character 主角, supporting character 配角, negative character 反角,
director 导演 , production manager 制片, double 替身演员, stuntman 特技演员

好用的句子：

 The film was adapted from the novel - 电影是由小说改编的。（也可以反过来说）

 This is a movie with an all-star cast. 一部全明星阵容的电影。
 His performance of …. is top-notch. 他扮演的…表演特别出色。
 The movie is going over big everywhere in China. 这部电影在中国大受欢迎。
 This film is at once interesting and instructive. 这部电影不仅意思而且有教育意义。
 The film is very true to life, I mean, realistic. 这部电影非常贴近生活。

对每个人的好处：参考 sports，参考 TV

暴力色情电影电视对孩子的影响以及解决办法同 internet

Part2 描述一个喜欢的电影/书/故事

Describe one of your favorite films.

You should say:
What the title is
What the story is about
Why you are attracted by it
And explain what you think about the film

My favorite film is Cell Phone, which is a domestic film directed by Feng Xiaogang who is a well-known director in China.
His early works were mainly comedies, and usually released before Spring Festival to add happy atmosphere to the
festival. But this one is different, which has a sad ending.

我最喜欢的电影是手机，这是一部由中国著名导演冯小刚执导的国产电影。冯小刚的早期作品主要是喜剧，通常
在春节前上映，以增添节日欢乐的气氛。但这次有所不同，这部电影有个悲伤的结局。

The film tells a story about a famous talk show host, who tries to hide his love affair out of the marriage, but is betrayed
by his cell phone. You know this sort of thing: his love’s short messages and incoming calls. At the end of the film he
loses his family, his job and his love as well. It’s a familiar story, but it arouses heated discussions about love, trust, and
deception.

影片讲述了著名主持人试图掩盖婚外情，但被手机败露了的故事。你知道这样的事情：情人的短消息和来电显示。
电影的结局是他失去了家庭、工作、还有他的情人。这是一个令人熟悉的故事，但它引发了关于爱情、信任和欺
骗的热烈讨论。

The film impressed me for its funny but touching story. Another thing I think worth mentioning is the actor’s
performance. The actor Ge You is a well known comedian for his unique humorous style. His successful acting won the
film many awards and numerous audiences.

影片滑稽而感人的故事打动了我。我觉得还值得一提的是演员的表演。喜剧演员葛优以其独特的幽默风格著称。
他成功的演技为电影赢得了很多奖项和众多的观众。
I learn from the film that an attractive film doesn’t necessarily have grand scenes, breathtaking plots or complicated
special effects. The story that roots in real life also touches the audiences. We are now overwhelmed by Hollywood
blockbusters. I have been tired of the Hollywood model that “One hero saves the whole world”. What we really need
is something that makes us think.

这部电影让我明白了一个道理：一部有吸引力的电影不一定要有宏大的场面、惊险的情节或复杂的特效。扎根于
现实生活的故事也能触动观众。我们现在到处看到的都是好莱坞的大片。我已经厌倦了那种好莱坞式的“一个英
雄拯救整个世界”的故事模式。我们真正需要的是让我们思考的东西。 （这段可以用于讨论什么是真正的好电
影电视节目）

TV
1. Do you often watch television?
 Actually, not very often. Believe it or not, I haven’t watched TV for about one year. I just can’t find anything that
is worth watching.
 Yes, I like the programs that are active, creative and entertaining.
2. How much time do you spend watching television?
Watching TV would be the last thing I’ll choose to do. Each day I spend no more than half an hour watching the CCTV
news.

3. How do you feel about advertisements on TV?

Well, this is a really controversial topic. On one hand, TV commercials can be helpful. They tell us the latest fashions
and new technologies. One the other hand, too many advertisement can be quite disturbing, especially when you‘re
enjoying a serial TV play.

4. Have you ever watched any TV programs from other countries?

Yes, I have, but not too many. I’m especially into some American TV series, like lost, hero, prison break, etc.

5. What benefits can people get from watching foreign TV programs?

I think different people can get different benefits from watching foreign TV programs. For example, for language
learners, they can learn some authentic words and expressions from them. And for those who are fond of traveling,
they might learn about diverse culture from them, anyway, watching foreign TV programs helps people expand their
outlooks.

6. Do you think watch TV can help students with their studies?

It’s undeniable/There’s no deny that TV can be rich in educational and inspirational possibilities. In this case, some
science and education programs, like Human and Nature or Discovery can help students get a further understanding
of the world and nature.

