雅思口语

1-4月新题
附考场真题&参考答案

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 有道考神 2023 年 1-4 月雅思口语题库

PART 1

必考话题

必考话题 01. What do you do

 Do you work or are you a student?

Work
 What work do you do?
 Why did you choose to do that type of work [/that job]?
 Do you miss being a student?
 Do you like your job?
 Is it very interesting?
 What technology do you use at work?
Study
 What subject are you studying?
 Why did you choose to study that subject?
 Do you like your subject?
 Is it very interesting?
 What technology do you use when you study?
 Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?
 Are you looking forward to working?

必考话题 02. Hometown

 Where is your hometown?

 Is that a big city or a small place?
 How long have you been living there?
 Do you like your hometown?
 Is there anything you dislike about it?
 What do you like (most) about your hometown?
  Do you like living there?
 Please describe your hometown a little.
 Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

必考话题 03. Home / Accommodation

 What kind of accommodation do you live in? / Do you live in a house or flat?
 Is it a big place?
 Who do you live with?
 Can you describe the place where you live?
 How is your apartment decorated?
 Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
 How long have you lived there?
 Do you plan to live there for a long time?
 What room does your family spend the most time in?
 What do you usually do in your flat?
 What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you lived in the
past?
 Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

季度话题

季度新题 01. Music

 What kind of music do you like to listen to?

 At what times of day do you like to listen to music?
 Do you often listen to one type of music?
 What type of music do your friends like? Do you enjoy the same type of music?
 What’s the most popular type of music where you live?
 Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?

季度新题 02. Jewelry

 What type of jewelry do you like?

  Do you (ever or usually) wear any jewelry? (If yes, when/how often)
 When was the last time you bought some jewelry?
 Have you ever given jewelry to anyone as a gift?
 Why do you think people like jewelry?
 Can you suggest why (some or most) people keep jewelry for a long time?

季度新题 03. Staying up late

 Do you often stay up late?

 Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
 How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before?
 When you were a child, did your parents (ever) let you stay up late?
 Do you think children should stay up late?

季度新题 04. Chocolate

 Do you like chocolate?

 What’s your favorite flavor?
 Did you like it when you were a child?
 Have you ever given chocolate as a gift? (If yes, on what occasions? To whom?)
 Do you think chocolate is a good gift to others?

季度新题 05. Weekends

 What do you usually do (or, like to do) on weekends?

 Are there any places in your city that you like to go to on weekends?
 What did you do last weekend? / Did you do anything special last weekend?
 What do you plan to do next weekend?
 Do you usually make plans for weekends? (If yes, how?)
 What do other people in your hometown do on weekends?

季度新题 06. Happiness

 What makes you feel happy?

 What made you happy when you were little?
  Do you think happiness is very important?
 What do you think makes people feel happy?
 What do you do when faced with an unhappy situation?
 Do you think money plays an important part in people’s happiness?

季度新题 07. Outer space and stars

 Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?

 Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?
 Do you want to travel in outer space?
 What would you do if you had the opportunity?
 Do you think it’s necessary to see other planets?
 Whom would you like to go with if you travel to space?

季度新题 08. Small business

 Do you know many small businesses?

 Do you prefer buying things from small or big companies?
 Would you like to run a small business of your own?

季度新题 09. T-shirts

 Do you like to buy T-shirts?

 When do you usually wear T-shirts?
 Have you ever bought T-shirts as souvenir when travelling?
 Do you like T-shirts with pictures printed on them?
 What kind of T-shirts do old people in your country like to buy?

季度新题 10. Keys

 Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?

 Have you ever lost your keys?
 What can be done to avoid losing keys?
季度新题 11. Library

 Do you often go to library?

 Did you like to go to library when you were young?
 Do children in your country often go to library?

季度新题 12. Art

 Do you like art? (And what forms of art do you like?)

 Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?
 Did you learn to draw (or, paint) when you were a child?
 Would you like to study art, or work in the arts?
 Have you ever been to an art exhibition?
 Do you like to visit art galleries?

季度新题 13. Noise

 What noises/sounds do you generally hear around where you live?

 Do you think there’s too much noise in modern society?
 Where can you hear loud noise?
 Are cities becoming noisier? / Do you think the amount of noise in modern life is
increasing?
 What would you do if you encountered loud noise?

上季保留 01. Social media

 Do you or your friends like using social media?

 Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
 Do you want to work in social media? Why?
 What’s the most popular social media in China? Why?

上季保留 02. Puzzles

 Did you do puzzles in your childhood?

 When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
  Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles?
 Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

上季保留 03. Geography

 Do you like geography?

 Have you ever studied geography at school?
 Are you good at reading a map?
 Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?

上季保留 04. Singing

 Do you like singing?

 Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?
 What kind of music do you like to sing?
 Do you want to be a singer?

上季保留 05. Snacks

 Do you like snacks?

 Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
 What kind of snack is popular in your country?
 Do you think eating snacks is good for your health?

上季保留 06. Names

 Does your name have any special meaning?

 How did your parents choose your name?
 Is your name common or unusual in your country?
 Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
 If you could change your name, would you?

上季保留 07. Writing

 Do you write a lot?

