22 Describe a time when you received money as a present(new) 22 Describe an activity you would do when you are alone in your free time (new) 22 Describe a time you borrowed something fro
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Ch đ cơ b n(4) 4 Names 4
Work or study 4
Home (Your Accommodation) 4
Hometown 5
Ch đ m i t tháng 9 - 12/2018 5
Part 1 5
Movies(new) 5
Morning routine(new) 6
Cooking(new) 7 Shoes(new) 7 Weather(new) 8
Photos(new) 9 Colours (new) 10
Holiday(new) 11
Sunglasses(new) 11
Cities(new) 12
Paintings(new) 13
Park/garden(new) 13
Shoes 13
Drink water 14
Teachers 15
Travel( space travel) 16
Celebrity 16
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Dream in our childhood 17
Save money 17
Plant 17
Gift 17
Dictionary 18
Sleeping 18
Outdoor activities 18
Foreign food 19
Newspaper 19
App 19
Swimming 19
High school 19
Boat 20
Exercise 20
Animals 20
Rainy days 21
Family 21
Part2&3 22
Describe a time when you received money as a present(new) 22 Describe an activity you would do when you are alone in your free time (new) 22 Describe a time you borrowed something from your friends or family (new) 24
Describe someone you haven t seen before but you would like to know more 24
Describe a time that you looked for information from the Internet(new) 26
Describe a family business you know (new) 27 Describe something given to you that you really need(new) 28 Describe an interesting person you would like to meet(new) 29 Describe something you made that you gave to other people(new) 30 Describe an experience that you were scared(new) 31 Describe a time when you had some medicine (new) 32
Trang 3Describe a book you have recently read(new) 33
Describe a law/rule that you think is good(new) 34
Describe a person who helps to protect the environment (new) 35
Describe an important decision made with the help of other people(new) 36 Describe an interesting talk or lecture(new) 37
Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from your home(new) 38
Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result(new) 39
Describe someone who is very professional 40
Describe a trip that you plan to go on in the near future 40
Describe an interesting subject that you learned at school 40
Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the future 40
Describe the time when you received your first cellphone 41
Describe a time that you were shopping in a street market 41
Describe a website you like to visit 41
Describe some useful skills you learned in a math class from your primary/high school 41
Describe someone who is talkative 42
Describe a time that you had to change your plan/ you changed your mind 42
Describe an interesting animal 42
Describe a building you like 42
Describe a party that you joined 43
Describe a time that you wore a type of clothes for a special occasion 43
Describe a popular comic actor /actress you know 43
Describe the sportsperson you admire 43
Describe something important that you lost 44
Describe something interesting that your friend has done but you haven't done 44
Describe a time you spend with your friend in your childhood 44
Describe a magazine you enjoying watching 44
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Names
Work or study
10 Do you like your job?
Home (Your Accommodation)
3 Who do you live with?
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10 Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
11 What part of your home do you like the most?
12 Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
Hometown
10 Do you plan to continue living there?
11 Where would you like to live?
Trang 6I love rain I like the way it sounds and I like looking at it falling from the sky
I love a nice rainy day where the rain comes down steadily or lightly and soaks into the ground
Don't get me started, I soooo dislike them, as they make me feel miserable and grumpy Give me sunshine any day!
2 What do you do on rainy days?
If it rains a lot, I open the windows and like to hear the sound of rain and try to feel the water drops being inside I like to have hot coffee also and enjoy it when it rains all day long Normally I do not switch on my PC much on rainy days, rather I like to watch TV on that time
I get wet running around in the rain like a little kid! I love it!! Plus, I call up the pizza place and make them deliver it in the pouring rain
3 What is the importance of the rainfall?
Rain is so important us It irrigates our crops, it gives us water our body needs It washes away dirt and impurities, and it's fun to play in.Without water, no living thing can survive.Rain is very important to farms to make sure that the crops that are being grown receive the right amount of moisture so that the crops harvested are maximized
Noise(new)
1 What natural sound(s) do you like (the most)?(Why?)
I like chirping Birds' chirping always cheers me up in the morning
2 What sounds do you dislike? (Why?)
I hate the sounds made by finger nails on chalk board because it annoys me and make me feel nervous
3 What sounds remind you of your childhood?
I remember when I was a kid and I visited my grandparents' house every summer, the sound
of their screen door opening brings my mind back to those times in my life
4 What (kinds of) music do you like the most?
I love all kinds of music, mostly alternative rock, rap and pop They are popular among young people, making them feel energetic and cool
5 Does your school have any quiet places for studying?
I absolutely love libraries Every time I am in library I can study efficiently and effectively.Moreover, there are a lot of reading materials available which brings convenience
to the research
6 What are some places where there is a lot of noise?
Trang 7I live in the centre of the city Every day l struggle with noise making by the cars which makes
me headaches and nervous I can't sleep well so I am going to buy some ear plugs and hopes they work me magic
7 Do you mind noises? (Do any noises bother you?)
Yes There is a lot of noise outside my room I can't avoid it although I shut my door I can't focus on anything so I need some techniques to tackle this problem of noise pollution
8 What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?
Loud music on the street and the noise made by cars, trams and phone calls are all noise I can'tstand Also, people talking constantly drive me nuts I think the world s getting noisier, I know it is harder to find a quiet place anymore,
1, Do you like to have plant in your home? 2, Who takes care of the plant at your home? 3,
Do you know how to take care of the plant? 4, Do you want to receive plant as a present?
1, Do you like to have plant in your home?
I really 1ove that But to be honest, I don't have the big yard or balcony to keep the plantsdue to the limited space in the city However, I have bought small cactus as the decoration
in my study Someone told me it can help reduce radiation from electronic devices
2 Who takes care of the plant atyour home?
My mother takes that job In the morning, she wil water the flowers and move them to the warm place with much sunshine
3, Do you know how to take care of the plant?
