1. Showing something new to the younger generation
Part 2
Describe a time that you showed something which was new to a person who was younger than you
You should say:
When it was
What it was
Who you showed it to
How you showed it
Why you showed it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?
How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?
Why are some people not willing to ask help from others while studying?
What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
What skills should children learn?
2. Elderly people with an interesting and exciting life
Part 2
Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life
You should say:
Who this person is
Where he/she lives
What he/she has done in his/her life
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Do you think old people's life will improve with the development of technology?
Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?
Why do some people live with old people?
What do old people often do in their daily lives?
3. Shopping services
Part 2
Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store
You should say:
Where the shop is
When you went to the shop
What service you received from the staff
And explain how you felt about the service
Part 3
Can consumption drive economic growth?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
Why are shopping malls so popular in China?
4. Cultural landmarks
Part 2
Describe a cultural place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a library, museum, theatre)
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain how the place is related to culture
Part 3
Does the culture of the past have an impact on today’s culture?
Which is more important in terms of culture, literature or music?
How do young people learn about different cultures?
What kind of culture is popular among young people?
How is a culture formed?
How does the internet affect culture?
5. Parks/gardens
Part 2
Describe a public park or garden
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
How often you go there
What you often do there
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
How can we encourage young people to go to parks more often?
What tourist attractions are popular in China?
Why do people like to visit tourist attractions?
What are the differences between a garden and a natural area?
What facilities are needed in a park?
Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?
6. Places liked to visit with family and friends
Part 2
Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you often do there
Who you often go there with
And explain why you think it is different
Part 3
What factors attract people to go to visit other places other than their hometown?
Do you think it is necessary to visit the same place many times?
What do young people like to do in their leisure time?
What are the differences between the places young people like to go and the places old people like to go?
Where do people in your hometown like to go?
What are the differences between big cities and small cities?
7. A person who gives advice
Part 2
Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice
You should say:
Who this person is
Why people like to ask for his/her advice
What kind of advice he/she often gives
And explain how you feel about the person
Part 3
Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?
Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?
Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?
Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?
Do you follow the advice of your family members?
8. Places to see wildlife
Part 2
Describe a place you know where people can see a lot of wildlife (e.g. animals, birds, insects)
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of wildlife people can see there
Whether people like to go there
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
Which is the better way to see wildlife, watching documentaries or going into the wild?
What impacts does only seeing wild animals in zoos have on children's understanding of these animals?
Are there many wildlife documentaries produced in your country?
Are wild animals easy to spot in your country?
Should parents take their children to the zoo to see wild animals?
Why are most children interested in wild animals?
9. Someone else's room
Part 2
Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in
You should say:
When you visited there
Whose room it is
What it is like
What you can do in it
And explain why you enjoy spending time there
Part 3
Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50 years?
Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?
What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?
Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit others' homes?
Do most people visit other people's houses during the Spring Festival?
Do you like to invite your friends to your home?
10. Answering a stranger’s call in public
Part 2
Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place
You should say:
When and where it happened
Who called you
What he/she said
How you responded
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?
Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?
Why do some people not care about their actions in public?
What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the phone and sitting next to people who talk to each other while traveling by train?
Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?
11. Traditional festival foods
Part 2
Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
You should say:
What it is
At which festival/event you eat it
How it is made
And explain why you like it
Part 3
Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?
Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?
Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?
Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?
What plants can people grow in cities?
Do people in your country grow plants at home?
12. Medical professionals
Part 2
Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)
You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she does
Why he/she chose this career
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?
What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?
Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?
Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?
13. People who enjoy crafting
Part 2
Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she makes
Why he/she likes to make things by hand
And explain how you feel about the person
Part 3
How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?
Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?
Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?
Why do many children like to make things by hand?
What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?
Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?
14. Book lovers
Part 2
Describe a person who likes to read a lot
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What he/she likes to read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
Part 3
Do you think people of all ages need to read?
What are the differences between paper books and movies?
What reading topics are popular in your country?
Is reading for fun or for work?
Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age?
Why are many people so keen on reading?
15. Recent movie watching
Part 2
Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently
You should say:
When and where you watched it
Who you watched it with
What it was about
And explain why you watched this movie
Part 3
Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in leading roles?
Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
Do Chinese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
What are the factors that make a successful movie?
What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
16. Losing valuable items
Part 2
Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item
You should say:
When and where it happened
What it was
How important and valuable it was
How you lost it
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
Is it important for students to be organized?
Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or lose things?
What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?
What do people often do after losing things?
What are the reasons why people often misplace or lose things?
What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?
17. Helping family members
Part 2
Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something
You should say:
When it happened
Who you helped
How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
How do people know that their neighbours might need help?
Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
Should parents reward their children when they help others?
What can children learn by helping others?
Should parents always help their children with everything?
How can children help their parents at home?
18. Crowded places
Part 2
Describe a crowded place you went to
You should say:
Where it was
When you went there
Who you went there with
What you did there
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?
Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
Why do people go to crowded places?
Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
Which cities are overcrowded in your country?
19. Facing challenges and difficulties
Part 2
Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult
You should say:
What it was
When and where you faced it
Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
And explain how you felt at the time
Part 3
Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?