电视电影的好处：

 TV/Movie enriches people’s leisure time, making it possible to get amusement at home.
  TV helps viewers to turn off the pressure and tension because it doesn’t always ask much thinking.
 News, current events and historical programs can help make young people more aware of other cultures and
people.
 Documentaries (纪录片) can help develop critical thinking about society and the world.
 Educational programming can develop young children’s socialization and learning skills.

坏：

 Television can affect learning and school performance if it cuts into the time kids need for other activities.
 Most of children’s free time, especially during the early formative years, should be spent in activities such as
playing, reading, exploring nature, learning about music or participating in sports.
 TV viewing is a sedentary (久坐的) activity and has proved to be a significant factor in childhood obesity.

暴力色情电影电视对孩子的影响以及解决办法同 internet
Part2 描述一个喜欢的电视节目/书或杂志/动物保护/鸟类/一段新闻/

Describe a TV program you enjoy watching.

You should say:
What it is
How often you watch the program
What it is mainly about
And explain why you like the program.

One of my favorite TV programs is Nature and Man. 人与自然

The program is broadcasted at 11 on Wednesday evenings. Although it is a bit late, I never miss it. So I should say I
watch the program weekly.

It’s a documentary series produced by CCTV. It tells stories about wild life and man’s relationship with nature. For
instance, there was one series about migrating birds, which impressed me deeply. In order to record the whole course of
the birds’ migration, the director and cameramen followed the birds in a helicopter, flying from the north to the south
across the whole country. When the birds stopped at night for rest, the filming team would stop nearby. They never
interfered with the birds. The program reveals a true picture of birds’ migration. 这是中央电视台制作的系列记录片，
讲述的是野生动物和人类与自然的关系。例如，有一个关于中国候鸟的系列片给我留下了深刻的印象。为了记录
候鸟迁徙的整个过程，导演和摄像师乘坐直升机跟着候鸟从北向南飞遍全国。夜间候鸟停下来休息的时候，摄影
队就驻扎在附近。他们从来不打扰候鸟。这个节目揭示了鸟类迁徙的真实场景。

The program also shows some black sides. For example, a lot of wild animals are poached in Western China; some
animals lose their habitats as a result of deforestation. The purpose of the program is to waken people’s consciousness
of nature protection. 这个节目还揭示了一些黑暗面。例如，中国西部有很多的野生动物被偷猎，一些动物由于森
林砍伐而失去了栖息地。这个节目的目的是要唤醒人们保护自然的意识。（也可以用于 Part3 答案）

This program has been one of the most popular programs. Firstly, it features pleasant pictures and vivid explanation. The
camera work is perfect. It is an enjoyment to appreciate the fascinating natural scenes of beauty all around the world.
Sometimes I feel that I ‘m watching a travel program and visiting the wonderful places with rare animals and plants. In
addition to visual enjoyment, it publicizes the significance of establishing a harmonious relationship between man and
nature. For the reasons I have mentioned above, I appreciate this program very much. 这个节目是受欢迎的节目之一。
首先，它以令人愉快的画面和生动的讲解为特点。摄像非常完美。 欣赏世界各地迷人的自然风景是一种享受。
有时候我觉得自己收看的是一档旅游节目，正在参加那些有着珍稀动物植物的美丽地方。除了视觉享受，它还宣
传了建立人与自然和谐关系的重要意义。鉴于我提到的上述原因，我非常喜欢这个节目。
Music (如果你会乐器可以说到并说它带给你的快乐)
1. Do you like listening to music? Why?
Yes, music is an important part of my life and I get much fun from it. Listening to music is one of the best ways that can
get me relaxed. I really love the time when I am lying in my fluffy bed, listening to the amazing jazz while
reading some magazine.

2. Have you ever played any instrument before?

Yes, I have learned to play the piano since I was a child. Thanks to my parent’s insistency, I learned one more skill
than others. It’s really a hard job, but I think it worthwhile.

会演奏一种乐器：

I learned piano when I was about ten in elementary school. It’s a fun instrument to play. The only drawback of it is I
can’t carry it with me. So I really admire people who could play guitar in a party.

3. Do you think it is good for children to learn musical instruments?

In my opinion, children should learn at least one musical instrument. I believe every child has a taste for music if it
is cultivated properly at an early age. Learning musical instruments helps them develop intelligence and
appreciation for art.

