# The Latest IELTS Topic Pool

## Part 1

<Topic 1: Hats/caps>

1. Do you like to wear hats?
2. What kinds of hats do you have?
3. Where do you like to buy hats?
4. Is wearing hats popular in your country?

<Topic 2: Borrowing/lending>
1. How do you feel when people don't return things they borrowed from you?
2. Do you like to lend things to others?
3. Have you ever borrowed money from others?
4. Have you borrowed books from others?

<Topic 3: Colours>
1. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?
2. What colours do your friends like most?
3. What's the colour you dislike? Why?
4. What's your favorite colour?

<Topic 4: Hobby>
1. Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
2. Do you have a hobby that you've had since childhood?
3. Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
4. Do you have any hobbies?

<Topic 5: Swimming>
1. What's the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
2. Where do people in your country like to go swimming?
3. Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
4. Do you like swimming?

<Topic 6: Advertisement>
1. What kind of advertising do you like?
2. Do you like advertisements?
3. Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
4. Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?

<Topic 7: Feeling bored>
1. Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?
2. What do you do when you feel bored?
3. When would you feel bored?
4. Do you often feel bored?

<Topic 8: Friends>
1. Would you invite friends to your home?
2. Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
3. Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
4. What do you usually do with your friends?
5. Where do you often meet each other?
6. Do you often go out with your friends?
7. How important are friends to you?

<Topic 9: Books and reading habits>
1. Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
2. Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
3. Are your reading habits now different than before?
4. Do you often read books? When?
5. Do you read more or less now than when you were younger?

<Topic 10: Evening time>
1. What do you hate doing in the evening?
2. Do you like the morning or evening?
3. What do you usually do in the evening?
4. What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
5. Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
6. Do you spend your evenings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?

<Topic 11: Sitting down>
1. Do you find it easy to fall asleep when sitting on a sofa?
2. When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
3. Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
4. Do you always sit down for a long time?
5. Where is your favorite place to sit?

<Topic 12: Computers>
1. In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
2. What would your life be like without computers?
3. When was the first time you used a computer?
4. In what conditions would you use a computer?

<Topic 13: Old buildings>
1. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
2. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
3. Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?
4. Have you ever seen old buildings in the city?

<Topic 14: Collecting things>
1. Where do you usually keep things you need?
2. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
3. Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?
4. Do you collect things?

<Topic 15: Talents>
1. Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
2. Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
3. Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
4. Do you have a talent or something you are good at?

<Topic 16: Watch>
1. Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
2. Why do some people wear expensive watches?
3. Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
4. Do you wear a watch?

<Topic 17: Cars>
1. Do you think car colours are important?
2. What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
3. Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
4. What types of cars do you like?
5. Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?

<Topic 18: Lost and found>
1. Will you post on social media if you lose your item?
2. Have you ever lost things?
3. Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?
4. What will you do if you find something lost by others?

<Topic 19: Websites>
1. What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
2. Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
3. What is your favourite website?
4. What kinds of websites do you often visit?

<Topic 20: Street market>
1. Are there many street markets in China?
2. When was the last time you went to a street market?
3. Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?
4. What do people usually buy on the street market?

<Topic 21: Mobile phone>
1. How has your mobile phone changed your life?
2. Will you buy a new one in the future?
3. Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
4. What was your first mobile phone?

<Topic 22: Time management>
1. Do you like being busy?
2. When do you find it hard to allocate time?
3. Is it easy to manage time for you?
4. How do you plan your time in a day?

<Topic 23: Sports programs>
1. Have you ever watched a sports game in a stadium?
2. Do you prefer to watch sports games alone or with a group of friends?
3. What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
4. Who do you like to watch sports games with?
5. Do you like to watch live sports games?
6. Do you like watching sports programs on TV?

<Topic 24: Art/drawing>
1. Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
2. Do you want to learn more about art?
3. Do you like to go to the gallery?
4. Do you like drawing?

<Topic 25: Taking photos>
1. Do you want to improve your photography skills?
2. What is your favourite family photo?
3. Do you like taking selfies?
4. Do you like taking photos?

<Topic 26: Emails>
1. Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
2. Is sending emails popular in China?
3. When would you send emails to others?
4. Do you often send emails?

<Topic 27: Dreams>
1. Do you want to make your dreams come true?
2. Do you think dreams have special meanings?
3. Do you share your dreams with others? (or are you interested in others? dreams?)
4. Can you remember the dreams you had?

<Topic 28: Mirrors>
1. Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
2. Do you usually take a mirror with you?
3. Have you ever bought mirrors?
4. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?

<Topic 29: Meet new friends/people>
1. Do you meet new people more often now than in the past?
2. Do you enjoy talking to new people?
3. Where can you meet new people?
4. Do you like meeting new people?
5. What do you often talk about with your new friends?
6. Have you made any new friends recently?
7. Did you make a lot of friends when you were a child?
8. Do you like making friends?

