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An Outdoor Place for Relaxation (Sep. 2011)Version ADescribe an outdoor place you like to go to for relaxation.You should say: where it is what it is like what you usually do there and explain why you feel relaxed in this place. *Version BDescribe an outdoor place you have been to for relaxation.You should say: when you went there where it was what it was like what you did there and explain why you felt relaxed in this place. *Notes Someone has written Version B on the internet but I think Version A is more likely to be the real words. Obviously, this is similar to talking about a public park but the wording here allows a wider choice than simply a park.Part 3Places for Relaxation in Cities and Big Towns In cities and big towns, why do you think people need to find a special place in order to relax? Besides the example you spoke about in Part 2, are there other places in cities where people go to relax? Which do you think is more suitable for relaxation, staying at home or going out of family home? (Similar to above) Would you say its easy to relax at home? Some people say its not so easy to relax at home. Why do you think they might say that? Do you prefer to relax alone or with other people? Holidays (See note) Sometimes a holiday is stressful when it should be relaxing. Can you suggest why this happens? Whats the most stressful holiday in your country? Do you think traveling is a good way to relax? Where do most people in your country prefer to go during a holiday, travel to the outskirts of the city (the nearby countryside) or travel further away? What are some possible problems that people can have when they travel (for a holiday)? A Trip that Took Longer than Expected (Jun. 25, 2011) Describe a trip that took longer than you expected. You should say: when it happened where you were traveling to who you were traveling with and explain why it took longer than you expected.Part 3Travelling in the City What kind(s) transport would you recommend for people who want to travel around in your hometown? FQ Does your hometown have any problems connected to transportation? How do you suggest these problems could be addressed (or, solved)? What are the differences between traveling by car and traveling by bicycle in a city? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of cycling in the city? FQ How do you think the government could encourage more people to use bicycles in the city? What do you think are the benefits of having a good public transportation system in a city? How do you think transportation in cities will change in the future? FQLong-Distance Travel Do people in your country generally prefer to go on long trips or short trips? (Why?) What effects does long-distance travel have on people? Does long-distance traveling have any effect on the environment? (See note) How is long-distance travel today different to in the past (e.g., 50 years ago)? How would you feel if you had the chance to travel in space? FQ352. An Advertisement (Sept. 3, 2011)Version A Describe an unforgettable advertisement (that you saw or heard).You should say: where you saw or heard it what kind of advertisement it was what the contents of the advertisement were (or, what product or service was advertised) and explain why you remember this advertisement.* orand explain how you felt when you saw or heard this advertisement.* Version BDescribe an advertisement that you liked. *You should say: when you saw or heard it where you saw or heard it what the advertisement was about and explain why you liked it. * Notes . But it might be as simple as Version B, which someone seemed to report, more or less. Since it is past tense, you must say when, even if the card does not tell you to say that.Possible follow-up questions: Have you talked about this advertisement to your friends or family? *Part 3Advertising What are the different forms of advertising that we have in society today? What is the purpose of advertising? Do you think most advertisements achieve their purpose? (Why? / Why not?) How are these advertisements effective (= successful)? What would happen if a product was not advertised? Do you think the government should have some control over advertising? What do you this is the impact of advertising on children? * 353. A Wild Animal (3) (Sept. 3, 2011)Describe a wild animal from your country.You should say:what it looks like where you can see it (or, where it lives) how often you see it and explain how you feel about this animal.Part 3Wildlife In general, how do people in your country feel about wild animals? (Similar to above) In general, what is the attitude of people in your country towards wild animals? Do you think wildlife should be protected? Is the government in your country doing anything to protect wild animals? Pets Do many people in your country have a pet at home? What pets do people in your country like to have? Why do people have (or, keep) pets? Do you think a pet can ever present a safety hazard to children? Do you think its cruel to keep a dog in an apartment? Human Relationships with Animals What animals have economic value for human beings? Some people (vegetarians) choose not to eat meat. Why do you think they make that choice? What do you think about eating dog meat (eating dog / eating the meat of dogs)? 