学习乐器懂音乐对每个人的好处：

 Adults can benefit from learning to play an instrument too because it helps the mind to be active and
sharpen the memory.
 For children, learning to play an instrument allows them to develop creative and express themselves.
 Music provides a way for you to express your personality.
 During the courses of learning an instrument, you’ll meet some new friends. To meet other people of your
own age and with similar tastes is always enjoyable.
Computers & Internet
1. Do you usually use computers?
Yes. I use computers both at home and in office nearly every day and they have become part of my life.

2. How did you learn about computers?

I remember I first got the information and knowledge of computers at the secondary school. We took some classes at
that time. Then gradually I became a good typist. Now I can use computers with proficiency.

3. What do you usually do with your computers?

Well, I do some normal things with my PC, such as playing games, watching movies and chatting with friends, etc.
Besides, surfing the internet is also what I usually do. And in my spare time I could download some wonderful music
and films via the internet.

4. Do you think using computers is beneficial to children?

No, I don’t think so. There are more harms than benefits for children to use computers. They may get addicted to
computer games. And the long time exposure to computer screens is harmful to their eye sight.

5. What changes do you think will happen to computers?

I suppose they will become smaller sized and more portable. Besides, the operation system will get more stable.

1. Do you like to surf on the internet? If so, how often do you use it? And what do you do
when you are online?
Yes, I am really an internet geek and I can’t live without it. The internet is such a big addiction for me that I surf on the
internet every day if I have nothing special or urgent to deal with. And I can do lots of things, like sending e-mails,
browsing news, chatting with friends and playing games.

2. What are the disadvantages of using the internet?

Well, the biggest disadvantage is that is occupies too much of our time. We tend to be attracted by the abundant
information on the internet and forget our original purpose. Sometimes I just want some information about the
weather, but I find I spend one hour or more surfing the fashion or entertainment news.

3. Have you made any friends on the internet?

Yes, I’ve keen on surfing on the internet, especially chatting with others through QQ or We Chat. I have made many
friends via the internet. We often discuss something we are both interested in.

4. How do you think of email?

Well, email has now become so common that people even can’t imagine how to live and work without it. No matter how
much stuff you write, all it takes is just one-click away. It is really a cool tool for communication.
 5. What do people do with email?
I think we can group the purposes of using email into two categories. Firstly, it is used for communication with friends.
With email, friends can keep in contact easily. Secondly, it is used for work. We all know that in this fast developing
society, email is the quickest way to deal with business.

好处：（part3）

 The internet gives greater access to more knowledge.

 Today for better communication, we can avail the facilities of email; we can chat for hours with our friends over
a long distance without worrying about fees.
 Many services are now provided on the internet such as online banking, job seeking, purchasing tickets for
movies, and hotel reservations. （part3 中可展开说网上银行，买票，预定）
 The internet offers wider commercial opportunities. (part3 商业部分可展开说，淘宝，海淘等)
 The wide use of the internet brings human beings a revolution. It has the ability to spread news quickly, brings
humans convenience and makes online education possible.(part 3 远程教育也可展开说)

坏处：（part3）

转折句：Technology is like a two-edge sword—it has generated boons as well banes to our lives.科技就像一
把双刃剑，给我们的生活即带来了好处也带来了坏处。

 Pornography is perhaps the biggest threat related to your children’s healthy mental life. There are thousands of
pornographic sites on the internet that can be easily found.
 Children tend to lack essential interpersonal skills. Those who indulge in online games often feel isolated and
being cut off from the outside world, they tend to be more isolated and self-centered.
 Family members had a close relationship with each other before the invention of internet.
 As the most frequently used electronic facility, computers are used as crime tools.
 When children use mobile phones/ computers/ iPods, they face health risks such as radiation and eye sight
problems because they are in formative years. Therefore, parents should ban their kids from using cell phones/
computers or iPods lest they might be exposed to emissions.

解决方法 solution：

 The government believes that Internet Censorship（互联网监管制度） is a good way to prevent online
violence and pornography. Internet censorship is the control of what can be accessed, published, or viewed
on the Internet. To filter out the harmful information is the government, school, parents and the whole society’s
responsibility.
Mobile
1. Do you have a mobile phone? What do you use it for? What do you think of the
mobile phone?
Yes, I do. And it’s a birthday gift from my father. Most of the time, I use my phone to contact others by making
phone calls and sending messages. Sometimes, my cell phone can be also used as a mini computer to surf online
or to play games.

