Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about. You should say: What it is, When/where you saw it, Why you want to learn more about it, And explain what you want to learn more about it.
Why should we protect wild animals?
Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
Why do some people attach more importance to protecting rare animals?
Should people educate children to protect wild animals?
Is it more important to protect wild animals or the environment?
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing. You should say: Who he/she is, When/where you listen to his/her music/singing, What kind of music/songs he/she is good at, And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing.
What kind of music is popular in your country?
What kind of music do young people like?
What are the differences between young people's and old people's preferences in music?
What are the benefits of children learning a musical instrument?
Do you know what kind of music children like today?
Do you think the government should invest more money in concerts?
Describe a good friend who is important to you. You should say: Who he/she is, How/where you got to know him/her, How long you have known each other, And explain why he/she is important to you.
How do children make friends at school?
How do children make friends when they are not at school?
Do you think it is better for children to have a few close friends or many casual friends?
Do you think a child's relationship with friends can be replaced by that with other people, like parents or other family members?
What are the differences between friends made inside and outside the workplace?
Do you think it's possible for bosses and their employees to become friends?
Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business (e.g. a shop, etc.). You should say: Who he/she is, What the business is, What his/her job is, And explain why he/she enjoys working there.
Would you like to start a family business?
Would you like to work for a family business?
Why do some people choose to start their own company?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of family businesses?
What family businesses do you know in your local area?
Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc.) you want to improve. You should say: What it is, When you discovered it, How you want to improve it, And how you feel about it.
Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?
Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians and painters when they grow up?
Why do people like to watch talent shows?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people's or ordinary people's shows?
Do you think it's important to develop children's talents?
Why do some people like to show their talents online?
Describe a great dinner you and your friend or family members enjoyed. You should say: What you had, Who you had the dinner with, What you talked about during the dinner, And explain why you enjoyed it.
Do people prefer to eat out at restaurants or eat at home during the Spring Festival?
What food do you eat on special occasions, like during the Spring Festival or the Mid-autumn Festival?
Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
Is it a hassle to prepare a meal at home?
What do people often talk about during meals?
People are spending less and less time having meals with their families these days. Is this good or bad?
Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again. You should say: When/where you went, Who you had the journey with, Why you had the journey, And explain why you would like to have it again.
Do you think it is a good choice to travel by plane?
What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
Why do some people like making long journeys?
Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country?
Describe an interesting traditional story. You should say: What the story is about, When/how you knew it, Who told you the story, And explain how you felt when you first heard it.
What kind of stories do children like?
What are the benefits of bedtime stories for children?
Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off. You should say: When/where it happened, How long it lasted, What you did during that time, And explain how you felt about it.
Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future?
Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world?
Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars?
Describe a time when someone apologized to you. You should say: When it was, Who this person is, Why he or she apologized to you, And how you felt about it.
Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
Do people in your country like to say 'sorry'?
On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
Why do some people refuse to say 'sorry' to others?
Do you think every 'sorry' is from the bottom of the heart?
Are women better than men at recognizing emotions?
Describe a good habit your friend has and you want to develop. You should say: Who your friend is, What habit he/she has, When you noticed this habit, And explain why you want to develop this habit.
What habits should children have?
What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time. You should say: What it is, When/where you did it, Why you thought it was exciting, And explain how you felt about it.
Why are some people unwilling to try new things?
Do you think fear stops people from trying new things?
Why are some people keen on doing dangerous activities?
Do you think that children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
What can people learn from doing dangerous activities?
Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire. You should say: Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, What his/her greatest achievement is, And explain why you think he/she is creative.
Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?
How do artists acquire inspiration?
Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
What can we do to help children keep creative?
How does drawing help to enhance children's creativity?
Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time. You should say: What it is, How/when your family first got this thing, How long your family has kept it, And explain why this thing is important to your family.
What kind of old things do people in your country like to keep?
Why do people keep old things?
What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young people keep?
What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things that people kept in the past?
Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language. You should say: Where you were, Who you were with, What you talked about, And explain how you felt about it.
At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
Which skill is more important, speaking or writing?
Does a person still need to learn other languages, if he or she is good at English?
Do you think minority languages will disappear?
Does learning a foreign language help in finding a job?
Which stage of life do you think is the best for learning a foreign language?
Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media. You should say: When it was, Where you saw it, What you saw, And explain why you think it was interesting.
Why do people like to use social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social network?
Are there any people who shouldn't use social media?
Do you think people spend too much time on social media?
Describe a time when you broke something. You should say: What it was, When/where that happened, How you broke it, And explain what you did after that.
What kind of things are more likely to be broken by people at home?
What kind of people like to fix things by themselves?
Do you think clothes produced in the factory are of better quality than those made by hand?
Do you think handmade clothes are more valuable?
Is the older generation better at fixing things?
Do you think elderly people should teach young people how to fix things?
Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about. You should say: Which area/subject it is, When and where you came to know this area/subject, How you get information about this area/subject, And explain why you are interested in this area/subject.
Why do some children not like learning science at school?
Is it important to study science at school?
Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
Describe a book you read that you found useful. You should say: What it is, When you read it, Why you think it is useful, And explain how you felt about it.
What are the types of books that young people like to read?
What should the government do to make libraries better?
Do you think old people spend more time reading than young people?
Which one is better, paper books or e-books?
Have libraries changed a lot with the development of the internet?
What should we do to prevent modern libraries from closing down?
Describe a successful sportsperson you admire. You should say: Who he/she is, What you know about him/her, What he/she is like in real life, What achievement he/she has made, And explain why you admire him/her.
Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
Describe a toy you liked in your childhood. You should say: What kind of toy it is, When you received it, How you played it, And how you felt about it.
How do advertisements influence children?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
Describe an important decision made with the help of other people. You should say: What the decision was, Why you made the decision, Who helped you make the decision, And how you felt about it.
What kind of decisions do you think are meaningful?
What important decisions should be made by teenagers themselves?
Why are some people unwilling to make quick decisions?
Do people like to ask for advice more for their personal life or their work?
Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen. You should say: What you waited for, Where you waited, Why it was special, And explain how you felt while you were waiting.
On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
Compared to the past, are people less patient now? Why?
What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?
Why are some people unwilling to wait?
Where do children learn to be patient, at home or at school?
Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store. You should say: Where the shop is, When you went to the shop, What service you received from the staff, And explain how you felt about the service.
Why are shopping malls so popular in China?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains, etc.). You should say: Where this place is, How you knew this place, What it is like, And explain why you like to visit it.
What kind of people like to visit natural places?
What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
What can people gain from going to natural places?
Are there any wild animals in the city?
Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?
Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet. You should say: What it was, Where you read it, Why you read it, And how you felt about it.
How do today's people keep healthy?
Is it difficult to keep healthy?
Why can't many people keep healthy?
Where can people find information about keeping healthy?
Do schools have the responsibility to provide health education?
What can parents do to help improve their children's health awareness?
Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g. vegetables/fruits/flowers etc.). You should say: Who this person is, What he/she grows, Where he/she grows them, And explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.
Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?
Do you think it's good to let kids learn how to plant?
What do you think of the job of a farmer?
What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
What happened to the farmers' income during the pandemic?
Describe an intelligent person you know. You should say: Who this person is, How you knew this person, What this person does, And explain why you think this person is intelligent.
Who do you think plays a more important role in a child's development, teachers or parents?
Do you think smart people tend to be selfish?
Are smart people happier than others?
What games can help children become more intelligent?
Do you think it is necessary for managers to share their experience with their subordinates?
Do you think an intelligence test is a must in company recruitment?
Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: When it happened, Who gave you money, Why he/she gave you money, And explain how you used the money.
Why do people rarely use cash now?
When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
Should parents reward children with money?
Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards?
Do you think it's a good thing that more people are using digital payment?
