口說考題Speaking part 2 and 3

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You should say:

• What it is
• Where you watch it
• Who you watch it with
• And explain why you enjoy watching the program

1. Which sport do you think most people like to do? And why?
2. Do children need exercise?
3. What are the benefits of exercise?
4. What can be done to get children into sport?
5. What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?
6. What’s the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?

You should say:

• Where it would be
• What it would look like
• What special features it would have
• And explain why it would be your ideal house

1. What are the most common architectural styles in Chinese cities?
2. What’s the difference between an apartment and a house?
3. What’s the difference between living in the countryside and living in the city?
4. What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
5. What difficulties do people have living in the city?
6. What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?

You should say:

• What the adventure is
• Where you would go
• Who you would be with
• And explain why you would like to take the adventure

1. Who likes to read adventure books?
2. Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
3. Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure?
4. Who doesn’t like to take adventures?
5. What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventure?
6. Will experiencing adventures broaden people’s horizons?

You should say:

• Who this child was
• When you spent time with this child
• What you did together
• Why you spent time with this child
• And explain how you felt about it

1. Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
2. Where do children usually play?
3. Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow, whether at school or home?
4. Do you think children should follow all the rules?
5. Do you think it’s necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?
6. Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose friends?

You should say:

• Who he/she is
• How you knew about him/her
• What he/she was like before he/she became famous
• And explain why you are interested in him/her

1. Why are some kids popular at school?
2. Why do some people become famous but not successful?
3. What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
4. What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
5. Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
6. Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?

You should say:

• Who this actor/actress is
• When you saw the film
• What the character was like in this film
• And explain why you admire this actor/actress

1. Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?
2. Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
3. What can children learn from acting?
4. Why do children like special costumes?
5. What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
6. What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?

You should say:

• What party it was
• Who this person is
• What you talked about
• And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

1. In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?
2. Where do people go to meet new people?
3. How do people start a conversation?
4. Is it difficult for Chinese people to communicate with people from other countries?
5. Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
6. Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

You should say:

• Who you taught
• What/how you taught
• What the result was
• And explain how you felt about the experience

1. What practical skills can young people teach old people?
2. What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
3. How can young people teach old people skills?
4. How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
5. Do you think showing’ is a better way than telling’ in education?
6. Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?

You should say:

• What it was
• Where you did it
• Who you did it with
• And explain why you enjoyed it

1. Is it important to have a break during work or study?
2. What sports do young people like to do now?
3. Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
4. Can most people balance work and life in China?
5. What activities do children and adults do nowadays?
6. Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

You should say:

• What it was
• When you heard it
• How you knew it
• And explain how you felt about it

1. Is it good to share something on social media?
2. Should the media only publish good news?
3. How does social media help people access information?
4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
5. Do most people like to share good news with others?
6. Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

You should say:

• Where and when you saw it
• What type of advertisement was for
• What you could see in the advertisement
• And explain why you didn’t like the advertisement

1. What are the most advertised products in your country?
2. Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?
3. What are the benefits of advertising?
4. What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?
5. Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don’t need?
6. What role does social media play in advertising?

You should say:

• What it was
• How you did it
• What difficulty you had
• How you dealt with the difficulty
• And explain why you felt proud of it

1. Which one is more important, personal goals or work goals?
2. Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
3. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
4. What kinds of rewards are important at work?
5. Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
6. What makes people feel proud of themselves?

You should say:

• When it happened
• What happened
• Why you missed/were late for it
• And explain how you felt about this experience

1. Are you a punctual person?
2. Do you think it is important to be on time?
3. Do you always avoid being late?
4. Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
5. Are people in your country often late for meetings?
6. Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?

You should say:

• Where the city is
• Why you want to go there
• Whom you will go there with
• What you will do there
• And explain why you will stay there

1. Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?
2. Why are historical cities popular?
3. Why do places with historical sites develop tourism industry more actively?
4. Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?
5. Do most people like planned travelling?
6. Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?

You should say:

• Where you went
• What you did
• Who you had the car journey with
• And explain how you felt about the journey

1. What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
2. Is it too late for people to get their driver’s license at the age of 18?
3. What qualities does a driver need to have?
4. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
5. Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
6. Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?

You should say:

• What he/she is like
• How he/she helps others
• Why his/her help is beneficial
• And explain why he/she helps others

1. How can children help their parents at home?
2. Should children be taught to help others?
3. What makes children help each other at school?
4. Should students do community service? Why?
5. Do students in your country do volunteer work?
6. Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?