2. Is there anything you dislike about using cell phones?

Well, the first thing that jumps into my mind is the radiation, which is not good to people’s health. Another bad thing I
can think of is the cost. My phone bill can always kill me by the end of every month.

3. Who is using mobile phone most in your family?

That would be my father. He is always talking on the phone anytime anywhere you see him. His mobile phone is
always like a hotline. We can always hear something like “the number you dialed is busy now, please redial later.” every
time when you try to reach him.

手机相关的各种社会问题：part3

推销电话：I really hate it when telemarketing salespeople call me at home too often and try to sell me stuff. I think the
telephone companies should offer a service that automatically blocks telemarketing calls. That way, we might pay a little
bit more, but we’d have peace.

大声说话吵人：I hate people talking loudly on cell phones in restaurant or in cinema. It’s so rude to everybody else. I
think people with cell phones should be asked to leave them at the door. You know, like coats and umbrellas. They can
always check their voice mail later to see if there are any messages.
Shopping
1. Do you like shopping?
 Yeah, pretty much. For me shopping doesn’t merely mean buying things but a kind of enjoyment.
 I don’t really like shopping. For me shopping has done nothing good to me but a kind of torture.
2. Is there anything you dislike about shopping?
Actually, there’re quite a lot of things I dislike about shopping, such as a large crowd of people, and a lot of noises.
But what makes shopping the most annoying to me is that it really takes time to choose the best one from thousands
of commodities.

3. Do you prefer to go shopping alone or with others?

I prefer to go shopping with others, especially with my friends. Coz we have the same taste on clothes, and I can
always get some good advice from my friends, like what color looks good on me.

4. What time of day to you prefer to go shopping?

I’d prefer to go shopping in the afternoon. You can imagine how enjoyable it would be when wandering in a shopping
street with lovely sunshine over your head. When you feel tired, you can just stop over at an open air coffee bar and
have a cup of cappuccino.

5. Do you prefer to buy things in small shops or in big shops such as supermarkets and
department stores?
Well, it depends on what things I’m going to buy. If I want to buy some daily necessities or food, I’ll go to a nearby
supermarket. But when I want to buy some clothes or electronic products, I’ll definitely go to a department store,
because it sells a wide variety of goods, and the shopping atmosphere is much better.

Clothes and fashion

1. Are you very interested in fashion? Do you like fashion? What is your attitude toward
fashion? Do you follow fashion?
 I don’t care too much about brands or style of clothes. I think what impresses others is your inherence but not
dressing.
 I really enjoy the latest fashion. I think fashionable clothes make me look confident and lively. Besides, they
help to show my individuality.
2. Do many people (in china) follow fashion?
With the great improvement of people’s living standard, more and more people began to pay attention to
fashion. From what they use and what they wear, we can find following fashion has become a part of Chinese people’s
life and maybe even a part of Global people’s life.

3. What kinds of (or, styles of) clothes do you like?

I prefer to wear casual clothes, like T-shirts, jeans and sneakers because they are loose, comfortable and more free-
style.

4. Are people’s ideas about fashion (or ideas about what is ‘fashionable’) today the same
as people’s ideas in previous years?
As far as I know, there’re some differences on people’s idea about fashion comparing the previous year with today. For
example, in the past, like 20 years ago, following the mainstream of trend was regarded as being fashionable. But
now pursuing the non-mainstream of trend was regarded as being fashionable. But now, pursuing the non-
mainstream culture and showing the individuality become the new tendency of fashion.

5. Are the clothes that people in your country wear today the same as people’s clothes in
previous years?
There must be quite a lot of differences. People today have more choices on the colors, styles and brands of clothes
than they could do in the past. Another obvious difference is that more new technologies have the rag trade, which
makes the clothes today lighter and easier to maintain.

Part2 描述一件喜欢的/对你有特殊意义的衣服或者首饰

Part3 追求时尚的利弊

Cooking & Food

1. Do you like cooking?
I like cooking. For one reason, I like eating. I like to cook many kinds of delicacies to meet my appetite. For another
reason, cooking gives me great pleasure and I can always get a sense of achievement and satisfaction from
cooking.

2. Who usually does the cooking in your family (or, in your home)?
It’s my mom that undertakes the cooking in my family. The dishes my mom cooks are not only pleasant to your eyes
but also to your taste. More than that, she knows well about the taste of each family member of mine.

3. Do you think it’s necessary for young people to learn cooking?

I think it’s really necessary for everybody to know cooking. As a basic life skill, cooking enables us to face the world
more independently and confidently.

