2010年4月17日雅思考试口语考题回顾
雅思作文真题2010-2012年
2010年1月2010年雅思作文题目汇总2011年01月09日 12:43:03Task One: two pie charts describing the percentages of the people staying in a nd moving out of UKTask Two: Someone believes that a country should help its local residents, whi le others believe that the help should be given to the most needed. Discuss b oth of opinions and present your opinion.2010.01.14Task One: a table describing the transportations of UKTask Two: Governments are more responsible for scientific research than priva te companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010. 01.23Task One: a map describing the change of townsTask Two: The gap between the poor and rich gets larger. What cause the pheno menon and how to solve it?2010.1.30Task One: a bar chartTask Two: Many people believe that there is a general increase in anti-social behaviours and lack of respect for others. What cause the phenomenon and how to solve it?2月2010.2.6Task One: pie chart: the distribution of business timeTask Two: Air travel is only beneficial to the richest people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2010.2.20Task One: three pie charts of course selectionTask Two: Social development improves the living standard of the public. Howe ver, some social values may get lost in the process. What are the advantages a nd disadvantages of this phenomenon?2010.2.27Task One: table of British Population in three yearsTask Two: Someone believes that the development of technology brings negative influences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?3月2010.3.6Task One: two pie charts of the time that male and female students spend on-l ineTask Two: The life expectancy of mankind is lengthening. What effects does the phenomenon bring to both individuals and society?2010.3.20Task One: two bar charts introducing the percentages of male and female stude nts in secondary and higher schoolsTask Two: Machines are gaining in popularity today. What are the positive and negative influences of the phenomenon?2010.3.27Task One: a table introducing the annual income of AustralianTask Two: Children are now more interested in watching TV than creative activ ities. What cause the phenomenon and how to solve it?4月2010年04月10日雅思考试写作（A类）回忆考试日期：2010.04.10图表作文图表种类柱图图表instructi on The bar chart shows the number of the internet users and non-users of different ages in Queensland, Australia, 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.图表要素回忆: Internet users、non-users、不同年龄段；对比相对简单明了议论文话题类别社会类考题文字：some people think that cheaper and cheaper travel by air is beneficial but other people think it has drawbacks to environment and the resourses of the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.本次写作考试点评：小作文双柱图相对简单，可以直接按年龄段细分直接对比两种使用者的数量；也可以以non-users和users为主线，描述在不同年龄段人数上的差别；大作文建议双边讨论后持具体情况具体分析的中立观点更容易被接受、认可，比如不能因为air travel 有环境污染及能源消耗的危害就禁止，而是应该破解它的危害，更大的发挥它的优势。
2010年4月17日雅思考试口语考题回顾
2010年4月17日雅思考试口语考题回顾Part 1Personal information & IntroductionWhat’s your name?Are you working or studying?What type of study you are doing?How was your first day at work?Is the first day at work important? Why?When do you usually get up?Is it convenient for you to buy fresh vegetables and fruits? HometownWhere are you from?Where’s your hometown?Where do you live?Do you live in a house or an apartment? Which one do you prefer? What’s on your apartment’s wall?How to improve your home?Which room do you like most?If you can redesign your home, what would you do?What’s your flat like?What’s on the wall?What can you see from your window?Are there any fitness facilities near your home?How often do visitors visit your home?Tell me about your city.What historical places would you recommend to see there?What culture events would be interesting for tourists?When should they start to teach culture history, history of art at schools? How’s t he traffic around your home?What do you like most about your hometown?Are bicycles popular in your hometown?Do you like to live beside the seaside?What are the facilities in your community?Weather and SeasonHow’s the weather in China?D oes weather affect people’s work performance?JobsWhy did you choose this career?Do many Chinese people shift jobs in a year?Do people perform differently at work in summer and winter?Would you like to change your job in the future? Why?Do you think your job is easy? Why?What are the facilities you usually use at work?Is your job interesting?EducationWhat’s your major?Why did you choose it as your major?Is your major difficult?What do you want to do after graduation?Do you need any special facilities in your school subjects?What do you like most about your school?最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选 /Who can learn a foreign language better? The elderly or the young?Do girls learn a foreign language more quickly than boys?What’s your suggestion on language learning?What’s the most difficult part of language learning?Do you prefer individual learning or group learning?Food & CookingWho usually cooks in your family?What’s your favorite hometown dish?Can you cook? Why don’t you le arn?Do you think it is important for children to learn how to cook?Do you like to eat out or cook at home?What are the benefits of eating at home?Leisure activitiesDo you often hang out with friends?Do you invite your friends to your home?How often do you meet friends? What do you usually do?What do you usually do at leisure?How do you organize time?What do you usually do in the evening?How do you spend you vacation?What do you like and hate to do during vacation?What was the last vacation you took?What do you do in your free time?Do you like reading?Did you read a lot in your childhood?What do you like to read now?SportsWhat’s your favorite sport?Do you like swimming?CultureDo most people ride bicycles in Shanghai?Why do children like to ride bikes?Do you think bike riding is safe in Shanghai?Why do people in China think bicycles are important?Did you learn to ride a bicycle when you were a kid?Do you think it is safe to ride bicycles in a city? Why?Why do you think kids need to learn how to ride bicycles? TravellingWhere do you want to visit most?Do you like traveling?When was the last time you go traveling?What would you prepare before travelling? ShoppingHow often do you go shopping?Talk about your last shopping experience.Why do you like shopping?Do you prefer to go shopping with friends or alone? Do you like shopping?What makes you interested in shopping?Do you think shopping is a waste of time?LetterIs there any letter you do not want to reply?Do you often write letters?When is the last time you sent a letter?What was the letter about?GiftWhen do you usually give a present?When do Chinese people usually give a present?Is it difficult to give a present?Have you ever made a gift by yourself to somebody? Do you think it is necessary to give expensive gifts? ToyYour favorite toyShould adults play with toys?How do adults entertain themselves in China?ArtsIs beautiful handwriting important nowadays?What kind of music do you like?What kind of music do you like?Should children learn to play musical instruments? Do you like painting?HealthHow do you maintain health?What’s your fav orite sport?What healthy food do you usually eat?Family events最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选 /How do people celebrate their birthdays in your country?Are birthdays more important for children than adults?Do you think birthday is a special day for people?How did you celebrate your last birthday?Do birthdays have any special meanings for children?MediaHow do you get news?Do you think it is important to get up-to-the-minute news?What do you think of advertisements?Do you like watching TV?PlaceHave you ever visited a museum?Is the visit beneficial?LawCan you drive?Are you allowed to drive a car in your senior high school?What is a suitable age, do you think, for your kids to start driving?Part 2&3PersonDescribe a famous person which impacts you very much, you should say:Who that person is ？Why he/she impacts you ？ What his / her famous works are ？Describe a person whom you live / have lived with for a long time. You should say:Who the person is ？How long you have been living together ？What are the usual things that you do together ？Shopping:Describe a special thing you want to buy in the futureWill the special thing help you in your study?Do you like to go shopping?What are the effective ways of advertising?Why do you like shopping?Where do you usually go shopping?How often do you go shopping?What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern ways ofshopping?Are there any differences between the old and modern ways of shopping?Media:Do you like writing letters?Do you often write letters?What do you write?Describe a meaningful letter or card.Do you usually write by hand or using a computer?Do you keep contact with your friends by making phone calls or writing letters?Who do you usually receive letters from?Do you think hand writing is important nowadays?How can children improve their handwriting?AdvertisementWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of adverting?Do people usually buy goods after watching advertisements?Are there any differences between the advertisements in magazines and those on TV?Describe an interesting story you saw on televisionWhat are the effects of televisions on family life?What are the effects of televisions on people at different ages?Are there any differences between interviewing online and meeting people face to face?Describe a TV programDescribe a story from a TV programmeDo you talk about the TV programme with other people?Do you think the programme will be changed in the future?How does the programme influence people?Is it educational?Is it fair for those TV stars to be paid huge salaries?Describe a TV programme you do not like.Are there many political programmes in China?How do they influence people?Describe a bookDescribe a book you read in your childhood.Describe a movieHow many types of films are there in China?What are the mainstream films?