I.

Describe a person who contributes to the society

You should say:
・Who this person is
・How you knew him/her
・What type of work he/she does
And explain why you think he/she contributes to the society

Part 3:
1. What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?
2. What skills should be taught at school to improve students’ ability to find jobs?
3. Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?
4. What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
5. What are the changes in working conditions?
6. What jobs are well-paid?

II. Describe something you received for free

You should say:
・What it was
・Who you received it from
・Where you received it
And how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. What kinds of free services should be provided by the government?

2. Will people be happy when they receive free things?
3. Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?
4. Why should everyone have access to basic healthcare?
5. Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
6. Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?

III. Describe an online video in which you learned something new

You should say:
・When and where you watched it
・What it was
・Why you watched it
And explain what you have learned from it

Part 3:
1. Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?
2. What are the advantages of online learning?
3. Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
4. Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
5. Are there many people who watch online videos a lot?
6. What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
IV. Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a
medal)
You should say:
・What it was
・When you received it
・What you did to receive it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
1. Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?
2. Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
3. What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
4. What prizes should schools set for students?
5. Why should we set prizes for competitions?
6. Do you think competition is all about the prize?

V. Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident
You should say:
When and where it happened
What you did
Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3:
1. Why do so many people lack confidence these days?
2. Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
3. What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
4. How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them
forstudying?
5. What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
6. How can a person become more confident?

VI. Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again
You should say :
Who he/she is
How you knew each other
Why you lost contact
How you got in contact again
And explain how you felt after getting in contact again

Part 3:
1. Why do we have to give up some old friends?
2. Why do people need to make new friends?
3. Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
 4. Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
5. Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
6. Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
VII. Describe a person who has strong opinions
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What kinds of strong opinions this person has
And explain why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions

Part 3:
1. Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
2. Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?
3. Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
4. Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?
5. What do old people have strong opinions about?
6. What do young people have strong opinions about?

VIII. Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an
apartment)
You should say:
Where it would be
What it would look like
What special features it would have
Whether it would be big or small
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you

Part 3:
1. What do you think buildings will be like in the future?
2. Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
3. What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or
anapartment?
4. Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
5. What are apartments like in your country?

IX. Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult
You should say:
What it was
When and where you faced it
Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
And explain how you felt at the time

Part 3:
1. Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?
2. What challenges would people face when learning new sports?
3. What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?
4. Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
5. Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
 6. What do children often do when they face a challenge?

X. Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:
Where it was
When you went there
Who you went there with
What you did there
And how you felt about it

Part 3:
1. Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?
2. Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
3. Why do people go to crowded places?
4. Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
5. Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
6. Which cities are overcrowded in your country?

XI. Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/relative with something
You should say:
When it happened
Who you helped
How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3:
1. How do people know that their neighbours might need help?
2. Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
3. Should parents reward their children when they help others?
4. What can children learn by helping others?
5. Should parents always help their children with everything?
6. How can children help their parents at home?

XII. Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item
You should say:
When and where it happened
What it was
How important and valuable it was
How you lost it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3:
1. Is it important for students to be organized?
2. Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or lose things?
3. What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?
4. What do people often do after losing things?
5. What are the reasons why people often misplace or lose things?
 6. What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?

XIII. Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently

You should say:
When and where you watched it
Who you watched it with
What it was about
And explain why you watched this movie

Part 3:
1. Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?
2. Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actresses in
leading roles?
3. Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
4. Do Chinese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
5. What are the factors that make a successful movie?
6. What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?

XIV. Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What he/she likes to read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

Part 3:
1. Do you think people of all ages need to read?
2. What are the differences between paper books and movies?
3. What reading topics are popular in your country?
4. Is reading for fun or for work?
5. Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an
early age?
6. Why are many people so keen on reading?

XV. Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she makes
Why he/she likes to make things by hand
And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3:
1. How does modern technology change the handicraft industry?
2. Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?
3. Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?
4. Why do many children like to make things by hand?
5. What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?
 6. Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?

XVI. Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a
doctor, a nurse)
You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she does
Why he/she chose this career
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3:
1. Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?
2. What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?
3. Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?
4. Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
5. Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
6. Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

XVII. Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your
country
You should say:
What it is
At which festival/event you eat it
How it is made
And explain why you like it

Part 3:
1. Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phones during a meal?
2. Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?
3. Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at
home?
4. Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?
5. What plants can people grow in cities?
6. Do people in your country grow plants at home?

