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雅思口语预测班讲义2020夏
雅思口语预测班讲义2020夏
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What do you think are some acceptable reasons for delaying an appointment?
How do people usually arrange a meeting with someone else (or, others)?
Where do people meet?
In what sorts of places do people see each other (= meet) without pre-arranging a meeting?
What sorts of things do you think people need to (or, should) plan for in their lives?
Do you think it's important to have a daily plan?
Do you think there are things that people can't plan for?
How important do you think it is to have a good balance between work and non-work time (a
"work-life" balance) in one's life?
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2. Describe a meal (or dinner) that you especially enjoyed. *
You should say:
where it was (and when)
what you ate
who you were with
and explain why you enjoyed it so much.
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What do you think are the differences between eating normal meals at home and going out to
eat a special meal?
Do you have any idea why, when world leaders gather for special meeting they also have a
special meal (a banquet) together?
Can you explain why food is such an important part of observing special occasions?
Why do you think different countries have different national dishes (or, different national
cuisines)?
Do you think it's important for people today to continue practicing the traditional food (or,
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culinary) customs from their culture?
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3. Describe a foreign country or culture you would like to know more about. *
You should say:
what country or culture
where it is
how you know about it
and explain why you would like to know more about it.
gastronomy
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What do you think is the best way to learn about a foreign (country or) culture?
What do you think are some of the main problems people face when they work in a foreign
country?
Some people say that reading a book about another country or culture is the best way to learn
about it. Do you agree?
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4. Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes (or, clothing)
You should say:
when it was
what you wore
what they looked like
and explain why you wore your best clothes.
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Do you think people really need to dress formally in the workplace?
Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes? See Note 1
Do you think traditional clothes will disappear in the future?
Do you think people change the style of clothes they wear as they get older?
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5. Describe an educational trip you went on in your school days.
You should say
where you went
who you went with
what you saw (or did) there *
and explain what you learned on that trip.
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where it was
who spoke
what the topic was
and explain what you thought of the talk or speech. *
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Do you think it's a good idea for universities to sometimes exchange lecturers with other
universities, for example, to give a short series of lectures?
What about foreign professors or lecturers - do you think it's useful for visiting foreign experts
and professors to give a series of lectures in China?
Schools (high schools and primary schools)
Do you think it's a good idea for school students to listen to speeches and talks in school given
by visiting speakers?
What benefits could school children get from having visitors come to their school to give a
talk?
What are some examples of a speech or talk that you think would be suitable to give to school
children?
What different categories of (kinds of) people do you think are most suitable as visiting
speakers in schools? (E.g., policemen, doctors, famous people, people who have overcome
great challenges, ... Include why these are suitable.)
What qualities (attributes) should these visiting speakers have?
What topics are most suitable for these speakers to talk about? (Note: Distinguish between
primary school students and high school students)
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how it was polluted
and explain how you felt about it. *
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Do you ever discuss the topic of the environment with your friends?
What are the different kinds of environmental problems that exist right now?
What do you think is the most serious environmental problem in China? (Why?)
What are the causes of these problems?
Do you think environmental problems are worse than they used to be? (Why?)
Whose fault is it that we have these environment problems?
Do you think those who cause pollution are criminals? (Why?/Why not?) In general, what do
you think is the best way to deal with these environmental problems?
If you were a government official, how would you try to solve these environmental problems?
Do you think it is the government's responsibility to solve environmental problems or is it the
responsibility of each individual?
What are some things that individuals can do to help solve environmental problems?
Do you think pollution will be less severe in the future (than it is now), or do you think it will
get worse?
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8. Describe something special you brought home from a holiday. *
You should say:
what it was
when and where you went on this holiday
what you did with it after you brought it home
and explain why you thought it was special.
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Souvenirs
What sorts of things do tourists often buy to help them remember a a holiday they have had?
Do you think it's good that locals sell things to tourists at tourist locations?
Taking Photos on a Vacation
Why do you think people like to take photos when they go on vacation (= go on a holiday)?
What do you think are the pros and cons of taking an expensive (o, a high-quality, or a
professional) camera with you on a vacation?