354.A Positive Change (3) (Sept. 3, 2011) Describe an event that resulted in a positive change in your life. * or Describe a positive change that you made to your life. * You should say: when it happened where it happened what the change was and explain how you have benefited from this change * ( or, explain how you feel about this change) *Notes I am guessing it is similar to (or the same as) Topic 47. However, the wording might be closer to Topic 92 or Topic 148. Even if the card does not use the word change, any event or experience that has an impact/impression/effect on you produces some change, even if the change is just a new way of thinking or a new understanding about something. Even if the card does not say, when you must specify this whenever you use the past tense.Possible follow-up questions: Do you think you will make more positive changes in the future?Part 3Personal Change Do you think (personal) change is good? Do you think people should make changes to themselves? How do you think a person can make changes to themselves?Changes to Cities How has your hometown changed in the past few years (e.g., 10 to 50 years)? What caused these changes?Social Changes Have there been any changes in your society in the past few decades? Have there been any changes to families in your country? Have there been any changes in the roles of males and females in society/the family? Have there been any changes in peoples attitudes towards children and old people? How has work changed, compared to the past (the past 10 to 50 years)?Technological Changes In what ways have changes in technology changed peoples lives (or, changed society)? Do you think the speed of these technological changes has been too great, or is it just right? What technological changes do you imagine we might see in the future? 355. A Book You Would Like to Read Again (2) (Sept. 3, 2011) Version ADescribe a book you recently read that you would like to read again. You should say: what book it was what the book was about why you read it (发音是, rd, 过去时) what you learned from this book and explain why you would like to read it again.Version BDescribe a book you enjoyed reading. You should say: what book it was what the book was about who wrote it why you read it (发音是, rd, 过去时) *and explain why you liked this book.Notes One person has reported this as similar to Version B. This is a little simpler than Version A. This person also reported the follow-up question as, Would you like to read it again? I think Version B is more likely than Version A. Of course, you must choose only one example. That is, one particular book, not a type of book. Make sure you pronounce the past tense or past participle read differently to the present tense read. The spelling is the same but the pronunciation is different. Read here does not necessarily mean read from beginning to end. However, when people read a novel, they invariably read it to the end! Examples of books that people read more than once are: textbooks, reference books, guide books (such as a guide to touring a certain place), religious and inspirational books such as the Bible, self-help and how to books, and any literature that you particularly enjoyed, such as a novel or book of poetry. If the book was a novel, dont fall into the trap of trying to describe a whole story in your Part 2 answer. Just summarize what the story was in two or three sentences.Part 3Reading Books in Your Country Do people in your country like to read books? FQ What kinds of books do people in your country like to read? FQBooks What do you think are the differences between electronic books and paper books? Do you think there are some people today who still prefer to read the paper version of a book? (Compared to electronic books,) what do you think are the advantages of paper books? Do you think paper books will eventually be replaced by electronic books? FQ Some people like to collect books. Why do you think they do that?Children and Reading Do you think its suitable to teach very young children to read? At what age do you think children should start learning to read? A Job that Makes the WorldBetter (May 7, 2011)Version ADescribe a job that makes (or, can make) the world a better place. * You should say: what job it is how you know about this job what types of people do this job(or, what types of people are suitable for this job) * and explain why you think this job makes (or, can make) the world a better place. *Notes The first line might be more like, Describe a job that helps people in society Possible follow-up questions: Do you know anyone who does this job?Part 3Jobs related to Public Safety (Dangerous or Unpleasant Jobs) Do you think that the jobs that improve society are very important? Can you think of any dangerous (or, unpleasant) jobs that some people do? What are some examples of jobs where people work to protect or improve public safety (or, public security)? FQx2 Would you like to do