最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选 /Are there any differences between watching films in a cinema and at home?Do you prefer original films with subtitles or dubbed films?What kind of films are worth watching in the cinema.Describe an article you read in a magazine/newspaper.Place:Describe a libraryWhere is the library?Is it a campus or public one?Which parts of the library do you like and dislike?Should children go to public libraries? How about the elderly?Does the government have the responsibility to construct public libraries?Is it important to learn how to use a library?Describe how to use a library.How do children benefit from going to public libraries?How can the elderly benefit from libraries?Historical placeWhy do people go to historical places?Which is your country’s most famous historical place? Should people pay entrance fees to historical places?Could you tell me about a famous historical place that you have visited? What place it was?Where it is located?What about that place interests you the most?Do you agree that people must pay to visit these historical places and museums?Do you think TV is a good medium to learn about the history of any place? Do you think parents should teach their children about history?Do you think history should be taught at school?Do you think people are keen on visiting historical places?Describe a seaside place you want to visitHow to save water?Does the urban area consumes more water than the rural area?Does china face the problem of water scarcity?Describe a concert hallWhy is it important to preserve historic buildings? Describe your ideal houseWhen was it built?Should the government invest in maintaining the historical places?Should government invest in creating more employment?What kind of housing do most Chinese people live in?Where is the housing?What are the differences between the architectural styles in the different areas in China?Should a company design its own buildings?Describe a room occupied by your friendDescribe a polluted place.Describe a historical building.Describe a modern building.Would you compare modern buildings and old buildings?Do you like high buildings?ArtsDo you think arts are important for people in the modern society?Do you think you can make money from your art?How do the elderly and the young view arts?Describe a handicraftDescribe a children’s songDescribe an oil paintingStages in lifeDescribe an important conversation you had in the past.What was the situation?Who did you talk to?Why is it important to you?Describe a stage of life you enjoyedWhen was it?Who did you live with?What did you do?Why do you think the stage is important or enjoyable?When does a child become an adult?What cannot you do when you become an adult?Do you think the law is reasonable?If you want to make changes, when is the timing?Describe a happy event in your childhoodDescribe a family event.Would it be a shame to forget tradition？最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选 /Is it good for companies to hire elderly people?What role do elderly people play at home?Do young people change their attitude towards the elderly now?Education:Describe a science classWhen did you attend it?What was it about?What do you think of distance learning?What do you think of home studying? What should the parents do to help their children if they choose home teaching?Do your parents help you when you study at home?Do you think studying at home is a good way to acquire knowledge for adults?Do you think studying at home is becoming more popular? Why?Should youngsters learn science? Why?Do you think boys can learn science better?When should students learn science?Should students learn history?How do we acquire the knowledge of history nowadays?What’s the point of acquiring the knowledge of history?Films with historical themes are very popular now. What do you think about them?Should history films retell authentic stories or should the stories be dramatized?How do the dramatized stories affect children?Language learningDescribe something useful for your English learning.How do you learn a new language?Who do you learn with?Is learning a second language important?Will the learning of a new language change your understanding of local culture?In your opinion, which languages will become more popular in the future? What are the benefits of learning a foreign language?Are there any differences between the way the young and the elderly learn a language?Educational tripCan students benefit from educational visits?Should schools organize the visits?What’s your suggestion?What roles do parents play in a family?HealthDo people live healthy life styles in China?Are people healthier now than before?Are PE lessons necessary for students?Abstract:Describe a piece of adviceWhat kind of advice do you usually follow?Who usually give advice?Where does the advice lead you?How to make young people follow wise advice?Nowadays, do the elderly give advice to children or vice versa?Is it important to give young people advice?Who often give advice in your community?Is old people’s advice more important than young people’s?A successHow do you make a success?How should we define success?Is result more important than process when you pursue success? Does success lead to stress?A speechWhy do people feel nervous when delivering a speech?Who should give speeches to children?Describe an important conversation you had.Are there any communication differences between males and females? Do you think communication skills are important?HelpTell me about an experience of helping someoneDo you often help people?Do you think people are less willing to help others? Is it good?How should parents encourage their kids to help others?Do people usually do volunteer work in China?What do you think of the volunteer work in China?Describe a sound in nature.Object:最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选 /ClothesDescribe what you wore on a special occasionWhat it wasWhere you bought itWhether people thought it was good or notDo you still keep it now?On what occasions do people wear informal or formal clothes?Do you think you can judge people’s character by what they wear? How?Describe something special you would like to buy in the future.Describe an electric appliance.Describe a photo.Describe something you made by yourself.People:Describe a friendHave you ever lived with strangers?Are there any difference between the friendship among boys and girls?Describe a person who is good at cookingDescribe a chefDescribe a famous person you would like to meet Who he/she isHow you knew him/herWhy would people want to be famous?How does fame influence them?How would they change after being famous?Why are stars and celebrities famous?Why are some famous people remembered for a long time and others forgotten quickly?Describe a person who helped you on an important occasionWho the person is.What was the situation.How he/she helped you.What are the advantages and disadvantages of a strong familyrelationship?Describe an elderly person.Describe your roommate.SportsSports eventHow do sports benefit children?How do competitive sports benefit children?What sports can be done inside a classroom?Describe a kind of extreme sportsDescribe a dangerous sportSeason & WeatherWhat’s your favorite season?Why do you like this season?What do you usually do in this season?What jobs are seasonal?Who takes seasonal jobs?How does bad weather affect peoples work?What should companies provide for its employees who work in bad weather?How does climatic season affect the local community?How does climatic season affect the local economy?What are the occupations where people have to work in bad weather?Do builders have to work in hot weather?What should builders take precautions against except the bad weather?Should builders be paid more?What should governments do to prevent global warming?How does climatic deterioration affect people’s lives?Gift:Describe a gift you receivedDescribe a thing you want to buy in the futureTraveling:Describe a trip that you did not make as you plannedDo different people think of traveling differently?Are there any differences between business trip and tour?What technology will be brought along to assist in trip?Describe a trip you did not enjoy.Are there and differences between ordinary trips and business ones?What should you take when you are travelling?LawDescribe a piece of lawLeisure activityDescribe a picnicEventsDesign a party you will hold最权威的国际教育服务平台资料来源：教育优选 /Who will you invite?What will happen?Where will you hold it?Do you think family party is important ？Why do people in your country usually hold a party?What do you think about national celebrations?Do you think they are important?Describe a sports eventDescribe an event that made you happy recentlyDoes money make people happy?Describe a memorable childhood event.Why do people often recall their childhood?Is it important to remember the past?Why is the young generation turning its back on tradition?Why are children more easily influenced by western culture?Describe a contest you attended.Food and cookingDo you usually eat healthy food?How should governments encourage people to eat healthy food? Science and technologyDescribe a machine or something electronic you want to buy.What modern appliances do you have in your home?What do you think of these appliances? Why?Some people cannot keep up with the development of science and technology. What should they do?Describe a tool for English learningDo you think it is important to develop science and technology?How does scientific research benefit space, medical, environmental and information technology?Do you think scientists from different countries should share their research findings?Who should pay for scientific research? Governments or individuals? WorkDescribe you jobWhat will people take into consideration when they choose their jobs? Why do people shift jobs?Does your company offer any training courses?What do you think of workaholics?Why is it difficult for people to land jobs in your country? Why do people want to get promoted?What are the disadvantages of doing one job for a lifetime?。