Describe an important thing you learned (not at school or college). You should say: What it was, When you learned it, How you learned it, And explain why it was important.
What can children learn from parents?
Do you think some children are well-behaved because they are influenced by their parents?
Is it necessary for adults to learn new things?
How can people learn new things?
Does the internet make learning easier or more difficult?
Can people acquire more knowledge now than before?
Describe a friend of yours who is well-dressed and is good at dressing up. You should say: Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, What his/her dressing style is, And explain why he/she dresses this way.
Do most people in your country prefer to buy clothes online or at the street market? Why?
Do you think young people know more about fashion and are better at dressing up than elderly people?
Do you think people would use clothing to show their identity?
Why do many people prefer to buy rather expensive clothes?
What are the differences between cheap and expensive clothes?
Why do some people care so much about their clothing?
Describe a skill (e.g. driving, cooking, etc.) that you think you can teach other people. You should say: What it is, Who you would like to teach it to, What you should prepare first, How you can teach others, And explain why you think you are good at teaching this skill.
Should teachers be funny when they teach?
What qualities should teachers have?
Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?
Which age group is the best at learning new things?
What can be done to improve modern teaching methods?
What are the differences between online and face-to-face teaching?
Describe an object that you think is beautiful. You should say: What it is, Where you saw it, What it looks like, And explain why you think it is beautiful.
Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
Why do you think people create beautiful things?
Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
Do people in your country prefer listening to music to appreciating paintings and literature?
Why do many people go to scenic spots in person instead of just reading about them in books?
A person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with
Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with. You should say: Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, Why you disliked him/her at first but changed your mind, And explain how you feel about the experience.
What do you think of making friends online?
Is it a good idea to make friends with people who are much older than you?
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Do you think friendship is important?
Why is it difficult for some people to make friends with others?
Do we benefit from having friends with different personalities?
Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again. You should say: What type of movie it was, What it was about, Where you watched it, And explain why you would like to watch it again.
Where do people normally watch movies?
What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?
What makes a movie a blockbuster?
Why do people of different ages like different types of movies?
Describe a disagreement you had with someone. You should say: Who you had the disagreement with, What the disagreement was, What happened, And explain how you felt about it.
What do you do if you disagree with someone?
How can we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?
What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
Why do some people avoid arguing with others?
How do we show respect to others when we disagree with them?
Describe a time when a person persuaded you to do something and you were happy about that. You should say: Who he/she was, When/where it happened, What he/she persuaded you to do, And explain why you were happy.
What impact does advertising have on children and their parents?
What do parents often persuade their children to do?
Who do children listen to more, their parents or their teachers? Why?
Describe a photo you took that you are proud of. You should say: When you took it, Where you took it, What is in this photo, And explain why you are proud of it.
Why do some people like to record important things with photos?
What can people learn from historical photographs?
Is taking photos the best way to remember something?
Which is better, taking photos or keeping a diary?
Describe a time when you saw children behave badly in public. You should say: Where it was, What the children were doing, How others reacted to it, And explain how you felt about it.
What bad behavior do children usually have?
How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
Are parents these days stricter than those in the past?
Whose influence on children is more important? Friends' or parents'?
Who is to blame when children have bad behaviors, the parents or the children themselves?
What effect does it have on children when their parents punish them for their bad behaviors?
A person who inspired you to do something interesting
Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting. You should say: Who he/she is, How you knew him/her, What interesting thing you did, And explain how he/she inspired you to do it.
What qualities make someone a role model?
Why should children learn from role models?
Who can influence children more, teachers or parents?
What kind of international news inspires people?
Besides parents and teachers, who else can motivate children?
Can online teaching motivate students to learn? How?
Describe a time when you and some other people made a plan to do an activity. You should say: What it was, When and where you made it, What the activity was, And explain how you felt about the plan.
What kind of plans do young people often make?
Why can't people always follow their plans?
Why do people make plans?
Is it important to make plans?
Why do some people like to make plans while others just don't like to?