  What do you like to write?
 Do you think the things you write would change?
 Do you prefer typing or writing by hand?

上季保留 08. Birthday

 What do you usually do on your birthdays?

 Can you remember a birthday you enjoyed as a child?
 Do most people celebrate their birthdays with a party in your country?
 Which birthday is considered the most important in your country?

上季保留 09. Public transport

 What kind of public transport do you usually take?

 When do you usually take public transport, in your everyday life or when you are
traveling?
 What do you do when you are travelling on public transport?
 What kinds of public transport do they have in your country?
 Do people in your country usually use public transportation?

上季保留 10. Weather

 What’s the weather like where you live?

 Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
 What’s your favourite season?
 Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast?

上季保留 11. Technology

 What technology do you often use, computers or cellphones?

 What electronic devices have you bought lately?
 Is there any technology you want to buy?
 Is technology important in your life?
上季保留 12. Morning

 Do you like getting up early in the morning?

 What do you usually do in the morning?
 Are there any differences between what you do in the morning and what you did in
the past?

上季保留 13. Housework

 Do you do housework at home?

 Did you do housework when you were a child?
 What kinds of household chores do you dislike doing?
 Do you think that children should do housework?
 Do you think that men and women should share housework?

上季保留 14. Cooking

 Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?

 Do you have breakfast at home every day?
 Do you like cooking?
 Do you want to learn how to cook well?
 Who normally does the cooking in your home?
 Do you prefer eating out or eating at home?
PART 2&3

人物类话题

季度新题 01. A person met at a party

Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with.

You should say:

What party it was

How you met this person

What you talked about

And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her.

Part 3

 On what occasions would people be willing to make new friends?

 How do people start a conversation?

 Why are some people unwilling to have conversation with others?

 Do you think it’s difficult people in your country to communicate with people from

other countries?

 Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

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季度新题 02. An interesting old person

Describe an interesting old person you met.

You should say:

Who this person is

When/where you met this person

 What you did

And explain why you think this person is interesting.

Part 3

 Do you think old people and young people have common interests?

 What can old people teach young people?

 Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?

 Do you think people are more self-centered now than in the past?

 What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

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季度新题 03. A person you want to work/study with

Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you met this person

How long you have known him/her

And explain why you want to work/study with him/her.

Part 3

 Why should children be kind to their classmates?

 Can children choose their desk mates?

 What matters most about a colleague’s personality?

 Are good colleagues important at work?

 What kind of people are popular at work?

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季度新题 04. An actor/actress

Describe an actor/actress (from your country) whom you admire.

You should say:

who this actor/actress is

what kinds of films/movies he/she acts in

what you know about his/her life

And explain why you admire him/her.

Part 3

 ls being a professional actor/actress a good career?

 How important is the theatre in your country’s history?

 Do you think the theatre should be run as a business or as a public service?

 What are the most popular types of films in your country?

 What is the difference between watching a film in the cinema and watching a film at

home?

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上季保留 01. A fashionable person

Describe a person who likes to dress fashionably

You should say:

Who this person is

What job he/she does

What kind of dresses he/she wears

And explain why this person likes fashion

Part 3
  Why is fashion important to some people?

 Are old people as fashionable as young people? Why?

 Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

 Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?

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上季保留 02. A friend from childhood

Describe a friend from your childhood

You should say:

Who this person is

Where and how you met each other

What you often did together

And explain what made you like this person

Part 3

 How do children make friends? And how about adults?

 How important is it for children to have friends?

 Do you think we meet different kinds of friends at different stages of our lives? In

what ways are these types of friend different?

 What do you think of communicating with friends on social media?

 Do you think online communication will replace face-to-face communication?

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上季保留 03. A person from different culture

Describe a friend you know who’s from a different culture

You should say:

Who this person is

Where this person is from

How you knew this person

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

 How important would you say it is to have friends from different cultures?

 Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?

 How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?

 What do you think is the best way to learn about another culture?

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?

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上季保留 04. A person loving to grow plants

Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person grows

Where this person grows them

And explain why this person loves growing plants

Part 3

 What kind of plants do people like to grow in their homes?

 Do people in your country like to give plants as gifts?

 Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?

 Do you think it’s good to let kids learn how to grow plants?
地点类话题

季度新题 01. A relaxing place in your home

Describe your favorite place in your home where you can relax.

You should say:

Where it is

What it is like

What you enjoy doing there

And explain why you feel relaxed at this place.

Part 3

 Where do people spend most of their time in their home?

 Why is it difficult for some people to relax?

 Do you think there should be classes to teach (young) people how to relax?

 Do people in your country like to do exercise after work?

 What are the benefits of doing exercise?

 Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

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季度新题 02. A city you would like to stay for a short time

Describe a city (not your hometown) you would like to stay in for a
short time.

You should say:

Where the city is

Whom you will go there with

What you will do there

And explain why you would like to stay there.

Part 3

 Why do people sometimes travel to other cities?

 Why are historical cities popular?

 Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?

 Do most people like to make plan before travelling?

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季度新题 03. A noisy place

Describe a noisy place you have been to.

You should say:

What it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place.

Part 3

 Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

 Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?

 What kinds of noise are there in our daily life?