雅思考试口语考题回顾
Reading
6. Do children read more now than before?
7. What would you like to do after graduation?
8. Do you like to read newspaper?
9. When you were young, what kind of book did you like to read?
10. What kind of book do young people like to read?
11. When did you begin to read newspapers?
82. What is the biggest problem in your hometown?
83. What are the features of your hometown?
84. What’s special about your hometown?
85. What are some of the changes that have taken place in your hometown?
51. What are the ways to relax yourself?
52. What do you usually do in the evening?
53. Do the people have more time to relax now?
54. Do you read a lot of books in your childhood?
100. How is your relationship with your neighbors?
专家解读：2010春季雅思口语难题总结
专家解读：2010春季雅思口语难题总结Part 22010年的雅思口语考试继续延续了2009年的出题风格，在考题难度上基本没有改变。
但就2010年春季的考题来看，考题出题趋势的变化还是相当明显的，而且第一，第二，第三部分的考题划分界线不再明晰可辨，很多考生反映第一部分的考题会出现第二、第三部分的相关内容。
但是，无论考题如何变化，考题中旧题的比例还是相当高的。
所以，我们要对出现过的考题做到心中有数，这样，才能在考场中有好的发挥。
2010年春的考题还是有一定的难度的，而学生们在口语考场中最重视的一直就是第二部分卡片题的回答，因为这部分的考题需要学生独立完成，第二部分考试过程中考官几乎是不发话的，所以，如果考生没有做好充足的准备，对考题不熟悉而导致在回答卡片题时有过多的停顿，一定会对考分有很大影响。
而考官又是无法给出过多提示的，所以，对于第二部分的考题，我们一定要在进考场前做到心中有数，特别是一些难题。
所以，在这里，专家将对2010年春季雅思口语第二部分中的难题做一个盘点，供烤鸭们参考。
首先，食物和烹饪一直是雅思口语中较多见的话题之一。
雅思考试对于生活的贴近可见一斑。
但是学生在这个话题上的发挥却常常不尽如人意。
可能是我们的传统教材中很少有涉及到这个话题的，因而学生对相关的词汇较为缺乏。
当然，我们在描述的时候也应尽量选取较为简单的菜肴去描述，而且最好是西式菜肴。
中式菜肴通常以种类繁多，烹饪复杂而著名，有时要把这样的菜介绍清楚已属不易。
这一类考题有以某一道菜为主要考点的：How do you cook this dish? Why is it your favorite dish? 也有以一顿丰盛的菜肴为主要考点的：What did the meal consist of? Was it made for a special occasion? Why was the meal so special? 还有一些考题问的是一些相关的信息，比如烹饪者、烹饪地点、共同进餐的人和喜欢烹饪或这道菜的理由。
2010雅思考试真题试卷
2010雅思考试真题试卷听力部分（Listening）Section 1: 旅游信息咨询1. 旅游目的地的名称是 _______。
2. 旅游的日期是 _______。
3. 旅游的住宿类型是 _______。
4. 旅游的交通方式是 _______。
5. 旅游的预算是 _______。
Section 2: 校园设施介绍6. 图书馆的开放时间是 _______。
7. 健身房的会员费用是 _______。
8. 学生中心提供的服务包括 _______。
9. 校园内最近的超市是 _______。
10. 校园巴士的运营时间是 _______。
Section 3: 学术讲座讨论11. 讲座的主题是 _______。
12. 讲座的日期和时间是 _______。
13. 讲座的地点是 _______。
14. 讲座的主讲人是 _______。
15. 讲座的报名方式是 _______。
Section 4: 环境科学讲座16. 讲座提到了哪种环境问题？17. 这个问题的主要原因是什么？18. 这个问题的影响有哪些？19. 讲座提出了哪些解决方案？20. 讲座的结论是什么？阅读部分（Reading）Passage 1: 城市化的影响21. 城市化带来的正面影响包括哪些？22. 城市化带来的负面影响有哪些？23. 作者对于城市化的态度是什么？24. 作者提出了哪些解决城市化问题的建议？25. 文章中提到的城市化的历史背景是什么？Passage 2: 教育的重要性26. 文章中提到的教育的三个主要功能是什么？27. 教育对于个人发展的重要性体现在哪些方面？28. 教育对于社会发展的重要性体现在哪些方面？29. 作者对于教育改革的看法是什么？30. 文章中提到的教育改革的案例有哪些？Passage 3: 科技发展的影响31. 文章中提到的科技发展的正面影响有哪些？32. 科技发展带来的负面影响有哪些？33. 作者对于科技发展的态度是什么？34. 作者提出的科技发展的平衡策略是什么？35. 文章中提到的科技发展的未来趋势是什么？写作部分（Writing）Task 1: 描述图表36. 描述以下图表所展示的趋势和特点。
雅思口语真题总结
Part 1Your Studies1. What subject are you studying?2. Why did you choose to study that?3. Do you like your subject? (= your major = your subjects if a high school student)4. Where do you study (= what school/university do you attend)?5. Why did you choose that (particular) school/university?6. When did you start this course and when will you finish it? Do you like university life?7. What do you think of your school/university?8. (Similar to above) What do you think of the place where you are studying?9. What is the best thing about your university/school?10. Why are you taking the IELTS test?11. What are your future study plans?12. What are your future work plans? (after you graduate)13. When you start working, do you think you will prefer that to being a student?Your Hometown1. Where is your hometown? (Or, what part of China do you come from?)2. Do you think you'll always live there?3. Where do you live at the moment?4. Do you like your hometown? (Why?/Why not?)5. What sorts of buildings are there in your hometown?6. What would you say is the best part of your hometown?7. What's the most famous thing about your hometown?8. Is there anything worth visiting in your hometown?9. Has your hometown changed much in the past few years? (e.g. 20 years)10. Would you say your hometown is suitable for children to grow up in?11. What parts of your hometown are most suitable for families and children?12. What's the weather usually like in your hometown?13. Has the weather in your hometown changed much in recent years?Your Home (Your Accommodation)1. Do you live in a house or a flat?2. Please describe the place where you live.3. How have you decorated your home (or, your room)?4. Do you have anything (hanging) on the wall of your home (or your room)? (e.g., decorations)5. What can you see when you look out the window of your room?6. What is the environment like in your neighbourhood?7. Do you like your neighbours?8. What kind of people are your neighbours? 2Part 2&3People1. A Famous Foreign 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 famous *and explain why you would like to meet this person. *part31. What benefits do people get from being famous?2. Can you think of any disadvantages to being famous?3. Do you think famous people can (or, do) keep their privacy after they become famous?4. Compare the types of people who were famous about 30 or 40 years ago (or, in the past) with the people who are famous today.5. Do you think famous people change their ways of thinking when they become famous?2. A Person you Have Lived WithDescribe a person you live with. *You should say:what kind of person he or she is (= what his or personality is like) *how long you have been living with (or, lived with) him or herwhat the two of you do togetherand explain why you live with this person*part31. Today, more and more (young) people are not willing to live at home with their parents. What do you think of this?2. Why do they not want to live with their parents?3. When people live together, what are the most important things (= the most important factors) to enable them to get along with each other?4. Do old people relate to others the same way that young people do?5. Why do some people prefer to live alone?3. A FamilyDescribe a family (not your own) you enjoyed spending time with.You should say:where this family lived (or, lives)who the members of the family were (or, are)how you know themwhat each person in this family is interested inand explain why you like this familyPart 3The Treatment of the Youngest and Oldest family Members1. What do you think are some differences between families where the grandparents are living with their grandchildren, compared to families where they live separately?2. Can you think of any activities that younger family members and older family members(usually/often/sometimes) do together? FQ3. (Similar to above) How can old family members be made to feel that they are valued members of the family? FQ4. Do you think it's important to include old family members in family activities? (Why?/Why not?)5. In China, has the way that parents treat their children changed at all in the past few years (20 or 30 years)?The Importance of Family6. In general, which do you think is more important, people as individuals or the family? Difficult QuestionLiving Arrangements7. How can people get along with those they live with?8. In the future, how do you think people's living arrangements will be different to the way peoplelive today?9. Do people in China prefer to rent or buy their home?4. A Famous ArtistDescribe a famous artist you admire (e.g. a painter, a performer etc.)You should say:who he or she ishow you know about this person (or: when you first learned [learnt] about this person)what he or she has done to become famous and explain why you admire this person.Part3:1. Do you think art (or, the arts) is (are) important? FQ2. How are children (or, young people) exposed to art?3. How important do you think it is for children to have art classes in school? FQ4. What are some good ways to teach art to children? FQ5. Do you think art and literature (or, the arts) should be taught in universities? FQ6. (Similar to above) Do you think the different arts should be taught at universities? FQ5. A Person you HelpedDescribe a time when you helped someone.You should say:who you helpedhow you helped themwhy you helped themexplain how you felt after you helped this person.Part3：Neighbours/Community/Your Social Circle1. In what ways do average people help others (or, help each other)?2. What are the benefits that result when someone helps another person?3. In your social circle (= the people you know, your friends etc.), do people help each other very much? (If yes, give examples. If no, why not?)4. Do you think people should help their neighbours? (Why? How?) FQ5. Do you ever help your neighbours (or, help in your community)? FQ6. What do you get from helping in your community? FQ7. Why do you think neighbours should help each other?8. Compared to the past, how is the way people help others (or, get help) different today?9. Is it hard to ask others for help?10.Do you think people nowadays are more willing, or less willing to help others than before? (Why?)11. (Similar to above) Do you think people have become more selfish than they used to be?(Why?)6. A Friend You AdmireDescribe a friend you admire.you should say:●who he or she is *●how you first met this person *and explain why you admire him/her. *Part3:1. What are the qualities of a good friend? FQ2. Are friends more important than family? FQ3. What is the nature of friendship?4. How do friends affect your life? * (= How important is friendship to you?)5. How do people in China form friendships? FQ6. What is your opinion of making new friends on the internet?7. How can friendships be maintained?8. How do friends keep in contact with each other when they move to a different part of China?9. Why do some friends drift apart (= lose contact with each other)?10. (As above) How do some friendships break up?11. Do friendships change, as people grow older? (= Do people change friends or change their attitudes about friendship, as they grow older?)12. When you are old, how important do you think friendship will be to you?13. Does your family like your friends?14. Are you and your parents good friends?15. Who has the bigger influence on children, friends or family? (Why?) FQ16. How do you think people will form friendships in the future?17. Do adults and children make friends the same way?*7. A TV or Radio PresenterDescribe a TV or radio presenterYou should say:Who this person iswhat program he or she presentswhat kind of person he or she isand explain how people feel about this personPart 3What skills does a person need to be a TV or radio presenter?What are some differences between a radio presenter and a TV presenter?8. A Person Speaks Another Language (N!)Describe a person you met who speaks a foreign language.You should say:how you know him/her (or, where you met this person)what this person is (or, was) like*what this person does (work, study etc.) *and explain what you learned from this person.Part3:1. What are some reasons why foreigners come to China?2. What do you think is the best way to learn a foreign language?3. Why do you going overseas is the best way to learn a foreign language?4. How, or where can Chinese people make foreign friends in China?5. Many people say that "the world is getting smaller". What do they mean?6. What's your opinion of American-style fast food restaurants and other foreign ideas coming into China?7. Do you think these foreign ideas and customs might damage Chinese culture?8.. Do you think this is a good thing?9. A Childhood Teacher (N!)Describe a teacher you had when you were a child and who you liked. *You should say:what he/she looked likewhat he or she taughthow often you saw him or herand explain why you liked him or her. *Part3:1. Is teaching a popular profession in China? (= Do many people in China want to work as teachers?)2. What do people in China think of teachers?3. If China could afford it, do you more money should be spent on teachers or on facilities?4. Do you think school fees will increase in the future?5. What could (should) the government do to improve the education system?6. Do you think there should be fewer exams? 77. Do you think teachers are useful (or, necessary; or, important)? (Why?/Why not?)8. What (personal) qualities do you think teachers should have?10. An Old Friend (N!)Describe a friend you have known for a long time.You should say:who this friend ishow you first metwhat kind of person he or she isand explain how your friendship has lasted so long.Part3:1. What are the qualities of a good friend?2. Are friends more important than family?3. How do people in your country meet (make) new friends?4. Where do people go to meet new people?5. What are some differences between friendship in the past and friendship today?6. Do you think modern technology influences how people make friends?7. Do you like making new friends on the internet?8. What's the difference between making friends on the internet and making friends by face to face contact?8Place1. A Modern BuildingDescribe a modern building.You should say:● where it is● what it looks like (Or: How it is designed)● when you visited this buildingand explain why you like or dislike this building.Part31. Does your city have many tall buildings?2. What’s the tallest building in your city?3. What do you think of tall buildings?4. How have science and technology changed the way modern buildings are constructed?5. Do (or can) tall buildings have any effect on the environment?6. Compare residential and commercial buildings.2. A GardenDescribe a garden or park you visited and liked.You should say:● where it was● what it looked like● what people did (or, were doing) thereand explain why you liked it. *Part31. What do you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?2. Do you think governments should provide public gardens for people to visit?3. Do you think the government should spend more money on public gardens for the cities or for the villages and small towns in the countryside?4. How do people of different age groups use public gardens?5. If you had your own personal garden, which would you prefer to grow, vegetables or flowers?3. A Childhood SchoolDescribe a school you enjoyed going to when you were a child.