2017年雅思口语第一部分话题举例

1.口语第一部分

1Work

1 What work do you do?

Well, I am currently working as a research associate in NPIC which stands for nuclear power institute of China. I have been working there for 4 years and I really like it. My research focuses mainly on radiation effects of nuclear materials, especially nuclear fuels, like PuO2 and UO2.

2 Why did you choose to do that type of work?

To be honest, it’s a career that runs in the family. My father and grandfather have dedicated themselves to this industry and after graduation, I followed in their footsteps and became a nuclear researcher.

3 Do you like your job?

Absolutely,c because I have to admit that my job can earn me good social status and high salary, and provide me with a variety of benefits, like health insurance, paid holidays and a pension plan. And most importantly, I can get a sense of achievement from my job.

actually I really enjoyed seeing the surprised faces when I am telling others that I am working in the nuclear industry, they think I could get a sense of achievement from my job.

4 Is it very interesting？

Well, it may sounds like a cool and interesting job for a layperson, but for me, who spends most of my work time dealing with massive statistics and writing all kinds of codes, it’s definitely a job that requires attention to details.

5 Do you miss being a student?

definitely, I remember being very happy. I have a lot of great memories of my school life, like chatting with my roommates in the middle of the night, skipping class to play football with my friends and going window-shopping with my girl friend. Actually, my wife and I often reminisce about it. It was a really precious time.

what are your responsibilities at work?

Will you continue doing this job in the future?

Yes, I believe so. As I mentioned above, I’m pretty happy with what I am doing now and I can get a sense of achievement from my job. Besides, my boss treats me very well and my colleagues are friendly and helpful. So I will have been doing this job by the time I retire.

My boss treats everyone fairly.

My colleagues are very helpful and friendly.

My job provides the opportunity to develop new skills.

I am tired of working for peanuts.

2Hometown

变化

What’s your hometown?

My hometown is a quaint little village in Guangyuan, which is located in the northeast of Sichuan province. It’s about 350 kilometers from Chengdu, where I am working now.

Is that a big city or a small place?

It’s a quaint little village surrounded by beautiful rolling hills. But

Describe your hometown a little

It’s a humid hilly area which is moistened by rain for the most of the year like Chengdu. The surrounding countryside is pretty scenic and the air is really fresh. And people lived here are so kind and hospitable.

How long have you lived there?

I had lived there for 18 years when I left to go to college. Actually, I grew up here and all my school time from primary school to high school was at here. Oh, it has been 11 years since I left my hometown.

Do you like it?

Absolutely yes! I love the spicy food here

l really adore my hometown, because the environment there is very scenic and the air is really fresh. You can hardly see any rubbish in the street. The weather there is comfortable and extremely suit to live. What’s more, people lived here are so kind and hospitable.

Do you like living here?

I like living here because it’s so peaceful and the air is really fresh, it’s much nicer than in the city.

I really like my hometown not only because its beautiful landscape but also the laid back lifestyle. A: well, Chengdu is a vast humid plain which is moistened by rain for the most of the year. It’s a place that is famous for spicy food and hot girls.

Q: difference between Guiyang and Chengdu?

A: the landscape is quite different, Guiyang is surrounding by the mountains, but Chengdu is a vast plain without mountains.

Q: similarities between Guiyang and Chengdu?

A: Guiyang and Chengdu share the same humid climates, and the local accents in these two places are similar. It is quite difficult for people from other places to tell the differences.

3Home/accommodation

1Do you live in a house or a flat?

I live in a two-bedroom flat about 120 square meters, which is on the 27th floor. It is in a high-rise new building in Shuangliu district of Chengdu, not far from the city centre.

2Who do you live with?

I live with my wife and my little sweetie girl. Sometimes, my parents come here and live with us for a period of time.

3Do you plan to live there for a long time?

Yes, of course. I just lived there for two years. And I really adore everything in my flat. It’s my home, a warm and loving home.

The living room is spacious, the home office is so light and airy, although my bedroom is a bit cramped, I use a mirror to make it look more spacious. And if you stand at the balcony, you can see for miles since my building towers over everything else.

