1. Special gift:
Describe the best present/gift you have received:
I. Who send it? What is the gift? What is it for?
ii. When did you receive it?
iii. Detail information about the present.
Last year, my wife celebrated my birthday at home. She bought an electronic
dictionary as birthday gift. I like the electronic dictionary very much. It's
blue and quite small. It fits into my pocket. I remember at that time, my wife said to me:"she decided to immigrate to Canada with me. In future, we must study
very hard .And she hoped that the electronic dictionary could help me to improve my English." On that day, I was very happy because my wife agreed to immigrate to
rapid progress that before long I began to write articles in English.
1) In China
Oh, attend the party, such as Wedding Party, Birthday Party. During Spring
Festival, people give presents each other, including clothes, books, flowers and
foods.
2) Compare the gift which people have received 10 years ago to the present
that people now are receiving, what's the difference between them?
(Try to compare the gift you received in your teenage with the gift
children received now)
Oh, I think the gift was monotonic before. For example, I often received a
notebook as gift. But now, there are various gifts to choose from. Such as
flowers, wine, food, clothes etc.
3) Just image the gift in the future children will receive.
In the future, I think more and more children will receive intellectual
gifts, such as electronic dictionary, notebook computer and so on.
4) Just image the gift in the future people will receive.
In the future, oh, in most case, people will give flowers each other. I think flowers will be
the most popular present.
2. Building
what is the interesting building in your country?
What is it located?
What is it used for?
Explain why you think it is the most interesting?
I think the interesting building is the Great Wall. It runs across north
the Great Wall. When the enemy came, fires were lit to warn other soldiers.
I think the Great Wall is the most interesting building. Because it is one
of the wonders of the world and it was one of the few man-made objects on earth
that could be seen by the astronauts who landed on the moon. Also, the Great Wall
has become a symbol of both China 's proud history and its present strength.
1) Are there some old buildings in your hometown? Where and Describe it?
Weeing Tower, built in 1420, is located in the southern of Anyang City
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, people came to the tower to worship the God
of Heaven and pray for a good harvest. Nowadays, it serves as a museum of history
. Murals of Weeing Tower give visitors a feel for the great artistic
achievements of ancient Chinese civilization. In a word, I think the Weeing Tower is the most interesting building, and it is the oldest building in my hometown.
2) Compare the differences between the constructions in your city with them in
20 years ago? Describe the building styles in detail?
The traditional buildings are made of the red brick and always have curved
eaves. Thousands of buildings look the same. But now, various buildings with
different colors and styles have been going up in my hometown. In addition, room
is equipped with kitchen and bathroom. This is very convenient.
3) What are people's attitudes to old building today and that of our later
generation? Should we protect them? Why?
People, including our later generation, advocate that government should protect old buildings .Because old buildings represent the great artistic
achievements of ancient Chinese civilization.
4) What role do you think the old and modern buildings play in the society?
Oh, modern buildings are for us to live and work, while old buildings are for us to visit and research.
5) Compare the differences between house and apartment?
In China , there is a big yard beside house, where we can plant some flowers
and trees etc. But house is more expensive. Apartment is convenient and cheap but small.
3. Friend:
Who is your best friend?
How did you meet?
What do you do with your friend?
Tell me the way you make friends with others and you think what people should be your friends?
My best friend six. We were in the same class for 5 years. At that time,
we often gather together to study and play. Now, we work in the same company.
Friendship is extremely important to me. It’s like being brothers or sisters,
but even more than that. I mean, I would do nearly anything for my friend,
and I would expect that he would do the same for me. If he didn't help me when I
was in need, then I would not consider him a good friend. I have a lot of
different kinds of friends. Some are loud, others are shy. I prefer having a real
variety of friends.
1) Do you think it is easy to make friends in China
Yes, of course. Nowadays, transportation and communication are easy and
convenient. We have more opportunities to meet all kinds of people and make friends with them.
2) What do you think the difference between adults and children making friend?
The difference is attitude or mindset between adults and children making
friend. In general, children like to make friend with good students because they
can help each other in studying. But adults make friends with anyone they like.
3) How do children make friend?
Children to children.
4) What is the most important thing in friendship?
Trust.
5) What is the second important thing in friendship?
Helping each other.
6) What makes friendship break up? Misunderstanding
For example, when I studied in Chongqing University
lost his watch. He thought I had taken it. At that moment, I was very angry but I
said nothing, and then I helped him to look for the watch. Finally, we found it
in his pocket. My roommate apologized to me. I forgave him his rudeness. So, I
think trust is the most important thing between friends.
4. Festival
There are many festivals in China , such as Spring Festival, National Day and
Yuan Xiao Festival etc. The Spring Festival is the biggest festival in China . I
suppose it's somewhat like Christmas is in western countries. Spring Festival is
the only time when all families gather together and stores and business are closed
for several days. During the Spring Festival, we eat delicious food, visit
relatives and friends, and watch TV to welcome the New Year. I also like to try and contact some friends before and see how they’re doing and what they’re up to.
We give each other presents for the New Year.
5. Travel:
Describe your latest interesting travel in detail.
When and where you go?
Whom you go with?
What things you do?
Last year, I went to Shilling with my wife. Shilin, is located about 80
kilometers from Kunming . Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province .It took us 3 days to get Shilin. Shilin is famous for its large areas of stone forests. All stones in Shilin are vividly shaped, resembling various figures. Some stones look like a monkey, and some stones look like a bird. In a word, the stones are fantastic. In addition, I met a classmate of Chongqing University
1) Describe some interesting things happened during your travel. Can u describe it for me?
Ok. I met a classmate of Chongqing University
and persons which we remembered in school. I think that is an interesting thing.
2) What is your goal to travel and your reason to travel is
I enjoy traveling. It is so interesting to see how other people live, and
it is really an amazing way to learn about different cultures.
3) Describe the advantage and disadvantage of travel for the country
Tourism is a useful source of foreign currency for the country, but
sometimes so me visitors destroy cultural heritage.
4) Why China
A 5,000--year cultural heritage attract more people to China .
5) Do Chinese people like to travel now?