XVIII. Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know
in a public place
You should say:
When and where it happened
Who called you
What he/she said
How you responded
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3:
1. Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?
2. Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
 3. Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?
4. Why do some people not care about their actions in public?
5. What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the
phone and sitting next to people who talk to each other while traveling by train?
6. Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?

XIX. Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in

You should say:
When you visited there
Whose room it is
What it is like
What you can do in it
And explain why you enjoy spending time there

Part 3:
1. Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the pace of technology in 50
years?
2. Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?
3. What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?
4. Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit others' homes?
5. Do most people visit other people's houses during the Spring Festival?
6. Do you like to invite your friends to your home?

XX. Describe a place you know where people can see a lot of wildlife (e.g. animals,
birds, insects)
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of wildlife people can see there
Whether people like to go there
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
1. Which is the better way to see wildlife, watching documentaries or going into the
wild?
2. What impacts does only seeing wild animals in zoos have on children's
understanding of these animals?
3. Are there many wildlife documentaries produced in your country?
4. Are wild animals easy to spot in your country?
5. Should parents take their children to the zoo to see wild animals?
6. Why are most children interested in wild animals?

XXI. Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice
You should say:
Who this person is
Why people like to ask for his/her advice
What kind of advice he/she often gives
And explain how you feel about the person
 Part 3:
1. Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?
2. Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?
3. Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
4. Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?
5. Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?
6. Do you follow the advice of your family members?

XXII. Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that
you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you often do there
Who you often go there with
And explain why you think it is different

Part 3:
1. What factors attract people to go to visit other places other than their hometown?
2. Do you think it is necessary to visit the same place many times?
3. What do young people like to do in their leisure time?
4. What are the differences between the places young people like to go and the
places old people like to go?
5. Where do people in your hometown like to go?
6. What are the differences between big cities and small cities?

XXIII. Describe a public park or garden

You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
How often you go there
What you often do there
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
1. How can we encourage young people to go to parks more often?
2. What tourist attractions are popular in China?
3. Why do people like to visit tourist attractions?
4. What are the differences between a garden and a natural area?
5. What facilities are needed in a park?
6. Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?

XXIV. Describe a cultural place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a
library, museum, theatre)
You should say:
Where it is
 How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain how the place is related to culture

Part 3:
1. Does the culture of the past have an impact on today’s culture?
2. Which is more important in terms of culture, literature or music?
3. How do young people learn about different cultures?
4. What kind of culture is popular among young people?
5. How is a culture formed?
6. How does the internet affect culture?

XXV. 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

Part 3:
1. Can consumption drive economic growth?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
3. hat are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
4. Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
6. Why are shopping malls so popular in China?

XXVI. Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life
You should say:
Who this person is
Where he/she lives
What he/she has done in his/her life
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3:
1. Do you think old people's life will improve with the development of technology?
2. Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
3. What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
4. Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live
together?
5. Why do some people live with old people?
6. What do old people often do in their daily lives?

XXVII. Describe an important river/lake in your country

You should say:
Where it is located
How big/long it is
 What it looks like
And explain why it is important

Part 3
1. Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
2. What are the popular water sports in your country?
3. Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
4. How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
5. Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
6. How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?
7. Do people like that river in your country?
8. Do you like any activities on water?
9. Is it necessary for everyone to learn swimming?
10. Do people in your country go to swim in their spare time?

XXVIII. 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

Part 3
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
2. What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
3. Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with
them?
4. What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in
the past?
5. Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
6. How do advertisements influence children?

XXIX. Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
How you knew your friend
How long you have known him/her
How you would choose a gift for him/her
And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

Part 3:
1. Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?
2. What do people usually consider when buying gifts?
3. Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of
gifts?
4. Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
5. Is it hard to choose a gift?
6. When do people normally send gifts to others?
 XXX. Describe a story someone told you and you remember
You should say:
What the story was about
Who told you this story
Why you remember it
And how you feel about it

Part 3
1. Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books?
2. Will smart devices affect the relationship between children and parents?
3. Why do children like stories?
4. How do people tell stories to children?
5. How has technology changed storytelling?
6. Do young children like the same stories as older children?

