雅思口语话题卡

Part1黑色表示可能继续沿用的老题，绿色表示可能淘汰的老题，紫色表示可能出现的轮换题1. Work or studies2. Sing3. Study Efficiency4. Walking5. Flowers6. Hats7. Advertisement8. Gifts9. Noise10. Bus or taxi11. Colors12. Mobile phone13. Music14. Computer15. Handcrafts16. Science17. Bicycles18. Emails and letters19. Transportation20. Newspapers21. Weekends22. Swimming23. Being in a hurry24. Dance25. Public holidays26. Sunny days27. Outdoor activities28. Birthdays29. Painting30. Home/accommodation31. Hometown32. Museums33. Park34. SchoolsCity LifeDo you live in the city or the countryside?Is it good for young people to grow up in the city?Is your city a good place for young people to grow up?Have you ever been to the seaside?Do you often eat out (go to restaurants)?What food do you like?CollectingDo you collect anything?Why do you collect ....(that/those things)?Is collecting a popular pastime in China?What items are considered collectibles in your country?Does anyone in your home collect anything?Do a lot of people in China collect things and what do they collect?What are the benefits of collecting? (= Why do people like collecting?)Foreign LanguagesIf you had the opportunity to study another foreign language, which one would you choose? (Why?)What is the most difficult part about studying a foreign language?What is the value of knowing a foreign language?BirdsHow do you feel about birds? (Why do you feel that way?)How do Chinese people feel about birds? *Are there many birds near your home?Have you seen many different kinds of birds? (near your home)Do any birds have any particular significance in China? For example, does China have a national bird?Do you think birds should be protected? (Why? / Why not? How can they be protected?)Do Chinese people like raising (keeping) pet birds?Have you ever raised (kept) a pet bird?FriendsIs friendship (= are friends) important to you? (Why?/Why not?)Do you prefer to spend time with friends or spend time alone? (Why?) *What kind of people do you like to have as friends?Do you like to spend time with friends? (Why?)What do you and your friends do together?What do your friends think of you?* (Do your friends think that you are a good friend? Why?)Are friends more important than family? (Why?)*How do Chinese people make friends? (= where, in what situations, e.g. at school & at work.)*Do adults and children make friends in the same way?*Television and RadioWhat kind of entertainment do you prefer, TV or radio? (Why?)How are radio programs and television programs different?What programs do you like to watch/listen to?When do you watch TV/listen to the radio?In China, has television/radio changed much in recent years?How do you think TV/radio broadcasts in China could be improved?Do you prefer TV news or news on the radio? (Why?) *BoatsDo you often travel by boat?Have you ever been on a boat while you were on holidays (on vacation)?(Similar to above) Have you ever been on a boat tour while you were on holidays?Would you like to go on a boat tour? (Why?/Why not?)(Similar to above) Would you like to have a holiday on a boat?Where in your country do people most often use boats? (or, travel by boat)Do many people in your country own their own boat?Would you like to buy a boat?If you had your own boat, what would you do with it?BagsDo you like bags?What types of bags do you like?Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?What types of bags do you use (in your everyday life)?(Similar to above) Do you have different bags for different occasions (or, different purposes)?What do you put in these bags?What sorts of bags do women like to buy?RelativesDo you often visit your relatives?What do you do when visit them?Do you prefer to spend time with your relatives, or your friends?(Possibly the question above is this) Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?(Similar to above) Who is the more important to you, your relatives / your family, or your friends?ShoppingDo you like (going) shopping? (Why?/Why not?)What do you think is the most difficult (or, unpleasant) part about shopping? Is there anything you don't like (or, dislike) about shopping?What don't you like about shopping?Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?Who do you (usually) go shopping with?Do you prefer to go shopping with family members or with friends?What do you usually buy when you go shopping?SportAre you interested in sport?(Similar to above) Do you like sport?What sports do you like? (Why?)Do most people in your country like sport?(Similar to above) What sports do people in your country like to play?What benefits do you think sport can bring us?Your Daily RoutineDo you like to plan what you will do each day? (Why?/Why not?)Please describe your typical daily routine.What do you usually do at this time of day?Do you usually do the same things at the same time each day? *How do you plan (organize) your study time?Do you ever (or, do you often) change these plans?What's your favourite time of the day? (Why? What do you do at that time?)People's AgesWhat do you think is the most important age in a person's life? (Why?)(Similar to above) In China, what's the most important age in people's lives?Are birthdays important in Chinese culture?(Similar to above) Do people in China celebrate birthdays?What birthday is most important in Chinese culture? *What age in life is the most difficult? (Why?)Punctuality (Being on Time)Do you wear a watch?(Similar to above) Do you think everyone should wear a watch?In your country is it important to be on time (= be punctual)? (e.g., for meetings, work, classes)Do you like to be on time?(Similar to above) Is being on time important to you?How do you feel when others are late?NamesDoes your name have any special meaning?Is your surname very common in China?Do you like your name?Would you like to change your name? *Do people in China ever change their names?What name do people at home (your family members) call you?