4Can you describe the place where you live?

My flat is about 120 square meters. It has two airy bedrooms, the bigger one for my wife and I, and the small one for my little sweet girl, one home office with all kinds of books, one roomy kitchen and two lavatories. Our living room is pretty spacious and has a big window which let plenty of natural light in. but I like our balcony, where I can see for miles since our building towers over everything else.

5Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

I live in a flat and I really adore it. It’s a warm and loving home that belongs to my wife and me and our little sweaty girl. But living in a house is our dream, you know, the house is too expensive, we need to work harder and harder to make our dream come true. I firmly believe that we can do it in the future.

6in the future, what type of place would you like to live in?

Which room does your family spend most of the time in?

I like to stay in the home office. Because I like reading and all my books are in there. When I have leisure time, I will read some novels and historical materials with a cup of green tea sitting at the table. My wife likes to sit in the sofa and watch various kinds of TV programs in the living room. She really enjoys the warm and comfortable feelings after work. My little sweat girl can’t stay one room for a long time, actually, she just enjoys wandering around in my flat.

What do you usually do in your home?

I like to stay in the home office with a cup of green tea sitting at the table reading some novels and historical materials. It really makes me feel calm and relaxed.

Are the transport facilities in your house very good?

Not really, there are only two bus stops near my home so we need to spend too much time waiting. But we can use powerful taxi softwares like didi on the smarphone, by which we can book a taxi in advance if we want to go somewhere, it’s very convenient.

Please describe the room you live in.

I would like to describe my living room. It’s pretty spacious and the whole place feels light and airy because it has a big window which let plenty of natural light in. There is an ink painting on the wall, which was bought by my wife. It’s a landscape painting showing a forest of birches. My wife said she was attracted as soon as she saw this picture at the first sight.

What part of your home do you like the most?

I spend most of my time in the home office because I find it helpful to read some novels and historical materials to relax and calm down. But my favorite spot is the balcony, my building towers over everything else, so I can see for miles.

What kind of housing do you live in?

My flat is in a new high-rise building in the suburban area. The design is ultramodern, so there is a lot of glass and concrete and steel. If you stand at my balcony, you can see for miles since my

building towers over everything else.

4transportation

How did you come here today?

It’s complicated. First, I took the Number 813 bus to the underground station, which spent me about 20 minutes, then transferred to the Number 1 subway. And after reaching the Tongzilin station, I rode city bike to this place.

Why did you choose that form of transport?

Actually, I used three types of public transport to come here from my home. And I am sure this way is the cheapest compared with driving my private car or taking a taxi, but it would took me more time.

What form of transport do you usually use?

Normally, I go to work by city bike because cycling is regarded as an eco-friendly way of transport and it only takes me 5 minutes to my office from my home. And at weekends, I often drive my own private car to travel with my family.

Do you usually take the bus?

I used to take the bus very often because it can save me a lot of money. But now, there are only a few bus stations near my home, which makes it very inconvenient for me to go somewhere I want to go, so I often cycle to work at weekdays and drive my own car to have a short trip at weekends.

Is it convenient to take the bus?

Not at all. The buses are crowded and the air is so filthy that I cannot even stand steadily or get a breath of fresh air. I also run the risk of being bothered by a pickpocket. What’s more, sometimes I need to spend too much time waiting.

Is driving to work popular in your country?

I think so. Since people’s income has been going up in my country, a growing number of people have the ability to buy private cars and driving to work is more and more popular.

5Robots

Do you like robots?

Yes, I really do. I bought a housework Robot named deebot last month which took me almost 2000yuan. It helps me a lot to do large amount of repetitive work like sweeping or mopping the floor that I really don’t like to do. I think it’s a good assistant.

What kinds of robots would you like to have?

Housework robot must be my first choice. Just like I said above, I already have a robot that can help me sweep the floor. It has much higher efficiency than me without feeling tired. It’s so useful that I would like to have another one that can do other household chores like washing the dishes or cleaning the desk. If it comes true, I never ever do housework any more.

Will robots change our society significantly?