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9. Describe a friend who you think is a good leader.
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You should say:
who this friend is
how you know this person (or, how [& when] you first met this person)
how other people behave towards him/her
and explain why you think he/she is a good leader.
predictability
he/she should have good vision into the future
time management skills/budget and prioritize
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Can you suggest (= make a guess) why men are usually the leaders in society? *
Do you think this might change in the future?
Do you think men are better leaders than women? *
Who is usually the head of the family in your culture?
Do you think men are (really) better decision-makers in a family situation?
Do you think a leader should discuss things with the people they are leading (e.g., the
members of a team) before making important decisions?
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10. Describe a sport that you have watched others play and would like to try (or play)
yourself. *
You should say:
what sport it is
where you have seen it being played
who was playing it
and explain why you would like to try it.
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Do you think education is important for children?
Compare the (similarities and) differences between how children learn and how adults learn.
Compare the different attitudes of children and adults towards learning (or, towards
education).
How do you think a teacher for children (e.g., primary school children) should teach
differently to a teacher of adults?
Why is it especially important for school teachers to make lessons for children interesting and
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appealing to them?
Which do you think is better, to encourage a child to study (academic subjects) or to
encourage a child to pursue his or her hobby?
What skills and knowledge do you think schools should teach children and what should
parents teach?
Do you think it is good for (high school) students to specialize in one particular area, such as
science or is it better for students to have a more general education?
If a child spends most of his or her time studying or doing homework, how can he or she gain
social experience and develop social skills?
Do you think students in China have enough time to live a balanced life, for example, doing
things such as getting exercise or spending time with their friends?
Do you think that everybody needs to study in their youth in order to have a good life when
they are adults?
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11. Describe a person (you know) who (you think) has an important job.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person *
where he or she (they) works
what work he or she does
and explain why (you think) his or her work is important.
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Is it easy for (young) people to find a job in your country?
Are there companies or organizations (including government agencies) that help people find a
job?
How do you think schools could help students be able to find a job in the future?
Is that the same in all parts of your country?
Do you think a person should take the first job that's available or continue to look for a job
that they will like better?
Do you think the question of money is important when looking for a job?
Are there any types of work that your country can't find enough qualified people to do?
What occupation are considered to be the best jobs in your country?
What occupation are not considered to be good jobs?
In general what makes a job (or type of work) desirable?
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Do you think money (the salary/ the wage) is the only thing that people consider when they
choose a job?
In general, what are employers looking for in their employees (or, when employers advertise
for new employees)?
In general, what are employers looking for when hiring new employees?
Why do business people, on average, make more money than other people?
Do you think that's reasonable (fair)?
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12. Describe an occasion when you wanted to (or, tried to) impress others (or another person).
*
You should say:
who you wanted to impress *
what you did *
how you hoped to impress them *
and explain why you wanted to impress them. *
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13. An Occasion When You Received Some Advice
Describe a situation when you received some useful advice.
You should say:
what the situation was
who gave you the advice
what the advice was
and explain how this advice was useful to you.
Juggle
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Do you often get advice from older people?
Do you like giving advice to others?
Why (do you think) many people don't follow good advice?
What kinds of (= what are some examples of) advice that parents in your country give to their
children?
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Do parents give any advice about making friends? See Note 1
Whose advice do you think is most helpful (or, useful), advice from parents, or advice from
friends?
What are some examples of people who give advice as (part of) their work?
How do these experts give advice to others?
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14. Describe a bicycle tour that you would like to take.
You should say:
where you would go
who you would like to go with
what you would like to (see and) do on the tour
and explain why you would like to take (go on) this tour.
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Can you explain why people drive different models of cars (or car models)?
What are some differences between these different models of cars?
Why do you think some families have more than one car (or, several cars)?
Do you think every family needs to have several cars?
What would you say are the advantages of driving a car?
Are there any differences between men and women when driving a car?
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You should say:
what it is
how much money you would need
how many people you would need
and explain why you would like to start a small business.
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What are some examples of small businesses in your hometown?
Do many of these small businesses go bankrupt (= fail) in the first year?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of having one’s own business?
