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Chapter 3 Question & Answer
Lesson 15 Question 2: Hot topics ①
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 What is this lesson all about?

01 02 03

Introduction Topic 1: Topic 2:

History Culture

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Introduction
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Introduction 2 minutes

What is Question 2?

As we’ve mentioned in Lesson 11, Question 2 is usually about the candidate’s

opinion on the topic of the passage in Task 1. This is totally different from
Question 1. Question 1 is based on the passage itself completely, while
Question 2 requires you to respond with your own experience and idea.

Example

• Which city in China do you like most? And why?

• Why do you think festivals are important events in the working year?

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 Topic 1:
History
PART Suggested time: 11 minutes

TWO

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Topic 1: History 2 minutes

How to answer question 2?

Vocabulary

record n. [ˈrekərd] 记录
development n. [dɪˈvɛləpmənt] 发展
invention n. [ɪnˈvɛnʃən] 发明
understand v. [ˌʌndərˈstænd] 理解
better adj. [ˈbɛtɚ] 更好的

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Topic 1: History 6 minutes
Read task 1 first.
How to answer question 2? Then try to
answer question
Task 1 2 in task 2.

Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when
English rulers tried to conquer Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought
against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give
independence to the south of Ireland. The result is that today Northern Ireland, in the
north, is part of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, in the south, is an
independent country.

Task 2 In this task, you are to answer two questions. For each question, you will have
20 seconds to respond. Please start speaking on hearing the beep.

Question 2: Why do you think history is important?

You can use the vocabulary we learnt. The answer is on the next page.
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Topic 1: History 3 minutes

How to answer question 2?

Sample Answer:
Task 2

Question 2: Why do you think history is important?

History is the record of events in the past. In a sense, all developments in politics,
government, society, inventions and discoveries are part of human history.
History helps you understand yourself better and understand others around you
better.

This answer is for reference. Other answers may be acceptable. Check with your tutor.

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THREE
Topic 2:
Culture
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Topic 2: Culture 2 minutes

How to answer question 2?

Vocabulary

practice v. [ˈpræktɪs] 练习，实行

perform v. [pərˈfɔrm] 执行
celebrate v. [ˈsɛləˌbret] 庆祝
effective adj. [ɪˈfɛktɪv] 有效的
generation n. [ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən] 一代人

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Topic 2: Culture Read task 1
7 minutes

How to answer question 2? first. Then try

to answer
question 2 in
Task 1 task 2.

The feeling of culture shock generally sets in after the first few weeks of coming to a new
place. We can describe culture shock as the physical and emotional discomfort one suffers
when coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin. Often,
the way that we lived before is not accepted as or considered as normal in the new place.

In this task, you are to answer two questions. For each question, you will have
Task 2
20 seconds to respond. Please start speaking on hearing the beep.

Question 2: How can old traditions be kept alive?

You can use the vocabulary we learnt. The answer is on the next page.

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Topic 2: Culture 3 minutes

How to answer question 2?

Sample Answer:
Task 2

Question 2: How can old traditions be kept alive?

Traditions can be kept alive by keeping practicing and performing them. Celebrating
traditional festivals and keeping traditional customs are two effective methods. They
should not only be practiced, but also be taught to children. Passing them on from
generation to generation is the most important part.

This answer is for reference. Other answers may be acceptable. Check with your tutor.

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and
Good Luck
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