 How do people respond to noises in your country?

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季度新题 04. A place where the air was polluted

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:

Where the place is

When you visited there

Why the air was not good

And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3

 Is there more pollution now than in the past?

 In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?

 Do you think cities are cleaner than the countryside?

 Do you think many factories should be forced to reduce emissions?

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季度新题 05. A new development

Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping
mall, park...).

You should say:

What the development is

When/Where you noticed it

How long it took to complete it

And explain how you feel about it.

Part 3

 What kind of transportation do most people use in your country?

  ls public transportation popular in China?

 What are the benefits of developing public transport services?

 What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?

 Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?

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上季保留 01. Other’s home you often visit

Describe the home of someone you know well and that you often visit

You should say:

Whose home it is

What it is like

How often you go there

And explain how you why you like to visit this place

Part 3

 What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and 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?

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上季保留 02. A place for sports

Describe a popular place for sports (e.g. a stadium) 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

Part 3

 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?

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上季保留 03. A place recommended to visitors

Describe a place in your country that you would like to recommend to

visitors

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

Part 3

 What areas of a town or city do visitors often like to visit?

 What can visitors learn from visiting new places?

 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?

物品类话题

季度新题 01. A piece of good news

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you
know well.

You should say:

What it was

When you heard it

How you heard about it

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

 ls it good to share something on social media?

 Should the media only publish good news?

 How does the social media help people access information?

 What kind of good news do people often share in the community?

 Do most people like to share good news with others?

 Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

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季度新题 02. A website

Describe a website you often visit.

You should say:

How you found it

What it is about

How often you visit it

And explain why you often visit.

Part 3

 What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the

Internet?

 What are the most popular and least popular apps in China?

 What’s the difference between the Internet and television?

 Why do some people like to read news on the lnternet instead of on TV?

 What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?

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季度新题 03. A movie character

Describe a character from a film you saw.

You should say:

What character it is

Who played this character

When you saw the film

And explain why you like/dislike this character.

Part 3

 ls it interesting to be an actor/actress?

 What can children learn from acting?

 Why do children like special costumes?

 What are the differences between actors/actresses who earn much and those who

earn little?

 What are the differences between acting in a theatre and in a film?

季度新题 04. A historical period

Describe a historical period you would like to know more about.

You should say:

What it is

How you learnt about it

What you are interested in

And why you would like to know more about it.

Part 3

 Do you think everyone should know about the history of their own country?

 In what ways can children learn history?

 What are the differences between learning history from book and from videos?

 ls it hard to protect historical buildings?

 Who should be responsible for protecting historical buildings?

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季度新题 05. An activity you enjoyed

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were
young.

You should say:

What it was

Where you did it

Who you did it with

And explain why you enjoyed it.

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 ls it important to have a break during work or study?

 What sports do young people like to do now?

 Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?

 Can most people balance work and life in China?

 What activities do children and adults do nowadays?

 Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

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季度新题 06. Something you want to learn

Describe something you would like to learn in the future.

You should say:

What it is

How you would like to learn it

Why you would like to learn it

And explain whether it would be difficult to learn.

Part 3

 What are the most popular things to learn these days?

 Which influences young people more when they choose a course, income or

interest?

 Should young people take their parents’ advice when choosing a major?

 At what age should people start to make their own decisions?

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季度新题 07. A gift you got

Describe a gift you got.

You should say:

What it is

How you got it

What you did

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

 Should employees have their own goals?

 How should bosses reward employees?

 What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?

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季度新题 08. A piece of technology

Describe a piece of technology that you feel difficult to use.

You should say:

What it is

When you got it

How often you use it

And explain how you feel about it.

Part 3

 What are some technological devices do people currently use?

 Why do technological companies keep upgrading their products frequently?

  Why are people so keen on buying devices like iPhones even though they haven’t

changed much from one to the next?

 Does technological development affect the way people study? How?

 What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?

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季度新题 09. An advert you dislike

Describe an advertisement you’ve seen and dislike.

You should say:

What kind of advertisement it is

What it is about

When you saw it

And explain why you dislike it.

Part 3

 What are the most advertised products in your country?

 Do advertisements encourage us to buy things we don’t need?

 What are the benefits of advertising?

 What do you think of the use of celebrities in advertisements?

 What role does social media play in advertising?

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上季保留 01. An interesting story/novel

Describe a story or novel you have read and found interesting.

You should say:

When you read it

What the story or novel was about

Who wrote it

And explain why you found it interesting

Part 3

 What kind of stories do children like to listen to?

 Do young children like the same stories as older children?

 How do people tell stories to children?

 How does technology help people tell stories?

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上季保留 02. A movie

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

Part 3

 Where do people watch movies?

 What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?

 Do people in your country still like to go to the cinema?

 Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies?

 Are actors or actresses important to movies?

 What makes an actor a famous star?

上季保留 03. A TV program

Describe a TV program you like to watch.

You should say:

What it is

What it is about

Who you watch it with

And explain why you like to watch it

Part 3

 What programs do people like to watch in your country?

 Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?

 What shows do old and young people watch?

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上季保留 04. An important thing learned

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

Part 3

 What can children learn from their parents?