What are some personal qualities that people need to start (or run) their own businesses?
Do you think getting an MBA or doing a course in management is necessary before opening a
small business?
Which do you think is more important when running a small business, a university (or similar)
qualification, or practical experience?
What challenges do people face when starting a small business?
Is it profitable to start (or, operate) a small business in your country?
Is it easy to start a small business in your country?
What is required to open a business in your country?
Does government support small business in your country?
Would you say that small businesses are good for the economic development of a place (e.g.,
village, town, city, province, country)?
What do you think are the differences between selling a product and selling a service?
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17. Describe something you would like to stop eating. *
You should say:
what it is
when and where you eat it *
where you buy it
how much of it you eat * or how often you eat it*
and explain why you would like to stop eating it. *
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Rewarding system
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Procrastination
Gamification
Gamify
Game
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Describe an exhibition that you visited.
You should say:
when you saw this exhibition
where it was held
what was on display
and explain your impression of the exhibition.
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18. Describe a time when you got lost.
You should say:
where it was
who was with you
how you felt
and explain how you eventually found your way.
Landmark
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What are some of the reasons why people get lost (lose their way)?
What's the problem with becoming lost?
Why do you think some people are better than others at finding their way when they are
travelling in a new environment (such as a new city)?
Who do you think generally has a better sense of direction (in an unfamiliar place), males or
females?
How do you (or people in general) maintain their sense of direction when they are moving
through a new environment? See Note 2
What would you do if you got lost in an unfamiliar city, without a map?
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19. Describe a time when you took a risk but were successful.
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You should say:
what risk
what you did *
why you took this risk *
and explain how you were successful.
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Do you think extreme sports are risky (= dangerous)?
Would you like to try an extreme sport?
What do your parents think about the risks you take?
Do you think men and women have the same attitudes about risk-taking?
Do you think old and young people have the same attitudes about risk-taking?
Do you think it's good when leaders take risks?
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20. Describe a noisy place you went to.
You should say:
where it was
why you went there
the source of the noise
and explain your reaction to the noise.
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Can you explain why some people like to be in noisy places?
Are young and old people different when they are in noisy situations?
Why do some people not have a good feeling in quiet places?
Which do you think is more dangerous - air pollution or noise pollution?
What are the sources of noise in large cities?
Can you name any jobs that involve making noise?
Would you say noise is harmful to people's (or, a person's) health?
What do you think are the harmful effects of noise?
Do you think noise in the work place is good or bad?
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21. Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you
have used (or, use). *
You should say:
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what the app is
how long you have used it (or, been using it) Or: how often you use it
what you use it for
and explain why you think it is useful.
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What would you say is the most popular app in your country?
Are there any differences between the apps that young people use and those that older people
use?
In your country, what kinds of app do people mainly use while they’re travelling, such as on
the subway while going to work?
What do you think of people who don’t use apps?
The Pros and Cons of Mobile Phone Technology
Do you think the use of mobile phone technology has any negative effects on people's
communication?
Do people send passwords or bank details to others by using social media apps (like WeChat)?
Is there a risk?
How would you compare getting news and other information from newspapers, instead of
from a mobile phone?
Do you think teenagers spend too much time on their mobile phones?
Do you think parents should prohibit their children from playing games on their phones?
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22. Describe a large company that you are interested in.
You should say:
what it is
what business it does
how you know about it
and explain why you are interested in it. .
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Apart from the company you just spoke about, are there any other big companies you’ve heard
of?
What advantages does a large company usually have, compared to a small company?
What difficulties do you think a small company might have when it is growing in size?
Can you explain why large companies usually pay their employees higher salaries than small
companies?
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23. A Film That Made You Think
Describe a film that made you think a lot.
You should say:
What it was
When you saw it
What it was about
and explain why it made you think a lot
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What kinds of films are popular in your country?
What do you think makes a good film?
The Movie Industry
Would you say a country's film industry is important for that country?
Why are special effects used in some movies?
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24. Describe an enjoyable time when you spent time with a lot of people
You should say:
what occasion it was
who you were with
what you did
and explain why it was an enjoyable time
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What are some examples of group events that people go to?