XXXI. Describe a time you visited a new place

You should say:
Where the new place is
When you went there
Why you went there
And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3
1. Why do many people enjoy visiting a new place?
2. Do you think it's important to get as much information as possible before going to
a new place?
3. How do young and old people react differently to new things?
4. Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?
5. How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
6. Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?

XXXII. Describe a city that you think is very interesting

You should say:
Where it is
What it is famous for
How you knew this city
And explain why you think it is very interesting

Part 3
1. Do you think the big cities in China today will become even larger in the future?
2. What are the benefits of urbanization?
3. Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?
4. Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
5. Why do some young people like to live in cities?
6. What advantages can tourism bring to a city?
XXXIII. Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
You should say:
What the clothing was
Who gave it to you
When you got it
And explain why this person gave you the clothing

Part 3
1. What influences the way people dress in today's society?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform at school?
3. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and
school?
5. Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
6. Have you ever given clothes to others?

XXXIV. Describe a rule you dislike and would like to change in the future
You should say:
What it is
What it is for
Why you don’t like it
And explain why you would like to change it

Part 3
1. Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?
2. When is it okay to break the rules?
3. How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?
4. What rules should children follow at home?
5. Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
6. What are the rules students should follow at school?

XXXV. Describe a person who you follow on social media

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she posts on social media
And explain why you follow him/her on social media

Part 3
1. Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?
2. Do you think people will read paper newspapers and books in the future? Why?
3. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
4. Do older people spend much time on social media?
5. Do older people and younger people use the same kinds of social media apps?
6. What can people do on social media?
 XXXVI. Describe a thing you did to learn another language
You should say:
What language you learned
What you did
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Some people think that technology has made it unnecessary to learn languages.
What do you think?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language?
3. What's the best way to learn a language?
4. Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?
5. Do you think language learning is important? Why?
6. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

XXXVII. Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend

You should say:
What the discussion was about
What opinions you and your friend had
Why you think the discussion was interesting
And how you felt about it

Part 3
1. Why do some young people refuse to communicate with others?
2. Should parents consider their children's opinions on everything? Why?
3. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
4. Should parents require their kids to obey them?
5. Do children have strong opinions?
6. When do children normally form their own views?

XXXVIII. Describe an interesting song

You should say:
What the song is
What story the song tells
Whether the song is popular
And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3
1. Are foreign songs popular in your country?
2. Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?
3. What are the differences between live concert and online concert?
4. What kinds of people like traditional music?
5. What kinds of music do young people like?
6. Why are many music competitions popular in China?
XXXIX. Describe a special cake you received from others
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Who you got the cake from
And explain why it’s a special cake

Part 3
1. What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?
2. In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in
the past?
3. Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
4. Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
5. Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special
occasions?
6. What are the differences between special food in China and other countries?

XL. Describe someone you really like to spend time with

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

Part 3
1. Do you think it is important for us to get along with different kinds of people?
2. Do you think it's important to spend some time alone?
3. Do you like talking with older people? Why?
4. Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
5. How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
6. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?

XLI. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired
You should say:
What it is
How it was broken
How you got it repaired
And how you felt about it

Part 3
1. What kinds of things are easily repaired?
2. Do you think luxury products are of better quality?
3. Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?
4. What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
5. Is the quality of products worse than before?
6. Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?
XLII. Describe a course that impressed you a lot
You should say:
What the course was about
Where you took the course
What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot

Part 3:
1. What can we learn from history?
2. What do people need to remember in their daily lives?
3. Can technology help people remember things better? How?
4. Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
5. Do people like things of memorial significance?
6. Why do some people have a better memory than others?

XLIII. Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about
You should say:
Who he/she is
When you met him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3
1. What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?
2. What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?
3. What qualities make true friends?
4. Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
5. On what occasions do people like to make friends?
6. How do people make friends in China?

