Septmeber 预测

Septmeber, 2014Part 1:(some general Q’s about yourself and your life)Do you live in a house or a flat? Have you ever considered moving to another place? Which is your favourite room in your house/ flat? Do you like your neighbours?How often do you take a taxi? When was the last time you took a taxi? Do you think bicycles will become more popular in the future? Have you ever travelled by train? Do people in your country like to travel by train? Can you drive? Do you like travelling by car?Can you tell me something about your favorite kind of TV shows? Do you think the TV shows today are different from the TV shows you watched as a child?How many languages can you speak? Do you want to learn another language? How are you going to learn it?Do you often write things by hand? Do you think handwriting is still an important skill today?Do you often use computers? Do you think children should be encouraged to use computers? Why?Do you often use dictionaries? Do you use paper dictionaries or electronic dictionaries?Do you often use maps when travelling? Which do you prefer - electronic maps or paper maps?Do you like pets? Why do people keep pets? Do you like wild animals? Do you think zoos are still important today?Do you think gardens and parks are important to cities? What do people do in gardens / parks?Do you prefer to write letters or emails? What do you use your mobile phone for?How do you get news these days?What do you do to relax? Does playing outdoor sports help you relax? Why? Do vacations help you relax?What do you usually do at weekends? Which day is your busiest day of the week?What's your favorite kind of food? Do you like fast food? What was your favorite food as a child? Who cooks in your family? Do you want to take cooking classes? Are cooking shows popular in China? Do you think children should learn how to cook?Do you like shopping? Do you often buy things online? Where do you usually buy clothing? What’s your favourite kind of clothing? What kind of clothing do you wear fo r parties? Do you often help your friends shop for clothing? What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?Do you like going to parties? Why? Do you prefer to go to parties with your family or with your friends? What do you dislike about parties?Which birthday left you with the deepest impression? Did you receive any gifts for that birthday?Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with your family members or your friends? Who are more important to you – your friends or your relatives?Do you like taking photos? Do you like to take photos outdoors or indoors? Do you prefer to take photos with your camera or with your mobile phone? Is photography popular in China?Do you like drawing and painting? Do you think children can benefit from drawing and painting? What’re your favourite colours? Why you like them?Do you like art? Do you often visit museums and art galleries? Do you think they should offer free admission to visitors?What’s your favourite kind of music? Do you play any instru ments?Do you think sunshine can make people happy? Does it often rain in your city? Do you like rainy days? What’s your favourite type of weather? Do you like very hot or very cold weather?What games did you like to play when you were a child? What games do children play these days? What are the most popular sports in China? What’re the differences between sports played by boys and sports played by girls?What kinds of advertisements are popular in China? Do you often buy advertised products?Do you li ke history? Who’s your favourite historical figure?Do you concentrate better in the morning or in the evening? How can you improve your concentration?September, 2014Part 2:城市与建筑Describe a new house.(Keep in mind you can reuse the same ideas for different topic cards.)Describe a new place you moved to.Describe a place where you wish to have a home.Describe a garden / park.Describe a beautiful place in your hometown.Describe a trip by public transport (such as bus or train).Describe a place far away from your home.Describe a holiday that you spent far away from home.Describe a place where you experienced a new culture.Describe a school you went to when you were a child.Describe a place where you studied or worked before.Describe a shopping mall.Describe a shopping street.Describe a famous building in your city. / Describe an important building in your city.Describe an old building in your city.Describe an interesting building in your country.Describe a tourist attraction you visited.Describe an interesting foreign country you wish to visit.Describe a foreign culture.Describe a city you visited before.个人与组织Describe a situation when you received useful advice.Describe something you like to do with the elderly people in your family. Describe an interesting old person.Describe a person you spend a lot of time with.Describe an intelligent person.Describe a good friend of yours.Describe an occasion when you met an old friend of yours.Describe a conversation you had with a stranger.Describe a famous singer in your country.Describe a comic star who’s popular in your country.Describe a sports star.Describe a famous person in your country. / Describe a celebrity in your country. Describe a famous person in another country.Describe an important job.Describe an interesting job.自然界Describe your favourite wild animal.Describe an interesting animal.Describe a river / lake / sea.Describe a place near water.Describe your favourite weather.Describe your favourite season.休闲娱乐Describe your favourite sport.Describe a sports event.Describe a sports game / competition you watched.Describe a book you enjoyed as a child.Describe a book you would like to read again.Describe your favourite TV show.Describe a foreign film that you like.Describe a film that you dislike.Describe a show / performance you watched.Describe a useful website.