 How can people learn new things?

 Is it necessary for adults to constantly learn new things?

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上季保留 05. Something to share

Describe something you had to share with others.

You should say:

What it was

Who you shared it with

Why you had to share it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

 Do you think kids like to share? Why?

 How can parents and teachers teach children to share?

 Why don’t some people like sharing?

 Are there any advantages to sharing your home with other people?

 Is it important to have rules in shared accommodation?

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上季保留 06. A photo

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 pround of it

Part 3

 Do people in your country like to take photos?

 Why do people enjoy remembering certain things by taking photos?

 Is taking photos the best way to remember something?

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling with a camera?

 What can people learn from historical photographs?

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上季保留 07. A beautiful object

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

Part 3

 Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?

 Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?

 Why do you people create beautiful things?

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季度新题 01. Teaching a friend/relative

Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something.

You should say:

Who you taught

What you taught

What the result was

And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3

 What practical skills can young people teach old people besides technology?

 How can young people teach old people skills?

 Do you think older people have problems learning new things? Why?

 Do you think showing is better than telling in education?

 Do people in your country like to learn things through watching videos?

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季度新题 02. An unusual meal

Describe a time when you had an unusual meal.

You should say:

When you had it

Where you had it

Whom you had it with

And explain why it was unusual.

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 Do people in your country prefer to eat at home or in restaurant?

 What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?

 Why do some people choose to order takeout instead of eating in restaurants?

 Do you think fast food is popular in your country?

 Do people in your country value food culture?

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季度新题 03. Something you did with someone/a group of people

Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people.

You should say:

What it was

Who you did it with

How long it took you to do this

And explain why you did it together.

Part 3

 How do you get along with your neighbors?

 How do neighbors help each other?

 How do children learn to cooperate with others?

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季度新题 04. First day at school

Describe a first day at school that you remember.

You should say:

When it was

Which school you went to

What happened that day

And explain why you still remember that experience

Part 3

 What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?

 How do children socialise with each other?

 ls socialising important for children?

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季度新题 05. Missing a meeting

Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting.

You should say:

When it happened

What happened

Why you missed/were late for it

And explain how you felt about this experience.

Part 3

 Are people in your country often late for meetings?

 Do you think it is important to be on time?

 Why are some people often late for meetings or appointments?

 How can people avoid being late?

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季度新题 06. Something made you feel proud

Describe something you did that made you feel proud.

You should say:

What it was

How you did it

How difficult it was

And explain why you felt proud of it.

Part 3

 Should everyone set goals for themselves?

 Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?

 Have your life goals changed since you were a child?

 What kinds of rewards are important at work?

 What makes people feel proud of themselves?

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季度新题 07. Making complaint

Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with
the result.

You should say:

When it happened

What the complaint was about

Who you made the complaint to

And explain why you were satisfied with the result.

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 Which is more effective when making a complaint, talking or writing?

 Who are more likely to make complaints, old people or young people?

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上季保留 01. An outdoor activity

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently

You should say:

What the activity was

Where and when you went

Who invited you to participate in it

And explain how you felt about the activity

Part 3

 What outdoor activities are popular in your country?

 Would you say people spend more time outdoors than they did, say, 20 years ago?

 What are the differences between after-class activities done by young and older

children?

 Should young people try as many new activities as possible?

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上季保留 02. Seeing plastic waste

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic wastes

You should say:

Where and when you saw these wastes

Why there were a lot of plastic wastes

What you did after you saw them

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

 Do you think we should use plastic products?

 How can we reduce our use of plastic?

 What kinds of plastic waste is often seen in your country?

 Why do people like to use plastic products?

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上季保留 03. Money as gift

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 felt about it

Part 3

 Why do people rarely use cash now?

 Do you think it is a good idea to give money as gifts?

 Should parents reward children with money?

 What do young people usually spend money on?

 Do people in your country like to save money?

 Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

上季保留 04. A decision to wait

Describe a time when you made a decision to wait for something.

You should say:

When it happened

What you waited for

How you made the decision

And explain how you felt while waiting

Part 3

 What kinds of jobs require the most patience?

 Is it always better to be patient in work (or studies)?

 What do people in your country often do while waiting?

 Do you agree or disagree that the older people are, the more patient they are?

 Are people less patient now than they in the past?

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上季保留 05. Missing appointment

Describe a time when you missed an appointment

You should say:

When it was

Who you made it with

Why you missed it

And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

 How do busy people remember things they need to do?

  What do you think of people using calendars to remind themselves of things?

 Is it important to have a daily plan?

 What kind of things do people need to plan carefully?

 Is there anything that cannot be planned?

 Do you think it is important to have a work-life balance?

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上季保留 06. Searching for information

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

Part 3

 What are the ways of getting information these days?

 Do most people trust information online?

 How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?

 Does the development of the Internet have any impact on disabled people?

 Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?

 What information can people get from television?

上季保留 07. Problem while shopping

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

Part 3

 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?

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上季保留 08. Argument

Describe a time when you argued with a friend.

You should say:

When it happened

Why you argued

How you resolved this argument

And explain how you felt about this experience.