Describe a time when you saw something in the sky (e.g. flying kites, birds, sunset, etc.). You should say: What you saw, Where/when you saw it/them, How long you saw it/them, And explain how you felt about the experience.
Would people be willing to get up early to watch and enjoy the sunrise?
When would people watch the sky?
Do many people pay attention to the shapes of stars?
What do people usually see in the sky in the daytime?
What are the differences between things people see in the sky in the daytime and at night?
Describe an impressive and interesting conversation you had that you remember well. You should say: Who you talked to, When and where you had it, What you talked about, And explain why you think it was impressive.
What topics do young people like to talk about?
Is it important to have good communication skills at work?
What are the differences between talking with friends online and face-to-face?
What are the differences between online and onsite meetings in a company?
Describe an impressive English lesson you had and enjoyed. You should say: What it was about, When you had it, What the teacher did, And why you enjoyed the lesson.
Why do people learn foreign languages?
What makes a good foreign language teacher?
Do you think grammar is important when learning foreign languages?
Is it interesting to be a foreign language teacher? Why?
What is the impact of information technology on learning foreign languages?
What effect will it have on the students if the teacher is impatient with them?
Describe a friend from your childhood. You should say: Who he/she is, Where and how you met each other, What you often did together, And explain what made you like him/her.
Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?
How important is childhood friendship to children?
What do you think of communicating via social media?
Do you think online communication through social media will replace face-to-face communication?
What's the difference between having younger friends and older friends?
Describe an advertisement you have seen that introduced a well-known product. You should say: When and where you saw the advertisement, What the product was, How you liked the advertisement, And explain how you felt about it.
Where do we often see advertisements?
What are the benefits of advertising?
Are advertisements good or bad for children?
How does advertising affect people?
Do people pay attention to advertisements on public transport?
Do you think it is good to see the same advertisements everywhere?
Describe a time when you had to share something with others. You should say: What it was, When it happened, Who you shared it with, Why you had to share it with others, And explain how you felt about it.
Do you think kids like to share? Why?
How can parents teach their children to share?
What do you think is the benefit of sharing for children?
Is there anything that parents should persuade children to share with others?
How can governments encourage shared transport?
Why is it important to share food with others during a celebration?
Describe a goal you set that you tried your best to achieve. You should say: What it was, When you set it, What you did to achieve it, And how you felt about it.
Do people in your country set goals?
Do people usually set long-term goals or short-term ones?
Why is setting goals important in the workplace?
What is the difference between goals set by old people and young people?
How do people set goals?
Do you think people should have personal life goals?
Describe a shop/store you enjoy visiting. You should say: What the shop's name is, Where it is, How often you visit it, And explain why you like to visit it.
Do people in your country go to the shopping mall frequently?
How have people's shopping habits changed in recent decades?
Do you think shops and shopping malls will disappear in the future?
What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?
What are the differences in the shopping habits of different age groups?
What are the differences between shopping online and in-store?
Describe a time you made a decision to wait for something. You should say: When it happened, What you waited for, Why you made the decision, And explain how you felt while waiting.
What do people in your country often do while waiting?
Why do some people like a slow-paced life?
Is being patient good for people? Why?
Are people less patient now than people in the past? Why?
Describe a person from a different cultural background with whom you enjoy spending time. You should say: Who he/she is, Where he/she is from, Where/how you knew him/her, And explain how you feel about him/her.
Is it easy to meet people from different cultural backgrounds in your country?
What do people from different cultural backgrounds usually talk about with each other?
Is it good to live in a multicultural society?
What are the advantages of being friends with people from different cultural backgrounds?
Why do people choose to travel or live abroad?
What are the benefits of living in another country?
Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment. You should say: What the appointment was for, Who you made it with, Why you forgot/missed it, And explain how you felt about the experience.
Is punctuality important to people?
What do you think is a good way to record things? Why?
Which is more important, a work-related appointment or an appointment with a friend? Why?
If someone doesn't really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true? Why?
