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Dec 12 th &14 th 2013 IELTS Speaking Practice Kit 杭州新东方 庄凯 Tim Zhuang

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Dec 12th&14th 2013IELTS Speaking Practice Kit 杭州新东方庄凯

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Experience

1. Special meal

2. Picnic or an outdoor meal

3. Recent happy event

4. Sports competition you attended or watched

5. Subject you didn’t like

6. Science class

7. Occasion when someone visited you

8. Party you want to have

9. Important decision

10. Activities to stay healthy

11. Book others recommended to you

12. Childhood story

13. Something you did to learn another language

14. Talk with a stranger

15. TV or film made you laugh(TV program)

16. Future job

17. Historical event

18. Family business

19. Trip by public transportation

20. Important letter

21. Occasion you moved to a new house or schoolTim

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People

1. Old person you respect

2. Interesting person you met recently

3. Person you want to spend your time with

4. Famous person in your country

5. Someone who taught your useful skill

6. Stranger that helped you Tim Zhuan

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Object

1. Clothes for special occasion

2. School rule

3. Something you can’t live without(not cell phone or computer)

4. Electronic equipment you bought for your family (Electronic device)

5. Artwork

6. Radio program

7. University group(club) you want to join

8. Favorite season

9. Outdoor activity you want to try for the first time

10. Photo you like

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Space

1. Interesting country

2. Place near water

3. Shopping street

4. Website

5. Place you would listen to music

6. House or apartment you like (not your home)

7. Place of work or study Tim Zhuan

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Experience

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Opening

Conclusion

Storyboard

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Describe a special meal you would like to have

You should say

• Where you would like to have it

• Who do you want to be with

• What would you like to eat

And explain why you would like it

• Do you often have special meals? What kind of staple food do people eat in your hometown? What’s the most popular food in China? Why do people like it?

• What do you think about western food in China?

• Do you think it’s better to cook at home or eat outside? What food safety problems are there? What do you think of junk meal? Have you experienced a stomachache because of bad food? What food do children, old people and mid-aged people like? What’s the relationship between price and quality? Difference of food quality from home and from restaurant? Do you prefer food processed by big factory or small factory? Do Chinese like spicy food? Which is more important to food, quality or price?

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Describe a story someone told you when you were a child

You should say

• What the story was

• What was the story about

• Who told you the story

And explain why you still remember

the story

• Have you ever told someone the story?

• What are the difference between the adults and children’s understanding of a story?

• What kinds of stories do children like? Why?

• What are the effects of stories on children? Do children like robots?

• Why are there always a hero and a villain in a story?

• Do you like all stories to have a happy ending?

• Can you learn knowledge from storybooks? Should the stories be true or fictional? Why do some people like to write stories?

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Describe a recent event that made you feel happy

You should say

• What the event was

• When and where it happened

• Who participated in this event and

what you saw or did

And explain why this event made you

happy

• Do you think people in the 21st century are happier than earlier generations of people? Can you give some examples of things that make people feel happy?

• Do you think achievement, such as reaching a goal or performing well on a test can make people feel happy?

• Does being part of a family make you feel happy?

• Do you think people’s understanding of the meaning of happiness today is different to people’s ideas in the past? What’s the relationship between money and happiness? How can employers keep employees happy? Do you think good mood can help your work? Why do rich people feel unhappy sometimes?

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Describe an occasion you moved to a new house or school

You should say

• Where you moved

• When you moved

• Why you moved

And explain whether you liked it

• Why do people move to new places?

• How often do you go back to your hometown?

• How do people get along with their neighbors?

• Advantages and disadvantages of moving to new places? Do you think it’s easier for children to make adjustment to environment than for adults?Advantages and disadvantages of living in one place for life? Why do students move to new schools? Why do people want to immigrant to other countries? What impact will the big gap between rich and poor bring? Do you think education will change it? What roles do rich and poor people play in the society?

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Describe a picnic or a meal outdoors

You should say

• Where you had it

• Who was with you

• What you ate and drank

And explain why you ate outdoors

• Have there been any changes to people’s eating habits in your country in the past few years? What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating out? Do many people cook at home nowadays?