Part 3

 What do you do if you disagree with someone?

 How can people stop an argument from turning into a fight?

 What disagreements do parents and children usually have?

 What do young children tend to argue about with each other?

 Do you think that it's important to be polite?

上季保留 09. An English lesson

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

Part 3

 Why do people learn foreign languages?

 Is learning a foreign language important?

 What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

 Do you think grammar is important when learning a foreign language?

 What's the best way to learn a language?

 What qualities should a good English teacher have?

 Do you think it’s interesting to be a foreign language teacher?

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Part 1 新题范例答案

PART 1

季度话题

季度新题 01. MUSIC

 What kind of music do you like to listen to?

Well, I listen to a variety of music, actually, depending on my mood. I suppose dance
music is my favourite because it is generally upbeat and full of energy. But also, if I’m
feeling stressed, something more relaxing and calmer is good.
 At what times of day do you like to listen to music?
Again, it varies. I usually listen to music at some point in the evenings. Having said that,
I often listen to music on the way to school, on the bus. Yes, whenever I’m travelling I
like to have something playing as I look out of the window at the world going by.
 Do you often listen to one type of music?
I like to listen to all types of music, such as rock, hip hop, and RnB. However, my
favorite is pop, especially Mandopop and Cantopop, which are a mix of western pop
styles with Chinese elements. My favorite artist is Jay Zhou, a Taiwanese legend, who
first started to experiment with these styles of music.
 What type of music do your friends like? Do you enjoy the same type of music?
Err, I think there’s quite a variety – from R and B, pop, hip-hop, even some more
classical sounds. Yes, some of my friends share my taste but certainly not all of them.
We often listen on headphones so we don’t have to listen to each other’s songs. Mind
you, with some friends we like to swap our favorite songs of the moment.
 What’s the most popular type of music where you live?
Well, that’s quite hard to say. I live in a student area so there’s quite a range of music.
As I said, many modern forms of music are popular but I don’t see one particular type
 dominating. In the summer, you can sometimes here many different types of music
coming from students’ rooms.
 Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?
Oh, that’s easy. I’ve always dreamt of seeing Pharell Williams – he’s a really talented
American singer who did a very famous song called ‘Happy’. It’s so, well, happy! It’s
very dancey with an infectious melody and it’s hard to keep still when you hear it. The
video was great, too.

季度新题 02. JEWELRY

 What kinds of jewelry do you like?

Well, I have to say that I never wear jewelry, though my sister does, so I can speak
about her. She’s never without something sparkly on! She likes anything from earrings
to necklaces and bracelets. Not super expensive, but it should sparkle in some way!
 Do you (ever or usually) wear any jewelry? (If yes, when/how often)
Like I said, my sister is rarely without an item of jewelry on, however small. Even if it’s
the weekend and she’s relaxing at home, she likes to wear something eye-catching. I
sometimes tease her about this, but I have to admit she looks good.
 When was the last time you bought some jewelry?
I don’t think I’ve ever bought jewelry for myself, as far as I can remember, but I have
certainly been shopping with my sister and watched her try on a lot of things. She
always asks for my opinion on how it looks. I like that she values what I think.
 Have you ever given jewelry to anyone as a gift?
Errm, well unsurprisingly I last gave a jewelry item as a present to my sister for her
birthday. Let me see, it was a necklace, I think, with a silver sort of spiral shape hanging
from it. She had been talking about it for a few weeks after seeing it in the shop so
was overjoyed to get it for her birthday!
 Why do you think people like jewelry?
I’ve never really thought about why, but maybe it just feels good to be adorned with
objects of beauty. Maybe it helps the wearer to feel more confident in public, or even
helps increase self-esteem? I should ask my sister!
 Why do some people keep/wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
I suppose sentimental value has something to do with this. For example, my mother
kept her mother’s wedding ring after she passed away. It was quite a simple ring,
nothing flashy, but it gave my mother good memories of her mum.
季度新题 03. STAYING UP LATE

 Do you prefer to go to bed late, or early?

It depends on the day, really. If it’s a school day the following day, I know I’ll feel better
if I’ve had a good 8 hours, so I try to go to bed early. The weekends are another matter,
though. I usually stay up late and wake late.
 Have you ever stayed up late? And what did you do?
Yes, I stayed up until well after midnight to see in the New Year, last year. Even my
younger brother stayed up, too. We celebrated Western New Year with a nice meal
and some fireworks. There were even some games for us all to play. It was such fun.
 How did you feel the next day? / Did you sleep late the next day?
OK, well I have to say, I felt a bit drowsy for most of the next day. Even though I slept
late and got about 8 hours, I think my body was a bit disrupted with going to sleep so
late. Fortunately, there was nothing important to do, that day.
 Do you think children should stay up late?
Well, I think a routine is important for your body and mind. When you have to go to
school the next day, children cannot stay up late and get enough sleep, So, I think no,
kids should probably get to bed in good time.
 When you were a child, did your parents (ever) let you stay up late?
Let me see, well, no, not when I was young, say under 10 years old. They became more
relaxed about it when I was a teenager and didn’t mind me staying up late on special
occasions, but not when I was young. I do remember lying in bed sometimes and
hearing the adults chatting and laughing quite late at night sometimes.