<Topic 30: Place of work/study>
1. Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
2. Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace?
3. What part of your school do you like the most?
4. What is your favourite place to study?
5. Do you prefer to study at home or in a library?

<Topic 31: Good view>
1. What is your favourite place? Why?
2. Would you take photos when you see a good view?
3. Have you seen an unforgettable and beautiful view or scenery?
4. What is the view like around the place where you live?

<Topic 32: Laughing>
1. When was the last time you laughed?
2. Do you always laugh at funny things?
3. Are you a person who often makes others laugh?
4. Do you think you are a funny person?
5. Do you enjoy watching interesting and funny movies?

<Topic 33: Teamwork>
1. What do you dislike about teamwork?
2. What do you learn from working in a team?
3. Have you teamed up with someone else before?
4. Do you like teamwork?

<Topic 34: Fishing>
1. Did you ever go fishing when you were a child?
2. Do you like fishing?
3. Do you like eating fish?
4. Is fishing popular in your country?

<Topic 35: Perfume>
1. Do you spend a lot of money on buying perfume?
2. Do you send perfume to others as a gift?
3. Where do you spray perfume?
4. Do you use perfume?
5. Do you like perfume?

<Topic 36: Roads and streets>
1. Are there any famous roads or streets in your country?
2. Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
3. What is the condition of the roads in your city like?
4. How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
5. Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?

<Topic 37: Coins>
1. Did you use coins as a child?
2. Do you use coins in your daily life?
3. Is it convenient to use coins?
4. Have you ever collected coins?
5. Do you often carry coins with you?

<Topic 38: Teachers>
1. Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
2. Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
3. Are you still in touch with your primary school teachers?
4. In what way has your favourite teacher helped you?
5. Do you have a favorite teacher?

<Topic 39: Bikes>
1. Did you ride a bike when you were little?
2. Are bikes popular in China?
3. Do you often ride a bike now?
4. Do you have a bike now?
5. Did you have a bike when you were young?

<Topic 40: Childhood memory>
1. Who did you like to play with as a child?
2. Where did you go to play as a child?
3. Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?
4. What are your best childhood memories?
5. Did you enjoy your childhood?
6. What did you enjoy doing as a child?

<Topic 41: Staying at home>
1. What do you like to do in your free time when you're at home?
2. Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future?
3. What did you often do at home as a child?
4. What is your favourite place at home?
5. What do you do when you stay at home?
6. Are you a person who likes to stay at home?

<Topic 42: Music/Musical instruments>
1. Do schools in your country have music lessons?
2. Do a lot of people like music?
3. Do you think music education is important for children?
4. Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
5. What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?
6. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

<Topic 43: Films/cinemas>
1. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in the cinema?
2. How often do you watch films?
3. Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
4. Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
5. Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
6. Did you often watch films when you were a child?
7. What films do you like?

<Topic 44: The city you live in>
1. Would you recommend your city to others?
2. What's the weather like where you live?
3. Do you often see your neighbors?
4. Is the city friendly to children and old people?
5. Are the people friendly in the city?
6. Are there people of different ages living in this city?
7. Is this city your permanent residence?
8. Are there big changes in this city?
9. How long have you lived in this city?
10. Do you like this city? Why?
11. What city do you live in?

<Topic 45: Weekends>
1. Has your weekend routine changed?
2. Do you do the same things every weekend?
3. Do you make plans for your weekends?
4. What did you do last weekend?
5. What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
6. Do you like weekends?

<Topic 46: Doing sports>
1. Do you know any schoolmates who are good at sports?
2. Should schools encourage young students to take more physical exercise?
3. Do you think it is important for people to exercise?
4. Do you know any people who are good at sports?
5. Do you think students need more exercise?
6. Did you do some sports when you were young?
7. Where did you learn how to do it?
8. What sports do you like?

<Topic 47: Daily routine>
1. Do you often go to bed late or early?
2. What part of your day do you like best?
3. Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
4. Have you ever changed your routine?
5. What is your daily study routine?

<Topic 48: Science>
1. Do you like science?
2. When did you start to learn about science?
3. Which science subject is interesting to you?
4. What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
5. Do you like watching science TV programs?
6. Do Chinese people often visit science museums?

<Topic 49: Morning routines>
1. Do you like to get up early in the morning?
2. What is your morning routine?
3. Is breakfast important?
4. What do you do right after getting up in the morning?

