December, 2014
Part 1:
(some general Q’s about yourself and your life )
Do you live in a house or a flat? Have you ever considered moving to another place? Which is your favourite room in your house/ flat? Do you like your neighbours?
 
Do you think bicycles will become more popular in the future? Have you ever travelled by train? Do you like travelling by car? Do you often use maps when you travel? 

 
Do you think gardens and parks are important to cities? Do you like being close to nature?
What’s your favourite kind of weather? What’s your favourite season? Does your city have four distinct seasons?
 
Do you prefer to write letters or emails? Why? What do you use your mobile phone for?
Do you think handwriting is still an important skill today? Is your handwriting easy to read?
What are the most important qualities of a good teacher? Do you like your teachers?
Do you want to learn another language? How are you going to learn it?
 
How do you get news these days?
What kinds of advertisements are popular in China? Do you often buy advertised products? Have you ever felt annoyed by an ad?
 
What do you do to relax? Does playing outdoor sports help you relax? Do vacations help you relax?
What do you usually do at weekends? Which day is your busiest day of the week? Which day is your favourite day of the week?
Do you think there should be more public holidays?
Do you concentrate better in the morning or in the evening? How can you improve your concentration?
 
What's your favorite kind of food? Do you like fast food? What was your favorite food as a child?
Who cooks in your family? Do you want to take cooking classes? Are cooking shows popular in China? Do you think children should learn how to cook?
Do you think children should help with household chores? How often do you do housework?

What’s your favourite type of shoes? Is it more important for shoes to look good or to feel comfortable? Have you ever bought shoes online? Do you often help your friends shop for clothing?
Do you like shopping? What are the differences between street markets and supermarkets?
 
Do you think having many friends is an advantage? How did you meet your best friend?
Do you like going to parties? Why? What do you dislike about parties?
Which birthday left you with the deepest impression? Did you receive any gifts for that birthday? Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with your family members or your friends?
 
Do you like taking photos? Do you prefer to take photos with your camera or with your mobile phone?
What’re your favourite colours? Why you like them?
Do you often visit museums and art galleries? Do you think they should offer free admission to visitors?
What’s your favourite kind of music? Do you play any instruments?
What games did you like to play when you were a child? What games do children play these days?

December, 2014
Part 2:
城市与建筑
Describe a city you visited before.
(Keep in mind you can reuse the same ideas for different topic cards.)
Describe a holiday that you spent far away from home.
Describe a long journey you made.
Describe a place where you wish to have a home.
Describe an interesting foreign country you wish to visit.
Describe a school you went to when you were a child.
Describe a garden / park.
Describe a historic building in your city.
Describe an interesting building in your country.

个人与组织
Describe an interesting old person.
Describe an elderly person who you really respect.
Describe a family member you spend a lot of time with.
Describe a person you often chat with.
Describe a friend who has good habits.
Describe a school friend who you remember well.
Describe an interesting conversation.
Describe an occasion when you received useful advice.
Describe a famous singer / band.
Describe a comic star who’s popular in your country.
Describe a sports star.
Describe a famous person in another country.
Describe a beautiful / handsome person.
Describe an important job.
Describe an interesting job.
Describe a person who you want to be similar to in the future.
 
自然界
Describe an interesting animal.
Describe your favourite weather.
Describe your favourite season.

休闲娱乐
Describe your favourite sport.
Describe an activity that is good for your health.
Describe a sports event.
Describe an indoor game you often played as a child.
Describe your favourite TV / radio programme.
Describe a foreign film that you like.
Describe a film that you dislike.
Describe your favourite cartoon character.
Describe a book you’ve read recently.
Describe a useful website.
Describe a useful mobile app.
 
事件
Describe a time when you helped your neighbours.
Describe a time when you shared something with others.
Describe an occasion when you waited for someone.
Describe something you did that was a waste of time.
Describe a project or piece of homework you did.
Describe a group activity（a group game, a group presentation …）.
Describe a time when you felt proud of a friend of yours / your friends’ success.
Describe a prize you hope you can win.
Describe something you can’t do now but want to learn in the future.
Describe a photo.
Describe a wedding.
Describe a birthday party.
Describe a family celebration.
Describe an important letter or email you received.
Describe your favourite subject.
Describe a foreign language you wish to learn (not English).

物品
Describe a mobile phone.
Describe a piece of equipment that was broken.
Describe a problem you had with a digital device.
Describe something you bought on an overseas trip.
Describe an ad that helped you buy something.
Describe something you bought but haven’t used much.
Describe your favourite magazine.
Describe a hand-made gift you gave a friend.
Describe something you borrowed from a friend.
Describe a toy you had as a child.
Describe your favourite clothes or accessories.
 
Day 10
Describe a good law.
Describe a work of art such as a sculpture, a painting or a drawing.
Describe a special meal you were invited to.
Describe a restaurant you like.
Describe an occasion when you received good service

1 Differences between countries are becoming less evident. People all over the world share the same brands, advertising, eating habits and television channels. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

2 Some people think that employers should be required to employ equal numbers of men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3 When students study a foreign language, they should also study the culture and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?

4 Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to students’ future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
 
5 Some people think that high-school students should be encouraged to evaluate their teachers. Others, however, believe that will result in loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

6 Distance education delivered over the Internet or television has more advantages than classroom-based education. Do you agree or disagree?

7 Some people think that newspapers are the best source of news. Others, however, believe that news is presented better on television or the Internet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
 
8 Detailed descriptions of crimes in the media should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9 Public libraries should only provide books and not waste their limited resources on multimedia materials such as videos or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

10 Some people think that it is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11 Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed if they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others, however, believe that is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

12 The only way to improve safety on the road is to severely punish driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13 Cheap air travel is increasingly popular in the world today. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

14 Today, people often buy food transported from other countries. Do you think the benefits of this outweigh the drawbacks?

15 Staying healthy by participating in sports and eating well should be an individual’s duty to society rather than a habit for personal benefits. Do you agree or disagree?

16 The government should pay for people’s education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17 Some people believe that governments should give financial support to artists such as painters, sculptors and musicians. Others, however, argue that artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

18 In many countries, average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society as a whole? Suggest some solutions.

19 Individuals cannot do anything to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20 Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals for the benefit of humans. Others, however, think that it is wrong to exploit animals for human purposes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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