XLIV. Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer/phone)
You should say:
What it is
What you do with it
How it helps you in your life
And explain why you can’t live without it

Part 3
1. Do you think it is good for a child to always take his or her favourite toy with them
all the time?
2. Why do all children like toys?
3. What do you think influences people to buy new things?
4. Is the way people buy things affected? How?
5. Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
6. Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
 XLV. Describe a long walk you ever had
You should say:
When this happened
Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk

Part 3
1. Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing other sports for our health?
2. What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?
3. Do women have more leisure time than men?
4. Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
5. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past
and now?
6. What outdoor activities do people like?

XLVI. Describe a skill that you learned from older people

You should say:
What the skill is
Who you learned it from
How you learned it
And how you feel about it

Part 3
1. Do you think many old people in your country feel lonely?
2. What new skills can old people learn?
3. What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
4. What skills can young people learn from older people?
5. What kind of help do you think older people need?
6. What can children learn from their parents?

XLVII. Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

You should say:
What the event was
How you prepared for it
Who helped you to organize it
And explain why you think it was a successful event

Part 3
1. Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?
2. How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?
3. Do people need others’ help when organizing things?
4. Does everything need to be well prepared?
5. On what occasions do people need to be organized?
6. How can parents help children to be organized?
XLVIII. Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved
You should say:
What it is
Why you haven't achieved it
What you are doing about it now
And how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What are the traits of ambitious people?
2. Why do some people like to be the manager in the workplace?
3. How do people balance work and life?
4. Why don't some people have dreams?
5. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
6. What ambitions do children usually have?

XLIX. Describe an important event you celebrated

You should say:
What the event was
When it happened
Who attended the event
And explain how you felt about the event

Part 3
1. Do most people like to share their good news with others?
2. Why is it important to celebrate festivals?
3. Do people often celebrate festivals with families?
4. Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few
people?
5. What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
6. Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?

L. Describe an interesting neighbor

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What you do together
And explain why he/she is interesting

Part 3
1. How do people build relationships with local people in a new place?
2. Why do many people in big cities not know their neighbors?
3. Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?
4. How do children build relationships with others in a community?
5. How can people improve the relationship with neighbors in a community?
6. Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?
 LI. Describe a quiet place you like to go
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
How often you go there
What you do there
And explain how you feel about the place

Part 3
1. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
2. Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
3. Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
4. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
5. How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
6. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?

LII. Describe something that surprised you and made you happy
You should say:
What it was
Who did this
How you found out about it and what you did
And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

Part 3
1. What do people usually spend money on?
2. Do men and women have different attitudes and feelings about shopping?
3. Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
4. How can people be happy?
5. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
6. How do people express happiness in your culture?

LIII. Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:
Who he/she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work you would like to do with him/her
And explain how you feel about this family member

Part 3
1. What do people need to do to change their jobs?
2. Why do people want to change their jobs?
3. What benefits are there when working for big companies?
4. Why do people want to have a family business?
5. Is it good to work with family members? Why?
6. What kinds of family businesses are common in China?
LIV. Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy
You should say:
What it is
When you do it
Who you do it with
Why it is important to keep fit and healthy
And explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy
Part 3
1. Should schools provide physical education to students? Why and how?
2. How can we use technology to keep fit?
3. Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help build
health awareness?
4. How can parents help and guide their kids to keep healthy?
5. What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country?
6. How do children and old people keep fit and healthy?

LV. Describe an occasion that you lost something

You should say:
What you lost
When and where you lost it
What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. What do people often feel after losing things?
2. What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?
3. What kinds of people may lose things often?
4. Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things?
5. What will people do when losing things?
6. What kinds of things do people usually lose?

LVI. Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much
You should say:
When the day was
Where you went
How much you spent
And explain how you feel about the day

Part 3
1. Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?
2. Why do people like to have days off?
3. Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
4. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
5. How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
6. Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
LVII. Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in
You should say:
What the contest/competition is about
Where the contest/competition will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to participate in it

Part 3
1. Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?
2. What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?
3. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with one another in
companies?
4. What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
5. Why are competition shows popular?
6. What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?

LVIII. Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study
You should say:
What it is
How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. What can people do to improve their ability to concentrate?
2. Is it important for children to concentrate on their studies? Why?
3. Can exercise help people improve concentration?
4. What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
5. Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
6. Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?