• What kitchen equipment do people typically have in your country? How has kitchen equipment changed, compared to many years ago? Do you think the food people eat now is healthier than in the past? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of a picnic? When do people eat outdoors and when do they eat in a restaurant? What are the difference between the two? Do you think there are food safety problems? How to promote local food to the world? Why do people like street food? Is it safe?

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Describe a historical event you know

You should say

• When it happened

• Where it happened

• What it was

And explain why you still remember it

• Should historical museum be open for free?

• Who should be funding the maintenance of historical

museum?

• What can be put into historical museum in the future?

• In which ways can we know historical figures?

• What makes students like history class?

• Why do government build historical tourist

attractions?Tim

Zhuang

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Describe a sports event that you watched or took part in

You should say

• When this event was held

• Where it was held

• Who participated in the event

And explain why you remember this

event so well

• How do you think about Chinese football teams? Why parents want their kids to win the first place in a sport competition? Which one is better, participating in or watching a competition? What indoor and outdoor activities are there in China? What sports are popular in China? What sports do Chinese people like? When do you watch the matches? What will you do when you watching the match? What’re the advantages of watching live games and games on TV? Why do you think some old people like exciting sports more than young people? What benefits can a country get from hosting international games? Do you think men are better sports players than women? Do you think it’s important for kids to be the first in school in terms of study?

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Describe successful family business you know

You should say

• What this business is

• How you know

• What’s its product

And explain why it is successful

• What does a person need to run a company?

• Is it better to find a job in a small company or big company?

• What does the leader need to do when the business is failing?

• Why do you think some family business are successful? What are the advantages and disadvantages of family business? What are the relationships among the members in a family business? Would you work for your family or other companies? Why do small companies always fail? Do people in China like to have their own business?

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Describe a subject you didn’t like in high school

You should say

• What it was

• How the teacher taught this

subject

• How long you studied this subject

And explain why you didn’t like it

• Which subject should and should not be taught in class? How do teachers help students who have difficulties in study? What subjects are most popular in high school in your country? How has education in your country changed in the past few years? What are some differences between university education and high school education? What factors do people consider when they are choosing which university to attend? What do you think of teaching as a profession? What are the qualities of a good teacher? In what ways does a good or bad teacher have an effect on the students? How do people choose what to study in university? Which do you think is better, studying alone or in a group? Do people of different ages all learn the same things? Do you think young people learn better than old people? What influences will homework have on children in China?

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Describe an important decision you made

You should say

• What it was

• How you made it

• What the result was

And explain why it was important

• What do you think are the most important decisions people make in their lives? What skills are necessary when making decisions? How can people improve their decision making skills? How do you think computers will change the way people make decisions? Do parents in China allow their children to make important decisions about future?

• Do you think parents should make important decisions for their children? How can older people help young people make their own decisions?

• How can a decision made by individual influence a whole company?

• Which is more important?

• Advice from parents or friends? Should school teach kids how to make decision?

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Describe something you did to learn foreign language

You should say

• What it is

• Where and when you did it

• Who you did it with

And explain why it was helpful

• Do you think kids should learn foreign language when they are little?

• Is it better to learn foreign language at a young age or older age?

• What can you benefit from learning a new language?

• How can learning a foreign language help you better understand your own country?

• Would you suggest this way to others?

• What are the difficulties in learning a foreign language?

• Do you speak foreign language with your classmates?

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Describe a science lesson that you had in school

You should say

• When and where you attended this

lesson

• What you learnt

• How you learnt it

And explain what happened in the

lesson

• In general, what is the role of science and technology in society today?

• Do you think science is very important?

• In what areas is science and technology most important today? What do you think is the greatest scientific discovery of the 21st century?

• What effects does rapid technological change have on people in society? Can you think of any examples of technology that are not good for society? Do you think it’s good for schools to have science classes? Famous medical discovery?

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Describe a person who visited your home

You should say

• Who the person was

• When the person visited you

• What you and the person did

together

And explain how you felt about the

visit

• How do people in China welcome visitors to their homes?

• In China, how should guests show their respect to the host?

• Do people usually entertain guests at home or outside?

• What do they talk about when people visit?

• Do people treat different visitors in different ways?

• How would you welcome a foreign visitor?