From my perspective, right now, robots just can do repetitive work like drawing up spreadsheets

or some housework. But in the future, if artificial intelligence is applied to androids, they are able to perform a much wider range of tasks than they’ve been able to do right now. So as a result they will significantly change our society by that time.

it’s not just manual labour that’s coming under threat of automation. It’s increasingly cognitive labour.

6Shoes

How often do you buy shoes?

Actually, most of my shoes except basketball shoes were bought by my wife because she is an absolute shopaholic. It’s like her drug. She could even go shopping for whole afternoon without feeling exhausted.

She prefers to buy various kinds of things including shoes and she seems to really enjoy the time. she spends hours wandering around, choosing, trying and buying.

Men behave completely different. They tend to go shopping for a certain purpose. They know what they want.

Have you ever bought shoes online?

Yes, of course. Normally, I buy basketball shoes online, there are a lot of shops on T-mall which I like to visit often.

What’s your favorite type of shoes?

Oh, it must be the high-top sneakers because I am a real basketball buff. When I was younger, having a pair of air Jordan was my dream, so I helped a lot in the house so that my father would reward me with the shoes. And I am still keeping them around to remind me of my foolish child dream.

and through lots of housework, my father helped me make my dream come true and nowadays I also retained this pair of memorable basketball shoes.

网购的优势

There are tons of people in shopping centres at weekends and during public holidays, and I would feel dizzy and uncomfortable. So I won’t go there then. Instead, I often buy goods via the internet.

Net shopping is a very convenient and economical choice to young people who are busy in working like me.

You can buy anything you want online no matter where you are and whenever the time is and all you need to do is just click.

Window-shopping is full of fun

If I shop alone, I would browse around and compare the prices for a long time and still couldn’t make a final decision. But if I can go with other people, they can give me some suggestions and grab the products.

But if I shop for clothes, I can’t try them on and can’t make sure about the sizes and colors.

7music

Do you like music?

Yes, definitely. Music plays a very important role in my life, and I listen to it almost constantly. Every time when I feel anxious or unhappy, I like to listen to something that can make me relax and calm down.

Do you like to listen to live music?

To be honest, when I was a college student, I preferred live music. But nowadays, I don’t really like that because the atmosphere in a live concert is so hot that I can’t concentrate on the music. What kinds of music do you like to listen to?

Actually, I am really into popular music which always makes me feel happy and energetic. What’s your favorite kind of music?

Actually, my taste in music is quiet eclectic and there isn’t really one style of music I like best. I listen to everything from popular music to classical.

Do you like listening to songs?

Absolutely yes! When I have leisure time, listening to songs is always the first thing I want to do. It really enriches my life. It can turn a boring, monotonous period of time into a magic experience. So, I think it’s essential to have music in my life.

When do you listen to music?

There are a lot of occasions that I will listen to music. For example, if I am driving long distance in my car, I will listen to something stimulating to help keep me awake. If I’m having a dinner parties with friends, then I listen to something relaxing.

8mirror

How often do you look at yourself in the mirror every day?

Once in a blue moon.

Oh, not often. For me, I don’t want to spend too much time in front of the mirror checking my appearance. I mean I have better things to do with my time. Actually, I think the appearance is not as important as my career, on which I am willing to spend most of my time and energy.

Because I am a man. I think men should not care about what they look like in terms of appearance. In contrast, for men, the most important stuff is their career. If you want to achieve anything in your life, you have to try your best to work hard.

Have you ever bought mirrors?

Yes, I bought it about 2 years ago, when I decorated my new flat. I think it can make my room look more spacious.

Mirrors are, of course, necessary objects when it comes to decorating the room. It, actually, can make your room look more spacious.

I have no idea about mirrors because I don’t like to survey myself in the mirror. The only function of mirrors I know is making your bedroom or living room look more spacious.

Would you use mirrors to decorate rooms?

Yes, of course. My bedroom is a bit cramped, so using a mirror can create an impression of space in my bedroom. And mirrors are also used as a wall decoration.

I use a mirror to make it look more spacious. And it really works.

9TV

What TV programs are you interested in?