Do you think people today gather together (in rather big groups) more often than before?
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25. Describe a city you have visited and would like to go back to again.
You should say:
what city it was
where it was
what you did there
and explain why you would like to go back there.
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What are the differences between cities and the countryside?
Some people say large cities are suitable for old people as places to live. What do you think?
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Do you think it's possible for all the population of a country move to cities?
Would you say people in the countryside are friendlier than people in the city?
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26. Describe a place (other than your home) where you sometimes go to relax.
You should say:
where it is
what you do there
how often you go there
and explain why it is a relaxing place
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Relaxing in Your Country
In your country, what do student do to relax?
Do you think people nowadays have more ways to relax than in the past?
Would you say looking at natural scenery is more relaxing than engaging in indoor activities?
Is there any natural scenery near your home that makes you relaxed?
Why do you think natural scenery is relaxing to people?
Relaxing at the Workplace
Do employers in your country ever organize activities to help their employees relax?
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27. Describe a time when you were surprised to meet someone you know, such as a friend.
You should say:
where it was
what you were doing at the time (or, why you went there)
who you met
and explain why you were surprised
cuisine delicacy
contrast
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What are some other places where a person is likely to meet a friend by chance?
Setting a Time & Place to Meet
Why is it best for people to contact each other in advance when they want to meet with a
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friend (or friends)?
Can you think of any situations when it is inconvenient for a person to visit a friend
unannounced (= without giving notice that they are coming)?
Can you explain why people sometimes show up late for appointments (or, pre-arranged
meetings)?
How do you prefer to contact friends, by a phone call or by sending a text message?
In what kind of situation do you think a person can be forgiven for being late for a meeting?
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28. Describe a time when you made a mistake and you learnt from it.
You should say:
where it was
what you were doing
what mistake you made
and explain what you learned from making this mistake.
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Mistakes in Childhood
What kinds of mistakes do children make at school?
What are the common mistakes that children make in their schoolwork?
Do you think these mistakes will disappear as they grow older, or will they continue
throughout life, as habits?
What should parents do in response to these problems?
Mistakes in the Workplace
What should employers do when employees made mistakes?
Do you think employees should be penalized for their mistakes at work?
Do you think people who use technical devices (e.g., calculators) make mistakes less often
than those who do things by hand?
Do you think people will be making fewer mistakes in the future?
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29. Describe an elderly person who you find interesting to be with.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know them (= him/her )
what this person did when he/she was young
and explain why you find it interesting to be with the person.
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What kinds of things do you think old people can learn from teenagers?
What can children learn from their grandparents?
Do you think elderly people are happy being with their families?
What are the benefits of children spending time with their grandparents?
Would you say it’s hard for old people to communicate with young people?
How do you think the young and the elderly can get along with each other?
Why do you think young people who have jobs to do still need to communicate with (or,
spend time with) the elderly people in their family?
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30. Describe a person you are happy to know.
You should say:
who this person is
how long have known this person
what you usually do with this person
and explain why you are happy to know this person.
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Happiness in General
What do you think are some of the differences between adults’ happiness and children’s
happiness?
Happiness in the Workplace
Would you prefer to do a job with a low salary but one that brings you lots of happiness, or a
boring job but with a high salary?
Can you suggest how a boss could make his or her employees happy (as happy as possible) at
work?
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31. Describe an occasion when you wasted your time.
You should say:
what you did
how much time you spent doing it
why you did it
and explain why you think it was a waste of time.
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Trailer
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Saving & Wasting Time
What are some typical examples of how people in your country waste time?
How do you think people can save time?
Do you think pondering on something (= thinking deeply about something) is a waste of time?
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Question Banks
Cakes (NEW BOOKLET)
1. Do you like cakes?
4. Is it important to read?
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3. Have you ever lived in the countryside?