You should say:

• What the book is about
• How often you have read this book
• Why you read it
• And explain what effect the book has had on you

1. What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?
2. What can kids learn from books?
3. Do people prefer to read e-books or printed books in your country?
4. Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?
5. Do you think reading books can make people happier?
6. Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?

You should say:

• What the invention is
• What it can do
• How popular it is
• Whether it is difficult or easy to use
• And explain why it is useful

1. What qualities do inventors have?
2. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
3. What inventions do you think should be improved?
4. Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
5. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
6. Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?

You should say:

• Where the place is
• When you visited it
• Why the air was not good
• And explain how you felt about the place

1. Is there more pollution now than in the past?
2. In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?
3. Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
4. What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutants?
5. Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollutants?
6. Do you think the wind has any effect on pollution? How?

You should say:

• When you got it
• What you got it for
• How often you use it
• And explain how you feel about it

1. What technology do people currently use?
2. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
3. Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven’t changed much from one to the next?
4. Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?
5. What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
6. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?

You should say:

• Where it is
• What it is like
• What you enjoy doing there
• And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

1. Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
2. What are the benefits of doing exercise?
3. Do people in your country exercise after work?
4. What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
5. Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
6. Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

You should say:

• Who you gave the talk to
• What the talk was about
• Why you gave the talk
• And explain how you felt about the talk

1. What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
2. Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
3. What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
4. What qualities do people need to speak in public?
5. How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?
6. What kinds of people often give speeches?

You should say:

• Where it would be
• When you would like to go
• How you would like to go there
• What you would do there
• Who you would go with
• And explain why you would like to visit the place

1. Where do people usually travel on holidays?
2. Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?
3. How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other students?
4. Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?
5. What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit during the holiday?
6. What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?

You should say:

• Where it is
• Who you were with
• What people were doing there
• And explain why there were lots of people

1. Where do young people like to go?
2. Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
3. Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
4. What are the advantages of living on a high floor?
5. What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
6. What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?

You should say:

• Where you were
• What happened
• How you felt
• And explain how you found your way

1. Is a paper map still necessary?
2. How do people react when they get lost?
3. Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
4. Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
5. Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
6. How can people find their way when they are lost?

You should say:

• What it was
• Who you did it with
• How long it took you to do this
• And explain why you did it together

1. How do you get along with your neighbors?
2. How do neighbors help each other?
3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?
4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
6. Do you think it’s important for children to learn about cooperation?

You should say:

• What it was
• When you received it
• Who gave it to you
• And explain why you wanted it so much

1. Should employees have their own goals?
2. How should bosses reward employees?
3. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
4. How should children spend their allowance money?
5. Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
6. Do you think shopping is good for a country’s economy?

You should say:

• What it is about
• How you found out about it
• How often you visit it
• And explain why you often visit it

1. What are the most popular and least popular apps in China?
2. What’s the difference between the Internet and television?
3. Why do some people like to read the news on the internet instead of getting it from TV?
4. Is the library still necessary? Why?
5. What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
6. What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the Internet?

You should say:

• Where it is
• When you went there
• What you did there
• And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

1. Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
2. Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
3. What kinds of noises are there in our life?
4. Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
5. How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
6. How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?

You should say:

• When you had it
• Where you had it
• Whom you had it with
• And explain why it was unusual

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
2. What fast food restaurants are there in your country?
3. Do people eat fast food at home?
4. Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
5. Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
6. Do people in your country value food culture?

You should say:

• What you are interested in
• When it happened
• What you know about it
• And why you would like to learn more

1. Should everyone know history?
2. In what ways can children learn history?
3. What are the differences between learning history from books and from videos?
4. Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
5. Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
6. Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?

You should say:

• Where the shop is
• What it sells
• What kinds of people usually go to this shop
• And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

1. What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
2. Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
3. Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
4. What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?
5. How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behaviour?
6. Why is cheap fashion so popular?

You should say:

• When it was
• Why you didn’t like it
• Why you decided to watch it
• And explain why you felt disappointed about it

1. Do you believe movie reviews?
2. What are the different types of films in your country?
3. Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
4. Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more popular?
5. Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
6. Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?

You should say:

• What happened
• Where and when it happened
• Who you were with
• And explain why it was a happy memory

1. Why do you think some people have better memory than others?
2. What kinds of things do people prefer to remember nowadays?
3. What do you think we shouldn’t forget?
4. Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
5. What can people do to improve their memory?
6. What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?