My favorite TV program is called Happy family, which is broadcasted on Hunan provincial TV, it is one of the top ten entertainment shows in china, very popular among teenagers. The five hosts are so humorous that audience watching the show can’t stop laughing. In each episode, celebrities in all kinds of fields are invited to give performance in the shows. It always makes me entertained and relaxed.

When do you watch TV?

When I feel anxious or stressful, I’d like to watch TV programs, which always make me feel relaxed and calm.

In china, have television programs changed much in recent years?

Absolute yes! There are a growing number of TV programs now which are becoming more diversified. These programs offer a wide variety of choices for us.

Yes, with the development of digital broadcasting, various programs are shown on TV now, including news, educational, laws, sports and so on. More specialized programs offer a range of alternatives for audience to choose from.

How do you think TV programs in china could be improved?

They could be improved immediately. I think nowadays more and more people have devoted themselves to the development of TV programs. Many new and excellent programs, such as reality shows, have appeared.

10dream

Do you often have dreams at night?

It depends on my physical state. If I feel exhausted after the whole day’s work, I won’t have dreams at night. But if I feel anxious or unhappy, I will have some kind of strange dreams.

Have you had a bad dream before?

Yes, when I was 18, after taking the national college entrance examination, the most important exam in my country, I felt anxious because I didn’t know what the result was. At night, I had a dream that I made so many mistakes in the exam and finally lost the chance to go to my dreaming college. It was so real and magically, the dream came true.

Yes, when I was about 17, I had a dream that my father was riding a motorcycle and got in a fatal accident. I woke up so upset that even once I realized that I had just been dreaming I felt relieved but uneasy. It was so real! The funny thing is that my father wasn’t the type that would have ever been riding a motorcycle.

What was the strangest dream you have had?

I had many crazy, strange dreams but one of the craziest I’ve ever had was when I dream that the earth was being invaded by aliens. The sky was filled with their ship, as far as the eye could see.I

don’t remember whether they were successful or not.

What do you usually dream about?

Normally, I dream what happens in recent days. For example, in order to pass this examination, I studied English skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing almost the whole day. So at night, my dream was all linked with English, sometimes I even spoke English to myself, which sacred my wife.

I always dream about what I did or said or heard through the day. Actually, I dream a lot about being in school and running through the hallways trying to get somewhere, possible a class.

11indoor games

Do you play any indoor games?

Do you prefer to play indoor games or outdoor games?

What indoor games did you play when you were a child?

Is there any particular indoor game that you liked (when you were a child)?

What sorts of indoor games do children play now?

12watch

How often do you wear a watch?

Normally, I wear it almost every morning from spring to summer, because it’s very convenient to know the exact time at any time no matter where I am. But in autumn and winter, I don’t wear it, because in winter I need to wear a long-sleeved cloth, which often shades my watch and made it inconvenient to see the time.

What was your first watch like?

When it comes to my first watch, I remember the black digital one with black and round face, sent by my father as a reward because of my great performance in school. Actually, I am still keeping it around to remind me of my joyful school days.

What kinds of watches do you like to wear?

Mechanical watches are always my first choice. Because I think it’s more formal which can show my social status and manner. And to my knowledge, mechanical watches are more durable than other ones.

Do people still wear watches in your country?

I think it depends on your social status, people who have good social status like to wear watches because time is money for them and they need to know the exact time in every moment. But for other people, whether they wear watches or not totally depends on their preference.

13housework

1 do u do housework at home?

Yes, but I have to admit that I just do the minimum amount of housework. because I need to work long hours at work, sometimes I have to work overtime. I always feel exhausted after going home. As a result, I have no time and energy to do domestic chores.

Absolutely, My favorite housework is cooking. I enjoy every moment spending on preparing food for my family. I could get a sense of achievement at that time.

2 do you think men and women should share housework?

Yes, I think so. In my home, I do the cooking, my wife does the cleaning, and we share the other domestic tasks. But if I have to work overtime, my wife will do more of the household chores. There is a saying that men and women with the work and not tired. My wife likes doing the laundry and cleaning the room. And, I prefer to cook and play with our little sweat girl. I think we are the best partner.

3 what kinds of housework do you dislike to do?