Emails (NEW BOOKLET)
1. Do you communicate via emails?
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2. Did you prefer playing indoors or outdoors?
time you felt bored when you were with other people (New Booklet)
item you bought and had difficulty using the first time (New Booklet)
manual
movie you would like to discuss with your friends (New Booklet)
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place you often go to read or write (New Booklet)
change you would like to see made in your local area (New Booklet)
SCORE
Success
Curiosity
Originality (avatar)
Relationship
Engagement
time you received advice regarding a profession or field of study (New Booklet)
time that you took a long time to think of a gift idea (New Booklet)
situation where you didn’t tell a friend the truth (New Booklet)
picture or photograph that you have hanging up in your home (New Booklet)
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time you offered to help a friend (New Booklet)
time when you used the internet to solve a problem (New Booklet)
time when you met someone again after a long time not seeing them (New Booklet)
person that you have not met face to face but have talked to on the phone
person from work or a friend who helped you in your life or career
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building that you like
dorky
subject you did not like at school but are interested in now
time that you heard a person you didn’t know on their phone
fraud/
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something you bought but never use
when my soup was served with the waiter’s thumb in the bowl
time when you intended to do something but did not have enough time
Speaking Part 3
Food (NEW BOOKLET)
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1. Do people in your country often eat together?
Well, no really I think. I mean people tend to be busy all the time so even though they want
to have dinner together they might not have the time to do so. For example, even though I
work in my hometown, I often have to meet clients for dinners so maybe just once or twice
dinner together with my own families. Although I do understand that this is an important
family bonding moment and I hope to dine together with my folks/families, unfortunately,
now I just can’t afford the time. /it’s still a luxury for me for the moment.
Well, I think there are several reasons. To start with, there is always the subjective reason, I
mean young people are less aware of the importance of families so they might prefer to stay
with their friends or peer instead of their parents. On the other hand, mass media is
promoting the idea of independence, which is bleaching away family bonding opportunities
country?
Well, I don't think so. The reason is that despite the fact that an increasing number of people
are fond of international foods because of the infinite diversity, traditional foods and
cultures made us who we are. For example, Spring festival, traditional meals,
Well, I think it varies depending on different parents you are asking. I mean, for example, if
you ask parents who have 100% trust in their children, they will probably tell you mobiles
phones are important learning tools, so the earlier the better. However, if their children
cannot control themselves, the parents may think ‘never’ is the best answer.
2. Are there any places in your country where phones are not allowed?
I think there are two major reasons. To start with, mobiles phones need your constant
attention which can be disruptive to yourself. On the other hand, when we talk on the phone
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4. Do people in your country often switch off their phones?
Code of conduct
Dressing code
Exhausted
3. How can learning about space impact the daily lives of people?
Territory
Territorial
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Weather (NEW BOOKLET )
1. What kind of effect does the weather have on farmers?
3. Are there big differences between the way that young and old people
4. What steps has your government taken to make people pick up after
themselves?
whole?
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Friendship (NEW BOOKLET )
1. How do young people usually find friends in your country?
friends?
2. Why do some people feel comfortable telling strangers the truth but
not friends?
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2. What occasions usually make people happy?
3. How important is the money spent on the occasion for making people
happy?
Leadership
1. What makes someone a good leader?
Sympathy
Empathy
drainy
School Subjects
1. What courses or subjects do you think will be added into high schools?
The Internet
1. How often do most people use the internet?
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2. Are there drawbacks to its overuse?
4. How has this changed the way that people get their information?
Language
1. Can learning a language help you understand more about a culture?
schools?
5. What are the benefits of learning another language for your country?
Study Focus
1. Why do some people study badly?
Making Plans
1. How do people usually make plans?
Phones in Public
1. Why do people talk on their phones on public transport?
Friends
1. What can we learn from making new friends?
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5. Do most people share both good and bad experiences with their
friends?
Motivation
1. How can children be motivated to achieve their goals?
Instructional motivation
Inspirational motivation
5. Why are some people seemingly much more motivated than others?
Gardens
1. Do people in your country usually have gardens in their homes?
at home?
Outdoor Sports
1. What are the benefits of doing an outdoor sport?
Public Transportation
1. Do old or young people use public transportation more?
urban areas?
Looking up to People
1. Do you think kids today grow up differently than in the past?
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3. What can children learn from bad examples?