Yes, of course. Since the opening-up, transportation is easy and convenient. Also, we have ample money for the journey.
6) Which festival do people travel in and where do people travel to?
We often go to resorts around National Day, such as Forbidden City , Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Beijing .
7) Compare the difference about traveling among Chinese people between 100 years ago and now?
100 years ago, transportation was very difficult; few people could travel in China because most of people were very poor. But now, transportation is easy and convenient and we have ample money for the journey.
6) Natural scenery
what is the most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen? What is the specific point? Where did you see it? Who did you go with?
Last year, I went to Shilin with my wife. Shilin, located about 80 kilometers from Kunming . Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province . It took us 3 days to get there. Shilin is famous for its large areas of stone forests. All stones in Shilin are vividly shaped, resembling various figures. Some stones look like a monkey, and some stones look like a bird. In a word, the stones are fantastic. Also, there is a lake in Shilin. Surrounded by green mountains and forests, the lake is not destroyed by any pollution. Travelers can row a boat on the lake or stroll on the shores to enjoy its special quiet beauty.
(1)What measures does your government take to protect natural scenery?
The government establishes protective zones of natural scenery .Educate people to protect natural environment. People who destroy natural scenery will be punished.
(2) Do you think it is effective?
Yes, of course. Establish protective zones can prevent pollution.
(3) What role does tourism play in your country's economy?
Tourism is playing a more and more important role in our country's economy. Since the opening up, the number of tourists has increased quickly, and this is a useful source of foreign currency for the country. (159 Also, tourism can accelerate other industry to develop.)
(4) What should you pay attention to in travel?
Safety, weather, and I think it is necessary to bring some medicine.
7. Transportation
Give me some opinion on the transportation in your city?
In my opinion, one of the biggest problems of transportation is traffic jams in Anyang city. It has become common to see passengers and drivers having to wait in long lines of buses and cars moving at a snail's pace on the streets during the rush hours. There are several reasons for this problem. First, the number of vehicles is increasing much more rapidly than the building of roads. Second, there seem to be too many private cars and not enough public buses. Third, many people, including drivers, pedestrians and cyclists do not obey traffic rules properly, especially at busy intersections.
In my opinion, one of the biggest problems of transportation is traffic jams in Anyang city. In view of the seriousness of this problem, effective measures must be taken before things get worse. On the one hand, the government should invest more money in the building of new roads and the repairing and maintenance of old ones, particularly those in busy areas of the cities. On the other hand, the number of private cars in urban areas should be limited while the number of public buses should be increased. At the same time, it is essential that stricter traffic rules and regulations be issued to strengthen traffic control.
1) Compare the different transportation, such as between plane, train and car.
Drive car to travel is convenient because we can set out at any time. But it is too slow and it may spend us much more time. Plane ticket is more expensive. So, I think train is the best transportation for me.
2) Can you just image the transportation in the future and describe it for me?
In the future, the speed of car, train and plane will be faster. And, the transportation will be easier and convenient.
3) Just compare the transportation in the past and now? What transportation do you like and why?
Nowadays, we have more choice on the transportation than the past. Such as tube, plane etc, even though in the small city. I like tube, because tube is safety and tube ticket is cheap.
8. Meaningful things (= handcraft)
9.music:
What role do you think music plays in our life?
Just as other kinds of art, music has become an indispensable part of human culture. It brings us with nutritious spiritual foods, enriches our leisure life .In addition, music can do well to us very much. It can elicit the imagination of us. And, it teaches us how to distinguish beauty from nature. Listening to the music, I am sure you will soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.
1) Can you tell me the western music's impact on the world music?
Oh, it is a difficult question, the western music is definitely great, and it plays an important role on the world music. Many musical talents and eminent musicians have been trained in western country, such as Beethoven, Mozart and so on.
2) Do you think it's necessary to open a music course in high school?
Yes, of course. There is usually 1 or 2 hours each week used for teaching music. I think there should be more, such as at least 3 or more.
3) What effects will take place u think to let children (students) study an instrument?
Music can do well to children (students) very much. It can elicit the
imagination of children (students). Also, it teaches them how to distinguish beauty from nature.
4) Its often more easy for children to learn music than adults. Can you tell me why?
Oh, that’s because it’s important to have soft fingers and palm to learn a music mechanism, such as guitar. Children have more flexible fingers and they are more likely to find the correct feeling.
5) Do u like music or not? Why?
I like music. I like singing, especially in front of many people. I often sing for my friends. When they praise me, I feel happy. Also, listening to the music, I am sure you will soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.
6) Describe the music you like most and tell me why?
I like classic music. It usually has a slow rhythm and a pleasant melody. Listening to the music; I can soon be refreshed from a day's hard work and relax.
7) What are the differences in music between China
Oh, it is a big question; in general, the symphony of western countries is
long while most of Chinese music is small piece.
10. Clothes:
u like what clothes?
Clothes aren't only used to keep us warm. It has become an important part of
modern civilization. Different nations have different styles clothes. And
different styles clothes represent different cultures. All people want their life to be filled with variety, color and comfort by wearing clothes. We will have a good mood when we wear beautiful clothes. I like leisure clothes very much. Because it is not only cheap but also convenient to wear. (In addition, the material of leisure clothes is more environmentally friendly.) But I must wear work clothes when we are working. Otherwise, I will be fined.
1) What’s the prescript on clothes when you are working? And just the
prescript on clothes in school.
We must wear work clothes (a school uniform) when we are working (in
school). Otherwise, we will be fined...
2) the different between the older and younger people on clothes.
The older people think a lot of style and material. But the younger people
would like to follow the fashion. Personality is the first consideration when
younger people choose clothes.
3) Compare the differences between the clothes in urn city with them in 20
years ago. In the past, the colors and styles of clothes were very monotonic. Thousands of people look the same .But now, we can wear clothes with different colors and styles.
11 Think of a person in your family that is the most similar to you.
Who is this person?
How is he/she similar to you?
What kind of family is yours? Is it of a typical family structure in China ?