Actually, doing the laundry would be the last thing that I want to do because it’s dull and boring. And most importantly, this domestic task can be strongly specific to women.

To be honest, I really don’t want to wash dishes. It’s dull and boring. And, it happens almost every day. So doing the dishes would be the last thing that I want to do.

4 did you help your parents do housework when you were young?

Yes, I did. Actually, my father thought life skills were essential for young kids and it’s the parents’ responsibilities to teach their children some kind of domestic tasks. So when I was 7, maybe 8, my father developed my cooking skills. After several months training, I can do a big meal for the whole family, which made me get a great sense of achievement.

that was a memorable experience. When I was 6, maybe 7, my father told me that I should do something useful for our family. I thought doing the cooking was a good choice. So I learned the cooking skills from my mum who was really good at cooking. After one month, I could do the meal for the whole family. And I really got great sense of achievement.

started teaching me to do the cooking. I could do several delicious foods like egg with tomato, green pepper and potato, learning from my father. I enjoyed the moment doing

14celebrity

Who is your favourite celebrity in china?

Do you like any foreign celebrities?

Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?

How do celebrities influence their fans in china?

15advertisement

Are there many advertisements in your country?

Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?

How do you feel about advertisements?

Do you like advertisements?

What kind of advertisement do you like the most?

Where can we see advertisements?

16jewelry

1.Do you often wear jewelry?

No, I am not the one to wear much jewelry. The only thing I wear is my wedding ring that is a symbol of eternal love between my wife and I .

答题思路：

Answer + how often + description + reason

题目分析：

经常不经常戴首饰？大家都各有各的答案，如果你经常戴首饰，你的答案开头第一句当

然是Yes。为了让答案更加的饱满，我们需要加很多的details。我们可以说喜欢戴什么

样的首饰，首饰的来源，经常戴的原因是什么。

首先，普及一下jewelry的常见种类和材质

首饰种类 －

necklace项链pendant吊坠ring 戒指earrings耳环 (clip-on earrings夹式耳环, drops坠落式耳环, studs耳钉, dangles吊饰耳链)band手带bracelet手链[?bre?sl?t]

bangle手镯brooch英[br??t?]胸针 charm手链上小饰物 anklet脚链

材质－

agate玛瑙diamond钻石crystal水晶sapphire蓝宝石ruby红宝石

freshwater pearl淡水珍珠turquoise绿松石gold-plated镀金sterling silver纯银

18k gold / silver-plated镀银 rose gold玫瑰金stainless steel不锈钢

可以说是朋友送的，可以是自己在哪里买到的纪念品(souvenir)，或者传家宝（family heirloom）

原因 可以说很喜欢，出门必戴wear it before leaving house或者有些场合需要戴

首饰need to dress up and put my jewelry on for some special occasions 或者

戴上感觉很好，很幸运feel good wearing it, it brings me luck.

参考答案：

Yes. I have a nice amount of jewelries, which were given to me by my grandm

a. The one that I wear fairy often is a brand new necklace that has a lot of

crystals on the pendant in a sterling silver chain, which is so gorgeous th

at I like to wear it everyday and I feel good wearing it.

当然，也有烤鸭们不会戴首饰，觉得戴首饰是女生的事（girl’s matter)， 也可以说

不喜欢戴首饰的原因。

参考答案：

No, I am not the one to wear much jewelry, as I hate anything tight around m

y neck, wrists or fingers. More importantly, I wear mostly hang-around clot hes during the day, which certainly does not call for any accessories.

2.Have you ever sent some jewels to others?

Yes, but I just sent several jewels to two women, both of them are very important to me. Yes, my mom and my wife. Actually, two month ago, I gave a necklace of rubies intertwined with pearls to me mom and a crystal bracelet to my wife on Mother’s day, which represents my willing to hope them more and more beautiful.

Yes, I have. I remember last month I gave a rose gold bracelet [?bre?sl?t]with aquamarine to one of my roomies on her birthday, which is the birthday stone to her. I was delighted to see that she pretty liked it.

