31. an enjoyable event What are the relationships between age and happiness? Nowadays , people are not happy as they used to be , why? Are the things (or, the events) that make people happy today the same as several decades ago? Do you think money makes people happy? Do you think people mostly remember sad events or happy events? (Why?) Do you think there is any relationship between government and the happiness of the citizens? 32. a visitor to you home When you travel to another city, do you prefer to stay in a hotel or with friends? (Why?) In China, when people visit other people in their homes, do they usually bring a gift? Are people in your country very hospitable to guests? What kinds of things do foreigners need to pay attention to when they travel in your country? If you were visiting another country, what do you think would be the biggest problem(s) you would have? 33. A book you recently read Should children read more books or watch more TVs? What kind of books do children like reading? What are the benefits of reading for children? How should parents encourage children to read more books? Do you think people's reading habits have changed at all in the past few decades? 34. A game (not sport) you played when you were a child Do children prefer to spend time with other children or with adults? What are the differences of activities played now and in the past? Do you think it's necessary for children to have after-school activities (= extra-curricular activities)? Is the physical excersice good for students’ mental health? Should the government organize more leisure activities for people? What is difference of the adult’s game and children’s ? What's your opinion about the entertainment choices that children today have? 35. A photo Why do people take photos? What is the function of the photo in newspaper? What is the effect of photo on our life in the future? How has modern science and technology changed photography? Do many Chinese people visit photograph exhibitions? 36. A good law in China How do people in your country feel about the police? Which job would most people prefer - to be a policeman/woman or a lawyer? (Why?) What do you think is the importance of having a system of laws? How successful do you think the laws are in your country? (successful in achieving the aim of the laws) 37. Some interesting news Do people in China like reading the newspaper (= newspapers)? Do people in China prefer to read about local news, national news or international news? Do many people get their news from the internet? How are modern news media and the old forms of news media different? (Compare them) Would you say the quality of news reporting is the same on TV, in newspapers and on the internet? (Compare them) How do you think the future will develop - do you think people will more and more use the internet for getting their news or will they continue to read newspapers? (Compare them) How do you think a newspaper could increase its readership? What personal qualities (and skills) do you think a journalist needs to have? How do you think journalist(or, reporters) can (or do) influence people? 38. A gift you gave to another person On what occasions do people give gifts to others? When (at what times of the year) do children receive presents in China? What kinds of gifts do children in China usually get? Do you think toys have any educational value? 39. A tourist attraction How many kinds of tour in China? what is your favorite? what can be brought about by tour? Would you like to live or study at a popular tourist destination? What are the good and bad effects of tourism for a country? Do you think it is necessary to take steps to protect tourist sites from being damaged by tourists? 40. A person you helped should we help our neighours? do you think nowadays people are not more likely to help others than they used to be? how should parents teach their children to help people? Are there any non-government organizations in China that help people? What kind of people need help in China? Do you think the government should help these people? 41. An organisation What would you prefer to work in, a big organization or a small one? Do you think the size of an organization can give that organization any advantages? 42. A show/performance you watched what are the benefits of watching performance and art activity? What is the value of children learning to perform, such as learning to dance? Are traditional art forms performed very much in China? (Give examples) 43. Something that you don't know but would like to learn. What practical skills do children learn at school in China? Do you think children should learn some practical skills at school? Do you think it’s useful for old people to attend classes to further their education?
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