*You should say:● where it was● what the other students were like● what the teachers were likeand explain what you enjoyed during your time at this school. 9Part31. Which do you think is better, students studying in big classes or studying in small classes? FQx22. What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of children studying in big classes, compared to small classes? FQx23. What do you think are the benefits of studying in a large school? FQ4. For children these days, do you think it’s eas ier to make friends in a small school or a large school?5. Do you think it's easier for kids to make friends when they are in primary school or in high school?6. Some people want to be teachers. Why do you think they want to do that job? FQ7. Do you think teaching young children (e.g., early primary school age) is important? FQx28. Do you think everybody is suitable for becoming a teacher?9. What are the qualities of a good teacher? FQx24. A place Where You Learned about the PastDescribe a place you visited where you learned something about the past.You should say:● where you went● why you went there● what you saw (and did) there *and explain what you learned from (visiting) this place.Part31. How did you learn about history in your childhood?2. As children grow older, do you think they will remember the history they have learned in their childhood? FQ3. Why do you think some adults can't remember some of the history they learned in school? FQ4. Do you think it's useful for children (and young people) to learn about (recent) history from old people? FQ5. Recent Changes to Your HometownDescribe an area of your city that has recently changed.*You should say:1. what part(s) of your hometown has (have) changed2. when these changes were made3. ................. and explain how you feel about these changes.Part 3Cities1. (If doing the test away from your home country, e.g., Australia) - How are cities in Australia different to cities in your home country?2. Should people have the right to ask for changes when they are dissatisfied with something about their city?3. What are the most important needs of people when they live in a city?Change4. What are some differences between young people in the past and at present?5. Among people, what differences in attitudes are there about change?6. What kinds of people like change and what kinds of people dislike change?7. When governments make changes to society, who usually benefits the most?Traditions8. What do you think about the value of traditions?6. A Place with a Lot of Noise (N!)Describe a place you have been to that had a lot of noise.You should say:● what place it was● where it was● why it had a lot of noiseand explain how you felt about this noise.Part31. What noises (= sounds) can we hear in a city?2. How do you suggest this noise could be controlled (or, decreased)?3. What do you think the government should do about excessive ( = too much) noise?4. Do you think it's possible to completely eliminate all noise?5. Would you agree to your neighbours having a party on the weekend?6. What time would you want them to finish the party?7. A Restaurant (N!)Describe cafe or restaurant that you know.You should say:● where it is● what kind of food they serve there (or, what service they provide)● who you usually go there withand explain why you like to eat at this place.part31. Are there many restaurants near your home/school/university/work?2. What (different) types of restaurants are there in your hometown?3. What kinds of eating places are there at your school/university?4. Does Chinese families often go to a restaurant to eat?5. What are the most popular kinds of restaurant in China today?6. How have restaurants in China changed in the last few (e.g. 20) years?7. What are some of the factors that make a restaurant a good one?8. Do you think advertising has an effect on what foods people eat?9. Do you think that junk food should be banned?8. A River in Your Hometown (N!)Describe A River in Your Hometownyou should say:● where it is● what it looks like● what do people often do thereand explain why you like this river.Part31. Do you think water is important?2. Does China have many places with water?3. Do you think there is enough fresh water (= non-sea water; drinkable water) in the world for the needs of all the world's people?4. Compare the ways that water is used in urban environments with the ways it is used in rural environments.5. Which location do you think uses more water, the cities or the rural areas?6. What do you think is the difference between water for industrial usage and water for domestic usage?7. Do you think water use will increase in the future, or not?8. What are some ways that we (or, people) can (help to) conserve water?9. Would you say that people in China are aware of the various problems connected with water?10. How can (or, could) people be made more aware of these problems?11. Do many people choose to go to a place (for a holiday or for recreation) that has a lot of water?12. Why do people in China like to go to places such as Hainan Island for a holiday?9. A Hotel (N!)Describe a hotel you stayed at or have seen.You should say:● The name of the hotel● Where it was● What facilities it hadAnd explain your impressions of this hotel.Part31. How have hotels changed (improved) in recent years (or, compared to the past)?2. What facilities should a (good) hotel have?3. Is the hotel industry an important part of China's economy?4. Has tourism had any bad effects on your hometown?5. What kind of people (what kind of personal qualities) are best suited to work in a hotel?6. What could be done to improve the level of service in hotels?Event1. A Relaxing DayDescribe a relaxing day you had once after a period of hard work. *You should say:● when you had this relaxing day● where you spent this day● who you spent it with (and what you did)and explain why it was relaxing. *Part31. Where do people go nowadays when they want to relax? FQ2. Is there much difference between the way old people relax and the way young people relax? (Why?) FQ3. Do people of different ages spend their free time differently? (Why?) FQ4. Do you think sleeping is a good (or, an effective) way to relax? FQx25. Do you think there is much difference between the amount of sleep that old people need and that which young people need? FQ2. A Walk with a FriendDescribe a walk with a friend that you remember.You should say:● when it was● who you walked with● where you walked● what happened during the walkand explain why you remember it.Part31. Do people in China walk very much? FQ2. Where do they usually walk3. What are the benefits of walking? FQx24. Do you think exercise is important? (Why?) FQ5. In previous years, did people used to walk more than today, or less? FQ6. Do you think people will walk more than they do now in the future? FQ7. How do you think people could be encouraged to walk more? FQx28. How do you think people could be encouraged to walk to work?3. A Long JourneyDescribe a trip that didn't go as you had (originally) planned (or, expected). *You should say: 13● where you were traveling to● who was travelling with you *● what happened that was unplanned (OR: what didn't happen according to plan) *● what you didand explain how you felt.Part31. How does travel affect different (types of) people in different ways?2. What are some of the different reasons why people travel from one place to another? FQ3. In what ways is a business trip different to a holiday trip? FQx24. In general, do you think people like traveling? FQ5. What are some of the problems that people might experience when they go on a trip and whatcan/could the traveler do to resolve (or, avoid) these problems? FQx24. An Important Cerebration (N!)Describe an important celebration in your culture.You should say:● what this celebration is● when this celebration is held● what people do during this celebrationand explain why this celebration is important.Part31. Do you think "globalization" will eventually bring all the cultures of the world closer together?2. How important do you think it is to observe traditional celebrations?3. Are traditional celebrations today different to the traditional celebrations in the past?4. Do you think that, today, there's too much emphasis on making money from traditional celebrations?5. How much do young people in China know about traditional culture?6. Can you suggest how traditional culture could be promoted among young people?7. Is there much difference between the attitudes of young people and older people concerning traditional culture?5. A Time When You Were Late (N!)Describe an important occasion when you were late.You should say:● when this happened● what occasion you were late for● why you were late (Or, how you explained your lateness)and explain the result of your being late. 14Part31. What are some of the common excuses/reasons that people give when they are late?2. Some of these excuses might not be true. Do you think it is good to be dishonest like that?3. Are people in China usually punctual when they have to be somewhere at a certain time?4. What do people in China think of people who are late?5. Do you think it's important to be on time? (Is punctuality important?)6. Why do you think some people are often late? What sort of problems does this person have?7. What do you think is the main reason why some people are late for something?8. Do you think people who are often late can change this habit? (How?)9. Do you think people will place more emphasis, or less emphasis on punctuality in the future?10. For what situations is being on time very important? (Why important?)11. For what situations is it not so important to be on time? (Why not so important?)6. An Outdoor Activity (N!)Describe an outdoor activity that you like doing (or do regularly). *You should say:● what this activity is● where you do it● when you do it (or, how often you do it)and explain why you like it.Part31. Would you say people spend more time outdoors today than they did, say, 20 years ago?2. What are the benefits of doing things outdoors?3. Are there any outdoor activities that many people used to do ?4. What are the most popular outdoor activities in China?5. What sorts of activities do children like to do outdoors?6. Do boys and girls like to do the same kinds of things outdoors?7. Do old people and young people like doing the same kinds of things outdoors?8. How do you think climate and the environment affect what activities people do outdoors? 7. Something Naughty You Did (N!)Describe something naughty you did when you were a child.You should say:● when you did it● what you did● why you did itand explain how your parents felt about what you did. 15Part31. How important do you think pre-school education is?2. Why do you think some people like teaching little kids?3. And why do you think some people don't like teaching little kids? (What difficulties are there?)4. What do you think are the features of (the qualities of) a good teacher for young kids?5. Do you think there's too much pressure on school students nowadays to do well at school?6. What effects does going to a kindergarten have on the development of children? Object1. A Wild AnimalDescribe a wild animal from your country.You should say:● what the animal is● what it looks like● where it lives● and explain how people in your country (or, you) feel about this animal.Part31. Why do you think some people don't want to have a pet?2. What kinds of pets are most popular in China?3. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet?4. Do you think animals have feelings and rights? (Why?