Do you think people should remember family history?
How do people who are busy remember things they need to do?
Describe a person who you think wears unusual clothes. You should say: Who this person is, How you knew this person, What his/her clothes are like, And explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual.
What are the differences between clothes worn by old people and those by young people?
What kind of clothes do people wear in the workplace?
Do you think it is a good idea to buy clothes online?
Do you think young people wear unusual clothes more than other age groups?
Do you think that the style of the clothing is more important than its comfort?
What factors affect people's decisions when buying clothes?
Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded. You should say: What it was, How you overcame the difficulties, Whether you got help, And explain how you felt after you succeeded.
Should people set goals for themselves?
How would you define success?
How can we judge whether young people are successful nowadays?
Are successful people often lonely?
What kinds of success can students achieve at school?
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting. You should say: When you read it, What the story or novel was about, Who wrote it, And explain why it was interesting.
Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?
What kinds of novels are suitable for a film adaptation?
How does technology help people tell stories?
Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
Is there any difference between the popular novels now and those in the past?
Why do some people prefer reading novels to playing computer games in this digital world?
Describe a city that you have been to and would like to visit again. You should say: When you visited it, What you did there, What it was like, And explain why you would like to visit it again.
What's the difference between the city and the countryside?
Some people say large cities are suitable for old people. What do you think?
Do you think it is possible that all of the population move to cities?
Do you think people in the countryside are friendlier than people in the city?
Are there any changes in your city?
What should the government do to improve citizens' safety?
Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.). You should say: Where and when you saw the plastic waste, Why there were a lot of plastic waste, What you did after you saw them, And explain what your thoughts were about this.
Do you think we should use plastic products?
How can we reduce our use of plastic?
What kinds of plastic waste are often seen in your country?
Why do people like to use plastic products?
What can the government do to reduce plastic pollution?
Do you think we can do without plastic altogether in the future?
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) that you've been to. You should say: Where it is, When you went there, What you did there, And explain how you felt about this place.
Do young people like to do sports?
What are the benefits of sports for children?
Is it necessary to build public sports spaces?
What do you think of companies donating sports venues for poor children?
Is technology helpful for people to do sports?
Do you think local sports teams can help increase community connections?
Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store. You should say: When it happened, What you bought, What problem you had, And explain how you felt about the experience.
What kind of customer service do you think is good?
What are the differences between shopping online and in-store?
What problems do customers often have while shopping?
What do you think customers should do when there are problems with products bought online?
Can customer complaints help improve product quality?
What do you think of people complaining when they buy poor quality goods at a low price?
Describe a sports competition you watched. You should say: What it was, When/where you watched it, Who you watched it with, And explain why you watched it.
What kind of competitions do people in your country like to watch? Why?
Do you think there should be more matches or competitions broadcast on TV?
What is the most popular sport in China?
Do you think it is necessary to award prizes and incentives to athletes?
Describe a website that sells second-hand items. You should say: What it is, How you found out about it, What people can buy from it, And explain whether you like it.
Some people think it's a waste to buy too many clothes for children. What do you think?
How do people usually handle the clothes they don't want?
Why do people buy second-hand clothes?
What problems will occur if people don't recycle?
Should the government encourage people to recycle items?
How do people in your country recycle various items they don't want?
A person’s house/apartment that you think is very good
Describe a person’s house/apartment that you think is very good. You should say: Who this person is, What the house/apartment is like, How often you visit there, And explain why you think it’s very good.
Why is it so expensive to buy a house or an apartment now?
Do many people spend a lot of money renovating and decorating their houses or apartments?
Is natural light important for a house or apartment?
What kind of houses or apartments do people prefer to buy?
A sports event that you would like to attend as part of the audience
Describe a sports event that you would like to attend as part of the audience. You should say: What it is, Who you want to watch with, Why you want to be part of the audience, And explain how you feel about it.
What kinds of sports events are broadcast on TV or other media in your country?