如果没有送过首饰，你可以说自己不是特别擅长这个方面(not an expert at doing sth.) 原因有很多种，可能是因为首饰普遍很贵(pricy, can’t afford)，也可以说不太知道别人的喜好，很难送(don't exactly know their preferences, hard to send a suitable / right one for them)

3.Why do some people like to wear jewelry?

I think it depends on what kind of person you are. Some people wear jewelry because of some religious reasons. Some others, especially young people wear jewelry just for fashion or drawing attention from a mate. Sometimes, a piece of jewelry that looks expensive is a sign of one’s status.

Some young people wear jewelry just for fashion, as it can complement their outfits and significantly improve their overall look. Or they would like to draw attention from a mate.

A piece of jewelry that looks expensive is a sign of one's status. 例如虎眼石就是一个权威的标志（tiger’s eye is a symbol of power and evinces strength.）

还有些人是因为宗教信仰。

Someone who believes in a particular religion may believe that the piece of jewelry protects them or wards away evil spirits.

还有人戴首饰就是为了记住某个人，或者某个特殊的经历。

Jewelry can also remind us of a special person or experience. We wear it to keep a memory fresh in our minds.

4. What sorts of jewelry are the most common to see in China?

Well, I suppose that necklaces, earrings and bracelets are more likely to be worn by ladies, which make them look stylish and beautiful. While, gold rings and some kind of bangles are welcomed by men, which are usually a sign of one's status.

17teacher

18politeness

19forget things

What kind of things do you have to bring when you go out?

Did you ever forget to bring something?

How do you remind yourself?

Do you carry different things in the morning and in the evening?

20schools

21sunshine

1 Do you like sunshine?

Well, that depends. I love the feeling of the sunlight shinning through the window in winter. But if it’s the sunshine in summer, I can’t say the same thing. You know, it’s scorching, and I would get tanned, which is unacceptable for girls.

2 is there anything you dislike about sunny days?

To be honest, there is nothing I’m unsatisfied with about sunny days, for the reason that sunny days cheer me up and make me feel energetic for the whole day.

3 what do you like to do on sunny days?

There are quite a lot of outdoor activities that I fancy doing on a sunny day, for example, normally

I would ask my friends out to have barbecue in a park or go hiking in a mountain.

4 do you like to go outside or stay indoors on sunny days?

Personally, I prefer going outside on a sun-drenched day, especially in summer. Hanging out enables me to enhance my bonds with relatives or friends and I can have the chance to admire gorgeous views.

22history

23vegetables and fruits

1 do you like eating fruits?

Yes, I do love eating fruits, and basically I eat fruits on a daily basis. The main reason of cultivating this habit is that I value my health more than anything else. Therefore, I can’t live a day without fruits.

2 what’s your favorite fruit?

apricot 杏子；arbutus 杨梅；blueberry 蓝梅；plum 李子；carambola 杨桃; coconut 椰子；cherry 樱桃；citrus 柑橘；cantaloupe 哈密瓜；durian 榴莲；

haw 山楂；lychee 荔枝；pitaya 火龙果；kiwi 猕猴桃；

Personally speaking, among all the fruits, I love kiwi the most. The most decisive reason is that the mixed flavor of sweet and sour tasted from the flesh of the kiwi is appealing to me, not to mention the rich nutrition it provides.

3. Do you think people should eat more fruits?

Yes. The trend of having a healthy diet is flourishing in China currently. Basically, there are two main reasons. Firstly, having fruits on a regular basis helps people digest food and absorb various nutrition. Secondly, fruit contains substantial amount of vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial for the immune system.

24newspaper and magazine

25birthday

Friend

Do you have many friends?

Not really, but I have a couple of close friends who are a lot like me. When it comes to a strong friendship, I think it’s essential to have the similar interests and, in fact, the same world views. So I like to make friends with someone who makes me feel laid-back and comfortable.

How often do you talk to your friends?

I communicate with my friends almost every day. Because it’s very convenient to get in touch with them through all kinds of social network softwares like wechat on the smartphone at any time of the day of night, no matter where we are.

How do you communicate with your friends?

Mostly, through Wechat, it’s a powerful chatting software, by which I can send images, text messages and voice messages to my friends, with free WI-Fi, I can video chat with them.