My family is a typical family in China . There are grandparents, parents, a
brother, my wife and I in my family. I look just like my father. Medium build,
pointed nose and dense black hair. My father is very kind and easy going. His love
is the most selfless love. I am luck enough because I have a good father. My
father has been especially thirsty for knowledge as he had only a few years of
schooling himself. He believe that knowledge can change fate. So, my father offer more opportunity for me to study (no matter how poor my family was) to sum up, my
family is harmony and our life is very happy.
1) What do you think are the differences between families in and past and
today, and what have caused these changes?
In the past, there were several children in a family. But now, government
has is sued "one--child policy" to limit the size of the family. So, there is only
one child in a family. Couples will be punished financially if they have more
than one child. This is "one -- child policy ".
2) What is your opinion of "one--child policy"?
I agree with one--child policy. Because it is difficult to provide enough
food and education for a large number of people. So, government must control the
population. Also, it is the best way that we can find to control population.
3) What has your government done to support families?
Such as Project Hope. It means that government supports the students in
poor families to continue their schooling and improving their education
conditions. (6/1999 P10) In addition, our government establishes bead house to provide services for old people who have more difficulties or no families to take care of them. (3/199 9 P34)
12 Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education. You
should say:
where you met them
what subject they taught
what was special about them
and explain why this person influenced you so much.
I think my first English teacher has greatly influenced me in my education.
I had some trouble in studying English when I studied in middle school. I felt
English was very difficult, so I didn’t like to study it .One day, my English
teacher spoke to me about the study of foreign languages. He said:" You must do a lot of reading, listening and speaking. Never mind, keep on trying, I believe you are a good student." In the years that followed, I studied hard and made greater progress. My English teacher loved his job and he was knowledgeable in his
field. I love and respect him.
1) Compare the differences between educations in urn city with them in 20
years ago? In the past, many children can't go to school, and educational conditions were very poor. But now, government provide 9 years compulsory education. Each child who is 7 years old must go to school. And government provide much better facilities
and staff. Also, schoolyards are beautiful than before.
2) Compare the differences between university and middle school?
We study basic knowledge in the middle school. But the course of university
is practical and special, such as computer and business courses.
3) Compare the differences between students now and past. At present, it is difficult for student to find job. So, their pressure is he aver than before.
13 Sports, Hobby
Describe an interest or hobby that you particularly enjoy:
1) what this interest or hobby is?
2) How long have you been doing it?
3) What effect has it brought to your life?
What do you think about the balance between the work and the leisure?
I am a big table tennis fan, even though I am not very good at playing table ten INS myself. I love to watch the game on TV. I have played table tennis whenever I
get a chance since I studied in the middle school. Playing table tennis not only
refreshes my body and makes me mentally alert, and ready and eager to engage in
the work of the day. In addition, a reasonable amount of exercise prepares the boo
die for a good night's sleep. However, over-indulgence in physical exercise can do
more harm than good. Because it will make you too tired to stay awake during the
work.
1/is it dangerous for people to spend too much time on hobby?
Yes, over-indulgence in physical exercise can do more harm than good. I have
noticed that some of my friends spend too much time on sports make themselves
too tired to stay awake during the work.
2) Do you think hobby is beneficial to social life?
Yes, of course. I make many friends during playing table tennis. So, I think
that hobby is beneficial the social life.
3) Why do people like to watch games?
Oh, it is an interesting question. Watching games can enrich our leisure
life. Also, it is very exciting to watch a close game.
4) What is advantages and disadvantages for watching games?
Watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to
watch a close game. But over-indulgence in watching games can affect our rest.
5) What is the advantages and disadvantages between watching games and
playing games/sports /
watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to
watch a close game. Take part in sports can build our bodies and keep us healthy.
But, over-indulgence in watching games or in physical exercise can affect our rest.
6) Do you think which sports demand enough courage?
Oh, I think it is boxing. It is very dangerous and it can do harm to health
of athlete.
7) What are the sporting facilities like in your hometown?
tennis, swimming etc. But, it's too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to
belong to the club in order to use the facilities. (P144)
14. Reading
Do you often read newspapers? What's is your reading everyday? (How frequent
do you read? what do you like to read the best, I read newspapers everyday, such as Workers Daily, Henan Daily. I enjoy reading.
It is so interesting to see how other people live and it is really an
amazing way to learn about different cultures. In addition, reading can do well to us very much. It can elicit the imagination of us. I also like to read the China
Today and China Daily. Both of these magazines are in English, and it is a good
way for me to improve my English.
1) Do you like to discuss with others when you read books?
Yes, I do. Because it is easy to understand the difficulty of books.
2) How long do you read?
Usually, I read books or newspapers for 1 hour before I go to bed.
3) Where do you like to read?
In the library, because there are all kinds of books which I can read.
15. Handcraft
Describe a handcraft which is made by yourself Kite flying is popular in China . Kites are often played with around the Singing Festival in April. I like kites very much and I can make kites myself. Once, I made a kite. It was a beautiful swallow. Firstly, I collected 3 sticks and paper. The paper was adorned with paintings. Secondly, I used 3 sticks to control the paper, one linked to its neck, the other two linked with its wing. And then,
the work was completed. The kite flew lightly in the sky as if the swallow
was
greeting the coming of the spring season. (2000/6)
What handcraft are there in China??
Folk paper cuts, lanterns and kites, shadow play etc.
16. Restaurant
on the test card
1) talk about your favorite restaurant.
2) Why do you like it?
rice. Sichuan Restaurant is the largest restaurant in Anyang City
t is a beautiful, clean and its price is cheap. My wife and I often have dinner
in the restaurant on the weekend. Stir--Fried Shredded Beef is one of the rest au
rant's best dishes. It's made of fresh tenderloin and celery. Condiments include
vinegar, rice wine and ginger etc. When finished cooking, the beef is red and the vegetables are green. The dish is very delicious.
Extension of the card topic
1) what is the general ideas about fast food among Chinese people?
Although fast food has little nutritional value, but it is a blessing for
busy people .Few people eat fast food all the time-- usually for breakfast and/or
lunch--so they can help to balance their diet by eating a sensible evening meal.
And I like to eat fast food.
2) What do you think about science in food processing (production)?