/Why not?)5. Some people breed animals such as dogs for money. How do you feel about that?2. An Unused ThingDescribe something you bought (or borrowed) recently but have never used (or not often used).You should say:● what it is● when you bought it● where you got it fromand explain why you have not used it very much.Part31. What products do people buy in China? FQ2. Do young people and old(er) people buy the same kinds of things?3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of huge shopping malls (or, huge supermarkets/huge department stores)?FQ4. When people go shopping, do you think they are more concerned about price or quality?FQx25. When people go shopping, do you think they are more concerned about the appearance of the product or its quality? FQx23. A TV Program that You Didn’t LikeDescribe a TV program that you watched but didn't like.You should say:● what program it was● when you saw it● what it was aboutand explain why you didn't like it. 17Part31. Do you think TV celebrities are good role models for children? FQx22. Television and film stars are often role models for young people. What do you think of that? FQx23. (Similar to above) Do you think it's good that TV celebrities are often role models for young people?4. In your opinion, what qualities does someone need to have to become a TV celebrity? FQ5. (Similar to above) What skills and abilities does a person need to be a TV celebrity? FQ6. Many TV stars have an income that is very high. Do you think this is reasonable? FQx24. A Well-known Story in Your CountryDescribe a well-known traditional story from your country. *You should say:● who told you the story● when you (first) heard it● what it was aboutand explain how you felt when you heard this story.Part31. Why do you think (little) kids like listening to stories? FQx22. (Similar to above) Do you think (young) children prefer to be read a story or to read a story themselves?3. (Similar to above) Parents often read bedtime stories to their children. Why do you think children like that? FQx24. Please compare kids' stories today with kids' stories in the past.5. Something Healthy You Would RecommendDescribe something you do that is good for your health.You should say:● what you do● when you do it / Or: when you began to do it● whether you enjoy doing this (or, how much you enjoy doing it)and explain why you think this is important for your health.Part31. What do you think are the differences between healthy food and 'junk food'?2. What things do you think people in China need to do (or, need to change) in order to improve their health?3. Do you think modern people do enough regular exercise?4. How do schools in your country teach about health?5. Do you think the media can play a role in educating people about health? (How?)6. A Piece of EquipmentDescribe an electrical (or electronic) machine or device you would like to buy.You should say:● what special features you would like it to have● how you know about it● how much it would costand explain why you would like to buy it.Part31. Do you think science and technology are very important in today's society?2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?3. How have the changes in communication technology changed society?4. How are the computers used in education today?5. How has modern science and technology changed the way people work in the past generation (20 to 30 years)?7. Using ComputersDescribe something you have learned to do on computers (such as studying). *You should say:● what it was● when you learned it● how you learned it *● and explain what benefits you get from having this skill.Part 3The Benefits of Computers in the Home1. What do you think are the benefits of using computers at home?2. Please compare writing by hand and writing on a computer.3. Do you think that people who are very sociable use computers very much?4. Do you think the next generation (about 30 years in the future) will use computers the same way as we do today?8. A Type of Popular Music in Your CountryDescribe a type of music that is popular in your country.You should say:● what type of music it is● where people listen to (or, can hear) it● what types of people usually like this type of music *and explain why you it is so popular. *Part31. Would you say that people of all ages like music?2. Would you say that people of all ages like the same types of music?3. What's your favourite type of music?4. (Similar to above) What types of music are popular with your generation? FQ5. Do your parents also like that kind of music?6. (Similar to above) What types of music are popular with people of your parents' generation? FQ7. Compare the music that young people like to listen to with the music that older people like to listen to.8. Compare classical music and modern music.9. What's the difference (the differences) between traditional music and modern music?10. Can you suggest how classical music could be made more attractive for young people?11. Do you think some people tend to classify others according to the music they like?12. Do you think friends should have the same tastes in music?。
2010年雅思口语常考题目汇总
2010年雅思口语常考问题汇总TEST ONE1. What's your name?2. Does your name have any special meaning?3.swhereswere you come from?4. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown?5. What is the main crop in your hometown?6. What is the difference between Beijing and your hometown?7. What are the main places of interest in your hometown?8. What is the climate like in your hometown?9. What is the character of the people like in the regionswheresyou live?10. What are the differences in accent between the people of yourhometown and Beijing?11. What is people's favorite food in your region?12. How do you make dumplings?13. What do you do during the Spring Festival?14. Why is the Spring Festival so important to Chinese people?15. Can you describe one of the main festivals celebrated in yourcountry?16. Tell me something about the Lantern Festival.17. Tell me something about the Qing Ming Festival.18. Tell me something about the customs of your country.19. How long have you lived in Beijing?20. What is the weather like in Beijing?21. How do you compare the climate in Beijing with that in yourhometown?22. What place in Beijing do you like best? Why ?23. Which is the worst place you've been to China?24. Which is the best place you've been to China?25. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?26. What are the major social problems in Beijing? How can they besolved?27. What is the biggest problem China faces?28. What places in Beijing should a foreigner visit? Why?29. Could you tell me something about your family?30. Have you any children?31. What is your child's name? Does his name have a meaning?32. What does your wife/husband do?33. When did you get married?34. Describe your wedding.35. How have weddings changed in recent years?36. Are there any special customs about wedding in your region?37. Describe a traditional wedding ceremony.38.swheresdid you go for your honeymoon?39. Did you have to ask for permission from your parents before yougot married?40. Is it acceptable for couples to live together without marrying?TEST TWO41.swheresdo you think a newly couple should live? Living with theirparents or on their own?42. What responsibilities should a couple take?43. How do Chinese usually celebrate birthdays?44. Are there any traditions concerning the birth of a baby?45. What kind of parent do you intend to be?46. What do you think of One-Child Policy in China?47. Why do people in China traditionally want to have a son?48. What difficulties do Chinese farmers have concerning their oldage?49. What do you think needs to be done insgroupsto relieve thefarmer's worries?50. What hope or fears do you have for your children?51. What sort of culture do you hope your child will grow up in?52. Are you going to bring up your child differently from the way youwere brought up? How?53. Do you enjoy shopping?54. Who does most of the shopping in your family?55. What are you good at cooking? What is your favorite dish?56. Who does most of cooking in your family?57. Is there sex discrimination in China?58. How do you sum up women's conditions in China?59. What are the causes of sex discrimination?60. Should government pay certain salaries to those housewives?Why or why not?61. Would you want your wife to continue with her career or to stayat home taking care of the household after you get married? 62. Have you ever wished to be one of the opposite sex? Why (whynot)?63. What would you do if your next-door neighbour were noisynearly all the time?64. Do you have a lot of friend?65. What does friendship mean to you? What kind of people do youmake friend with?66. What is your major?67. How do you like your major?68. When andswheresdid you graduate? What qualifications have youobtained?69. Do you still remember your school days?70. What impressed you most when you were at university?71. Which is the best university in your country?72. Could you sum up your own study habits in a few points?73. What do you think of the practice of setting up key schools inprimary and secondary school education in China?74. Do you think the subjects you are studying today are relevant topresent-day society? Why ?75. What do you think education should be? Should it be a process oflearning what is useful for your future life or should it be simplylearning for enjoyment? Why?76. What do you do for a living?77. What do you do in the office every day?78. Since your job seems too professional to me, could you explain itin detail?79. What are your job prospects?80. If you had the opportunity to change your job, what would you dowith it?TEST THRE E81. Do you have any ambitious?82. Will any possible future changes affect your job in any way?83. What are your spare time interests?84. How do you spend your weekends?85. What is your favorite sport? What are the rules?86. What is the most popular sport in your country?87. What are the sporting facilities like in your university/Beijing?88. What do you know about Qigong? Do you believe in Qigong?89. What do you do in your spare time?90. Do you often read newspapers? If not, why ones do you read?91. What do you think of computer?92. Do you think computer has changed our life so much?93. Do you often go to the cinema/theatre?94. What kind of films do you like best?95. Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program?96. Do you think watching TV too much is a waste of time?97. What kind of music do you enjoy?98. Who is your favorite film star? Will you describe him/her to me?99. Do you enjoy travelling?100.swhereshave you been travelling to? Which place interested you most? 101. Do you smoking?102. Do you think smoking is a problem that needs special attention and has to be solved? If so, why?103. What do you know about XXX?104. What problem do you think you will have in XXX?105. How will you overcome the difficulties?106. Do you think you will be able to cope with English-demands of your intended study program in XXX?107. What difficulties do you think you'll encounter in your studies in XXX ?108. Can you imagine what life in Britain/Canada/Australia/London, etc. would be like?109. How will you fare in Britain/Canada/Australia, etc. without your family?110. What do you intend to study?111. Which university are you going to study at?112. Why did you choose this university?113.swheresare you going to study in XXX?114. What are you plans in XXX?115. What is your research proposal all about?116. What do you hope for most from your study abroad?117. Will your study abroad help your job prospects after come back to China?118. Should you study more theory or do more practice? Give your reasons, please.119. What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and the XX?120. How will your study in Britain benefit your work in China whenyou come back to China?TEST FOUR121. What do you intend to do after you finish studying?122. What will be your main problem when you are study in a foreign country?123. What problem can you foresee in the future when you come back to China?124. Will there be any adjustment problems in your life when you come back to China? If so, what are they?125. Will you have to make any changes in your work/life when you come back to China?126. Do you think there will be a gap between your knowledge gained in China and the level of knowledge you are going to encounteron arrival? If so, what will it be?127. What do you think of the future of China keeps an open policy?128. What do you regard as the most significant events in your country's recent history?129. Are there any special places you want to see in Canada? What are they?130. What do you especially want to do in Canada?131. How do you like your life in ******* University?132. What do you think of the training in the university?133. In what way do you think university training is helpful or falls short?134. What aspect of English do you find the most difficult?135. Do you find American English easier to understand than Britain English?136. What sports are played in your country?137. Could you describe the traditional architecture of your country?138. What role dose religion play in everyday life in your country?139. What would you regard as the most significant events in your country's recent history?140. How aware do you think people are nowadays about environmental issues?141. Could you tell me why you chose to study at the university of ****?142. What role dose tourism play in your country's economy?143. How serious is unemployment in your country?144. In your opinion, what are the most serious problems associated with modern life?145. What do you think have been the most important changes in your field over the past 5 years?146. What are you going to major in ?147. Are you going to do your own cooking when you are at university?148. Some local students feel that overseas students get preferential treatment. What is your opinion?149. Do you think you will be able to cope with the English-language demands of your intended program?150. What do you think are the main causes of road accidents?151. Do you think the government is doing enough to prevent road accidents?152. As there are more and more private cars, what do you think the government should do insgroupsto encourage citizens to usepublic transport?153. How do you see yourself in ten years' time?154. Have you ever thought to have your own business?155. What business do you hope to have?156. Do you know about any policies about opening a business abroad?157. What are your plans for your future?158. Why do you think there are more and more people leaving to immigrate to other countries?159. Is it good for China that so many people are going to other countries?160. Will your life change a lot after you immigrate to XXX?161. What will you do if you are ill abroad?162. Do you know what to do in case of emergency?163. What will do if you cannot find a job in XXX?164. Why do you want to immigrate to XXX?165. What will you do after the IELTS test?166. What will do if you fail the IELTS test?167. How long have you been learning English?168. What troubles you most at the moment?169. Does your family support your decision on going XXX? What help do they offer?友情提示：部分文档来自网络整理，供您参考！文档可复制、编制，期待您的好评与关注！。