How can people make friends in your country?

Well, it really depends on what kind of person you are and what kind of things you like to do. For example, some can make friends when they are engaging in social activities like going to parties or playing sports. Others who spend most of their time on the internet may get to know someone through online chatting or online games.

5 Chocolate

How often do you eat chocolate?

I used to eat chocolate almost every day. But now, I can’t eat because I am overweight. My doctor suggests me not eat again, otherwise, the risk of heart attack would remarkably increase. What’s your favorite flavor?

Oh, I am crazy about strawberry chocolate because strawberries are my favorite fruit. And the most important thing is the first box of chocolate my wife sent to me was strawberry.

Is chocolate expensive in China?

For me, the answer is yes. Chocolate is definitely the luxury food. But every valentine day, I buy a box of chocolate for my wife. I think it’s romantic.

When was the first time you ate chocolate?

When I was 6, maybe 7, I wanted to eat chocolate. You know, chocolate always seems to be the most attractive food for young kids, of course, including me. So I helped a lot in the house so that my mother would reward me with a piece of sweet chocolate. That’s the first time I ate chocolate, and the most important things is, through my labor.

Is chocolate popular in china?

Yes, definitely. For kids, it’s the most attractive food because of its flavor. And for adults, it’s a stuff that represents romantic. So chocolate is very popular in china, especially for youths.

7Family

How often do you meet with your family?

In terms of my immediate family, we meet very often. My wife and I bring my little sweetie girl to visit my parents almost every weekend, although we ‘re quite busy at work.

How do you spend the time with your family? Do you want to live with your family in the future?

I often play chess with my father, while my wife often goes window-shopping with my mother. During vacation, we often have a trip to some scenic and peaceful ancient towns.

I am the only child in my family. when my parents became old, Taking care of them is my incumbent duty.

Are you close to all of your family members?

Yes, definitely. We are a very close-knit family. Although we don’t live together any more, the family ties are still very strong.

How has your family influenced you?

My parents played a very active role in my life. For example, when I was a young kid, they taught me how to deal with the conflicts between my peers and me in a very fair way. So I could get on well with them. I consider myself vey lucky.

The old man I know best is my dear grandpa. He is already79 years old and still lives with my grandma alone. They are reluctant to live with my parents and me, since they think we need more freedom. He has a medium build. He is a little bit overweight with a good complexion and grey hair. He has high cheek bones and thick bushy eye brows. Judging from his professional work as a nuclear researcher, he must be a strict person. Surely is he. He is very sociable and amiable. That’s why he makes so many friends with both young people and old ones. After his retirement, every morning he plays Chinese traditional taiji in the nearby park. Sometimes, he is invited to attend important seminars to give lectures on his academic accomplishments and experiences in the nuclear field. I am very grateful for my grandpa. The Aesop’s Fables he read for me when I was a little child has been a great treasure for my whole life. I have benefited a lot from the philosophies the stories tell.

10 Colors

What colors do you like?

I like red and yellow because they’re the main colors of our national flag. But my favorite color is blue, it’s the color of the sea and the sky. So I guess in a sense, it’s a young and free color. What’s the most popular color in china?

It must be red. It’s the national color of china. We use it for most of our celebrated occasions, such as wedding, birthday, and of course, spring festival. In those occasions, we give and receive red envelop with lucky money in it to express our best wishes.

It also means happy occasions, such as wedding. And in the spring festival, we can receive a red bag with much money, which represents wanshiruyi in Chinese, that means, make you wishes come true.

Do you like to wear dark or bright colors?

I like to wear dark colors clothes because I’d like to blend in with everybody else.

I like to wear dark colors clothes because it makes me look more mature.

What’s the different between men and women’s preference on colors?

Mostly, Women are creatures of the emotions, they probably more like pink or red because they are looking forward a romantic love. But for men, a rational being, we like black or other dark colors because these colors represent solemn and gravity.

Do colors affect your mood?

Yes, definitely. When I see the color green, it reminds me of the nature and the environment. So this color makes me feel quite comfortable. But when it comes to the color gray, I feel more anxious and depressed.