Scientific processing (production) is important. Because it can keep us
healthy.
3) What is your opinion on food production and the world's population?
At present, it's difficult to provide enough food for world's population.
So, on the one hand, we should limit population of world. On the other hand, we
should manage to provide enough food.
17. Environment protect
is there any pollution in your city?
(In Anyang City, pollution is serious.)With the development of modern
agriculture and industry, more and more waste is produced. Most of this waste is
harmful. It goes into the water, the soil and the air. Especially the air is often made very dirty by factories. In places around big factories, trees and
vegetables are often killed by the bad air. Also, when we breathe the air, harm will be done to our health. Fortunately, people are beginning to realize just how
serious the whole situation is. Government is taking measures to prevent pollution.
1) What has your government done to prevent pollution
the measures are:
(1) First, all new projects are to have lower discharge levels;
(2) Second, all sources of pollution must be identified and monitored. (3)
Third, all enterprises should assure a clean and safe work place.
18. Learn
what do you plan to learn in the future?
Why do you want to learn it?
Where and how will you learn it?
I plan to learn computer science in the future. I am very interested in it.
There are too many things that I don't know about computers. Also, computers
play an important role in our life and are of great use in every field. I think the whole society will be computerized soon. I need more knowledge in this field to
meet the great demands of the application of computers. If things go well, I’d
like to further my study in computer science and I want to work on my Master's
degree in Canada .
1) What’s the most important skill nowadays?
I think it is computer. Because computers play an important role in our life
and are of great use in every field.
2) Are there any traditional skill in your country? What are they?
Yes, such as sewing and weave cloth. I remembered that my grandmother used
to sew clothes herself. But now, few people can do it.
3) Do you think it necessary to learn these skills?
No, I just don't like to spend much time on sewing. Because we can buy all
kinds of clothes in shop.
4) Is there any difference between your parents' study and nowadays children?
In the past, when our parents studied in school, educational conditions were
very poor. But now, children are lucky enough because government provides much
better facilities and staff.
5) Do schools teach non-academic courses?
Yes, of course, such as music, physical education, and painting etc.
6) Should school responsible for teaching these non-academic courses?
Yes, of course. Because school should stress student's moral, intellectual
and physical development in a comprehensive way.
7) Teacher
describe a teacher you like or dislike
8) useful machine
for example: you can talk about computer
9) national dish
Real interviews
TOPIC 1:
Q: Describe the best present/gift you have received Requirement:
I. Who send it?
ii. When did you receive it?
iii. Detail information about the present.
A: I have a Japanese friend. His name is Naoki Watanabe.I met him in Guangdong Sanyo Company in 1997. We worked together there for 3 months. Last year, he visited me in golden week. He gave me the Walkman which is made in Sony in Japanize use it for listening to English. It is small and delicate (exquisite, fine), it is just as same as cassette tapes. The color is light purple and it has a very clear voice. He told me that the price of walkman was 10,000 yen. (Ten thousand yen, about90 us dollars) It helps me a lot for improving my English. I usually take it with me to listen to English after work.
Q: In China , when will people send the present?
A:In China,firstly,people send gifts on special holidays, such as in Spring festival, we give our parents money,clothes,etc.Or we give our children red bags with some money, It means that we give them a next year's good luck.again,in a friend or relative's wedding, we usually give bride or groom a gift, the wedding give includes money,craftwork,flower,new clothes and life necessities,also,on someone's birthday, we give him or her a gift, the birthday gift includes birthday card, flower, new clothes ,secondly when close friends will part, they will give some souvenir gifts each other for happy memories of their friendship.
Q: Compare the gift which people have received 10 years ago to the present
that people now are receiving, what's the difference between them?
A: Ten years ago, the gifts people received were simpler and cheaper ,but nowadays they are pretty fine by appearance, higher quality, more beautiful packaging I think people will send flowers as gifts, They are beautiful and cool, especially flowers can be used in all aspects both good thing and bad thing.
Q: What do you think are the differences between families in and past and today, and what have caused these changes?
A: In China , about 20 years ago families were large, $B!! (Generally $B!! (B, $B!! (Beach family had at least 4 or 5 members, but now they are small, especially in big cities, they have one child. In countryside, they have no more than two children.
The main reason for this is that we have the family planning policy, which is permitted to have one child. This policy has been executed for about 20 years.
Q: What has your government done to support families?
A: Our government provide the policy to encourage us to receive aids of money if we are too poor
Q: What is the interesting building in you country/city?
What is it located?
What is used for? Explain why you think it is the most interesting?
A: I am from Fushun. In my city, there is an interesting building whose name is Bahia plaza.
It is located in the center of my city it has 65 stories, and is the highest building in my city. It is used for offices on 10th floor and over, it also has shopping mall from the first floor to the 8th floor. We can buy everything, such as foods, clothes, cosmetics, stationery, sports goods, and so on. The most interesting floor is on the 9th floor. It ha s a food street where you can eat various kinds of foods, such as Japanese foods, Thai foods, French foods. I like to visit there on weekends.
Q: What do you think are the differences between your grandpa's house and your building?
A: My grandpa's house is made of wood and soil. It is not strong. On the other hand, my house is made of steel and concrete. So it is strong. In addition, his house is small. It is about 30 square meters and mine is large, about 100 square meters.
Q: do you enjoy cooking, why?
A: I like cooking. I came to be fond of cooking. I can cook what I like. If I have enough time, I can cook for my family.
TOPIC 4:
Q: what is your best friend? And how you met
a: My best friend is Mr. Sheng. I met him in 1993.He is my colleague. When I came to Fushun for the first time, I had difficulty in looking for my job. He encouraged and supported meowed have a lot common in hobby, such as playing Chinese chess, badminton
TOPIC 2:
Q: Think of a person in your family that is the most similar to you.
Who is this person?
How is he/she similar to you?
A: My brother is the most similar to me. He is 5 years older than I, We are the same height. We are one point seven meters and have the same many hobbies, for instance we like to go swimming, playing Chinese chess, and reading. In addition to these, we are very alike. Some of my colleagues get confused who I am. We have a sense of humor and like to make friends.