2010-2008年雅思作文考题汇总
2010年雅思写作年终大点评一、教育（共11题，占22.9%）1.Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjectsthat will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.05.08 ) 2.Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (thestudy material by post, by internet), but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.05.15 ) 3.Some people think children should obey the rules their parents andteachers set and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their future adult life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (10.05.20)4.Many people who leave school hold a negative attitude towards learning.Why does this happen? How to solve the problem? (10.05.29)5.Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, thinkuniversities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.06.05) 6.Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education inclass. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.07.15)7.Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost ofstudies because university education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(10.07.31)8.Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children, whileothers think parents need not do that, as children can read books, watch TV or movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(10.11.04)9.Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To whatextent do you agree or disagree? (10.11.06)10.Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations byothers in the same age. This is ca lled “peer pressure". Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? (10.12.16)11.Some people think typical teaching of a teacher and students in the classwill not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree? (10.12.18)二、政府与城市化（共7题，占14.6%）1.In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who payfor and carry out most scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (10.01.14)2.Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world.Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence.Discuss both of views and give your opinion. (10.02.11)（政府+科技）3.The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work cancause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve this problem? (10.07.17)4.The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems.What are the problems that young people living in cities are facing with?Give solutions to these problems. (10.08.14)5.In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, andhomes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? (10.08.28)6.Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to theirsociety, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (10.10.30)7.In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of businessbecause people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages? (10.11.27)三、科技（共7题，占14.6%）1.Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary peoplecan get no advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.02.06)2.Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despiteits remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(10.02.27)3.In today's society, more and more work is done by machines. Do you thinkthe positive effects of the development overweigh the negative effects on individuals and society? (10.03.20)4.It has been suggested that everyone in the world want to own a car, a TVand a fridge. Do you think disadvantage of such a development outweigh advantages? (10.04.25)5.Mobile phones have made life easier: anyone can use a mobile phone toanswer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society? (10.09.04)6.Some people have benefited from modern communications technology,but some people have not benefited from it at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.11.20)7.Public museums and art galleries are not needed because people can seehistorical objects and works by using computers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.12.04 = 07.06.09)四、工作与生活（共6题，占12.5%）1.Some people think the governments should act to decide how people livein order to make a healthier life. Others think individuals should decide their own lifestyle. What do you concern about? Discuss both views and give your opinion. (10.04.17)2.An increasing number of people change their career and place ofresidence several times during their life time. Is this a positive or negative development? (10.06.19)3.Nowadays more and more young people hold important positions in thegovernment. Some people think that it is a good thing，while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.(10.07.10)4.Some countries have introduced a law to limit working hours foremployees. Why is this law introduced? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? (10.10.09)5.In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants fortheir age. Is this a positive or negative development? (10.10.14)6.Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say theway to ask people to eat less food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.(10.12.11)五、社会（共5题，占10.4%）1.Some people believe that the charity organisations should give aid tothose in greatest need，wherever they live. Some people believe that the charity organisations would better concentrate on helping people who live in own country instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(10.01.09)2.The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming more wider, the richmore richer, the poor even more poorer. What problems can the situation cause and give the solutions? (10.01.23)3.Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer butincreased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society? (10.03.06)4.Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore,some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.04.15)5.Charities and organizations always give special names to particular dayssuch as 'National Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular days? How effective are they? (10.08.21)五、环境与动物保护（共4题，占8.3%）1.Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed.However, some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals.Discuss both these views and give your opinion. (10.03.18)2.Some people think the recent increase in cheap air travel brings benefits,while other people think it has drawbacks to the environment and the world's resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (10.04.10) 3.Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicinesintended for human use. Others, however, think it is cruel to do that. Discuss both of these views and give you own opinion. (10.09.11)4.Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country'sdeveloping and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10.10.23)七、法律与犯罪（共3题，占6.3%）1.Many people believe that today there is a general increase in anti-socialbehaviour and lack of respect for others. What might have caused this situation? How to improve it? (10.01.30)2.In many parts of the world children and teenagers are committing morecrimes. Why is this case happening? How should children or teenagers be punished? (10.08.05)3.Society is based on rules and laws. It would not function if individuals arefree to do whatever they want to. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(10.09.16)八、文化与旅游（共2题，占4.2%）1.Societies benefit from international tourism and business. To what extentdo you agree or disagree? (10.06.17)2.International travel often leads people to have some prejudices rather thanbroad-mind. What are the main reasons of this phenomenon? What do you think people can do to get better understanding of the countries they visit?(10.06.26 =08.08.21)九、媒体（共2题，占4.2%）1. A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too muchtime watching television and/or play video games. How does the problem affect the children, their families and society? What measures can be taken to control it? (10.09.25)2.Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they didin the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What measures and methods can be used to tackle with it? (10.03.27)十、抽象（共1题，占2.1%）1.Most countries want to improve standard of living through economicdevelopment, however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? (10.02.20)2009年雅思作文回顾09.01.10Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people, while some others say this has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.09.01.15 ≈ 04.11.13, 08.10.23Students at schools and universities learn far more from lessons with teachers than from other sources (such as the Internet and television). To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.01.17 ≈ 08.11.15Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?09.02.07 ≈ 07.11.24Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.02.12Developments of technology are causing environmental problems. Some people think the solution is that everyone accept a simpler life, while others believe that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.09.02.21Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others think that individuals should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.09.02.28Some people believe that public health should be improved by increasing the number of sports facilities, while others believe that it has little effects other measures should be taken to solve this problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.09.03.05Newspapers have an enormous influence on people's ideas and opinions. Why is this the case? Do you think it is positive or negative?09.03.07Some people think music plays an important role in society. Others think it is only a form of individual entertainment. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.09.03.14More and more students choose to go to another country for higher education. Do you think the benefits outweigh the problems?Some people think it is more important for government to spend money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illnesses than the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.04.04Nowadays people live in the society where consumer goods are relatively cheaper to buy. Do you think its advantages outweigh its disadvantages?09.04.18If a product is of good quality and meets people's needs, people wi ll buy it. Therefore, advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a type of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.04.25Some people think computer and Internet are important in children's study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.09.04.30Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.09.05.09Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects, while others claim that students should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find interesting. Discuss both views and give your opinion.09.05.16It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?09.05.21A hundred years ago, people think that human race is steadily improving in every area of life. Nowadays, there is no certainty of this case. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which areas do you think we still need to make progress?09.05.30Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development?Food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economic if people only ate local produced food. What extents the disadvantage outweigh the advantage?09.06.13Research suggests that the majority of criminals who are sent to prison would commit crimes when set free. Why do you think is the case? What can be done to solve this problem?09.06.20Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language. Others think that a student should not be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.09.06.27Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.09.07.04Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some people think financial support from governments should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?09.07.11 ≈07.02.03, 04.02.08Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?09.07.23Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?09.07.25Nowadays sending children to boarding school is becoming increasingly popular. What is the reason? Do you think it is a positive development?09.08.08The development of technology changes the way people connect with each other. In which way does the development of technology change the types ofrelationships among people? Does it have positive or negative effects on the relationships?09.08.13The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the government. Some people argue that teachers should make the choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.08.22News media is more influential nowadays. Some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.08.29In the past, people used to travel to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?09.09.05Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work ascar mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.09.09.12Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. It is suggested that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?09.09.17Some people think that all the lawbreakers should be sent into the jail, while others believe that they should also be made to do some work or learn some skills in the community. What is your opinion?09.09.26In some countries ， some high school leavers are choosing to work or travel for a period of time before going to the university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for those school leavers’ decision. Give your own opinion and reasons using your own experience.09.10.08Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children's development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children's life, discuss both views and give your own opinion.09.10.10An increase in production of consumer goods results in damage of the natural environment. What are the causes and possible solutions?09.10.24Some people think university education should prepare students for employment. Other people think university has other functions. Discuss both views and what do you think the function of university education.09.10.31The environment problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extend do you agree or disagree?09.11.14Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses and teachers who make greater contribution to the society should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.11.21Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who needs help in the world, so they should only be concerned about their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.12.03Some people tend to take contemporary jobs, for they have the time to do other things they are interested in. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?09.12.05Nowadays, people always throw the old things away when they buy new things; whereas in the past, old things were repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects the phenomenon leads to?09.12.12Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some say this only benefits the workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?09.12.19Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing to do to prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2008年雅思作文回顾08.01.10Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.12Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.01.19The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of life, thinking and behaviour. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?08.01.26In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.02.02Some people think it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Other people think it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.02.14People living in big cities face many problems today. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?08.02.16“ Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. ” - US movie actor & director John WayneWhy is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than focusing on the present?In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?08.03.01Most countries spend much money on education, as they start to realize the importance of education. In your opinion which two subjects are the most important for young people and which one is the least important?subjects: Literature SportsMathematics EconomyPhysics HistoryMusic Geography08.03.08As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should pay for the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.03.13People should look after their health as a duty to the society theylive in rather than personal benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.03.29Some people think it is the responsibility for government to ensure that people have healthy lifestyles. Others think people should have a free for their own lifestyles decisions. Discuss both views and give your own opi nion.08.04.05 ＝ 06.03.25One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? 08.04.12Many people are busy with work and do not have enough time to spend with families and friends. Why does this happen? What are the effects of this on family life and society as a whole?08.04.19Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged 15 and younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries?School teachers used to be the source of information; however, some people argue that teachers are not as important as before as the increasing variety of information resources. What is your opinion?08.05.10Children can learn efficiently by watching television, so they should be encouraged to watch television regularly both at home and in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.05.22 ＝ 04.10.23Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?08.05.31Some people believe that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams always success in sports. Others think that success in sports depends on mental attitudes. Discuss both views and give your opinions.08.06.05University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition to their own subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.06.14Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, others think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss the both sides and give yo ur own opinion.08.06.21Some people think that children should obey the rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Other people think that children controlled too much can’t deal with problem themselves. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.08.06.28Mobile phones and the Internet are very useful. However, it is rare for old people to use them. What ways could mobile phone and the Internet be useful to old people? How does the old people to be encouraged using this new technology?Nowadays, more university students choose to study some practical subjects ( such as marketing, computer programming, etc.) instead of theoretical subjects (such as economy, math, chemistry). Some people suggest that universities should focus on practical subjects, but not theoretical subjects. Do you agree or disagree?08.07.12Some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion08.07.26Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while some people think more benefits has been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.08.08.09 ≈ 04.04.17In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of large cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for you answer and include examples from your knowledge or experiences.08.08.16 = 05.07.23Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?08.08.21International travel sometimes makes people more prejudiced rather than board-minded. Give out reasons why it cannot bring benefits to those visitors. Do you have ways to improve people's understanding of the countries they visit?08.08.30 = 05.01.15Some teachers think it is effective for students to study in group while others think it is better to study alone. What are the benefits of each way and which one do you think is more effective?08.09.06Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Many people think it is very important to protect environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why does it happen? How to solve this problem? 08.09.18 = 05.06.18Putting criminals into prisons is not so effective in dealing with them. Instead, education and job training should be offered to them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.09.27Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it specially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 08.10.04 = 04.09.11Many people are afraid to leave home because of crime. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, but others feel little can be done. What's your view?08.10.11Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they want. To what extent do you agree or disagree?08.10.23 = 04.11.13Many people use distance-learning programmes (study material post, TV, Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?08.10.25Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others?08.11.08In modern society, fashion is becoming more and more popular in people's choice of clothes. Why? Do you think it is positive development or negative development?08.11.15There are more workers working at home and more students studying at home, because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?。
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2010年4月17日雅思考试口语考题回顾Part 1Personal information & IntroductionWhat’s your name?Are you working or studying?What type of study you are doing?How was your first day at work?Is the first day at work important? Why?When do you usually get up?Is it convenient for you to buy fresh vegetables and fruits? HometownWhere are you from?Where’s your hometown?Where do you live?Do you live in a house or an apartment? Which one do you prefer? What’s on your apartment’s wall?How to improve your home?Which room do you like most?If you can redesign your home, what would you do?What’s your flat like?What’s on the wall?What can you see from your window?Are there any fitness facilities near your home?How often do visitors visit your home?Tell me about your city.What historical places would you recommend to see there?What culture events would be interesting for tourists?When should they start to teach culture history, history of art at schools? How’s t he traffic around your home?What do you like most about your hometown?Are bicycles popular in your hometown?Do you like to live beside the seaside?What are the facilities in your community?Weather and SeasonHow’s the weather in China?D oes weather affect people’s work performance?JobsWhy did you choose this career?Do many Chinese people shift jobs in a year?Do people perform differently at work in summer and winter?Would you like to change your job in the future? Why?Do you think your job is easy? Why?What are the facilities you usually use at work?Is your job interesting?EducationWhat’s your major?Why did you choose it as your major?Is your major difficult?What do you want to do after graduation?Do you need any special facilities in your school subjects?What do you like most about your school?Who can learn a foreign language better? The elderly or the young? Do girls learn a foreign language more quickly than boys?What’s your suggestion on language learning?What’s the most difficult part of language learning?Do you prefer individual learning or group learning?Food & CookingWho usually cooks in your family?What’s your favorite hometown dish?Can you cook? Why don’t you le arn?Do you think it is important for children to learn how to cook?Do you like to eat out or cook at home?What are the benefits of eating at home?Leisure activitiesDo you often hang out with friends?Do you invite your friends to your home?How often do you meet friends? What do you usually do?What do you usually do at leisure?How do you organize time?What do you usually do in the evening?How do you spend you vacation?What do you like and hate to do during vacation?What was the last vacation you took?What do you do in your free time?Do you like reading?Did you read a lot in your childhood?What do you like to read now?SportsWhat’s your favorite sport?Do you like swimming?CultureDo most people ride bicycles in Shanghai?Why do children like to ride bikes?Do you think bike riding is safe in Shanghai?Why do people in China think bicycles are important?Did you learn to ride a bicycle when you were a kid?Do you think it is safe to ride bicycles in a city? Why?Why do you think kids need to learn how to ride bicycles?TravellingWhere do you want to visit most?Do you like traveling?When was the last time you go traveling?What would you prepare before travelling? ShoppingHow often do you go shopping?Talk about your last shopping experience.Why do you like shopping?Do you prefer to go shopping with friends or alone? Do you like shopping?What makes you interested in shopping?Do you think shopping is a waste of time?LetterIs there any letter you do not want to reply?Do you often write letters?When is the last time you sent a letter?What was the letter about?GiftWhen do you usually give a present?When do Chinese people usually give a present?Is it difficult to give a present?Have you ever made a gift by yourself to somebody? Do you think it is necessary to give expensive gifts? ToyYour favorite toyShould adults play with toys?How do adults entertain themselves in China?ArtsIs beautiful handwriting important nowadays?What kind of music do you like?What kind of music do you like?Should children learn to play musical instruments? Do you like painting?HealthHow do you maintain health?What’s your f avorite sport?What healthy food do you usually eat?Family eventsHow do people celebrate their birthdays in your country?Are birthdays more important for children than adults?Do you think birthday is a special day for people?How did you celebrate your last birthday?Do birthdays have any special meanings for children?MediaHow do you get news?Do you think it is important to get up-to-the-minute news?What do you think of advertisements?Do you like watching TV?PlaceHave you ever visited a museum?Is the visit beneficial?LawCan you drive?Are you allowed to drive a car in your senior high school?What is a suitable age, do you think, for your kids to start driving?Part 2&3PersonDescribe a famous person which impacts you very much, you should say: Who that person is？