LIX. Describe a traditional product in your country

You should say:
What it is
When you tried this product for the first time
What it is made of
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3
1. Where should children learn about culture, at school or at home?
2. Do you think people should be proud of their own culture? Why?
3. Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?
4. What are some traditional Chinese products?
5. Do you think traditions are important for a country? Why?
6. Why are traditional products important?
 LX. Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way
You should say:
What it is
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives

Part 3
1. Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
2. What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
3. What household appliances make us lazy?
4. What is the most helpful innovation at home?

LXI. Describe a time you were very busy

You should say:
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy

Part 3
1. Does technology distract people?
2. How does technology help with time management?
3. What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
4. Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy？
6. Are you often busy？

LXII. Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3
1. Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?
2. Are there any disadvantages if a child is popular at school?
3. What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
4. Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or
doing well at work?
5. Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
6. What kinds of people are popular at work?
LXIII. Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions
about your work/study
You should say:
Who the person is
What he/she said
How the advice/suggestion affected you
And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

Part 3
1. Do you think people care about others’ comments about them?
2. Which is more important for adults in the workplace, positive feedback or
negative feedback?
3. Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?
4. Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?
5. Should parents always encourage their children?
6. When should parents encourage their children?

LXIV. Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

You should say:
When it happened
Where you were stuck
What you did while waiting
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

Part 3
1. Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?
2. Do you like to use public transport?
3. What are good ways to manage traffic?
4. Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?
5. Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
6. How can we solve the traffic jam problem?

LXV. Describe a friend you like to talk with

You should say:
Who he/she is
What you like to talk about
Why you like to talk with him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3
1. What are the differences between talking to a friend and talking to a stranger?
2. What makes a good listener?
3. On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
4. Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
5. What do young people talk about when they meet up?
6. Where do young people like to meet?
 LXVI. Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time
You should say:
What it is
How you implement it
How difficult it is
And explain how you feel about the way/change

Part 3
1. What can schools do to help students learn time management?
2. Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
3. Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
4. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
5. Does technology help people save time? How and why?
6. What can people do to save time?

LXVII. Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important

You should say:
What happened
When it happened
How important the cellphone/smartphone was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3
1. Do you think it is too late to call others at 11 or 12 o'clock at night?
2. What can be done to stop cellphone addiction?
3. Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in
public?
4. Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read
messages?
5. What are the differences between young people and old people when using a
cellphone?
6. What do you usually do with a cellphone?

LXVIII. Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result
You should say:
What the decision was
When you made that decision
Why it was difficult to make
And explain how you felt about the good result

Part 3
1. Do advertisements influence consumers' decisions?
2. Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions?
3. Do you think it’s necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as
they can?
4. Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from
others?
 5. Do you think young people are easily influenced by others when they make
decisions? Why or why not?
6. What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?

LXIX. Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion

You should say:
Who asked for your opinion
Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
What opinion you gave
And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion

Part 3
1. What should a company do when receiving feedback about its products?
2. Should teachers give advice to children?
3. What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?
4. Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?
5. Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?
6. Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?
LXX. Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life
You should say:
What the invention is
What it can do
How popular it is
Whether it is difficult or easy to use
And explain why it is useful

Part 3
1. Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?
2. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
3. Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
4. What inventions do you think should be improved?
5. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
6. What qualities do inventors have?

LXXI. Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways
You should say:
When and where it happened
What happened
How you felt about it
And explain how it changed your life in good ways

Part 3
1. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
2. When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things
would you consider?
3. Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?
4. How do you adapt to changes in life?
5. Why do some people quit and change jobs?
 6. Do you like new things or changes in life?

LXXII. Describe a countryside that you have been to

You should say:
Where it is
When and why you went there
Who you went there with
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3
1. What are the differences between the city and the countryside?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside?
3. What kind of people would like to stay in the countryside?
4. Do people go to the countryside to travel or to live?
5. Do most people prefer to live in big cities or in the countryside?
6. Do people in your country like to go hiking?

