英语口语范文30篇.doc

1. Describe a restaurant or caf. You should say:Where it is.What it looks like.What kinds of services are provided?What kind of food you like there.Why you like it.Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.1. Of all the restaurants I could tell you about, the Smiling Dragon restaurant is probably the one that I would like to talk about the most.2. The reason for my latest visit there has to do with the fact that I wanted to introduce my foreign English teacher to some Chinese dishes.3. The Smiling Dragon is well known for its seafood dishes. I would mention the bakes fish and fresh squid. I always enjoy a visit the Smiling Dragon for a number of reasons. Please allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. Firstly, the food is of a good quality and well prepared. For example, they prepare only fresh fish, which they purchase at the fish market in Dalian.5. Secondly, the waiting staff is always friendly, polite, and helpful. What I mean to say is that they will advise you on any specials on offer, and they tend to any need you may have swiftly and efficiently. 6. Thirdly, the restaurant is always spotlessly clean. Therefore, I never feel embarrassed to invite my family, friends, or foreigners to join me there for a meal. 7. Lastly, it is situated conveniently near the university, in a respectable neighborhood. That means that I am able to take my girlfriend there after dark, without fearing that we will be in danger on our way there and back. 2. Talk about your favorite color. You should say:What it is?Why you like it?Whether the color affects you in some aspects?1. a) If I had to describe my favorite color, I would choose yellow.b) I am sure you have a favorite color too.2.a) Many artists are known to use yellow in their paintings. b) For example, Vincent van Gogh is famous for the yellow sunflowers in some of his paintings.3. a) Many countries have yellow in their national flags.b) For example, South Africa has a broad yellow band in their newly designed flag. This symbolizes the energy and warmth to be found in the nation.There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about yellow as my favorite color. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) First of all, to me, yellow symbolizes the sun.b) What I mean to say is that it reminds me of energy and warmth.5. a) Secondly, yellow is a bright color as apposed to dull colors like brown and gray. b) For instance, brown and gray usually make me feel depressed.6. a) Lastly, yellow is a practical color.b) That is to say, you can wear yellow with almost any color, and it does not get dirty too easily.7. So, those were some thoughts on my favorite color. 3. Describe one of your friends. You should say:Who he/she is?How long you have known each other?How you got to know each other?What you usually did together?Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.1. a) I have many good friends, but my best friend is called XXX. b) I am sure you have a best friend too.2. a) I met XXX about XXX years ago at the school that we attended together, and we soon became best friends. b) Our friendship has lasted to this day.3. a) Our friendship has grown a great deal over the past three years. b) These days, for example we share all our secrets with each other. There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about XXX as my best friend. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) I guess the main reason why XXX and I became best friends, is that we have the same interests. b) For example, we both love listening to music, and we spend many hours together listening to our favorite CDs.5. a) Another reason why we have become best friends is that we both would like to go and study abroad in the near future.b) So we often chat about what possible majors we would study, and what university we would like to attend.6. a) A third reason why s/he is my best friend is that we share many principles.b) For example, we both believe that we should not damage our health by smoking cigarettes. 7. a) Lastly, I believe that XXX has had a positive influence on my life since we have met.b) XXX is always friendly, cares about his/her family and friends, and is always willing to listen to others.So now you know why XXX is my best friend.4. Describe a piece of equipment you often use at home or at work. You should say:What it is? What you do with it. How it is used.How long you have had it.How important it is to you.Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk informative and interesting. 1. a) My favorite piece of equipment is my mobile phone. It is also known as a cell phone, a hand phone, or a pocket phone.b) I am sure you are familiar with it, or even have one yourself.2. a) As the name indicates, it is a telephone that is carried on your person, and can be used wherever you go. b) That is to say, you can make or receive calls while travelling, or while sitting in a net bar or restaurant.3. a) As far as for how long I have had my mobile phone concerns, I have had it for about two years now. b) I received it as a gift from my parents on my 16th birthday.There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk about my mobile phone specifically. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) Firstly, over the past two years, my mobile phone has become an important part of my daily life. b) What I mean to say is that I cannot imagine living without the advantages it presents. Allow me to explain.5. a) Secondly, over and above it being a communication tool, mobile phones have many additional uses. b) For instance, one can obtain a great deal of information, like the weather forecast or the latest prices or the stock exchange, from your mobile phone.6. a) In addition, I would like to mention the fact that a cell phone is able to provide me with some security. b) What I mean to say is that when I find myself in a difficult situation, I can call for assistance.7. a) Lastly, I would like to mention that my mobile phone is a very convenient piece of equipment for somebody like myself. b) For example, it is so compact and lightweight that I am able to carry it in one of my pockets without it being a nuisance. 8. So, there on some thoughts on why my mobile phone is my favorite piece of equipment.5. Talk about learning English. You should say:When and where you began studying English.What the most interesting thing in an English class is.What the most effective way of learning English is.What difficulties you have when learning English.What the advantages of learning English are.Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.1. a) I have studied English on a full-time basis for a period of about six months.b) I am sure as a native English speaker you will not be able to understand my experiences.2. a) I studied English at a private English school called Jiahua in the city of Shenyang.b) That is to say, it is a relatively small school with a limited number of students.3. a) There are many difficulties when studying English.b) For example, you have to build a new vocabulary, and the pronunciation of many of these words is completely foreign to you.There are several advantages to studying English. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) First of all, you are developing yourself as a person. There is a saying that “knowledge is power”. b) What I mean to say is that if you are able to speak a second language you have the power to do more things.5. a) Secondly, it is a requirement at most universities abroad that you have to have a working knowledge of English.b) For instance, I am studying English For Academic Purposes, also known as EAP, which will enable me to attend classes held in English at a university.6. a) Lastly, English is the most widely used language worldwide.b) That is to say, if you know English you have access too much more information through books and the Internet than a person who does not know English.7. So, those were some of my thoughts on studying English.6. Describe a kind of music. You should say: Whether you like music or not.What kind of music you like most.What role music plays in peoples lives.1. a) If I had to describe a kind of music that I like, I would say that it is pop music.b) I am sure you are familiar with that kind of music2. a) I like music very much.b) That is to say, I cannot imagine what my life would be like without music.3. a) I believe music plays an important part in peoples lives.b) For example, we can use it to sooth our minds after a hard day at work, or it can provide us with the rhythm to dance to.There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about pop music. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) First of all, pop music is lively, and suits me at my age.b) What I mean to say is that us youngsters like to listen to music that fits in with the way we feel5. a) Secondly, usually has a good rhythm. b) For instance, it is suitable for us to dance to in the nightclubs.6. a) Lastly, pop music is simple to understand.b) That is to say, I like it because it does not have complicated lyrics, and it helps me to relax after I have been studying hard for some time.7. So, those were some thoughts on my favorite type of music.7. Describe a way of getting the news. You should say:Whether you get news every day.Whether the news is national or international.How you get news, (via newspaper, TV, Internet, radio or other people).How most Chinese people think about the importance of getting up to date news everyday. 1. a) If I had to describe the way of getting news I would choose to speak about TV news.b) I am sure you watch the TV news as much as possible. 2. a) I get the latest news on the TV on a daily basis.b) That is to say, I usually watch the 20h00 broadcast just before I start with my evening studies.3. a) The news on TV covers national as well as international news.b) For example, national stories are received from the stations local correspondents, and international items are bought from networks like CNN and ITN abroad. There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about TV as a way of getting the news. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) First of all, TV news is always up to date.b) What I mean to say, is that the time it takes to produce a TV newscast is much shorter that producing a newspaper.5. a) Secondly, although news broadcasts on the radio are fast too, the news on TV is highlighted by vivid pictures of what is happening.b) For instance, we can actually see what is happening at an important event like the Olympic Games.6. a) Lastly, the news on TV is concise. b) That is to say, that it deals only with the main aspects of a story. This suits me fine, as I do not have the time to read all the details as given in a newspaper.7. So, those were some thoughts on how I get to know about the latest news. 8. Describe a shop or shopping center. You should say:Where it is?What it sells?How often you go there, and why?Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.1. a) The High Mall shopping center is well known in the city of Shenyang.b) If you have been here for some time, you have probably been there.2. a) It is situated at 217 Long Street, opposite the public library. b) When traveling from Government Square, you should take bus no. 242, and it will take you there.3. a) It is what is called a one-stop shopping mall. b) It means I am able to do most of my shopping in one center at the same time.There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about the “High Mall”. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) The High Mall contains a wide variety of shops and stores. b) For example, there is a large department store that sells almost anything, a Mac Donalds outlet, a jeweler, and so on. 5. a) It has a good security system, so I always feel save there. b) For instance there are many security officers on duty, looking out for robbers and so on.6. a) Secondly, it is a nice place to kill some time in the evenings or on weekends. b) One can spend hours browsing through the shops, or sit in a restaurant, have something to drink, and watch the crowds.Those are some thoughts on my favorite shopping center.9. Describe an interesting hobby. You should say:What it is.When you began to do it.How long you spend on it.How often you do it.Why you like it.1. a) If I had to describe an interesting hobby, I would choose to speak about my stamp collection.b) I am sure you have met someone who is interested in stamps.2. a) I have been collecting stamps for the past two years now.b) That is to say, for two years I have chosen stamp collecting to be my only hobby. 3. a) I regularly spend time working on my collection. b) I guess I spend about two hours every week on my hobby. This is mainly over weekends, as I do not have time during the week.There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about collecting stamps. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) First of all, when you collect stamps, you are able to learn more about the world, and you will not be bored easily.b) What I mean to say is that you can get stamps from every country in the world.5. a) Secondly, you are able to meet new friends through your hobby.b) For instance, you have a common interest with someone else, and you can discuss your collections for many hours.6. a) Lastly, the hobby will teach you some self-discipline and how to be very systematic.b) That is to say, you have to tend to your collection regularly, and you have to sort the stamps according to internationally recognized systems.7. So, those were some thoughts on my favorite hobby.10. Describe an interesting building. You should say:Where it is located.What it looks like.What services are provided?Why you like it.Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.1. a) Of all the interesting buildings I have seen, the 305 meter tall Radio and TV Tower in Shenyang comes to mind. b) It is located in the city center near the Government Square.2. a) The design of the tower is that of a needle with a brood base. b) Situated near the top is what, in my opinion, looks like a massive hamburger.3. a) The primary function of the Tower is telecommunications. b) Engineers use it to send telephone signals far and wide. There are a couple of reasons why I find the TV Tower such a fascinating building. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) To start, the tower contains a revolving restaurant. b) What I mean to say is that one can sit down for a meal while the view over the city is forever changing. It takes 45 minutes to complete one revolution.5. a) Secondly, the engineering skills and technologies that were applied to build it are mind-boggling to me. b) What I mean is that this fills me with a great sense of pride about my nation and my country.6. a) Lastly, to me the tower is a symbol of the strength of the Chinese people. b) For example, it has experienced many storms without being blown over.7. So, in short, those are my views on an interesting building.11. Describe an environmental problem. You should say:What it is.How long it has existed.What effect it has had on peoples lives.What we can do to solve it.1. a) If I had to describe an environmental problem I would choose to speak about the air pollution in the cities of China.b) I am sure you have experienced the problem yourself.2. a) To start, I would mention that the problem has existed since we have so many vehicles moving around in our cities.b) That is to say, in the past, when animals were used to transport goods and people, we did not have this problem to the same extent as today.3. a) The increase in the number of industries has also greatly contributed to the problem.b) For example, in the past people were mainly farmers, and did not cause much pollution.There are several solutions that I would like to talk about. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.4. a) First of all, we have to reduce the number of vehicles in the streets of our cities. b) What I mean to say is that we should force people to make use of public transport more often.5. a) Secondly, we have to reduce the pollution that factories are causing.b) For instance, there should be large fines on companies that let poisonous gasses into the air.6. a) Lastly, we will have to reduce the number of buildings that burn fossil fuels like coal for their central heating.b) That is to say, local governments should have incentives for the owners of buildings to switch to electricity or gas for the heating of their buildings.7. So, those were some thoughts on how I believe we can solve the problem of air pollution. 12. Describe a traditional festival in China. You should say: What it is. When it is celebrated.How it is celebrated.What you usually do on that day.What you like and what you dislike about it. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.1. a) If I had to describe a traditional festival, I would choose