Why he/she impacts you？What his / her famous works are？Describe a person whom you live / have lived with for a long time. You should say:Who the person is？How long you have been living together？What are the usual things that you do together？Shopping:Describe a special thing you want to buy in the futureWill the special thing help you in your study?Do you like to go shopping?What are the effective ways of advertising?Why do you like shopping?Where do you usually go shopping?How often do you go shopping?What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern ways of shopping?Are there any differences between the old and modern ways of shopping?Media:Do you like writing letters?Do you often write letters?What do you write?Describe a meaningful letter or card.Do you usually write by hand or using a computer?Do you keep contact with your friends by making phone calls or writing letters?Who do you usually receive letters from?Do you think hand writing is important nowadays?How can children improve their handwriting?AdvertisementWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of adverting?Do people usually buy goods after watching advertisements?Are there any differences between the advertisements in magazines and those on TV?Describe an interesting story you saw on televisionWhat are the effects of televisions on family life?What are the effects of televisions on people at different ages?Are there any differences between interviewing online and meeting people face to face?Describe a TV programDescribe a story from a TV programmeDo you talk about the TV programme with other people?Do you think the programme will be changed in the future?How does the programme influence people?Is it educational?Is it fair for those TV stars to be paid huge salaries?Describe a TV programme you do not like.Are there many political programmes in China?How do they influence people?Describe a bookDescribe a book you read in your childhood.Describe a movieHow many types of films are there in China?What are the mainstream films?Are there any differences between watching films in a cinema and at home?Do you prefer original films with subtitles or dubbed films?What kind of films are worth watching in the cinema.Describe an article you read in a magazine/newspaper.Place:Describe a libraryWhere is the library?Is it a campus or public one?Which parts of the library do you like and dislike?Should children go to public libraries? How about the elderly?Does the government have the responsibility to construct public libraries?Is it important to learn how to use a library?Describe how to use a library.How do children benefit from going to public libraries?How can the elderly benefit from libraries?Historical placeWhy do people go to historical places?Which is your country’s most famous historical place?Should people pay entrance fees to historical places?Could you tell me about a famous historical place that you have visited?What place it was?Where it is located?What about that place interests you the most?Do you agree that people must pay to visit these historical places and museums?Do you think TV is a good medium to learn about the history of any place?Do you think parents should teach their children about history?Do you think history should be taught at school?Do you think people are keen on visiting historical places?Describe a seaside place you want to visitHow to save water?Does the urban area consumes more water than the rural area?Does china face the problem of water scarcity?Describe a concert hallWhy is it important to preserve historic buildings?Describe your ideal houseWhen was it built?Should the government invest in maintaining the historical places?Should government invest in creating more employment?What kind of housing do most Chinese people live in?Where is the housing?What are the differences between the architectural styles in the different areas in China?Should a company design its own buildings?Describe a room occupied by your friendDescribe a polluted place.Describe a historical building.Describe a modern building.Would you compare modern buildings and old buildings?Do you like high buildings?ArtsDo you think arts are important for people in the modern society?Do you think you can make money from your art?How do the elderly and the young view arts?Describe a handicraftDescribe a children’s songDescribe an oil paintingStages in lifeDescribe an important conversation you had in the past.What was the situation?Who did you talk to?Why is it important to you?Describe a stage of life you enjoyedWhen was it?Who did you live with?What did you do?Why do you think the stage is important or enjoyable?When does a child become an adult?What cannot you do when you become an adult?Do you think the law is reasonable?If you want to make changes, when is the timing?Describe a happy event in your childhoodDescribe a family event.Would it be a shame to forget tradition？Is it good for companies to hire elderly people?What role do elderly people play at home?Do young people change their attitude towards the elderly now?Education:Describe a science classWhen did you attend it?What was it about?What do you think of distance learning?What do you think of home studying?What should the parents do to help their children if they choose home teaching?Do your parents help you when you study at home?Do you think studying at home is a good way to acquire knowledge for adults?Do you think studying at home is becoming more popular? Why?Should youngsters learn science? Why?Do you think boys can learn science better?When should students learn science?Should students learn history?How do we acquire the knowledge of history nowadays?What’s the point of acquiring the knowledge of history?Films with historical themes are very popular now. What do you think about them?Should history films retell authentic stories or should the stories be dramatized?How do the dramatized stories affect children?Language learningDescribe something useful for your English learning.How do you learn a new language?Who do you learn with?Is learning a second language important?Will the learning of a new language change your understanding of local culture?In your opinion, which languages will become more popular in the future?What are the benefits of learning a foreign language?Are there any differences between the way the young and the elderly learn a language?Educational tripCan students benefit from educational visits?Should schools organize the visits?What’s your suggestion?What roles do parents play in a family?HealthDo people live healthy life styles in China?Are people healthier now than before?Are PE lessons necessary for students?Abstract:Describe a piece of adviceWhat kind of advice do you usually follow?Who usually give advice?Where does the advice lead you?How to make young people follow wise advice?Nowadays, do the elderly give advice to children or vice versa?Is it important to give young people advice?Who often give advice in your community?Is old people’s advice more important than young people’s?A successHow do you make a success?How should we define success?Is result more important than process when you pursue success?Does success lead to stress?A speechWhy do people feel nervous when delivering a speech?Who should give speeches to children?Describe an important conversation you had.Are there any communication differences between males and females?Do you think communication skills are important?HelpTell me about an experience of helping someoneDo you often help people?Do you think people are less willing to help others? Is it good?How should parents encourage their kids to help others?Do people usually do volunteer work in China?What do you think of the volunteer work in China?Describe a sound in nature.Object:ClothesDescribe what you wore on a special occasionWhat it wasWhere you bought itWhether people thought it was good or notDo you still keep it now?On what occasions do people wear informal or formal clothes?Do you think you can judge people’s c haracter by what they wear? How?Describe something special you would like to buy in the future.Describe an electric appliance.Describe a photo.Describe something you made by yourself.People:Describe a friendHave you ever lived with strangers?Are there any difference between the friendship among boys and girls?Describe a person who is good at cookingDescribe a chefDescribe a famous person you would like to meetWho he/she isHow you knew him/herWhy would people want to be famous?How does fame influence them?How would they change after being famous?Why are stars and celebrities famous?Why are some famous people remembered for a long time and others forgotten quickly?Describe a person who helped you on an important occasionWho the person is.What was the situation.How he/she helped you.What are the advantages and disadvantages of a strong family relationship?Describe an elderly person.Describe your roommate.SportsSports eventHow do sports benefit children?How do competitive sports benefit children?What sports can be done inside a classroom?Describe a kind of extreme sportsDescribe a dangerous sportSeason & WeatherWhat’s your favorite season?Why do you like this season?What do you usually do in this season?What jobs are seasonal?Who takes seasonal jobs?How does bad weather affect peoples work?What should companies provide for its employees who work in bad weather?How does climatic season affect the local community?How does climatic season affect the local economy?What are the occupations where people have to work in bad weather?Do builders have to work in hot weather?What should builders take precautions against except the bad weather?Should builders be paid more?What should governments do to prevent global warming?How does climatic deterioration affect people’s lives?Gift:Describe a gift you receivedDescribe a thing you want to buy in the futureTraveling:Describe a trip that you did not make as you plannedDo different people think of traveling differently?Are there any differences between business trip and tour?What technology will be brought along to assist in trip?Describe a trip you did not enjoy.Are there and differences between ordinary trips and business ones?What should you take when you are travelling?LawDescribe a piece of lawLeisure activityDescribe a picnicEventsDesign a party you will holdWho will you invite?What will happen?Where will you hold it?Do you think family party is important？Why do people in your country usually hold a party?What do you think about national celebrations?Do you think they are important?Describe a sports eventDescribe an event that made you happy recentlyDoes money make people happy?Describe a memorable childhood event.Why do people often recall their childhood?Is it important to remember the past?Why is the young generation turning its back on tradition?Why are children more easily influenced by western culture?Describe a contest you attended.Food and cookingDo you usually eat healthy food?How should governments encourage people to eat healthy food?Science and technologyDescribe a machine or something electronic you want to buy.What modern appliances do you have in your home?What do you think of these appliances? Why?Some people cannot keep up with the development of science and technology. What should they do?Describe a tool for English learningDo you think it is important to develop science and technology?How does scientific research benefit space, medical, environmental and information technology?Do you think scientists from different countries should share their research findings?Who should pay for scientific research? Governments or individuals?WorkDescribe you jobWhat will people take into consideration when they choose their jobs? Why do people shift jobs?Does your company offer any training courses?What do you think of workaholics?Why is it difficult for people to land jobs in your country?Why do people want to get promoted?What are the disadvantages of doing one job for a lifetime?。