季度新题 04. CHOCOLATE

 Do you like chocolate?

Yes, I like chocolate. I like it in all its varieties, too: chocolate bars, chocolate biscuits,
chocolate cakes, and my favorite — chocolate ice-cream! One of my favorite things is
being given a box of chocolates from my boyfriend, especially if it’s a luxury brand
from Belgium or Switzerland — that’s a very romantic gesture, in my opinion!
 What’s your favourite flavor?
My favorite flavor of chocolate is dark chocolate. I don’t really like to eat things that
are too sweet, and so dark chocolate is just a little sweet, but mainly bitter. I’ve also
 heard that dark chocolate is better for people’s health than other kinds because it has
less sugar and milk in it.
 How often do you eat chocolate?
Well, I’m afraid to say I eat it quite regularly! Not every day, but certainly every week.
There’s a coffee shop next to our school that sells chocolate brownies. They are
gorgeous so it’s difficult to resist them, especially after school as I have to walk past
that place to get the school bus.
 Did you like it when you were a child?
For sure. As I said, it was love at first taste from that first time on my birthday. I didn’t
eat it regularly then, but on special occasions, we usually got a little chocolate to eat.
Not too much because I think my parents were worried about my teeth!
 Have you ever given chocolate as a gift? (If yes, on what occasions? To whom?)
Yes, I’ve bought chocolate as a present on several occasions. Let me think, well the last
time was my school friend’s birthday. We all clubbed together and got her a dark
chocolate ice cream cake. It was so tasty and there was none left at the end. It was
quite expensive, but well worth it.
 Do you think chocolate is a good gift to others?
Err, it depends on the person, I think. My parents don’t eat much chocolate, so I
wouldn’t buy it for them. For my friends and younger relatives, though, it always
seems to go down well. It’s far more available nowadays and there seems to be a
greater variety to choose from nowadays.

季度新题 05. WEEKENDS

 What do you usually do (or, like to do) on weekends?

Well, at the moment, I have a ton of school work, so after I’ve finished my homework,
which I like to get done on Saturday morning, I just like to unplug. It’s good to get out
of the house, if possible. Sometimes I go out with my family and other times I meet
friends and maybe watch a movie, or have a meal together.
 Are there any places in your city that you like to go to on weekends?
I usually just hang out with friends on the weekend. We’ll go to a restaurant – probably
hot pot because we all love it. We might then catch a movie at the cinema or drink
coffee in a Starbucks. These are all very common places, of course. I suppose I don’t
care to hang out in any special or unusual places.
 What did you do last weekend? / Did you do anything special last weekend?
Um, last weekend, let me see. Yes, it was my mum’s birthday, so it was quite a special
 weekend. We went out as a family and took a boat cruise up the river in our city. It’s a
great way to travel compared with the busy roads. We had lunch on the boat which
was a real novelty and just relaxed and enjoyed the different view of the city from on
the water. We all went out for a meal at night, too. It was great fun.
 Do you usually make plans for weekends? (If yes, how?)
Well, it depends. If I do things with my school mates, we usually arrange it face-to-face
at school. Mind you, sometimes we make last minute plans and then we’ll use social
media or texting to sort things out. It can be really exciting when a friend gets in touch
with a spur of the moment idea on a Friday night or Saturday morning.
 What do other people in your hometown do on weekends?
Err, well the parks always seem to be busy at the weekend, especially if the weather is
fine. Exercising seems to be popular nowadays. You can see joggers, cyclists, roller-
bladers, all sorts really. In the summer, quite often, people buy snacks and have a
picnic in the park. It’s a nice lazy way to spend an afternoon.

季度新题 06. HAPPINESS

 What makes you feel happy?

Oh, I’ve not really thought about that before. Well, for me, I do like going into nature
and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Just the peace and quiet of a park is a
welcome break from traffic jams and cars honking. If possible, I like to go hiking with
my friends in the mountains outside our city. I definitely feel happy when doing that
sort of activity.
 What made you happy when you were little?
Err, it’s bit difficult to remember. I suppose birthdays were great fun and it was always
a thrill to open presents from my family and relatives. It’s not that the gifts were
anything super special, but it was so exciting not knowing what they were, and then
opening them to find out. Yes, that certainly made me happy.
 Do you think happiness is very important?
Of course, it is. We all want to be happy, and we all want our loved ones to be happy.
It doesn’t mean we expect to be happy all the time – that’s unrealistic – but happiness
is the aim for most of the things we do. We study hard so we can get good grades,
which will make us happy. We work hard to earn money to buy things we want, which
can make us happy. And so on.
  What do you think makes people feel happy?
Oh, that must depend on the person. I’m not really sure. Some people seem to love
shopping, for example, doing it as a hobby. Other people seem to get happiness from
sports and exercise. Probably for most people, I’d say being with loved ones is a
universal source of happiness. Just hanging out and chatting.
 What do you do when faced with an unhappy situation?
Again, it depends on the type of situation. If I’ve had an argument with a friend or
family member, I feel bad and prefer to be just left alone in my room. I’ll do something
to take my mind off the situation – watch a movie, listen to music, or contact another
person who is not involved in the situation. Yes, talking with friends can be a good
solution.
 Do you think money plays an important part in people’s happiness?
Of course, it does. But it’s not a guarantee of happiness. Money makes people’s lives
easier and gives us more opportunities for study and work; so, in that way, it can make
us happier. But if you become obsessed with the pursuit of money then it can lead you
away from happiness: it can cause relationships to break down because you don’t
spend enough time with family or friends; it can make you paranoid about why people
want to be friends with you; and so on.