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------以下为Part2和相关Part3问题，请大家认真备黑色表示可能继续沿用的老题，绿色表示可能淘汰的老题，紫色表示可能出现的轮换题Describe a short journey that you dislikedDescribe a wedding you have been toDescribe a situation that you got angryDescribe a big company you are interested in.Describe an activity you do to keep fit.Describe a program or app in your computer or phoneDescribe a mistake that you once madeDescribe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for the first time Describe a positive change you have hadDescribe a method that helps you save moneyDescribe an interesting tradition in your countryDescribe a character or personality of yoursDescribe an old thing that your family has kept for a long time. Describe a person that just moved homeDescribe an activity that you do after school or workDescribe an interesting public place that you like to visit Describe a time that you had to get up earlyDescribe a person who once moved to live with youDescribe a piece of good news that you receivedDescribe a time that you shared something with someone Describe a leader that you admireDescribe an important skill you learned when you were a child Describe a course that you want to learnDescribe a creative person that you admireDescribe a person that you like to spend time withDescribe your favorite part in your city(town)Describe one of your best friendsDescribe a family (not your own) you likeDescribe a person who has apologized to youDescribe someone who is older than you that you admire Describe an article that you read from a magazine or newspaper Describe a piece of clothes that given by someoneDescribe a goal you want to achieve in the futureDescribe an interesting story from a TV programDescribe an interesting animalDescribe a piece of local news that was interesting to youDescribe a photo of yourself you have takenDescribe one time when the weather changed your planDescribe a perfect job you would like to have in the futureDescribe a recent happy event that you hadDescribe a product you bought and felt happyDescribe a picture or photograph in your family pic or photo you like mostDescribe a situation (or a time) when u helped someoneDescribe a story or a novel that was particularly interesting to youDescribe a difficult decision that you once madeDescribe the first time that you used a foreign language to communicateDescribe a happy family event from your childhood that you remember wellDescribe a dinner that you had with your friendsDescribe a special trip you would like to go on in the futureDescribe a place you visited that has been affected by pollutionDescribe a place near water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you enjoyed visitingA Building in Your HometownDescribe an important building in your hometown.You should say:where this building iswhat it looks likewhat it is used forand explain why it is important.A WalkDescribe a place where you often walk.You should say:where and when you walkwhat you see on this walkwho you walk withand explain why you walk.A Local EventDescribe a local event you attended in your community or hometown.You should say:what this event waswhen and where it was *who went to the event with you *and explain what you liked about this event. *Favourite Season or Time of the Year (or Month)Describe your favourite season or time of the year.You should say:when this time iswhat the weather is like at this timewhat you usually do at this timeand explain why it is your favourite time of the year.A Childhood FriendDescribe a friend you had when you were a childYou should say:how you first met *how long you were friendswhat you used to do together *and explain why you liked this person. *A Small Business You Would Like to OwnDescribe a small business that you would like to open, (or, start or run or own or have) if you had the chance.You should say:what this business would bewhere it would be locatedwhat people you would hire as employeesand explain why you’d like to have this small business.An Important Letter You ReceivedDescribe an important letter that you received.You should say:who wrote itwhen you received itwhat the letter was aboutand explain why it was important.A Good LawDescribe a good law in your country.You should saywhat the law ishow you first learned about this lawwho benefits from this law (or, who is affected by this law) and explain why you think this is a good law.Someone Who is Good at CookingDescribe someone you know who is good at cooking.You should say:who this person ishow you know him or herwhat kinds of food they cookand explain why you think this person is so good at cooking.A Famous PersonDescribe a famous person you would like to meet.You should say:who this person is (or, was)how you first learned about him or herhow/why this person is famousand explain why you would like to meet this person.A LibraryDescribe a library that you have used. (A public library or a university or school library) You should say:where it waswhat (type of) building it waswhat books and facilities it hadwhat you did in the libraryand explain what you liked and /or disliked about this libraryA Good ParentDescribe someone you know who you think is a good parent.You should say:who they are (= who he or she is)how you know them (him or her)what children they haveand explain why you think they are (= he or she is) a good parent.An indoor gameDescribe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child.You should say:What the game wasWhen, where and with whom you usually played itHow you played itand explain why you still remember this game or you liked this game.A Machine or Electronic DeviceDescribe a machine or electronic device you would like to buy.You should say:what special features it would havehow you know about ithow much it would cost *how you would use this thing *and explain why you would like to have it.A Book You Would Like to Read AgainDescribe a book you recently read that you would like to read again.You should say:what the book was aboutwhy you read itwhat you learned from this bookand explain why you would like to read it again.A ShopDescribe a shop you like to go to.You should say:what shop it iswhat it sells (or, what you usually buy there)when you first started going to this shopand explain why you like (to go to) this shop.。