• Compare living in your friends house or in a hotel? Which hotel service do you like?

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Describe an interesting talk with a stranger

You should say

• What the story was

• What was the story about

• Who told you the story

And explain why you still remember

the story

• Why do you think it is hard for people to make friends with someone from a different age group? Why would some people like to talk to strangers? What do people usually talk to strangers about? Why do you think women are more talkative than men? Do you think it’s better to talk to each other face to face or via internet or cellphone? Should kids learn to communicate with others? Why do you think some people are good at talking with others while some are not? Has social media changed the way people communicate? Does everybody like chatting via social media? Difference between chat and gossip? Why is it easier to solve problems when you talk with others than on your own? Is it easier to lie to others face to face than over the phone? Which is more important, giving advice or listening? Difference between talking to a stranger and to people you know? Why would people share their problem on radio? Will it help? Will the solution help the audience as well?

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Describe a party you would like to throw

You should say

• Who you would invite

• When and where you would throw

it

• What you would do at the party

And explain why you would throw it

• On what occasions do people in China have parties?

• Compare parties in China and abroad?

• In China, are parties today the same as 20 years ago?

• Are parties for old people the same as for young people?

• What’s the importance for celebration?

• Difference between celebrations in countryside and in cities?

• Advantages of having parties at home?

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Describe a trip you took by public transportation

You should say

• When and where you went

• Why you took it

• What you did and saw

And explain how you felt about the trip

• Why do some people prefer driving their cars to taking public transportation?

• Is it true that driving cars means a higher status? Should government take measures to limit cars?

• Do Chinese people like to travel overseas?

• How does international travel influence the economy of countries?

• After someone returns from traveling overseas, what effects can they have on their home country?

• What are some of the problems people have during travel? Does car mean higher social status? How should we restrict the use of private cars?

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Describe a way to keep fit

You should say

• What you do

• When you do it

• How often you do it

And explain what benefits you get

from it

• Things people do that harm their body? Things benefit health? What sports are popular in China?

• What’s the best way to maintain good health?

• Different between healthy food and junk food?

• Why do some people have unhealthy lifestyles?

• Do you think modern people do enough exercise?

• What difference activities do old and young people do when they want to keep fit? Different activities between men and women? How to release stress?

• Why do young people like to do exercise? Why do people like PE class?

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Describe an important letter you received

You should say

• What the message was

• Who it was from

• What you did after you got this

message

And explain why the message was

important

• How important do you think communication between people is? In what situations do you think communication is very important? Would you say you are a good communicator? What sorts of skills do you believe are important for good communication? Is there much difference between the ways young people communicate and the ways old people communicate? What sorts of jobs especially require good communication skills? Do you think communication skills can be taught or are they part of the nature of a person? Do you prefer to communicate face to face or by text message, email, etc.? Can you tell a person’s personality from his handwriting? When will you write a business letter? Why were letters important in the past? Is it still important now?

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Describe a TV program or movie that made you laugh

You should say

• What it was

• Who were involved

• Where did the story take place

And explain why it made you laugh

• What makes people laugh in your country?

• Is comedy very popular in your country?

• Differences between reading a joke and watching a comedy?

• Would you like to attend a TV comedy one day?

• Do you think funny ad are effective?

• Benefits of laughter?

• Differences between things male and female think are funny? Do you think humor works in a class? Is laughing good for health?

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Describe a book others recommended to you

You should say

• What book it was

• What the book was about

• Who recommended it to you

And explain why you liked this book

• Do people in your country like to read books?

• What kinds of books are most popular in your country?

• Do you think reading is important?

• Do you think paper books will eventually be replaced by electronic books?

• Some people like to collect books, why do you think they do that?

• Do you think compulsory reading is a good idea?

• How to become a famous writer?

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Describe your future job

You should say

• What it is

• What you would do

• How can you get it

And explain why you like it

• How can school help students to master necessary skills for their future career? What kinds of jobs are hot in China now? How do people usually find jobs in China? What about in the past? What’s more important, salary or self development? How can you succeed in a job interview? What kind of employees do companies want to hire? Should schools teach more skills than knowledge? Is it reliable to search jobs online? How could governments solve the problems of labor shortages? Do you think people will get better at their job as they grow older? How would you react if someone said your plan was not good? What do you want to do after you retire? Why do so many people want to become a public servant? Does higher education mean better job? Do people ever buy their jobs? Do you think the education in China can help you get job? How can it be improved?