季度新题 07. OUTER SPACE AND STARS

 Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?

Well, I remember learning the names of the planets when I was in elementary school.
We used to sing a song to help us memorise the names, but I’ve forgotten the tune
now. Apart from that, I remember my uncle pointing out some of the constellations
when we were on holiday once – he had an app that you pointed at the sky and it
showed you all the names. It was amazing.
 Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?
Err, not so much. I have seen a few of that type of movie but it doesn’t really appeal
to me that much. I think documentaries are more interesting and I remember when I
was a child seeing a man do the highest freefall parachute that started in space. That
was incredible and nail biting to watch. I can’t believe he made it in one piece!
 Do you want to travel in outer space?
I’d love to go into outer space! First, I’d like to view Earth from outside its orbit because
images of Earth taken by astronauts and satellites have always fascinated me. Second,
 I’d like to visit another celestial object like the Moon or Mars and see how it feels
walking on there. But most of all, I’d like to encounter an alien spaceship in outer space!
 What would you do if you had the opportunity?
If I had the opportunity to go into outer space, I’d like to go for a spacewalk. I’ve seen
some Chinese astronauts on their missions into space leave the space station to do
some repair work, and I’m impressed both by their bravery and by their skill. I’d love
to be able to do something like that.
 Do you think it’s necessary to see other planets?
Well, there seems to be a lot of talk about other planets and maybe even colonizing
some of them in the future. I think it’s useful to study other planets to help us
understand our own place in the universe and maybe our own history. For example, if
we found out that there used to be life on other planets, that would be fascinating.
 Whom would you like to go with if you travelled to space?
Wow, I’ve never considered that idea before. Well, I would certainly want to go with
quite a big group of people rather than just one friend or family member. It could be
really lonely so maybe to go with my whole family and schoolfriends, too, would be
ideal. I’m sure the lifestyle would be a bit strange up there, so it would be important
to have loved ones around for company and support.

季度新题 08. SMALL BUSINESS

 Do you know many small businesses?

My uncle has his own restaurant. It’s very successful, but it consumes all his time. He’s
there seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year. But it’s very popular and the family
are very proud of him. I also know a good friend from university who set up his own
business online buying and selling signed basketball memorabilia. It took him a while
to take off, but now he’s raking in the cash.
 Do you prefer buying things from small or big companies?
It depends on what I’m buying. If it’s an electronic device, then I prefer using big
companies. That’s because their products are at the cutting edge of technology, and
if you have a problem with your device, they are very prompt at responding to you.
But if it’s something made by hand like clothes or jewelry, then I like to buy some
locally made products because they are unique.
 Would you like to run a small business of your own?
I think I would, in the future. But first, I’d like to work for a big company and save a lot
of money. Then maybe, when I’m about 40, I’d like to open my own small business.
 I’m into fashion, so a small boutique with high-end clothes would be my dream
business.

季度新题 09. T-SHIRTS

 Do you like to buy T-shirts?

Yes, I’ve got lots of T-shirts. Fortunately, they are quite cheap to buy in my country so
I have built up quite a collection. I’ve got plain ones that I can wear under other clothes,
but I also have branded T-shirts and souvenirs from different places I have visited with
my school and on holiday, too.
 When do you usually wear T-shirts?
Oh, I’d say I wear T-shirts pretty much every day. If it’s winter than sometimes I wear
two T-shirts under a long-sleeved top to help me keep warm. In summer time, I often
wear T-shirts at home, relaxing, or to go and hang out with classmates at the weekend.
That’s the great thing about them, they’re so flexible as an item of clothing – you can
wear them almost any time.
 Have you ever bought T-shirts as souvenir when travelling?
Yep. When I went to New York as a teenager, I bought a T-shirt, which said ‘I heart New
York’ – these are iconic souvenirs of New York, so I wanted one. I’ve also got a T-shirt
with some Terracotta Warriors on the front, which I bought when I went to Xi’an for a
holiday. So, yeah, I love to buy T-shirts as souvenirs.
 Do you like T-shirts with pictures printed on them?
Yeah, I don’t mind. I like all kinds of T-shirts: plain ones, ones with a pattern, ones with
a logo, and ones with pictures on them. I have a Nike T-shirt, which has a picture of
Kobe Bryant making a dunk, and that’s one of my favorite T-shirts. But I usually just
buy plain black or white T-shirts with the sports logo on the chest. That’s because
these kinds of T-shirts can go with anything.
 What kind of T-shirts do old people in your country like to buy?
Err, souvenir T-shirts seem to be really popular. So, for example, if you go to a tourist
attraction somewhere, it’s common to see T-shirts for sale and people like to wear
these. Maybe it’s a good way to show other people where they have been on holiday.
Apart from that, I suppose any T-shirts with pictures or brands on are common to see,
too. You don’t see many just plain T-shirts.
季度新题 10. KEYS

 Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?