<Topic 50: Work or studies>
1. What subjects are you studying?
2. Do you like your subject?
3. Why did you choose to study that subject?
4. Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
5. Do you have any plans for your studies in the next five years?
6. What are the benefits of being your age?
7. Do you want to change your major?
8. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
9. How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
10. Are you looking forward to working?
11. What technology do you use when you study?
12. What changes would you like to see in your school?
13. What work do you do?
14. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
15. Do you like your job?
16. What requirements did you need to meet to get your current job?
17. Do you have any plans for your work in the next five years?
18. What do you think is the most important at the moment?
19. Do you want to change to another job?
20. Do you miss being a student?
21. What technology do you use at work?
22. Who helps you the most? And how?

<Topic 51: Social media>
1. What do people often do on social media?
2. Do your friends use social media?
3. Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
4. When did you start using social media?

<Topic 52: Home & Accommodation>
1. Who do you live with?
2. Do you live in an apartment or a house?
3. What part of your home do you like the most?
4. What's the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
5. What kind of house or apartment do you want to live in in the future?
6. What room does your family spend most of the time in?
7. What do you usually do in your apartment?
8. What kinds of accommodation do you live in?
9. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
10. Can you describe the place where you live?
11. Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment?
12. Please describe the room you live in.
13. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
14. What's your favorite room in your apartment or house?
15. What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
16. How long have you lived there?
17. Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment?

<Topic 53: Hometown>
1. Did you learn about the culture of your hometown in your childhood?
2. Have you learned anything about the history of your hometown?
3. Where is your hometown?
4. Is that a big city or a small place?
5. Do you like your hometown?
6. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
7. Is there anything you dislike about it?
8. How long have you been living there?
9. Do you like living there?
10. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
11. Please describe your hometown a little.
12. What's your hometown famous for?
13. Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
14. Are there many young people in your hometown?
15. Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?

<Topic 54: The area you live in>
1. Do you live in a noisy or a quiet area?
2. Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?
3. Do you like the area that you live in?
4. Where do you like to go in that area?
5. Do you know any famous people in your area?
6. What are some changes in the area recently?
7. Do you know any of your neighbours?

## Part 2 & Part 3

<Topic 55: A Foreign Country You Would Like to Visit>

Part 2

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 makes countries different?
2. Do you think reading is a good way to get to know other countries? Why?
3. How do people get information about other countries?
4. How does travelling abroad affect young people?
5. What are the advantages of working in an international company?
6. What do you think of national identity?

<Topic 56: A Recent Positive Change in Daily Routine>

Part 2

Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine
You should say:
What the change is
How you have changed the routine
Why you think it is a positive change
And explain how you feel about the change

Part 3

1. Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?
2. Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
3. Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
4. What changes would people often make?
5. Is time management very important in our daily lives?
6. What do people normally plan in their daily lives?

<Topic 57: An Important Rule at School or Work>

Part 2

Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work
You should say:
What the rule is about
What happens when people break the rule
Why you think it is an important rule
And explain how you feel about the rule

Part 3

1. When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?
2. What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?
3. What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?
4. What rules should people follow when using public transport?
5. On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don't follow some rules?
6. What rules should children follow at home in your country?

<Topic 58: A Science Subject or Field You Are Interested In>

Part 2

Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about
You should say:
Which area/subject it is
When and where you came to know this area/subject
How you get information about this area/subject
And explain why you are interested in this area/subject

Part 3

1. Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
2. How do you get to know about scientific news?
3. Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
4. Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
5. Is it important to study science at school?
6. Why do some children not like learning science at school?

<Topic 59: An Energetic Person You Know>

Part 2

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 there was more physical labour in the past than there is now?
2. Do you think you are an energetic person?
3. Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?
4. Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
5. What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?
6. What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?

<Topic 60: An Important Decision You Made>

Part 2

Describe an important decision that you made
You should say:
What the decision was
How you made your decision
What the results of the decision were
And explain why it was important

Part 3

1. How do people usually make important decisions?
2. Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
3. Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
4. Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
5. What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
6. Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?

<Topic 61: A Job That Is Useful to Society>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 62: A Place You Have Been to and Would Recommend Others to Live>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 63: A Countryside You Have Been To>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 64: An Invention That Is Useful in Your Daily Life>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 65: A Time When Someone Asked for Your Opinion>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 66: A Difficult Decision That Ended Successfully>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 67: A Time You Used Your Cellphone to Do Something Important>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 68: A Way or Change That Helps You Save a Lot of Time>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 69: A Friend You Like to Talk With>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 70: A Time You Were Stuck in a Traffic Jam for a Long Time>

Part 2

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam for a very long time
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?