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PeopleVocabulary

Picture

Flashback

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Describe an interesting person you met recently

You should say

• Who the person was

• When and where you met the

person

• What you did together

And explain why you think the person

was interesting

• What makes a person interesting?

• What are some of the interesting topics people usually talk about?

• How can you leave a good impression for others? How can you tell a person’s character at first meeting? Do you think you can tell people’s personality at first meeting?

• What’s the relationship between happiness and money?

• Will work influence a person’s relationship?

• Difference between friend and boy friend? Do people in China have problems making friends?

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Describe an interesting old person who you know(respect)

You should say

• How you know this person

• How often you see this person

• What you do together

And explain why you think he or she is

interesting

• What age do you think “old” is? In your country, what do old people do after they retire? Why do you think old people sometimes don’t like the behavior of young people? What do you think are some of the advantages and some of the disadvantages of being old? Compare life for old people in the past, now and future? Do you think people’s attitudes towards old people have changed in recent years? Do you think that old people should live with their children? Where should old people live? Do you think many old people would like to continue working after they retire? Should government be responsible for taking care of old people? What’s the contribution of old people for a family? Is it good to have old people on important job positions? What do we need to consider when we look after old people?

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Describe a person you enjoy spending time with

You should say

• Who the person is

• How you know this person

• What he has done

And why do you enjoy spending time

with this person

• What’s the relationship between a manager and a employee? What kind of problem will come up between the two? How to solve those problems?

• What kind of people do we usually spend time with everyday?

• Do you think people’s attitudes towards old people will change in the future?

• Do people have different attitudes towards old people and children differently? Why?

• Difference between the way people socialize now and in the past? Is it important to spend some time alone?

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Describe a famous person in your country

You should say

• Who the person is

• How you know this person

• What life this person had before

getting famous

And explain why is he famous

• how do people become famous?

• Difference between famous people in the past and now?

• What qualities do famous people have in common

• Advantage and disadvantage of being famous?

• Do you think it’s good for kids to get famous?

• Do you think famous people have much influence on young people?Tim

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Describe a stranger who helped you

You should say

• Who this person was

• Where and when this person

helped you

• How this person helped you

And explain how you felt afterwards

• Do you think it’s important for people to help each other?

• Are young people more willing to accept help from friends or parents? How can you tell if someone is kind? Would you help a selfish person?

• How to teach children not to be selfish?

• Is it important for nations to help each other? Are there many opportunities for people to do volunteer work in your country? Do you think private companies have duty to provide public service? What can you get by helping people? How can we build a better community? What different relationships do neighbors have now compared to the past? Why do some people want to be volunteers and some don’t?

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Describe a person who taught you a useful skill

You should say

• Who this person is

• What you learned from the person

• How the person taught you this

And explain how this skill is useful to

you

• In general, how do children learn things?

• What are the various influences on children that affect the learning they experience?

• How much influence do you think parents have on their children’s learning?

• What skill do you think children should be taught before they go to school?

• Do you think children can learn anything from one another? Do you think children and teenagers should be taught in the same way? Difference between things taught to kids by dad and mom?

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Object

Riddle

Vocabulary

Slow-motion

Outline

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Describe something you can’t live without

You should say

• What it is

• Where and when you bought it

• How often you use it

And explain why you can’t live without

it

• What can’t children live without?

• Why do children always carry toys?

• Why is it difficult for people to give up their own things?

• Why do people buy something that they don’t need?

• What kind of influence does media have on consumers? Why do young people like to pursue new products? Do you think we have too much choice when we go shopping?Tim

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Describe an equipment you bought for your family

You should say

• What special features it has

• How you know about it

• How much it cost

And explain how your family

responded

• How do you think modern technology has changed the way we work? Do you think that operating equipment at work can ever have some bad effects on the body? Do you think it’s important for employees to be trained to use the equipment at work? Are there any of those that you think are not very important? Why do people have these things if they are not really necessary? Do you agree that older people have difficulties in using modern equipment? How can we help elderly people to use these modern devices? Are there any disadvantages from using modern equipment too much in the home? Will you keep your old phone after you get a new one? What different preferences do men and women do about gadgets?

