雅思口语Part2&3话题汇总.doc

雅思口语Part2&3话题汇总

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An Old Friend (P179)
Describe a friend you have known for a long time.
You should say:
· how you first met
· how you keep in contact
· what kind of person he or she is
and explain how your friendship has lasted so long.

Part 3 questions (P333)

The Nature of Friendship
· Do you think having friends is important?
· What are some differences between friendship in the past and friendship today?
Making (New) Friends
· How do people in your country meet (make) new friends?
· Where do people go to meet new people (make new friends)?
· What do you think is the most important factor when making new friends?
· Do you think it's easy for people to make friends with others who are (much) older or younger than themselves?
· Do you think the way people make new friends today is different to the way people used to make friends in the past?
· Do you think modern technology influences how people make friends?
· Do you like making new friends on the internet?
· What's the difference between making friends on the internet and making friends by face to face contact?
· Why do you think some people have problems making (new)   friends?

A Friend Who is a Good Leader 

Describe a friend who you think is a good leader.
You should say:
· who this friend is
· how you first met this person
· how other people behave towards him/her
and explain why you think he/she is a good leader.

Leadership Qualities
· Would you like to (do you want to) be a leader?
· Why do some people not want to be a leader?
· Why do we need leaders?
· What abilities are needed to be a leader, for example, a company manager?
· What are the differences between a leader and other (ordinary) people?
· What are the responsibilities of leadership?
· How can leaders influence others?
Training Future Leaders
· How do some people become leaders?
· What can parents do to encourage the development of leadership abilities in their children?
· Do you think future leaders will be better than present ones? 
· What roles (in society) will leaders of the future have to play?
· What will be the major concerns and responsibilities of future leaders?

Describe a childhood teacher you want to meet again. (P180)
You should say:
· what he/she was like
· what he or she taught
· how long you haven’t seen him or her
And explain why you want to meet him/her again
 The most Unforgettable Teacher.doc

Part 3 questions (307)
Do you think teachers are useful (or, necessary; or, important)? (Why?/Why not?)
What (personal) qualities do you think teachers should have?
The Top 10 Qualities of A Good Teacher.doc

A Traveling Companion
Describe a person who you would like to travel with.
You should say:
· who this person is
· where you would travel
· what kind of person he or she is
and explain why you would choose to travel with this person.

Traveling
· Would you prefer (do you prefer) to travel with your parents or with some friends? (Why?) 
· What are the differences between traveling alone and traveling in a group?
· Do Chinese people prefer to travel in groups or individually? (Why?)
· Would you prefer (do you prefer) to travel alone or with a friend? (Why?)
· What are the qualities of a good travel companion?
· If you were going to go on a trip, who would you most like to go with?
· Who would you most dislike going with? (why?)
· What are some possible problems that a person might have while travelling?
International Travel
· What do people in your country prefer, to travel internationally or to travel within their own country?
· What do you think are the benefits of traveling overseas?
· How does international tourism benefit a country?
· When foreigners come to visit your country, what benefits does it bring to your country?
· What impact does foreign culture have on your country?

Describe the oldest person
Describe the oldest person that you know.
· You should say:
· who this person is
· how old he or she is
· how you know this person
and explain what kind of person he or she is. *
Describe an old person - sample answer.doc

Old people in China
· How do you think you will spend your old age?
· In China, what is the attitude towards old people?
· Why do you think we should respect old people?
· Would you like to live with an old person? (Why?/Why not?)
· Have there been any changes in the past few years in the roles of men and women in society?
· Who do you think should take responsibility for looking after old people?
· What are the main problems facing old people in China today?
· What should family members do for elderly parents/grandparents
Retirement
· In your country, at what age do people usually retire from work?
· Do you think many old people would like to continue working after they retire?
· In your country, what do old people do after they retire?

Describe a child you know
You should say:
l Who the child is
l What the child looks like
l What personalities he/she has
And explain what you like about the child.

Someone in the News
Describe someone who has recently been in the news who you would like to meet.
· You should say:
· who this person is
· why this person has been in the news
· what kind of person he or she is
 and explain why you would like to meet him or her

People in the News
· In general, what kinds people are usually in the news?
· Why are they in the news?
· Do you think that all of the "famous people" in the news are really news-worthy?
· What news topics are shown on the TV news in your country?
· What types of news (or, what topics in the news) are you most interested in?
· Are people in your country more interested in national news or international news?
· Which do you think is more important, national or international news?
· Do you think that everything you read or hear in the news is true?
· What do you think about "fake news"?

1. Describe an adventurous person who you know. (Possibly: "or who you have heard about.")
Most Adventurous People in the World.doc

You should say:

who the person is
how you know this person
what this person does that is adventurous
and explain why you think this person likes to take risks.*
(or, explain how you feel about the risks this person takes.)*

Part 3

· Are adventurous activities popular in China? (Why?/Why not?)
· Why do you think some people like adventurous activities? *
· What kind of person is 'adventurous'? = Describe the characteristics of an adventurous person. *
· Should the government pay for the cost of rescuing adventurous people who find themselves in need of help?
· What do you think are the advantages and possible disadvantages of facing challenges?
· How do you think parents could bring up their children to be more independent?
· Do children have more freedom today to do what they want than before?
· Do children today face more challenges than before? *

A person who has influenced you
Please describe a person who has greatly influenced you
You should say:
Who the person is (was)
How you came into contact with this person
How he/she has influenced you and why
And you have you say whether this person has influenced others

Describe a family member you admire

    You should say:
            who this person is
what kind of person he or she is
what you and this person usually do together *
and explain why you admire him or her (or, why you admire them).