4. What foods do you usually eat?

My favorite food is Sichuan food, because Sichuan dishes taste hot and spicy, very appetizing.

5. What food did you like to eat when you were a child?
Like most of the little kids, I also had a sweet tooth when I was a child. And I enjoyed eating some snacks and desserts,
like chocolates, lollipops, candies, cookies and things like that.

6. Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? What are the benefits of eating fresh fruit?
Yes, it’s a kind of healthy diet. For example, apple packs in fiber which helps with digestion. “Eating an apple a day keeps
the doctor away.”

Part2 描述你喜欢的食物/小吃的做法 Describe how to make a type of food/dish/snack

1. 可以用于描述炒一种菜。It is very healthy, and it only takes a few minutes to make. You can use almost
anything you like. But I like tomatoes, red peppers, bean sprouts, and some onions. Well, first, you slice the
vegetables into thin pieces. After that, you tear a little oil in a frying pan or wok until it’s really hot. Then add the
vegetables, and stir then until they’re lightly cooked. Oh, three or four minutes. Don’t overcook them. Then you
can add some spices, like salt and pepper or whatever you want, to add flavor. I put in a little soy sauce. And
that’s about it.
2. 可以用于描述做海鲜 pizza，或者简单的烘焙。I like to make my own. Then I can put whatever I like on them.
But I don’t make the dough for the crust, cause that’s very complicated for me. I usually buy that from the
supermarket. It’s easier. You also need some tomato sauce, some shrimp, and vegetables, say tomatoes, onions
and garlic. Now you can start. First, spread the dough out into plated-sized pieces to make the crusts. Then
sprinkle them with a little olive oil. Then spread your tomato sauce over the dough, add the shrimp and the
vegetables, and bake for about 20 minutes.
3. 意大利肉丸的汤/面/饭：I like to make meatball my own. It is pretty easy. You need some ground beef, garlic,
onions, and spices. And some bread crumbs which is used for holding the balls together. Well, I usually use
canned tomato sauce. First, you chop up the garlic and onions very finely, and then fry them. Second, mix them
with the meat, and add some spices and bread crumbs. Next, you could make the meatballs. After that, you can
cook the sauce; I like to fry them a little until they’re brown on the outside. Then cook them in the sauce for
about 20 minutes. You could eat it with rice, noodles or just with soup.

Photograph
1. Do you like taking photos?
My answer is absolutely. Taking photos is really my thing. I grew this hobby when I was a teenager. Taking pictures
always presents me with a magical feeling that I can capture the catchy moments that I need to cherish.

2. What is the importance of taking pictures?

Taking pictures is a good way of keeping memories. Those sweet memories will immediately jump into people’s
mind every time when people enjoy their photos. And sometimes, people can even get a huge sense of satisfaction
and achievement when they show their nice photos to their friends.

3. Do you keep old photos?

Yes, I keep most of the digital photos in my computer. I arrange them into different files according to the places I
visited. They remind me of the pleasant trips whenever I see them. I think it is enjoyment to review the beautiful
pictures.
 4. What kind of pictures is popular in your country?
Well, I would say landscape shots are really welcomed in China since Chinese people are keen on travelling. We are
curious about the countries which we have never been to. So landscape pictures would be our first choice.

5. What makes a good photo?

Well, there are many factors involved in making a good photo. First, I think a good camera is a must. But of course, the
shooting skill is also important. Finally, the ability to use Photoshop is as essential as the previous two factors. It can
diminish the flaws of original photos.

Weather & Season （参考 part3 环境污染部分准备答案）

1. What’s the weather (usually) like in your hometown?

 Spring: warm, windy, dusty, sand-storm, flowers blossom and sweeten the air
 Summer: hot/ sweltering, rainy/wet, stormy, humid, sunny
 Fall/autumn: cool, crisp, mild, cozy, clear sky, golden season, a season of harvest
 Winter: cold, freezing, snowy, icy, short days, long nights
2. What’s your favorite weather?
I like breezy and sunny days. I think that’s because I’m quite an outdoor person and this type of weather is the best for
some outdoor sports.

3. What type of weather do Chinese people usually like?

I think it may vary according to where they live and what they like to do. Generally most Chinese people like sunny
days, though some people may like rainy days, particularly those who live in arid places.

4. Do you pay attention to (or, which /listen to) the weather forecasts?
Yes, I do. I need to decide what clothes I’ll wear and what activities I can do or can’t do the next day according to the
weather forecast.