Q: What kind of family is yours? Is it of a typical family structure in China ?
A: My family is large, I have Dad, Mom, two sisters, and four brothers. Our relations are very strong. We usually help with each other. I am very proud of my family. My brothers, sisters and I has already got married. Everyone has one or two children. I think my family is a typical one.
Q: What do you think are the differences between families in and past and today, and what have caused these changes?
A: About 20 years ago they were large in China . Each family had at least 4 or 5 children, but nowadays they are small, especially in big cities. In countryside’s they have no more than two children.
The main reason for this change is that we have the family planning policy, which allows us to have one child. This policy has been executed for about 20 years.
TOPIC 3;
Q: What is the interesting building in you country/city?
Where is it located?
What is used for? Explain why you think it is the most interesting?
Q: what do your think the difference between adult and children making friend?
A: Children make friends just for playing, if a child can play with another one, they will become good friends, and the friendship between children is more lily-white and an? Debut adult make friends in many aspects, including play, business partner, colleague, anyone who has common in some aspects each other. Of course, the friendship has some profits for them.
Q: tell me the way you make friends with others. And you think what people should be your friends?
A: I make friends in many ways, for example introducing my friends to other ones, sometimes with Internet.
I believe in the maxim "prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them" I can give my friend help if he needs, but if he did not do the same for me when I need, I will not consider him my friend
TOPIC 5: festival
Q: describe the festival in your country:
(Chinese New Eve:1.dinner(family gathering);2.special programmer on CCTV to
welcome the CNY; Chinese New Years Day:1.visiting relatives;2.friends visiting.(all eating/drinking);
the rest of the days:1.shopping;2.sightseeing.)
A: In China , the spring festival is the most important festival. It is just like a Christmas in the western countries. During the spring festival, we have seven-day holidays. We usually go back to our parents' home and get together. It is the only time that all of the stores are closed. We make delicious food for the gatherings. We usually visit our friends and relatives on Chinese Year's Eve. We watch CCTV special program for the spring festival.
TOPIC 6:
Q: describe your latest travel in detail. With whom?
And the destination,
it take u how long to get to the destination.
A: Last month I went on a trip to Xi'an with my wife and my daughter.
We went there by train .It took about 20 hours from Guangzhou to Xi'an , I admit that Xi'an is my hometown. I have not gone back to see my parents for 4 years, we miss my family very much. After arriving Xi'an , we visited one of the 8th wonders of the world. That is terracotta warriors. My wife and I have visited several times before. I have long wanted to show my daughter the wonder of the world. This is the first time she visited. Unfortunately she did not like them. I thought she was too young to enjoy them. She is only 12 years old.
Q: describe the natural scene. Some interesting things happened during urn travel?
Can u describe it for me? Urn reason to travel is what?
A: The terracotta warriors is the tomb of Qinshihuang emperor about 2000 years ago, who is the first emperor in China history. In his tomb, there are thousands of terracotta warriors and horses.
These terracotta warriors are lifelike (??), also there are lots of ancient weapons such as swords, spears and so on. It is said that the swords are very sharp-edged now. If you visit the museum, you will find how magnificent it is.
TOPIC 7:
Q: give me some opinion on the transportation in urn city.
A: My city is Fushun. Here the public transportation are mainly buses and trains. There are no planes. People own motorcycles and bikes for transportations. Motorcycles are very popular and convenient. More and more people have private cars. Because of the preferences of those, environmental pollution is a very serious problem here. We should develop the public transportations and restrict private motorcycles and cars. By doing so, the environment can be protected a bit.
Q: compare the different transportation, such as between plane, train, and car.
A: Generally speaking, planes are the safest traffic transportation. It is very fast, but the flight tickets are very expensive in China . If you have a long distance trip more than 800 kilometers, we should take planes. Trains are much cheaper than planes. If your destination is located near the train station and within 300 kilometers, you should take trains. They are more comfortable than planes.
(??) Of course, you take a plane or a train, you must catch plane or train by plane or train timetable.so the most convenient tool is car, you can travel anytime and anywhere you like.
Q: can u just image the transportation in the future and describe it for me?
A: The transportations in the future will be much more useful, safer and (??)Maybe it runs on land, on water and on air
Q: just compare the transportation in the past and now. U like what transportation and why.
A: In China , long long time ago, people used horse, cows, on foot. Then it has changed into bikes trains, now we can travel by plane, train, bus, car, motorcycle. I personally like motorcycles, because they are very convenient.
TOPIC 8:
Q: describe the role music play in our life.
A: I think music plays the important role of our life. It makes our life brighter. When we are happy, we want to listen to music for pleasure. When we are blue, we can be encouraged by listening to music. It helps us to forget the sad things. It makes us feel comfortable.
Q: what effects will take place u think to let children study an instrument?
A;I think some children like music and they are interested in learning instruments such as piano, violin, dulcimer, electronic organ and so on. If they have music talents, they can become musician’s .But some children hate to learn music instruments. If they are forced to learn by parents, they will not be able to learn music and other subjects such as English, mathematics, Chinese.
Q: u like music or not? Why think music play what role in urn life?
A: I like music so so.When I was young, I did not learn any musical instruments, I liked reading books listening to music after work.
Q: describe the music u like most and tell me why?
A: I like some Chinese classic music, and western symphony such as Spanish corridor music. I like rhythmical and strong music.
TOPIC 9:
Q: u like what clothes?
A: I like the clothes which are comfortable for me to wear. I especially like sweat shirts, T-shirts and jeans
Q: the prescript on clothes when u r working?
A: Because I work for new high technology company, all the male colleagues wears western-style clothes. They includes ties, white shirts, black suits, and black shoes. But female colleagues wears black skirts. The main reason for this is to establish a good enterprise image.
Q: and just the prescript on clothes in school.
A: In China school clothes are blue trousers, white shirts. There is a picture or name of the schools.
Q: the different between the older and younger people on clothes.
A: Generally speaking, young people like to wear fashionable clothes. But older people like to wear traditional ones.
TOPIC 10:
describe a meaningful thing made by yourself.
A:
TOPIC 11:
The most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen
. Where did you see it?