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Describe a radio program

You should say

• What it is

• When and where you listen to it

• How often you listen to it

And explain if you like it or not

• Compare TV and radio program?

• How are radio program in China today different from the ones in the past?

• What’s the best way to get information?

• What types of radio programs are most popular?

• Difference between national radio and local radio?

• What benefits do radio bring to our lives?Tim Zhuan

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Describe a rule in school you agree or disagree

You should say

• What the rule is

• Why the rule is needed

• How the rule is enforced

And explain why you agree or disagree

the rule

• Do you think rules are important? Why?

• Is the rule suitable for all students? What rules are there in our school? How do people obey the rules?

• Should pupils be involved in making rules?

• Are rules different between in primary school and secondary school? Should school make rules based on students’ age?

• Should company set a maximum limit for daily working hours? Should company set flexible hours for their staff? Do employees have to wear uniform?

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Describe an item of clothing you wear on special occasions

You should say

• What it looks like

• Where you bought it

• What occasion is it

And explain why you would wear it on

that occasion

• Do Chinese people spend much money on clothing? Do you think a person’s job affects the clothes he/she wears? Do you think you can learn anything about a person from his/her clothes?

• What are the differences between formal and casual clothes? What styles of clothes are most suited in the office? Why does fashion trend always change?

• Why do some companies require staff to wear uniforms? Do you think they have the right to do so?

• Advantage and disadvantage of uniform?

• Do people who wear uniform after work have to behave the same way as they do at work?

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Describe a photo that you like

You should say

• Who took the photo

• When it was taken

• Where it was taken

And explain why you like it

• What kind of people especially like to take a lot of photos? Why do people keep photo for a long time?

• Do you think family photos are important? Do you think people need to be trained to take photos? Is it necessary to have a professional photographer?

• Do you think there are any news photo that can have a negative effect on children?

• Do you think it’s worth it to take picture of family with a very expensive camera? Is it suitable to put personal picture on the postcard? Are pictures important in ad? Are pictures important in history? What’s the difference between a photo and a picture? Why do authors like to put their pictures on the book cover?

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Describe a group you want to join

You should say

• What it is

• What it does

• What you will do in the group

And explain why you want to join

• Besides sports. What are some other group activities that people in your country engage in? Do you think some people behave differently when they are in a group compared to when you are alone? What kinds of groups do people in your country join? Why do people join groups when they could do these activities alone? Do you think joining a group is a good way to make friends? Why do some parents want their children to join a group? Do you think it’s beneficial for kids to join group activities? What sorts of group activities do teenagers like to do? What benefits do old people get from doing these activities in a group? What are the pros and cons of working in a team? Can you think of any examples of group activities on an international scale? What different groups do boys and girls join?Influence of night life on modern society? Do young people today spend too much time on QQ or Wechat?

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Describe a work of art

You should say

• What it is

• When you saw it

• What it looked like

And explain your feeling towards it

• Examples of art?

• Do you think art adds anything to people’s life?

• Difference between Chinese art and Western art?

• Do you think people should be able to see exhibitions for free? Do you think it’s important to cultivate art appreciation for children? Do you think art should be included in school curriculums?

• How do you think art will be taught in the future? What do you think of poor artist? What’s the purpose of having museum or art gallery?

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Describe your favorite season of the year

You should say

• What it is

• What’s the weather like?

• What you would do

And explain why you like it

• Is there anything you don’t like about that season? Difference between season and weather?

• What’s the difference between the different seasons in China?

• Compare the climate in your town with the ones in the rest of China?

• Do you think people prefer to live in a hot place or cold place?

• How does weather affect people’s work? In the future, what do you think will global warming bring? It is important to protect the environment in China?

• What do people feel about autumn?Tim

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Describe an outdoor activity you’d do for the first time

You should say

• What it is

• When and where you would do it

• What things are needed to play

And explain why you want to do it

• What can we learn from team activity?

• What things do you think government should to improve people’s fitness level?

• Do you think people today spend more time outdoors than in the past?