5. Have there been any changes in the weather over the past few years? (part3)
Being influenced by the trend of global warming, spring and autumn are getting shorter and summer is getting
much longer than before. Not only that, the highest temperature in summer refreshes records in history.

6. Do you think man’s actions influence the weather on the globe? (part3)
Yes. The greenhouse effect is a typical example. Men produce more carbon dioxide by burning fuels, which increases
the global temperature. Besides, in some areas there are more and sand storms and floods due to deforestation.

7. What should the government do to prevent the worsening of the weather? (part3)
I think it’s a long-term job. The most important measure should be reforestation. Forests help purify the air,
maintain the soil and temper the weather.
Festivals （参考 part2 节日，part3 文化部分）
1. What traditional festivals are there in your country?
Well, we have Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon-boat Festival, Mid-autumn Festival and so on. The most
important one, of course, is Spring Festival, just like Christmas in Western countries.

2. How is it celebrated?
Lantern Festival is usually considered as the end of Spring Festival. We eat sweet dumplings which are made of sticky
rice flour. Various lanterns are hung everywhere. It is an old custom to write riddles on the lanterns for people to
guess.

3. Why do you like festivals?

Firstly, I like the atmosphere on streets. The stores are decorated with flowers and neon lights and all people seem
pleased and friendly, more importantly festivals mean I have enough time to stay with my family.

4. Are there any changes in celebrating festivals in your country?

Yes, there are big changes. With the fast life pace, the celebration has become simpler and less formal than before,
especially in big cities. People don’t pay much attention to the trivial formalities any more. I think more people take
festivals as holidays to relax and reunite with their families, and the traditional sense of festivals is getting weaker.

5. Do you think festivals are important?

Yes. I think every nation has its own traditional festivals and should preserve them. First, they reflect the history of
the nation and remind people of the past customs. Beside, festivals are good chances for people to relax themselves
and celebrating festivals together gives people a feeling of happiness and enjoyment.

Flowers & Pets

1. Do you like flowers?
I love flowers because those colorful and fresh flowers can beautify our living environment and bring us a good mood.

2. Do flowers have special meaning in your culture?

Well, to be honest I’m not sure about this. I just know peony is the national flower of China, which has the meaning of
riches and honor in Chinese culture. And another kind of flower plum blossom, which stands for braveness and an
iron will.

3. On what occasions do you people in China give flowers to other people?

Chinese people give flowers to others on some special occasions, like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Teacher’s Day,
wedding ceremony or some big days that have special meanings to us.
 4. When was the last time you gave flowers to someone?
It was on the last mother’s day that I bought a big bunch of carnation for my Mom. In this way, I could express my
love to my mom.

5. Do Chinese people ever grow flowers at home?

Many Chinese people, especially the elders, like to grow flowers or green plants at home. Because people consider that
growing green plants can help to improve the air quality inside their home through soaking up carbon dioxide and
supplying more fresh air.

1. What animal would you/Chinese people like to keep as a pet?

They like keep some domestic animals like Cats/kitties, dogs or birds.

2. Do you think it fun to keep a pet? Why do you think people like keeping pets?
Yes, the pet adds much fun to my life. My kitty, which is called Lisa, always crouches at my feet when I am reading.
Even if I stay at home alone, I do not feel lonely.

3. What do you think are the benefits for children to keep pets?
Well, keeping pets helps children develop a sense of responsibility because they have to take care of the pets. Besides,
I think the children who keep pets are more considerate when they are in contact with other people.

Transport
1. What kind of transport do you like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
I like to take the high-speed train if I go on a long journey. Now in china, the service of the high-speed railway is much
better than before, and the price is more economic than that of airplane. Also, it is faster than coach, and we can
enjoy the outside scenery while the train is moving.

2. What is the most popular transport in China?

It depends on which city we are talking about here. If we are talking about big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou,
taxi or maybe private car is going to be the most popular transport; but when we are talking about small cities, bike
might turn out to be the most popular transport.

3. What is your favorite transport? Why?

Generally speaking, my favorite one is taxi. Anytime, anywhere, all it takes is just one hand waving. (And you will
never be bothered to be jammed into any teeny, tiny compartment with all the guys jammed like caviar.)

4. When are the vehicles most crowded?

That would be the rush hour, from seven to nine in the morning and from five to seven in the evening.
 5. Do you like taking airplanes?
To be honest, I don’t like taking airplanes. Though it’s fast and comfortable, I think it takes time to go to the airport and
does the check-in stuff. Also, I always feel it’s a bit dangerous. I only take an airplane when I take a long distance trip.