Who did you go with?
A: Last year I went to the seaside for a trip with my wife and daughter. The scenery there was very beautiful. It is the most natural scenery I have ever seen. The ocean was blue. There are a lot of seagulls flying over the sea. And the sand beach was clean. There were no pollution there. A large number of people go enjoy swimming, sun bathing. Playing with children.
Topic 12
Q: name
A: My full name is xxx. My family name is x and my given name is xx. Most of my friends call me "old li"(I have heard that "old” means "useless person" in western countries???)
Q: work
A: I am a computer engineer. My job is to analyze computer system and to develop soft wares such as OA system (office automatization), industry control and enterprise management and so on,
Q: work plan in the future
A: My work plan is to finish my task assigned to my boss and to improve my knowledge constantly. Computer technology is developing so fast.
Q: how frequent do you read?
A: In my spare time I like reading including history, newspaper, of course my computer books.
Q: what do you like to read the best?
A: I like to read computer books the best. Because they are interesting and they are very important for my improvement of my job skills.
Q: where do you like to read?
A: Sometimes I enjoy reading at home, sometimes in our city library where there are a lot of new books.
Q: talk about your favorite restaurant. Why do you like it?
A: There is a food street near my home. It has various kinds of foods such as Japanese, Italian and domestic foods from other regional ones for example Sichuan spicy food. Shanxi food. On the food street, not only can we taste foreign foods and other regional foods but also eat my hometown foods, especially the noodles in my hometown, the foods are very cheap and clean. So I like them very much
extension of the card topic
Q: your opinions on fast food
A: In my opinion, fast food is not healthy so it is not suitable for us to eat so frequently, but fast food is convenient and it can save our time and money. Some foreign fast foods such as McDonald’s and KFC are very attractive for children because they have the different taste from Chinese ones.
(??) The environment is very clean and beautiful. Sometimes (??) they send our children toys as presents.
Q: general ideas about fast food among Chinese.
A: Chinese fast food, sometimes, is dirty???
Q: what do you think about science in food processing/production?
A: I am not an expert for nutrition. I think the science in food process would not destroy the nutrition factor and not add any harmful ingredients such as additive, coloring matter and at the same time, it
is conducive to protect our environment.
Q: what is your opinion on food production and the world's population?
A: The population is over 6 billion all over the world. There will not enough food for people to eat. So we should save the food and should not waste any food.
Topic 13
Section 1:
Q: What’s you full name?
A: My first name is my given name is xx, but most of people call me li gong, let means li engineer.
Q: Do you work or still a student?
A: I am an engineer in a high technology company.
Q: Do you like your current job?
A: I like my job, because I find it very interesting. I have achieved my goals many times in my job, for example publishing some articles, finishing some complicated projects.
Q: How much languages can you speak?
A: I can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, English and a few Japanese.
Q: What do you think foreign language to people?
A: I think foreign languages are important to us, especially in the age of hi-tech info and globalization, if we can understand foreign languages, it is easy to communicate with foreigners.
Q: Future’s plan?
A: My plan is to improve my English first, and then to find another better job. I hope to get a wonderful achievement in the field of my study.
Section 2:
Q: Building: where/what use for/why interesting?
A: I am from Fushun. In my city there is an interesting building which is
called the Bahia plaza. This building is located in the center of my city. It has 65 stories. It is the highest building in my city. It is used for offices from over the 10th floor. It is also used as a shopping mall from the first floor to the 8th floor. We can buy everything we need, such as foods, clothes cosmetics, stationery, and sports goods. The most interesting floor is on 9th floor. It is a food street where we can taste not only foreign foods and other province foods but also we can eat my hometown foods .especially the noodle of my hometown, The price of the dishes are very low and there are no problems as for hygiene so I like them very much.. I like to visit the food street on weekends.
Section 3:
Q: Are there some old buildings in your hometown?
A: My hometown is Xi'an .It is an ancient city. There are many old buildings there, such as temples, ancient city walls, towers.
Q: Where and Describe it.
A: The bell tower was built in about 500 years ago. Its height is about 20 meters. There is a great bell in the tower, it maybe tell their life period.
Q: What people's attitudes to old building today?
A: I think the old buildings have a lot of attractions to us. And at the same time there are some research values for ancient architectural technology.
Q: Should we protect them? Why?
A: We should protect them. (??)First they can bring tour income for our country, second they are of research value. Finally they are the culture inheritance from our ancestors (??)
Q: What role do you think the old and modern buildings play in the society?
A: The old buildings symbolize the ancient culture and civilization but modern buildings express modern cultures and civilization. (??)They are supplements each other (??).
Topic 14
what’s your full name?
Do you work or study now?
Tell me something about your job.
Do you plan to change your job?
What's your future plan?
Q: Tell me something about the accommodation you live in, either here or in
your
hometown
A: I live in an apartment. We have two bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen and of course one restroom. The size of my apartment is about 100square meters.
Q: What’s the advantage and the disadvantage of your accommodation?
A: The advantage is that my accommodation has sufficient sunlight from the windows, and a good ventilation system. And the disadvantage is that there are some noise because it is near the centre of the city.
Q: What’s the weather like in your hometown? Which season do you like most?
A: In my hometown, it is extremely cold in winter. The temperature is about minus 15 degrees. Normally there are some storm snow but in summer it is fairly hot. The temperature is about 33 degrees. In spring and autumn, it is very nice. I like autumn the best because the weather is crispy and we can eat delicious fruits such as watermelons, apples, oranges.
part2:
Describe one sport that you like to play or watch most.
1. How do you begin to like it?
2. Why you like it?
3. How often do you play or watch it?
4. And explain why you prefer this sport to other sports?
A1: I like to go swimming the best, in my hometown there is a large pond. When I was a child, I began to learn how to swim in the pond. So I can swim very well, I like swimming very much. We can exercises every parts of our body by swimming. It can especially extend our vital capacities. In my high school days I got a swimming champion. I had much confidence of swimming by getting this prize. In addition swimming is an individual sport. I can swim anytime if the public swimming pool is open. But as for other sports such as football, basketball are team sports, if I want to play those, I must organize several people. Many people are very busy, it is very difficult for me to organize them. This is the main reason why I like swimming rather than other sports. I usually swim with my daughter in our city public swimming pool on every weekend.