LXXIII. Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live
there (not your hometown)
You should say:
Where it is
What the place is like
When you visited there
Who you went there with
And explain why you would recommend this place to others

Part 3
1. Why do many people choose to move to big cities?
2. What factors make a city liveable?
3. What are the benefits of living close to one’s workplace?
4. What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?
5. What should people prepare before they move to a different city?
6. Why do people move from one place to another?

LXXIV. Describe a job that is useful to the society

You should say:
What job it is
How you know about this job
What types of people do this job
And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

Part 3
1. Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?
2. Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?
3. Do you think doctors should be well-paid?
4. What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
5. What kind of jobs receive a low income?
 6. What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?

LXXV. Describe a picture or photo in your family that you like

You should say:
What or who is in the picture
Where this picture is in your home
Who took this picture
Why this picture is meaningful

Part 3
1. Why do people take photos?
2. What do people use to take photos these days cameras or phone?
3. Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
4. How do people to keep photos?
5. Why would people pay a lot of money to hire a professional photographer?
6. Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?

LXXVI. Describe occasion when you asked someone for advice

You should say:
What the advice was
Who gave you this advice
What you thought about this advice
Why you asked for advice

Part 3
1. Do you think parents should give their children advice?
2. Should teachers give students advice?
3. Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends' advice?
4. How do people give young people and old people advice?
5. Who is more willing to listen to advice? And who is less willing?
6. Have you - ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer
or a teacher?

LXXVII. Describe something you do that saves your time

You should say:
what it is
when you do it
how you feel
when you do this how it helps you

Part 3
1. How do you teach children time management?
2. Why do some people find it hard to follow plans?
 3. Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
4. How do you feel when others are late?

LXXVIII. Describe a person famous in your country

You should say:
Who this person is
What this person has done or does
Why this person is popular
How you feel about this person

Part 3
1. How do celebrities influence young people's behavior?
2. Do you think being famous is always a good thing? Why or why not?
3. Do you think the media is putting too much attention on famous people?

LXXIX. Describe an interesting neighbour

You should say:

Who is this person,
How you know this person,
What this person likes to do,
And explain why you think this neighbor is interesting.

Part 3:

1. Do you think (good) neighbors are important?

2. What are some of the qualities of a good community?
3. Are there any facilities for improving relations between neighbors in your country?
4. Do you think it’s important to teach children how to have good relations with neighbors?

LXXX. Describe an energetic person that you know

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
Why you think this person is energetic
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3:
1. Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?
2. Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
3. What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?
4. What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?
81. Describe a place in a village that you visited

You should say:

 • Where is it
• When you visited this place
• What you did there
• And how you feel about this place

Part 3

1.Is there anything special about the villages in Vietnam?

2.Why do people want to go to the countryside?

3.What do people usually do when they visit a village?

4.Do you think people will live in a village in the future?

82. Describe something you bought but you returned in the end

You should say:

• What it is
• When you bought it
• Why you returned it
• And explain how you returned it

Part 3

1.Why do many people like shopping online?

2.Do you think that advertisements should be strictly regulated?

83. Describe a time when the vehicle you took broke down on your trip

You should say:

• Where it happened
• When it happened
• Who you were with at that time
• And what impacts this breakdown had

Part 3

1.What do you think needs to be improved in public transport?

2.Who likes to travel more, old people or young people?

3.Are there fewer people using private cars because of improved public transport?

4.What the advantages and disadvantages of private transport?

84. Describe a foreign country you would like to visit in the future

You should say:

• What it is
• What you have known about it
• Who you would like to go there with
• And explain why you would like to visit it

Part 3

1.What do you think of national identify?

85. Describe a science subject that you are interested in

You should say:

• What it is
• Where you got to know it
• How you have learned it
• And explain why you are interested in

86. Describe a positive change that you have made recently inyour daily
routine

You should say:

• What the change is

• How you have changed your routine
• Why you think it is a positive change
• And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3

1.What do people normally plan in their daily lives?

2.Is time management very important in our daily lives?

3.What changes would people often make?

4.Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?

86. Describe your grandpa/grandma’s job

You should say:

• What job he/she does

• What you know about his/her job
• Whether it is his/her only job
• And explain how you feel about his/her job