<Topic 71: A Time When Someone Gave You Positive Advice About Work or Study>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 72: A Popular or Well-Known Person in Your Country>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 73: A Time You Were Very Busy>

Part 2

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？

<Topic 74: An Invention That Has Changed the World in a Positive Way>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 75: A Traditional Product in Your Country>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 76: Something You Do to Help You Concentrate>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 77: A Contest or Competition You Would Like to Participate In>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 78: A Special Day Out That Cost Little Money>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 79: An Occasion That You Lost Something in Public>

Part 2

Describe an occasion that you lost something in public
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?

<Topic 80: Something You Do to Keep Fit and Healthy>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 81: A Family Member You Want to Work With>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 82: Something That Surprised You and Made You Happy>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 83: A Quiet Place You Like to Go>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 84: An Interesting Neighbor>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 85: An Important Event You Celebrated>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 86: An Ambition You Haven’t Achieved>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 87: A Time When You Organized a Happy Event Successfully>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 88: A Skill You Learned From Older People>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 89: A Long Walk You Had>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 90: Something You Can’t Live Without (Not a Computer/Phone)>

Part 2

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)?

<Topic 91: A Person You Met Once Recently and Want to Know More About>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 92: A Course That Impressed You a Lot>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 93: Something That Was Broken in Your Home and Then Repaired>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 94: Someone You Like to Spend Time With>

Part 2

Describe someone you 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?

<Topic 95: A Special Cake You Received From Others>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 96: An Interesting Song>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 97: An Interesting Discussion You Had With Your Friend>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 98: A Thing You Did to Learn Another Language>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 99: A Person You Regularly Follow on Social Media>

Part 2

Describe a person who you regularly 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?

<Topic 100: A Rule You Dislike and Would Like to Change>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 101: An Item of Clothing That Someone Gave You>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 102: A City That Is Very Interesting/Famous>

Part 2

Describe a city that you think is very interesting/famous
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/famous

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?

<Topic 103: A Time You Visited a New Place>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 104: A Story Someone Told You and You Remember>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 105: A Gift You Would Like to Buy for Your Friend>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 106: A Toy You Liked in Your Childhood>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 107: An Important River or Lake in Your Country>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 108: An Old Person You Know Who Has Had an Interesting Life>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 109: A Time When You Received Good Service in a Shop or Store>

Part 2

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. What 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?

<Topic 110: A Cultural Place You Would Like to Learn the Culture There>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 111: A Public Park or Garden>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 112: A Place in Your Hometown That Is Different and You Enjoy Visiting With Parents/Friends>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 113: A Person Whom Others Like to Ask for Advice>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 114: A Place You Know Where People Can See a Lot of Wildlife>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 115: Someone Else’s Room You Enjoy Spending Time In>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 116: A Time You Answered a Phone Call From a Stranger in a Public Place>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 117: Your Favourite Food at a Traditional Festival or Special Event>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 118: A Person Who Chose a Career in the Medical Field>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 119: A Person Who Likes to Make Things by Hand>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 120: A Person Who Likes to Read a Lot>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 121: A Movie You Watched and Enjoyed Recently>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 122: A Time When You Lost an Important and Valuable Item>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 123: A Time When You Helped a Family Member/Relative>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 124: A Crowded Place You Went To>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 125: A Challenge You Faced That Was Difficult>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 126: An Ideal and Perfect Place You Would Like to Stay>

Part 2

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. Why do some people choose to live in the city center?
3. Do different people have different preferences for houses or apartments?
4. What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
5. Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
6. What are apartments like in your country?

<Topic 127: A Person Who Has Strong Opinions>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 128: An Old Friend You Had Lost Touch With and Got in Contact Again>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 129: Something You Did in Your Study/Work That Made You Feel Confident>

Part 2

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 for studying?
5. What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
6. How can a person become more confident?

<Topic 130: A Prize You Have Received Recently>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 131: An Online Video in Which You Learned Something New>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 132: Someone (Famous) Who Is a Role Model for Young People>

Part 2

Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has done
And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people

Part 3

1. Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?
2. What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
3. What qualities do famous people have?
4. Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?
5. Is it important for children to have a role model?
6. What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?

<Topic 133: A Time When You Helped a Child>

Part 2

Describe a time when you helped a child
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Should developed countries provide technological help to developing countries?
2. Why is it important to help neighbors?
3. Do people in your country like to help neighbors?
4. What can you do to help your neighbors?
5. What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
6. Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?

<Topic 134: Something You Received for Free>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 135: A Person Who Contributes to Society>

Part 2

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?

<Topic 136: A Time That You Showed Something New to a Younger Person>

Part 2

Describe a time that you showed something which was new to a person who was younger than you
You should say:
When it was
What it was
Who you showed it to
How you showed it
Why you showed it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

1. Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?
2. How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
3. What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?
4. Why are some people not willing to ask help from others while studying?
5. What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
6. What skills should children learn?