事件Describe a group activity（a group game, a group presentation or a sports match …）. / Describe something that you did with a group of people.Describe a time when you felt proud of a friend of yours / your friends’ success.Describe a positive experience in your childhood.Describe a time when you shared something with others.Describe a time when you were very busy.Describe something you forgot to do.Describe a competition you’d like to take part in.Describe an event that changed your life.Describe a decision that took you a long time to make.Describe an important letter or email you received.Describe a memorable birthday party.Describe a time when someone took a photo of you.Describe a family celebration.Describe an occasion when you were dressed formally.Describe a happy thing / a happy event in your childhood.Describe an indoor activity you often did as a child.Describe your favourite subject.Describe a subject you did NOT like in high school.Describe a foreign language you wish to learn (not English).物品Describe a time when you saved money for something special.Describe a toy you had as a child.Describe an ad that helped you buy something.Describe a product made in your region.Describe a popular product made in your country.Describe a piece of electronic equipment that is NOT a computer.Describe something you can’t live without (that’s NOT a computer or a mobile phon e). Describe a mobile phone.Describe a piece of equipment that was broken.Describe a problem you had with a digital device.Describe something you bought on a holiday trip.Describe something you bought but haven’t used much.Describe your favourite magazine.Describe something that helps you learn another language.Describe someone who helped you learn a foreign language.Describe a photo you like.Describe a home-made gift you gave a friend.Describe a gift you received when you were a child.Describe a special item (or piece) of clothing. / Describe your favourite clothes or accessories.Describe a vehicle you wish to buy.Day 10Describe a good law.Describe a traffic jam.Describe a work of art such as a sculpture, a painting or a drawing.Describe a museum or an art gallery.Describe a family business.Describe a science subject you studied in secondary school. / Describe a course you took in secondary school.Describe a special meal. / Describe a special meal you were invited to.Describe a restaurant you like.Describe an old object your family has kept for a long time.1 In some countries, the proportion of people aged 15 or younger is increasing. What effects will this trend have on these countries?2 Mobile phones and the Internet are useful tools. However, not many elderly people use them. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be useful to elderly people? How can elderly people be encouraged to use them?3 Distance education delivered over the Internet or television has more advantages than classroom-based education. Do you agree or disagree?4 Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?5 Some people think that students should study in groups. Others, however, argue that students should study alone. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.6 Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. Do you agree or disagree?7 Some people think that children should obey rules. Others, however, believe that children who are controlled too much by their parents and teachers will not be well prepared for their adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.8 Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that universities should make it easier for them to access higher education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?9 More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of a better life, but city life has its own problems. What are these problems? Suggest some solutions.10 In modern cities, urban planners tend to place shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?11 The government should pay for people’s education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree?12 Some people believe that governments should give financial support to artists such as film-makers, musicians and painters. Others, however, argue that artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.13 As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on the road systems. Some people think that governments should be responsible for the costs. Others, however, argue that car users should pay for the costs. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.14 A long-distance flight consumes the same amount of fuel and causes the same amount of pollution as a car does in several years' time. Some people think that to reduce environmental problems, we should discourage non-essential flights instead of limiting the use of cars. Do you agree or disagree?15 Some people believe that only the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can succeed in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.16 Some people believe that international co-operation has many benefits for environmental protection, while others argue that it has more benefits for international business and tourism. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.17 In some countries, charities have set up some special days, such as National Children’s Day and National Anti-Smoking Day. What are the purposes of these special days? Are they effective?18 Detailed descriptions of crimes in the media should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?19 Some people believe that new developments in agriculture, such as factory farming and creations of new types of vegetables, have brought more benefits than problems. Do you agree or disagree?20 Animal experiments have been used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of many other products. Some people think that these experiments should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?。