Friends & Family & Neighbors

1. Do you like making friends?
Sure. I love making friends. As the proverb goes:” A life without a friend is a life without a sun.” So it is hard to imagine
how someone can survive without any friend in this world.

2. What kind of methods do you prefer to communicate with your friends?

I prefer to chat with my friends online because it is the most convenient way. Sometimes I also send messages with the
mobile phone.

3. What do you think of friendship?

Well, friendship is pretty important. It has already become one of the very few things that can’t be measured in terms of
money.

4. What do you usually do with your friends?

It depends on what kind of friends we are talking about here. If they are my close friends, we do pretty much everything
together: shopping, eating out, and going out for a trip. If it is just normal friends, we might just go out to have a cup of
tea.

1. Could you tell me something about your family?

 I am the only child in my family and my parents are both governmental employees in Beijing. My grandparents
live in the countryside with my uncle.
 typical nuclear family 典型的三口之家
2. Do you often spend time with your family members?
Yes, I do. I think it is one of the happiest things I want to do. I especially love the time when my parents and I have
dinner together in the dining room, watching TV and chatting.

3. Do you often visit your grandparents?

Yes, it is the top priority thing on my “holiday agenda”. My grandparents see me as the apple of their eyes and have
been spoiling me since like forever. So I love visiting them.

4. What can you learn from the elder people?

Well, I can learn lots of things from them, especially those things which cannot be learned from text books at school,
such as being humble, respectful, prudent, polite, etc.

5. What do you think are changes in family structure in china recently?

  The biggest change in family structure, I think, is that we’ve got smaller and smaller families. There is only one
child in most families. And there are fewer families with three or four generations living under the same roof.
 China needs to control its population before so most of families comply with the single child policy. But now
the government encourages a second child due to aging of population.
6. Do you think it is good to be only child in the family?
I don’t feel anything bad, except for a bit of loneliness sometimes. For example, being the only child, I’m the center of
the family, especially when I was young. I get much care and love from my parents and grandparents.

7. Is there any generation gap in your family?

No, my parents are quite democratic. They give me enough freedom to make my own decisions and they respect my
choices. We communicate frequently about the things I feel frustrated at and they can always offer me useful guidance.

1. Do you know your neighbors?

 Well, yes. I know my neighbors quite well because I’ve lived in my current community for over 10 years.
 Well, not very well. Coz I spend a sizeable part of the day studying in my school.
2. In what ways can neighbors help each other?
Basically, neighbors help each other in their life. For example, when we travel to a distant place, our neighbors can help
us take care of the plants or pets at home.

3. Would you prefer to have young people as your neighbors, or old people?
 Well, I’d prefer to have old people as my neighbors. Coz elder people are more caring and understanding.
 Personally I prefer to have younger people as my neighbors, we can get together to have a party or play some
sports, whereas older people usually don’t want to be bothered by any noise.
4. Do you think it is important to have a harmonious neighborhood?
Yes, I think so. A harmonious neighborhood makes you peaceful in mind. The living place is one of the most important
places where you get rest and relaxation. If you often have quarrels with your neighbors; it’s difficult for you to enjoy life.

5. What would be the problem between you and your neighbors?

There is not really a problem between my neighbors and me. If I had to mention one, I would say it should be the
amount of noise I heard from them. Two of my neighbors like to play music really loud occasionally. Sometimes, it can
be a bit disturbing. Apart from that, everything else is fine.
Garden & Museum & Sea (Places to go when you have free time)
公园

1. Do you love going to parks or gardens? Why?

Sure! I think running in the morning or taking a walk after dinner in a park can really make me relaxed. I most love the
time when I am taking a walk at sunset time, enjoying the beautiful burning orange sky.

2. What are you doing there?

Most of the time, I am just walking there, breathing the fresh air, enjoying the most beautiful flowers, listening to the
sound from the cute birds. (jogging)

3. Are there many gardens or parks near your home?

Indeed, there is only one park near my home. It is a botanical garden with lots of trees and flowers. The local residents
like to go for a walk there and I also hang out there quite often.

4. Do you think the government should build more parks or gardens?

Absolutely, I think parks or gardens would be ideal places for people to visit. People could do sports, fly kites, and even
go sunbathing there. In modern cities, we really need places of this kind to relax. So it is the government who has the
responsibility to build more parks or gardens for the public.