What challenges would people face when learning new sports?
What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?
Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
What do children often do when they face a challenge?
20. Ideal house
Part 2
Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)
You should say:
Where it would be
What it would look like
What special features it would have
Whether it would be big or small
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you
Part 3
What do you think buildings will be like in the future?
Why do some people choose to live in the city center?
Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
What are apartments like in your country?
21. Stubborn people
Part 2
Describe a person who has strong opinions
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What kinds of strong opinions this person has
And explain why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions
Part 3
Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?
Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?
What do old people have strong opinions about?
What do young people have strong opinions about?
22. Reuniting with old friends
Part 2
Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again
You should say :
Who he/she is
How you knew each other
Why you lost contact
How you got in contact again
And explain how you felt after getting in contact again
Part 3
Why do we have to give up some old friends?
Why do people need to make new friends?
Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
23. Something that makes you confident
Part 2
Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident
You should say:
When and where it happened
What you did
Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Why do so many people lack confidence these days?
Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
How can a person become more confident?
24. Winning an award
Part 2
Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal)
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
What you did to receive it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?
Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
What prizes should schools set for students?
Why should we set prizes for competitions?
Do you think competition is all about the prize?
25. Learning something new from an online video
Part 2
Describe an online video in which you learned something new
You should say:
When and where you watched it
What it was
Why you watched it
And explain what you have learned from it
Part 3
Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?
What are the advantages of online learning?
Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
26. Enjoyable public transport trip
Part 2
Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport
You should say:
Where you went
Who you were with
What you did
And how you felt about it
Part 3
What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?
What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
What are the disadvantages of traveling by public transport?
Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?
Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?
Why do people choose to travel by public transport?
27. A sport you've seen and want to try
Part 2
Describe a sport you watched and would like to try
You should say:
When and where you watched it
Why you watched it
Who you watched it with
Whether you will do it in the future
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Do you think sportsmen would use the sports gears promoted in the commercials?
Many advertisers like to use sports stars endorsements. What do you think are the reasons?
Do you think that international sports games are for money?
Why do so many people like to watch sports games?
What kinds of sports games do young and old people like to watch in your country?
Why do many people like to buy expensive sportswear for playing ball games?
28. Livable cities
Part 2
Describe a place (city/town) that is good for people to live in
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why it is better than other places to live in
Part 3
How different is life in the countryside to life in the city?
What are the major changes that have happened in your city?
What factors will contribute to whether a place is good to live in or not?
What are the differences between big cities and small ones?
What has happened to towns and villages in recent years in your country?
What are the differences between cities and towns?
29. Good decisions made by others
Part 2
Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently
You should say:
Who he/she is
When he/she made the decision
What decision he/she made
Why it was a good decision
And explain how you felt about the decision
Part 3
How should parents help their children make decisions?
Should parents interfere in children's decision-making?
Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?
At what age do you think children can be allowed to make decisions by themselves?
Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children's education?
Should parents make decisions for their children?
30. A special meal prepared by someone
Part 2
Describe a special meal that someone made for you
You should say:
Who did it
When and how he/she cooked
What and why he/she cooked for you
And explain how you felt about the meal
Part 3
What do you think about vegetarians?
Are there any people who wouldn't eat meat for their whole lives?
What kinds of fast food are popular in China?
Do people in your country like to learn to cook from TV programmes?
Do you think people's eating habits would change as they get older?
Should students learn to cook at school?
31. Young people's idols
Part 2
Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has done
And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people
Part 3
Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?
What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
What qualities do famous people have?
Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?
Is it important for children to have a role model?
What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?
32. Interesting places to visit with friends
Part 2
Describe an interesting place you have been to with a friend
You should say:
What and where the place is
Who you went with
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you think it is interesting
Part 3
Do you prefer to go out with a group of friends or just with a few close friends?
Does technology help people communicate better with others?
Can talking with people improve social skills?
Why don’t some people like to socialise?
How do you communicate with friends?
Why do people need friends?
33. Nature spots
Part 2
Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains)
You should say:
Where this place is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it
Part 3
Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?
Are there any wild animals in the city?
What can people gain from going to natural places?
Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
What kind of people like to visit natural places?
34. Taking risks
Part 2
Describe a risk you took that you thought would lead to a terrible result but ended up with a positive result
You should say:
When you took the risk
Why you took the risk
How it went
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Who is more interested in taking risks, the young or the old?
Why do some people enjoy dangerous sports?
What kinds of sports are dangerous but exciting?
Why do some people like to watch risk-taking movies?
What risks should parents tell their children to avoid?
How should parents teach their children what a risk is?
35. Less crowded attractions
Part 2
Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting
You should say:
What the place is
What people can see there
Why only very few people visit there
And explain why you think it is interesting
Part 3
Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?
How can people prevent the environmental damage caused by tourism?
Do you think tourism causes environmental damage?
Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?
What makes a tourist attraction famous?
Why do people visit tourist attractions?
36. Places for learning
Part 2
Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
When you go there
What you study there
And explain why you would like to study in this place
Part 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?