You should say:

• Who he/she is
• What the new place is like
• Why he/she moved to a new place
• And explain whether his/her move had a positive impact on you

1. Why do some young people keep moving?
2. What’s the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
3. Is it beneficial for young people to live by themselves?
4. Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
5. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
6. How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?

You should say:

• What the game was
• Where you played it
• Who you played it with
• And explain why you enjoyed playing the game

1. What games do kids like to play now?
2. Do boys and girls play different games?
3. Are outdoor sports important for kids?
4. Why do people play different games now than before?
5. Is winning important in games?
6. Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

You should say:

• What it is
• Where you would like to try it
• Whether it is difficult
• And explain why you would like to try it

1. What do you think of the people who waste water?
2. What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
3. Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
4. What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
5. Why do people like to live near water?
6. What are the advantages of water transportation?

You should say:

• What the gift is
• Who you will give the gift to
• How long it will take to save the money
• And explain why you would like to give the gift to this person

1. What do young people like to save money for?
2. Should children have pocket money? Why?
3. Should children learn how to use money at school or from their parents?
4. How do people save money?
5. Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
6. Why can’t some people save money?

You should say:

• What the decision was
• How you made your decision
• What the results of the decision were
• And explain why it was important

1. Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
2. What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
3. Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
4. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
5. Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
6. How do people usually make important decision?

You should say:

• What it is
• How you can find this job
• What skills it requires
• And explain why it is an interesting job

1. What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?
2. What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
3. When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
4. Which jobs have the highest salaries?
5. Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
6. Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer career advice to students?

You should say:

• What it is
• What you do to celebrate it
• Who you celebrate it with
• And explain why you enjoy it

1. Is it important for children to learn traditional festivals at school?
2. Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
3. Why do people hold events to celebrate?
4. Are traditional festivals disappearing?
5. Is music important in traditional festivals?
6. Do you think good food and drinks are important for celebrations?

You should say:

• When you got it
• How you got it
• How you found it was incorrect
• And how you felt about it

1. How do people determine the accuracy of information?
2. How do people make sure they’re getting the right information?
3. Why do some people not trust information on the Internet?
4. What jobs provide information to others?
5. What’s the difference between e-mail and phone in terms of providing information?
6. Which do you think is the better way to provide information, by phone or by email?

You should say:

• What it is like
• When and where you got it
• How often you wear it
• And explain why you enjoy wearing it

1. Do you like buying clothes?
2. What kind of clothes do most people wear in your country?
3. Under what circumstances would people in your country wear formal clothes?
4. What is the difference between the clothing of the elderly and the young in China?
5. When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
6. Does the climate affect what people wear?

You should say:

• When it happened
• Who you complained to
• What you complained about
• And explain why you were satisfied with the result

1. When are people more likely to make complaints?
2. What do people often complain about?
3. Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
4. Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
5. How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
6. How do people often respond to poor customer service?

You should say:

• What it is
• Where and when you do it
• Who you do it with
• And explain why you enjoy it

1. Should children have learning routines?
2. What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
3. Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
4. How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
5. What daily routines do people have at home?
6. What are the differences between people’s daily routines now and in the last 15 years?

You should say:

• Where the school was
• How you went there
• What happened that day
• And how you felt on that day

1. What would parents prepare when their kids go to school on the first day?
2. How do children socialize with each other?
3. Is socialization important for children?
4. What are the reasons for job change?
5. Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?

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

1. Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
2. What can old people teach young people?
3. Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
4. Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
5. Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
6. What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

You should say:

• Who this person is
• How you met this person
• How long you have known him/her
• And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

1. Why should children be kind to their classmates?
2. Can children choose their deskmates?
3. What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
4. Are good colleagues important at work?
5. What kind of people are popular at work?
6. Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

You should say:

• What it is
• How you would like to learn it
• Where you would like to learn it
• Why you would like to learn it
• And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it

1. What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
2. At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
3. Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income or interest?
4. Do young people take their parents’ advice when choosing a major?
5. Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
6. Why do some people prefer to study alone?

You should say:

• What the development is
• When/where you noticed it
• How long it took to complete it
• And explain how you feel about it

1. What transportation do you use the most?
2. Is public transportation popular in China?
3. What can be done to improve public transport services in your hometown?
4. What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
5. Do you think young people in your country like going to the cinema?
6. How is the subway system developing in your country?