Part 3 questions
Family Life in Your Country
· In your country, in general, what people comprise "a family"?
· In your country, who usually makes the important decisions at home? FQx2
· What is the role of the oldest family members (grandparents) in the family today?
· Who do you think should be responsible for looking after old people?
· In your country, do old people usually go to live in an old people's home?
· Do you think this might become a trend in the future? *
· What do you think is the difference between a relationship with one's friends and one's parents?
· How do you think a person can maintain a good relationship with the members of his or her family?
Family Size
· What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a big family (= many children)? FQ
Children
· Do you think children should carry more responsibility towards the family than most children do now?
· Do you think the role of children  in the family (or, the parent-child relationship) will change in the future?
· Are young people today as willing to stay living with their parents as young people used to be in the past?

A Person who Spoke Another Language

Describe a person you met who spokes (or, speaks) a foreign language.
You should say:
· where you met this person
· what this person is (or, was) like
· what this person does
and explain what you learned from this person.

 Part3
Communication
· Do you like communicating with new people?
· How do you communicate with them?
Living Overseas
· Are you planning to go overseas? (Where to? Why?)
· Do you think migrating to a different country is good?
· Do you think it's beneficial for people to live (to move) overseas?
· What benefits do people get from going abroad to live?
· Do you think people have problems with the different culture when they go overseas?
· How do immigrants to a new country learn the new language?
Globalization
· What are some ways that different two countries could engage in cultural exchange?
· What changes (or, what benefits) do you think "globalization" has brought to your hometown?

A Good Neighbour
Describe a good neighbour of yours.
You should say:
· how long you have known this neighbour
· what sort of person he or she is
· how often you see him or her
and explain what kind of relationship you have with him/her.

Neighbours Community
· Do you think (good) neighbours are important?
· What are the qualities of a good neighbour?
· Do most Chinese people know their neighbours? *
· Now that most people watch a lot of TV, how do you think this has affected people’s relationships with their neighbours?
· How should modern people communicate with their neighbours?
· What are some of the qualities of a good community?
· In China, are there any facilities for improving relations between neighbours?
· Do you think it’s important to teach children how to have good relations with neighbours?
· What is the best kind of neighbour for a child to have?
· Is it important for children to grow up in a good neighbourhood?

A Place Near Water

Describe a place near a lot of water that you enjoyed visiting.
You should say:
· where this place was
· what you did at this place& who you went there with
· why (& when) you went there
and explain why you liked this place.
A place near water\Qingdao Aquarium.doc

Part3:
How People Use Places With a Lot of Water
· Why do people like places with a lot of water?
· Why do you think the ocean is so important to people who live near it?
· What are some of the things that people can do when they live near (or visit) the ocean?
· Do you think people get mostly emotional (or, mental) benefits from living near water or physical benefits?
· Do you think schools should teach children how to swim? 
Water Usage
· Do people in China use a lot of water? 
· Is the way people use water today (= people's habits of use) the same as the way people used water, say, 50 years ago?
· Do you think people use more water today than they did before (e.g., 20 or 50 years ago)?
· Do you think it's important to try to save (conserve) water? (Why?)
· Do you think it's necessary to control the amount of water that people use? (Why?/Why not?)
· Do you know how water can be (or, is) recycled?

Describe a modern building.
You should say:
where it is
what it looks like (Or: How it is designed)
what it is used for
and explain why you like or dislike this building.

A School or University Building

Describe a building in a school or university that you attended.
You should say:
· where it was/is
· what it look/looked like
· what facilities it has/had
and explain how you felt (or feel) about this building.
 Part3
School Buildings and Facilities
· What are some differences between schools (or, school buildings) in the countryside and city schools?
· Do you think the design of school buildings is important?
· How are schools for young children (i.e., primary schools) different to schools for teenagers (i.e., high schools)?
· How do you think schools could be improved (not just the buildings)? *
· How do you think school buildings in the future might be different to school buildings that we have today?
· How do you think school facilities could be improved in China?
· How do you think school facilities will change in the future?
 A Peaceful Place

Describe a peaceful place that you have been to.
You should say:
· where it is
· when you went there& what you did there
· who you went there with
and explain why you liked it.

 Part3
Noise in Cities
· What are the sources of noise in (large) cities?
· How (or why) does noise sometimes make people unhappy?
· How do you think noise in cities could be reduced?
· Do you think noise can be considered to be a form of pollution?
· What harm can noise do to people's health?
· Do you think noise can cause more harm to people's health than air pollution?
· What sorts of penalties should be imposed on people (or companies) who produce excessive noise?
Being Alone
· In what circumstances do people want to be alone?
· How can a person be alone in a big city?
A Hotel

Describe a hotel you visited (or stayed at) or have seen.
You should say:
· where it was
· what the name of the hotel was
· what the hotel looked like
and explain why people like to/choose to stay at this hotel.
Describe a hotel you visited.doc

Part 3 questions 
Types of Hotels
· What are the different types of hotels?
· Which hotel(s) would you recommend people stay in?
· In general, what are the differences in quality between the different types of hotels?
· Do many people stay in five star hotels?
· How important are hotels to the tourism industry?
Hotel Facilities and Service
· When judging the quality of a hotel, what do you think is the most important thing to consider?
· How important do you think the service is?
The Tourism Industry
· Do you think the tourism industry in your country has much potential for development?
· How do you think the tourism industry in your country compares to that in other countries?
Describe a restaurant or café you often have lunch. (P191)
　　You should say:
Where it is.
　　What it looks like.
　　What kinds of services are provided?
　　What kind of food you like there.
And explain why you like it.
My favorite restaurant.doc
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