one of those jobs? Whats your opinion of people who work as security guards? Why do you think they take up such jobs? Are those jobs dangerous? Do you think people who do those jobs should be paid more than other people? FQx2 Why do these people do those dangerous (or unpleasant) jobs? If the jobs are meant to ensure public security, why are we told that we are in danger?Jobs that People (Like to) Do In general, what kinds of jobs do people prefer to do (if possible)? What are some examples of jobs that people enjoy doing? FQA Shop (4) (May 14, 2011) Describe a shop you like to go to. You should say: what shop it is what it sells (or, what you usually buy there) when you first started going to this shop (or, how you came to know about this shop) and explain why you like (to go to) this shop. Possible follow-up questions: Do your friends also like to shop there?Part 3Shopping in General Do you think shopping is an important part of life? Do men and women have the same attitudes towards shopping? FQ Why do you think some people are crazy about shopping? What do you think are the pros and cons of shopping online? Do you think credit cards are a good thing? How is shopping today different to several decades ago? Which is more popular in your country, shopping in shopping malls or shopping online? What are the benefits of online shopping? In what ways do you think globalization is changing shopping (in your country)? What changes do you think we will see in the future concerning shopping?348. Something Unusual or Interesting You Did Recently (2) (May 14, 2011) Describe something unusual or interesting that you did recently. You should say: what it was who was with you why you did it. and explain why you think it was unusual or interesting. *Part 3Note: Weekends are not the only time when people have free time. They also have free time in the evenings and whenever they have a holiday.Free Time Activities In your country (or, hometown), how do people usually spend their free time? FQ In your country, what do older people, such as your parents, do in their free time? In general, who do you think has more leisure time, men or women? FQx2 Do you think the free time (activities) of married men and women is the same as it was before they got married? Do you think that people today have more leisure time than people in the past (E.g., 20 or 50 years ago) FQx2 Do many people in your country often work overtime? (I.e., more than 8 hours of work per day)Childrens / Young Peoples Leisure Time What do you (and your friends) usually do in your free time? FQ (Similar to above) What do young people usually do in their free time? FQx2 (Similar to above but different) What do children do in their free time? FQ Do they (young people / children) prefer to do things alone or in a group? Do you think they (young people / children) enjoy themselves in their free time more than adults? Do you think children today have more free time than children a few decades ago, or less free time? Do you think children need more leisure time? What would you recommend as suitable leisure time activities for children? And what would you recommend as suitable leisure time activities for old people? Do you think its important for (young people / children) to spend time with their parents? Why do you think parents and their children seem to be not closely connected nowadays? What do you think parents could do in order to become closer to their children? Can you think of any activities that children (or young people) could do with their parents?The Leisure and Entertainment Industry Can you give me some examples of the leisure and entertainment industry? * Has entertainment changed over the past few decades? FQ Do you think the leisure and entertainment industry is important? * How popular are leisure or entertainment centers nowadays? Do you think its important to have such centres? How much effect does the leisure and entertainment industry have on the economy? FQx2 (Similar to above) Is the leisure industry an important part of the economy in your country? Do you think the leisure industry is always beneficial in the cultural development of a country?349.The Type of Clothes You Like to Wear (May 14, 2011)Describe the type of clothes that you usually (like to) wear. You should say: what type (or style) of clothes where you usually buy these clothes how often you buy them how you choose what to buy * and explain why you like this style of clothes.Notes Many people report the first line as, Describe the (type of) clothes you like to wear. In reality, theres not much difference between what you like to wear and what you like to buy. Also see NotesPart 3Shopping in General / Buying Clothes Do you think everyone likes to go shopping? Does everyone like to go shopping for clothes? FQ Why do you think some people dont like shopping for clothes? FQ Do you think there is a difference between males and females when buying clothes? Why do you think females like shopping for clothes more than males? Do many young people in your country buy clothes on the internet? Do you think there are any problems involved with buying clothes