A2: I like to watch NBA game. When I was in high school. I began to watch NBA.
It is wonderful and all the players have comprehensive skills. It is usually blood-and-thunder. Sometimes in the last one second maybe a team defeats the team and win the game instead of losing. I am sure you agree watching such games is really enjoyable.
If there is a NBA game on TV, I can surely catch the game. No matter how late it is
NBA players win the game by skills and cooperate privacy. We know each player is professional and has special skill.
A3: I like to play badminton. I began to play it about 20 years ago. In those days I was in high school, I usually played it with my classmates after school. I also played it at university. I play it with my daughter and my wife on weekends.
part3:
Q: What’s the difference between watching sports on TV and in the stadium?
A: Watching them in the stadium is more exciting than doing on TV. The more exciting atmosphere comes from the players and the audience. Especially the audience always get very excited by a wonderful goal but watching games on TV at home is less exciting. This is why some of my friends like to watch the football games at midnight . They usually get sleepy before the game finish.
Q: Why people like to watch sports on TV?
A: I think watching sports on TV does not cost a lot of money. We do not need to buy any entrance tickets. Sometimes it is impossible for us to watch the game. (??) At the spot some games hold in another place, such as in foreign countries. (??) Watching sports on TV is safer than doing at the stadium because after the football games sometimes there are some riots among the fans on the street.
Q: What do you think the importance of playing sports?
A: I think it is very important for us to play sports, in the age of hi-tech information, a lot of people have stress even after work, so playing sports can relax us physically and mentally.
Q: If someone don't like sport, how do you push him or her?
A: I can tell them the importance of sports, then I ask them to take part in the sports activities. I can teach them its skills. I think they will gradually be interested.
Q: Do you think playing too many sports is harmful? Why?
A: I think so. Everything has the limit including our bodies, too. (??Many sports will break the limit, we will feel uncomfortable, so our bodies will be harmful, (??)
Q: disadvantage and advantage of watching and playing sports $B! # (B)
A: Playing sports can exercise our body. If we win the game, we will be happy but playing sport too much makes us tired. (??) Watching sports is comfortable but they have little happiness when game
win (??), and watching sports cannot exercise our bodies.
Topic 15
Part I
$B! W%"! #! V (B what's your name
$B! W%$! #! V (B where are you come from?
$B! W%&! #! V (B Can you describe your home town?
$B! W %(! #! V (B Compare Shenzhen with your hometown, why did you decide to live
in Shenzhen?
A: My hometown is in countryside. Shenzhen is a modern city. The countryside is
a quiet place. There are more modern entertainment and educational
facilities and rich and colorful night lives in big cities, so in China most people
like city lives.
Part II
Q: Introduce your hobby, why do you like it?
A: I like to play Chinese chess with my friends, although what I win is more than what I lose, but I like it very much because Chinese chess is a mind game and playing this game can improve our intelligence.
Q: What do you think about the balance between the work and the leisure?
A: I think when we are working us must do our best. We should enjoy our leisure time after work. No matter how busy we are, we should find some time to entertain ourselves. Leisure
Part III
Q: Introduce the eaten habit of the Chinese people
A: I think in the north China people like to eat the food made of wheat, such as mantua, noodle. On the other hand people in south China they like rice. In some provinces like Sichuan , Hunan, they like spicy foods. In addition, people in north like to drink wine. People in south like to drink beer. I think these eating habits may be different because of the differences of weather.
Q: Tell what shall you do in the future
A; I plan to make much money by my ability and wisdom. Then I am to travel around the world with my wife and my daughter. All of us like to travel. We have travelled many sightseeing spots around my country. I also plan to write a book about my travel memories.
Topic 16
Section 1: What's urn full name?
Do you work now? Or still a student?
Do you like your current job?
Future plan.
Describe your accommodation, and its advantages and disadvantages.
Do you like cooking? Why?
Section 2: What do you plan to learn in the future?
Why do you want to learn it?
Where and how will you learn it?
A: I will continue to learn the computer technology. I can learn the latest technology.
His specialty is computer science, I like it at the same time, and I make a living for computer technology.
I will learn it at my work time or my spare time at my office, at library, or at home.
Section 3:
Q: What’s the most important skill nowadays?
A: In the age of hi-tech info, I think the most important skill is IT. If someone has a great skill in IT nowadays I think it is very easy for him to find a job with a high salary.
Q: Are there any traditional skill in your country? What are they?
A: the traditional skills include sculptor (who know how to sculpture), sewer (who know how to make clothes), and chef (who know how to cook food), carpenter or architect (who know how to build house) and so on.
Q: Do you think it necessary to learn these skills?
A: Yes, these skills are important parts of traditional culture. We need all kind of skills for our life.
Section 4:
Q: Is there any difference between your parents' study and nowadays children?
A: In the age of my father childhood, children hardly had opportunities to learn at school, they learned Chinese and mathematics in a small classroom. Sometime there were 3 to 4 children in the classroom. Of course the number of the teachers were very small. But nowadays in China almost all the children have chances to go to school. There are 30 to 40 students in each classroom. There are more qualified teachers.
Q: Do schools teach non-academic courses?
A: Yes, Schools teach the students a lot of practical courses, such as how to operate computers, do business and communicate with others.
Q: Should school responsible for teaching these non- academic courses?
A: I think so, schools are responsible for teaching these non- academic courses for the purpose that their students could find a good job after graduation. If they cannot get a good job due to their lack of non-academic course, their schools are not responsible for their students.
Topic 17
Q: tell me something about you hometown
A: My hometown is Xi’an, which is in the northwestern of China . It is famous for its sites, especially for the terra cotta warriors, which is the one of the eight wonders of world. The weather is extremely cold in winter. The temperature is about minus 20 degrees, and in summer the weather is fairly hot, the temperature is about 40 degrees. Of course, spring and autumn are comfortable.