博物馆

1. Do you like visiting museums?

Yes, I like going to museums very much because I can learn a lot from the marvelous displays. I especially like to see
fossils and ancient painting exhibits. I think these kinds of things are essential parts of our culture.

2. Do you think that museums should charge an admission fee?

Well, sure. That is because museums and their staff members have to support themselves as well as to keep museums
in operation. But if the tickets cost too much, a lot of people, such as students, will have less opportunities to go to
museums. So I think the fee should be as reasonable as possible.

3. How do you think museums can attract more visitors?

Firstly, I guess museums would be more popular if the managers paid more attention to advertising. In addition,
improve their decoration and service would also help. More importantly, I think museum should establish a closer
relationship with schools, so that more students would get into the habit of enjoying visiting museums.
 4. What kind of people like going to museums?
I think scholars and researchers like going to museums to visit the displays that are relevant to their fields. Besides,
collectors also enjoy going to museums. They can visit wonderful antiques, ancient paintings and handicrafts there.

大海

1. Do you like the sea? Why?

I am crazy about it! You know the deep, deep blue sea, comfortable sea breeze, adorable lapping waves, sunrise and
sunset on the beach, which are all too impressive to be forgotten. And I think that is why the sea is always everybody’s
holiday destination and why millions of villas, hotels and restaurants are located on the beach.

2. Have you spent much time by the sea?

No, I grew up in an inland city in China. I have only been to the sea for vacation a few times, but never spent much time
there.

3. What do people usually do when they go to the beach?

Well, people just enjoy doing lots of outdoor activities when they go to the beach. I remember the last time when I was
by the sea, I saw people playing beach volleyball, making sand castles, etc. and of course, almost everybody who
went to the beach would like to jump into the sea.

4. Would you like to live near the sea?

No, though it is pleasant to travel at seaside, I can’t bear the damp wind and fishy air for a long time. Besides, I cannot
see what I can do for a living there except being a fish man.

Sound
1. Do you prefer a quiet environment or an environment with some sounds?
I prefer a quiet environment rather than an environment with some sound s or even noise. I guess this is mainly
because of my personal character. I’m a bit inner-going and quiet; a restful environment can always makes me relaxed
and concentrate on my work or study more easily.

2. What natural sounds do you like the most?

Well, I should say any sounds from nature, like chirping of birds, echo in the valley or sound of flowing water will
cheer me up. I guess I like the sound of flowing water best as if the flowing water could take away all the
sorrows, pains or depressions in our life.

3. What sounds do you dislike?

Well, I have to say there’re quite a lot of sounds that I really dislike, such as the noises from street venders and high
decibel noises from moving heavy furniture.
 4. What sounds remind you of your childhood?
Well, I would say some tunes and melodies of children’s songs and music in animated cartoons can always remind me of
my childhood.

Colors
1. Could you tell me what color you like best?
My favorite color is blue. It’s usually associated with the sky and ocean, which stand for broadness, I think.

2. Do you think color influences you a lot?

Yes, I am easily influenced by the colors around me. I have a low spirit when seeing gloomy colors like gray and brown.
But bright colors can always cheer me up and give me confidence.

3. Does color have special meanings in China?

Yes. Some colors have special meanings due to the specialty of Chinese culture. Red in China is considered as a lucky and
happy color so it’s usually used in weddings and festivals, whereas white and black stand for sadness and they are the
colors of funerals. Besides, we use colors to imply some meanings. （For example, the pornographic movies or books
are called “yellow” in Chinese, but I know that in English they are described as “blue”.）

Time
1. Do you wear a watch? Why?
 I wear a watch every day. With a watch we can arrange time rationally. In this way, the work efficiency can be
greatly improved.
 I don’t wear a watch. I bring cell phone with me everyday everywhere so I use it as a watch.
2. What would you do if you were late for a meeting?
Well, I hope this sort of thing will never happen to me. If I were late for a meeting or some important occasions, I
suppose I would feel so self-blamed and say “sorry “again and again.

3. Do you think it’s important to be on time (= to be punctual)?

Definitely, it’s important. Because being on time not only helps to improve the work efficiency but also shows respect
to others.

4. Do you feel that time moves fast, or slowly? When do feel time seems to move
slowly/fast?
It varies from different situations. When I do something that I really like, such as playing the guitar or watching football
matches, I always feel the time pass quickly. But when I am forced to do something that I don’t feel interested in, I find
time is crawling slowly.