Do most people like to study in a noisy place?
What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?
Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
What's the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?
Do you like to learn on your own or with others?
37. A new law you'd like to pass
Part 2
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country
You should say:
What law it is
What changes this law brings
Whether this new law will be popular
How you came up with the new law
And explain how you feel about this new law
Part 3
How can parents teach children to obey rules?
What are the benefits for people to obey rules?
Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?
Do people in your country usually obey the law?
What rules should students follow at school?
38. Places you frequently take photos
Part 2
Describe a place where you have taken photos more than once
You should say:
Where the place is
When you took the photos
What special features the photos taken there have
And explain why you have been there more than once to take photos
Part 3
On what occasions do people need formal photos?
Do you think being a photographer is a good job?
Would you pay a lot of money to hire a photographer?
Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?
Where do people often like to take photos?
Do you like to take photos?
39. Something you want to replace
Part 2
Describe something you own that you want to replace
You should say:
What it is
Where it is
How you got it
And explain why you want to replace it
Part 3
Why do some people prefer to buy things in the supermarket rather than online?
Why do some people like to buy expensive things?
Why do young people change things more often than old people?
Why do you think some people replace things more often than others?
Why do people always want to buy new things to replace old ones?
Does consumption have any impact on the environment?
40. People who encourage you to achieve your goals
Part 2
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal
You should say:
Who the person is
How he/she encouraged you
What goal you achieved
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3
Which is more important, competition or cooperation?
Is money the only motivation for people to work hard?
Who plays a more important role in children's education, parents or teachers?
Who do you think should set goals for children?
What should parents do if their children don't want to study?
Do you think children are more likely to achieve their goals if they are encouraged?
41. Important plants
Part 2
Describe an important plant in your country
You should say:
What it is
Where you see it
What it looks like
And explain why it is important
Part 3
Are there many trees in your city?
Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
What are the features of living in the countryside?
42. Music lovers
Part 2
Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What music he/she likes
Why he/she thinks music is important
And explain how you feel about him/her
Part 3
Why are musical movies so popular?
What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
Would people’s shopping behavior be affected in a shop with music?
Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
What do you think about playing music for children in class?
43. Expensive places
Part 2
Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive
You should say:
Where the place is
What the place is like
Why you went there
What you bought there
And explain why you think things are expensive there
Part 3
Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?
How important is it to have a variety of payment options?
Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?
What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?
Will the payment be paperless in the future?
Why do some people still use cash?
44. People who love buying bargains
Part 2
Describe a person who likes to buy goods with low prices
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person likes to buy
Where this person likes to buy things
And explain why this person likes cheap goods
Part 3
Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?
How do you buy cheap products?
Is advertising important?
What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
Which is more commonly visited in China, shopping malls or street markets?
What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?
45. Parties
Part 2
Describe a party that you enjoyed
You should say:
When and where the party was held
Who attended the party
What kind of party it was
What you did in the party
And explain why you enjoyed this party
Part 3
What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?
What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour's party?
Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?
Why do some people not like going to parties?
Why do people like parties?
46. Receiving a desired item
Part 2
Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted
You should say:
What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain why you wanted it so much
Part 3
Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
How should children spend their allowance money?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
How should bosses reward employees?
Should employees have their own goals?
47. Interesting elderly people
Part 2
Describe an interesting old person you have met
You should say:
Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did with this person
And explain why you think this person is interesting
Part 3
What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?
Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
What can old people teach young people?
Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
48. Being late
Part 2
Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important meeting/event
You should say:
When it happened
What happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience
Part 3
Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
Do you always avoid being late?
Do you think it is important to be on time?
Are you a punctual person?
49. Noisy places
Part 2
Describe a noisy place you have been to
You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place
Part 3
How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
50. A photograph/painting
Part 2
Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like
You should say:
Where it was taken/drawn
When it was taken/drawn
Who took/drew it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Is it necessary for students to learn art?
What photos do people often hang on the wall at home?
How do people keep their photos?
Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?
Why do people take photos?
51. Someone you're happy to know
Part 2
Describe a person who you are happy to know
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What he or she is like
And explain why you are happy to know him/her
Part 3
How can companies improve employee happiness?
Which do you think is more important in the workplace, happiness or high salaries?
Some people say that living in a happy city is boring. What do you think?
Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?
What’s the difference between adults’ and children’s happiness?
How can children feel happy?
52. Wearing your best clothes
Part 2
Describe an occasion you wore the best clothes
You should say:
When it was
What you wore
Why you wore it
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Who would wear formal clothes more often, young people or old people?
Why do some people like to wear expensive clothes?
Do old people change their style of dressing?
Will traditional clothes disappear in the future?
Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?
Do you think people need to wear formally in the workplace?
53. Historic buildings
Part 2
Describe a historical building you have been to
You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
What it is used for now
what you learned there
And how you felt about this historical building
Part 3
What are the differences between today's houses and those in the past?
What factors do people often consider when buying a house or an apartment?
Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?
Do most people agree to the government's funding to protect historical buildings?
Do Chinese people like to visit historical buildings?
Why do people visit historical buildings?
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