Competition
Law
1. Who is most responsible for enforcing the law?
Health
1. How can people improve their physical health?
Old People
1. What are the advantages of having an elderly person at home?
2. Is there anything that older people should learn from the younger
generation?
3. What can the younger generation learn from the older generation?
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Arts and Crafts
1. Why do people undervalue art?
Truth in Crime
1. Why do witnesses of crimes sometimes disagree in their accounts?
Verbal abuse
Cyber bullying
Talkative Children
1. Do think being talkative is a good quality for children?
Intelligence
1. Do people with high IQs tend to be selfish?
4. How much can intelligence change during a lifetime and how much of it is fixed?
Difficult Jobs
1. Why do some people see their jobs as very difficult?
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jobs?
Success
1. When a person is successful, are they also happy?
2. What is success?
Classmates
1. Is it important for children in school to get along with their classmates?
2. What are the advantages of getting along well with others in school?
4. How has technology changed the way that students interact with each other?
Urban Planning
1. How important is urban planning for a city?
5. How can people make their voices heard when it comes to urban planning?
Delegate
Information
1. How did people find out information in the past?
Shopping
1. Do people in your country shop at malls or street markets?
Teenagers
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1. Is the behaviour of teenagers today better than when you were a teenager?
Laughing
1. What is the importance of laughing?
It’s as important as sleeping, help you relax, let go pressure and bring people closer to each
other
Difference no.1 is why they laugh. Kids laugh when they are happy, adults sometimes laugh
Difference No.2 is how much they laugh, kids laugh a lot, adults laugh less.
Business
1. Do most people in your country work for small or large businesses?
They have the right to maintain regular business operation. That is protected by laws
They have the right to their own business secrete, intellectual properties, patent
Decisions
1. What sort of important decisions do teenagers face today?
Websites
1. What internet sites do people in your country use for entertainment?
2. Why is more and more news now published on social media websites?
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3. What can we do to stop the spread of unreliable news?
Online Information
1. Is online information reliable?
Time Management
1. How can people manage their time better now compared to the past?
2. What are the differences in what people do with their time now?
Difference No.1 is the variety of things that people can do. In the past, people used to have a
narrower scope of varieties to choose from. Now they have more choices.
Difference No. 2 is time management. People used to care less about time management, but
Quick fix, tools and gadget to help use manage time, alarm clock, calendar
Silver bullet, time management skills/behavior science have developed, so we can better
Sport
1. Which sports are popular in your country?
Holidays
1. Where do most people in your country go for holidays?
3. Do you think young people benefit from having a gap-year before university?
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Losing Things
1. Why do people lose things?
3. What should parents do when children bring home something they found?
Reading
1. Do people in your country read a lot?
Beauty
1. What is beauty for you?
4. How has people’s idea of beauty changed over the last few decades?
Fashion
1. Why are designer brand clothes popular?
Objectively, people are brain washed by media and tend to follow the crowd, follow the
trend.
Subjectively, creativity and innovation is put into it. unique/superior design and quality
Repairs
1. Why do things break?
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5. How well do people in your country take care of public facilities?
International Events/Parties
1. What sort of international events does your country host?
5. Are there many events that are celebrated across national borders?
Social Websites
1. Do you often use social websites?
Places to Play
1. Where did you play when you were a child?
3. Did you prefer playing inside or outside when you were younger?
2. What is the difference between buying with cash and a credit card?
Bad Service
1. Why some people do not complain about bad service?
Subjectively, they may be tolerant or they do not know that they can complain or how to file
a complaint.
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3. How can companies deal with bad service?
If you ask people from different age groups you will have different answers.
The elderly may complain about social welfare organization or even the government
Public Facilities
1. Are there many public facilities in your country?
Parties
1. Which types of parties are popular in your country?
Quiet Places
1. Why do old people prefer quiet places?
Communication
1. How important is communication in the workplace?
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5. What is the future of communication?
Countryside
1. Why is the country quieter than the city?
4. What will the countryside look like in your country in the future?
Ref
(https://howtodoielts.com/recent-ielts-speaking-topics-2020/)
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