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An item of clothing or jewelry
Describe and item of clothing or jewelry that you wear on special occasions
You should say:
what this clothing or jewelry looks like
where you bought it
on what special occasions you wear it
and explain why you wear it on special occasions
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Do Chinese people spend much money on clothes?
Do you think different lifestyles are reflected in the different types of clothes people wear?
Compare formal clothes and casual or informal clothes.
In China, what are some occasions when people wear formal clothes?
Do you think people today wear formal clothes more often than they used to?
What changes do you think will take place in the clothes manufacturing industry over the next few decades?
My ideal house
Describe the ideal flat or house that you would like to live in.
You should say:
where it would be
what type of house it would be
how you would decorate it
who you would like to live with
and explain why you would like to live in this kind of home
Part3
In your country, what type of home do most people live in?
How are traditional houses different from modern houses?
How are the lifestyles different between the big cities and the countryside?
Do people from the big cities look down upon rural people?
In the future, do you think rural areas will become more attractive as places for people to live in?
What’s the difference between houses now and in the past? What about in the future?
What are the benefits and drawbacks to live in flats?
Why are the housing prices so high in China?
Do you think the quality of life in the countryside is higher than in the city?
How to help people live in the suburbs have the same quality life as city people?
A birthday celebration
Describe a birthday celebration that you enjoyed
You should say:
whose birthday it was
who was there
what you and other people did
and explain why you enjoyed it.
Part3
What are some of the main festivals in your country?
How do people celebrate birthdays in your country?
Are there any differences between birthday celebrations for adults with birthday celebrations for children?
What’s the most important birthday for people in your country?
What do old people do for birthday?
What do young people do for birthday?
Policy
Describe a policy you are familiar with
You should say:
what the policy is
why the policy is needed
how popular the policy is
and explain what benefits people can get from it.
The first day
Describe your first day of school/course/job
You should say:
when it happened
where it happened
what happened
and explain how you felt during that day.
Part3
Is people’s name important in China?
How to find a job?
Are parents in China willing to allow their children to be independent?
Electronic product
Describe an electronic product you use in your life
You should say:
what it is
how you use it
what special features it would have
and explain why it is important to you.
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What high-tech products do Chinese use now?
What is the influence between now and past?
Have electronic products improved the standards of living?
What are the advantages brought by modern technology to our housework?
What technology is most popular among people now?
An interesting old person
Describe an interesting old person who you know
You should say:
what this person looks like
what sort of person he or she is
when and where or how you met this person
and explain what is interesting about this person.
Part3
Do you often meet old people?
At what age are people considered to be ”old” in China?
What is life like for typical old people in China today?
How would you define an “old” person?
Compare the lives of old people in China today with those who lived 30 or 50 years ago.
Has life improved for old people during these years, and how?
How do you think old people will be living in the future, say, 20 or 30 years from now?
Gift
Describe a gift you gave to someone.
You should say:
what the gift was
who you gave it to
why you gave it
and explain whether this person liked the gift or not.
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Why are people giving more and more expensive gifts?
Do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts?
On what occasions do Chinese people give gifts?
How do you choose presents for others if you don’t know what they like? Is it difficult to buy the right present?
Is it good to give money or presents?
How do you think about buying gifts online?
Why should we give different gifts to different people?
What gift do you want to receive?
How do you think about people giving money to charity organization?
Do you think parents are buying too many things for their children?
An exciting experience
Describe an exciting experience you had
You should say:
what it was
when and where you had it
who with you was
and explain why this experience was exciting for you.
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Do you like extreme activity?
Is life people live now dangerous? What about before?
Are there more exciting experiences in the city than in the countryside?
Is the opportunity for a child in the countryside to have an exciting experience the same as a child in the city?
Why do some people like bungee jumping?
A past family member
Describe a past family member who led a interesting life
You should say:
who the person was
what kind of person he or she was
what you and this person usually did together
and explain why you think the person led an interesting life.
Part3
Is family history important to people?
How do people know the history of their families?
Are people interested in the history of their living places, and why?
Good news from your family
Describe a piece of good news from your family
You should say:
when it happened
what happened
who participated in it
and explain how you felt when heard about it.
Part3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living with the old?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in a big family?
How do you think about the aging society problems?
What help do parents need to bring up children?
What are the differences between the family parties in China and the western ones?
Who are more important, friends or family?
A character
Describe a character in a TV program or in a film you know
You should say:
who the character was
when you know it
what the character looked like
what the character did in the TV program or film
and explain what influence this character had on you.
Part3
What influence will characters in a TV program or in a film have on young people?
What kind of program or film is popular in China, and why?
What will be the trend of TV program in future?
What influence will the media violence have on children?
A free day
Describe a free day you want to enjoy
You should say:
where you will go
what you will do
who you will spend the day with
and explain how you think you would feel at the end of this day.
Part3
Why do people need holidays?
What are the benefits for companies to give holidays to their employees?
Do you like long holidays or short holidays?
What are the differences between men and women in what they do on holidays?
Do you feel more relaxed during short holidays or long holidays? | 