• What are the pros and cons for kids to play electronic games?

• Why would people still drive even though they know it’s not healthy?Tim

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Space

Listing

Connection

Highlight

Commit to the moment

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Describe a interesting country you like (not your own)

You should say

• Which country it is

• How you know the country

• What you know about the country

And explain why you think the country

is interesting

• How do you think about studying aboard? Why do many students study aboard now? Why do many people live in foreign countries? What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism to a country? Is it good to develop tourist attractions?

• Do you like to explore new things? Is there any part of earth that has not been explored? Why do some people like to go to the mountain region? Is it important to keep good relationship with neighboring countries? Pros and cons of travelling to other countries? Difference between travelling in a country and living in a country? Is it good if the whole family immigrant to other country? Difference between Chinese thinking and western thinking? Do you prefer working in China or abroad?

Tim Zhuan

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Describe a place near water(river/sea/lake)

You should say

• Where it is

• Why you went there

• What you liked about this place

And explain why it was nice

• What kind of sports can we do with water? Do you like the kind of sports , why do you think people would like that?

• Do people like to visit places with water? What should government do to maintain that facility?

• Why did people go to those places in the past and why do they go now?

• Do people live by the beach like many visitors? Who likes sea more, children or adults or old people? How should we protect water resources? Difference between activities by the river and by the sea? Difference between swimming in the pool and in the sea? Why do people like boat tour? di

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Describe a useful website that you like to visit

You should say

• What this website helps you to do

• What the contents of the website

are

• How you first found it

And how often you go to this website

• Compared to several decades ago, do you the internet has changed people’s lives? What impact has the internet had on modern people’s lives What are the pros and cons of children using the internet? How do you think children could be encouraged to use the internet in a positive way? Do you think online education is good? Do you think the internet will ever replace teachers? In what ways is the internet used for entertainment? Do different age groups use it for entertainment in different ways?What’s pros and cons of shopping online? Why do boys like internet games? Do people like imported food? Is the info online reliable? Has internet made it easier to cheat? Difference between website and newspaper?

Tim Zhuan

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Describe a place where you work or study

You should say

• Where it is

• What it looks like

• What you will do there

And explain why you chose this place

to work or study

• Do you think people are working longer hours than they did in the past? Do you think work environment is important? Which is more important, colleagues or surroundings?

• What essential facilities should a workplace or school have?

• What’s the benefit and drawbacks of working at home?

• Do you prefer to study at home or at school?

• How can school facilities contribute to students’ happiness? What influence will factories have on environment? Is there any unpaid jobs? Is housewife an unpaid job?

Tim Zhuan

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Describe a place where people go to listen to music

You should say

• What kind of music is performed

there

• What type of people go there

• Why people go there

And explain your impression

• In china, where do people usually go to listen to music?

• What do you think are the various functions of music? Should music be easy to remember?

• What are some of the different ways that children are exposed to music? How do you feel about children learning to play a musical instrument?

• What’s your opinion on the question of the piracy of music? Should music be free?

• How can parents get their children to focus on learning an instrument? What has technology brought to the making of music?

Tim Zhuan

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Describe a beautiful house or flat that you have visited

You should say

• When you visited this home

• Where it was

• What it looked like

• And explain why you liked it

• What makes a location suitable for young people?

• What makes a location suitable for old people?

• What places for entertainment are there near where you live?

• Do you think the exterior design of a house is important? Do you think it’s possible for a person to design his/her own home? Difference between house and flat? Difference between government building and residential building? What do people need to consider when they design a house? What’s the feature of Chinese building style? Is it possible to mix modern and classic style in buildings?

Tim Zhuan

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Describe a street where you like to go shopping

You should say

• Where it is

• What you can buy there

• How often you go there

And explain why you like to go to this

street for shopping

• Why do you think some people like shopping and others don’t?

• Advantage and disadvantage of shopping online?

• Do you think online shopping will replace the malls?

• Difference between shopping center and shopping street?

• Difference between big malls and small stores? Do you like 24-hour shops? Should shop be open at night? Do you like shopping at night? Do you think shopping malls are environmental friendly? What do you think shopping mall need to have in the future?

Tim Zhuan

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IELTS Speaking

Tim Zhuang

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