Q: the advantages and disadvantages living in your hometown
A: I think the advantage living in my hometown are as follows; firstly the prices of all food and vegetables are much lower. Secondly people are very kind. The disadvantage is that the weather is extremely cold in winter and fairly hot in summer.
Q: compare the clothes wearing in the work days and weekend
A: We wear western style clothes on duty, and on weekends. We like to wear T-shirts, jeans, sweaters. These clothes are more comfortable to wear.
Q: can you tell me something about the clothes which students wear
a: Students at school usually wear school uniform, which are white shirt and blue pants, there is a pattern of the school badge on the clothes.
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tell me a family member who is similar to you
1, who is them
2, what does she or he looks like
3, why do you think you are similar
next
Q: can you tell me the old structure about your grandparents time
A: There were a lot of members of family, such as dad .mom, about 3 sisters, 5 brothers, at the same time, they had a lot of uncles and aunts. Namely they had a large family.
Q:can you tell the structure of Chinese family changed for your grandparents' time
A: Now we have a small family, There is only one child,( son or daughter) in Chinese cities ,but in country sides each family has no more than 2 children., we have the family planning policy. The increase of the population has caused a lot of problems, such as education problems, environment, and pollution.
topic 18
Q:The most beautiful natural scenery you have ever seen $B!W%= (B
A:Last year, I had a business trip to Shandong province, I went to a beach ,where I think is the most beautiful natural scenery, The ocean is very blue. The sand on the beach is pretty clean. There is no pollution.
Q: how should we protect these natural scenery $B! W%= (B
A: We should legislate laws to protect these scenery. In addition we should notice the consciousness of environment.
Q: what measures has the government taken to protect these natural
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A: I think the government have legislated a lot of laws to protect the natural
scenery. and give some education for environment protection
Q: what effect do you think have they done?
A: After government taking some measures, our environment will have a great improvement.
Topic 19
what do you do?
A: I am a computer engineer. I work for a hi-tech company.
Q: do you like your job, why?
A: yes I do, my job have bring me a lot of fun.
Q: what’s your hobby?
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what’s your favorite sport, why, when did you begin? What merit does it have?
What do you think the balance both work and leisure?
topic 20
Q: where is your home town?
A: My home town is &&&.
Q: what’s advantage and disadvantages of your home town?
A: advantage is that it's that its economy is &&&&, disadvantage is air pollution. And if you go on street wearing a white shirt, when you reach the destination, you can find your collar dark
Q: let’s talk about the western music. Can you tell me the western music's
impact on the
world music?
A: The western music is definitely great. Often the symphony is long while most of china's music is in small pieces. Western music and Chinese ones are totally different. They are actually a great merit to human merit.
Q: why they are a great merit?
A: because they are???.......
Q: do you think it's necessary to open a music course in high school?
A: Of course. There are usually one or two hours each week used for teaching music.
I think there should be more, such as at least three or more.
Q: why?
A: Because music can do well for students. It can elicit the imagination of the children. It can teach them how to distinct beauty from nature.
Q; It's often much easier for children to learn music than adults. Can you tell why?
A: That's because it's important to have soft fingers and palms to learn music mechanisms, such as guitar. Children have more flexible fingers and are more likely to find correct feelings.
Q: kook. Do you like music?
A: Yes. I like singing, especially in front of many people. I often sing for my friends. When they praise me, I feel happy.
Topic 21
Q: name
Q: work
Q: work plan in the future
Q: how frequent do you read?
A: Sometimes.
Q: what do you like to read the best?
A: I like to read caricature the best. It is very funny
Q: where do you like to read?
A: Sometime I read at the library or at the bookstore. Most of the bookstores are open, we can read books without buying them.
On the test card
Q: talk about your favorite restaurant.
Q: why do you like it?
Extension of the card topic
Q: your opinions on fast food.
Q: general ideas about fast food among Chinese.
Q: what do you think about science in food processing/production?
Q: what is your opinion on food production and the world's population?
Topic22
Q: your favorite transport and the tool of travel
A: If the trip is not long, I like to use my motorcycle, if trip is long, alike to take buses, coach trains or planes.
Q: Now many people buy car, who buy and the benefit of using a car,
a: Normally, if a car is important or necessary to his work or to his hobby and he has enough money to buy and maintain a car, I think he will buy a car.,
Q: and imagine the transport in the future.
A: Transportation in the future is much safer and faster. And more environmentally
Topic 24:
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Q: What do you do?
A: I am a computer engineer, I work for a hi-tech company.
Q: work duty?
A: I am in charge of developing software’s.
Q: do you like your job $B! W%= (B
A: Yes. I do. If I finish a software, I will feel happy.
Q:if your are asked to change your job, what will you do $B!W%= (B
A:I will become a doctor ,and I hope to research new medicine for patients and save the patients who are suffering from cancer and AIDS,Ithink this is the most important things.
Q:what do you do at the weekend $B!W%= (B
A: If I have money, I like to go shopping, If I have not enough money I like to look at the show windows, sometimes I like to play with my wife and my daughter.in the park
Q:what do you like to play $B!W%= (B
A:sometime I like to play card with my friends,
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Topic :interesting trip ,
When/where/what/why
STAGE 3:
Q:do Chinese like to travel? Why?
A:I think everyone likes to travel in China, but about 20 years ago, Chinese people have little money to travel ,with the open policy more and more Chinese people like to travel, because they have more time and money for travel.
Q:what are the differences the Chinese tour between now and 100 years
A:I think the most big difference is transportation tools, Now there are planes, trains, coaches ,buses and motorcycles for travel ,but 100 years ago they used animals or travel, such as horse on land, camel in desert.
Q: what holiday do Chinese like to tour, and where?
A: generally speaking, Chinese people like to travel in the national days the spring festival, and international labor day, because in these holidays, we have a long holidays about 7 days. Most people make use of these holiday to travel sceneries such as famous mountains, museums, and galleries.
Q: what is aim of general tour
A: to know outside world. And to enjoy their life
topic 25;
what does the advertisement effect on sports?
A: well,we can see a lot of advertisements in sports stadium, I think, the more advertisements in the sports, the the more successfully the sports games hold, because the sport organizer will get more money from advertisements and then do their best .