Do people in your country enjoy watching football games?
Do encouragement and applause from the audience have an impact on athletes? How do these affect them?
Which do people in your country prefer to watch, team sports or individual sports?
What kinds of sports are the most popular in your country?
Why do so many children like to watch basketball games?
A place in your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers
Describe a place in your country or part of your country that you would like to recommend to visitors/travelers. You should say: What it is, Where it is, What people can do there, And explain why you would like to recommend it to visitors/travelers.
Is it important to take photos while traveling?
Can you trust other people's travel journals on the Internet?
What factors affect how people feel about traveling?
Will you go to a foreign country to travel because of the distinct landscape?
How can tourists have a good travel experience?
What kinds of comments do travelers typically leave online after a trip?
An outdoor sport you would like to try for the first time
Describe an outdoor sport you would like to try for the first time. You should say: What it is, When/where you would like to do it, With whom you would like to do it, And explain why you would like to do it.
What are the differences between indoor sports and outdoor sports?
Describe a time when you needed to search for information. You should say: What information you needed to search for, When you searched for it, Where you searched for it, And explain why you needed to search for it.
How can people search for information now?
What information can people get from television?
Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?
Does the development of the Internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?
How do people identify reliable information on the Internet?
Is it good if people could have more access to information in the future?
Describe a place where you saw many animals. You should say: When you went there, Who you went with, What animals you saw there, And explain how you felt about the place.
Why do stories and movies for children always feature animals?
How did animals help people in the past?
How do animals help us today?
Do you think people are more interested in animals now than they were in the past?
Why should we protect animals?
Do you think children love animals more than old people do?
Describe a singer whose music/songs you like. You should say: Who he/she is, What genre his/her music belongs to, When/where you listen to his/her music/songs, And explain why you like him/her and his/her music.
What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What kind of music is popular in China now and what kind will be in the future?
Do Chinese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?
Can anyone learn how to sing?
What should the government do to help people with musical talent?
The home of someone you know well and that you often visit
Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit. You should say: Whose home it is, How often you go there, What it is like, And explain how you feel about the home.
What are the differences between buildings in the city and in the countryside?
Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
What safety risks are there in residential buildings in cities?
Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment in the place where you live?
Do you think the location is a key factor in where people choose to live?
A place you went to and an outdoor activity you did there
Describe a place you went to and an outdoor activity you did there. You should say: Where it was, When you went there, What outdoor activity you did there, Why you went there and did the activity, And explain how you felt about it.
What sports do young people like?
What kind of people do extreme sports?
Why are some people willing to try dangerous extreme sports?
Should people take more into account the risks that extreme sports may bring?
Why do people keep inventing new and slightly dangerous sports?
What risks are there in extreme sports, and who takes these consequences?
An old person who has an interesting life and you enjoy talking to him/her
Describe an old person who has an interesting life and you enjoy talking to him/her. You should say: Where he/she lives, What his/her life is like, What you like to talk about with him/her, And explain why you enjoy talking to him/her.
Should companies employ older workers?
What do you think older people can contribute at work?
Why do governments make retirement policies?
When do you think is the best time to retire?
Do you think people should spend more time with their grandparents?
An unusual but interesting building you would like to visit
Describe an unusual but interesting building you would like to visit. You should say: Where it is, What it looks like, Why you think it is unusual and interesting, And explain why you would like to visit it.
Why do some people choose to build houses by themselves?
What factors do you consider when choosing a house or an apartment?
Do you think a city's buildings affect its vibe or atmosphere?
Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine. You should say: What the change is, How you have changed the routine, Why you think it is a positive change, And explain how you feel about the change.
What do people normally plan in their daily lives?
Is time management very important in our daily lives?
What changes would people often make?
Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?
Describe a popular person. You should say: Who this person is, What kind of person he or she is, When you see him/her normally, And explain why you think this person is popular.
Why are some students popular in school?
Is it important for a teacher to be popular?
Do you think good teachers are always popular among students?