No, not really. I just have the key for my home. Quite often my parents will still be at
work when I get home, so I need to be able to let myself in. But I think that’s the only
key I that actually own!
 Have you ever lost your keys?
No, I’ve never lost a key. I sometimes forget where I put my key while I’m getting ready
to go out, but I usually find it pretty quick. But I’ve never actually lost a key and never
been able to find it.
 What can be done to avoid losing keys?
One thing that many men in China do is put their keys on a keyring, which is then
attached to a belt loop on their trousers. Another thing one can do is to keep it in a
little purse in your bag. That way, it’s harder to lose it if it’s in a purse.

季度新题 11. LIBRARY

 Do you often go to library?

Not now, but when I was studying for my finals in university, then I went to the
university every day to study. I found it a lot more conducive to study than being in my
dorm. It has the perfect environment for studying: it’s not easy to get distracted by
other things, and when you look around, you can see lots of other students reading
and taking notes, which encourages you to persevere.
 Did you like to go to library when you were young?
No, I didn’t. But my mum did often take me to bookstores as a kid and encouraged me
to choose some books to read. I was a bit of a voracious reader when I was young. I
always had my nose in some book or other.
 Do children in your country often go to library?
Not very often. Many children don’t have time to go to a public library unless they’re
pre-school age. Most public schools have libraries, but their selection of books is
usually limited. To be honest, children aren’t encouraged to read for pleasure, so they
don’t have the desire to go to a library to find new stories to read. Most books we read
are for study, and our teachers give us those.
季度新题 12. ART

 Do you like art? (And what forms of art do you like?)

Well, I like looking at art but I don’t really produce anything myself. For visual arts, I
used to like looking at classic paintings in galleries. When you see them in real life you
see how impressive they really are. I tried modern art, but sometimes I don’t really
understand the artist’s ideas. I remember seeing a very expensive painting that was
just coloured dots. That one passed me by!
 Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?
No. As I said I do not really produce anything myself. My mum and my brother are
both very talented artists so I have kind of left it to them to be the artists in the family.
I did try an AI app recently where you input a description in words and the app
produces a picture according to what you wrote. That was quite impressive but in an
unusual way and did not really display my artistic abilities!
 Do you prefer modern art or traditional art?
I prefer traditional art – I don’t really know much about modern art, to be honest.
China has a long history of art, which I like to look at. For example, we are famous for
our calligraphy. A work of art can go for millions of RMB. Ink painting is also a
renowned art form from China. My parents have a small collection of this kind of art.
 Would you like to study art, or work in the arts?
Well, not the visual arts. As I have explained, I have family members that are very
capable in that area. My strength is more in music and in the future, I would like to be
a sound designer for movies. This involves creating sound effects and music to help
provide different atmospheres in the movie. So, while not the traditional visual arts, I
suppose it is still included in the arts, in general.
 Do you like to visit art galleries?
Yes. Even though I am not very creative, visually, I enjoy seeing other people’s work.
As I said, I love seeing original classic paintings in galleries. I visited a famous gallery in
the UK once, and it was amazing to see some old paintings from 200 years ago. Not
just the artistic detail, but the size of some of them was really impressive.
季度新题 13. NOISE

 What noises/sounds do you generally hear around where you live?

Well, the sound of traffic is virtually constant where I live. I suppose you get used to it
after a while so it doesn’t really matter. I think I notice it more if I have been away,
outside the city for a while, then return. It seems to be really loud for a few days, then
seems to disappear again.
 Do you think there’s too much noise in modern society?
Err, yes, I would say so. I wear my headphones a lot of the time when I am out and
about in the city to block it out. So, you could say I am just replacing one set of sounds
with another, but I think the sounds of traffic, factories, planes and stuff is not very
pleasant to have as a backdrop to our lives.
 Where can you hear loud noise?
At my home. Some of our neighbors make a lot of noise. One of our neighbors likes to
watch TV late at night and the volume is sometimes too loud. There is also a couple
who live above us who sometimes argue quite loudly. Fortunately, we’ve got a WeChat
group for our building where we can send a message to ask people to be quieter.
Usually people will quieten down if you ask them.
 Are cities becoming noisier? / Do you think the amount of noise in modern life is
increasing?
Aaah, not necessarily. In my city, there has been a push for electric cars and buses in
recent years. This has really reduced the kind of hum of traffic there used to be. It was
a bit weird at first still having a lot of traffic on the roads but with far less noise. I think
people prefer this and it can make modern city life just a little more relaxing on the
ears.
 What would you do if you encountered loud noise?
Well, as I said, my usual way of coping with loud noise in everyday life – on the street
or on the metro, for example, is to wear headphones. I like to listen to more relaxing,
or at least more enjoyable sounds than the hum and rattle of the city. This isn’t always
practical, though. I remember when they were building a new apartment block near
my house last year and we had to put up with a lot of noise for several months.
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