Actually, I am not sure about this, but I suppose the growth of a plant needs sufficient water and sunshine.Also, the soil condition is very important
4, Do you want to receive plants as a present?
Yes, I like the plant as gifts from my friends, especially when I move to a newplace You know, there are good blessings behind the green;plants like Pachira, also called as money tree and succulent plants, as they symbolize the lasting survival of the new trend
High school(new)
1, What about your first feelings in high school
2 Which teacher left deep impression on you
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4, Do you like your high school life
1, What about your first feelings in high school
I never forget what I felt when I first went to my high school I felt excited and nervous I was excited just because I could make a lot of friends.geneI was nervous just because I had to be adapted to a whole new environment
2 Which teacher left deep impression on you
Actually, there are a lot of teachers who have left an unforgettable impression on me But my geography teacher is the one who has left me the deepest impression.She is so professional, mature, elegant, friendly and fair
3, Do you still in contact with your high school students
Yes, I still contact with some of my high school classmates by telecommunications In most cases, I just send messages to them through Wechat or QQ,, or sometimes I will give them a call Sometimes, we will hold a party and just have some fun
4, Do you like your high school life
Yes, I really like my high school life I will never forget it I didn't have to worry about so much things All I need to do was just devoting myself to learning I miss it so much
Dream(new)
1 How long can you remember your dream when you wake up?
2 Do you like hearing others dream?
3 Do you think dream will affect life?
4 Do you often have dreams at night?
5 Have you had a bad dream before?
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1.How long can you remember your dream when you wake up?
I remember my dream for about 5 seconds after I wake up, then I completely forget it forever
I guess It's because I don't take the proper time to really think about it and start thinking about
my day
2.Do you like hearing others dream?
Maybe, but none of my friends would like to share their dreams with me, as it might be embarrassing sometimes, especially when they dream aboutsomething personal
3.Do you think dream will affect life?
Yes, I do think so The dreamsyou see at night can change yourmood on the next day to a greatextent even if you can't remember them It's common to feel irritated for a whole day just because you had an unpleasant dream
4.Do you often have dreams at night?
Yes, I dream almost every night
A house or a flat/apartment(new)
1 Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?
I live in a flat not far from the town center.I currently live in a300-square-meter house in the southern suburb of the town
2 Can you describe your house/flat?
Sure The flat has 6 rooms-one living room, one kitchen, one bathroom and three bedrooms for my parents, my brother and myself The extra one is for the guest who would come to stay with us
Trang 10Well, I would prefer a new flat in the town center It doesn't have to be very big, but definitely has to be nice and cozy.I'd like to have a big house with a beautiful garden in front for myself You see, I always wanted to live in a house, to enjoy the big space and privacy it provides But,
of course, I also have to think in terms of my affordability before I make my final decision
4 Will you move to another house or flat in the near future?
Yes, definitely The one I'm currently living in is too old The paint is peeling off; the wall is not soundproof enough; and worst of all, the sewage system in the building is just annoying-it always gets stuck, letting wastes drift everywhere in the corridor Just imagine how terrible the scene looks So I must move out of there as soon as I find a suitable one.No I'm comfortable with the house I'm living in now It is big enough for my whole family and still close enough to the town center, making it all convenient for commutation to schools, offices and shops So I'm not going to move
Street markets (new)
1 Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?
I live in a flat not far from the town center.I currently live in a300-square-meter house in the southern suburb of the town
2 Are street markets common in your country?
They are quite common in the countryside and small cities About once a week, I think In the small city where I grew up, there are twice a week Women tend to buy stuff there coz the products sold in street markets are good in price and quality
3 What is usually sold there?
I believe different places sold different stuff.In my city, there are various kinds of food, fresh vegetables and fruits which are grew by local farmers, handmade brooms and clothes
4 Do you think people like street markets? Why?
Well I think it depends.People like me who are ond of lively places will like street markets very
Trang 11much However, people who like to be quiet would think the street markets are too noisy and chaos
Pollutions(new)
1 Is there anything being polluted in your hometown?
My hometown is a small city located in the north of Fujian Province There is a river which was clean and very beautiful Many people liked swimming there in the summer However, about five years ago.some factories were built near the river and all the polluted water was discharged into the river.The river smells terrible now and no one goes swimming there anymore
2 What are the common types of pollutions in the countryside?
I'd say river pollution and harmful garbage.People who live in the countryside used to drink spring water and catch fish in the river However, the spring water was dry up and all kinds of fish in the river were dead
3 What are the causes of those pollutions?
I guess it's all because the factories which built few years ago Many businessmen tend to build factories in the countryside coz it's much cheaper.They discharge the polluted water into the river and throw the harmful garbage everywhere
4 Have you ever done anything to help the environment?
Well, I have, but I'm not a powerful person, all I can do is to stop using disposable products, saveevery drop of water, take public transport, and appeal to more people to protect our environment together
Cooking (new)
1 Do you like cooking?
Trang 12Yes, but I'm not anexpert I can cook simpleChinese dishes liketomato or cucumbersoup, tofuand potatoslices However, most of my friends who tried my cooking said they didn't want totry again
2 When did you start cooking?
About two years ago Cooking is a basic survival skill If one can cook well, he could balancethe nutrition and calories intake, and it's also essential to enhance the life quality But if onecan't cook, he might have to eat out or have much take-away food
3 Who usually cook in your family?
That would be my mom and my grandma They can make various kinds of delicious food.Even
if you give them only a bag of potatoes, they can make several different dishes Sometimes,
my father would try to cook but, they are not good
4 Do you think cooking programs are popular in China?
Yes, many people would like to be a cook, which is a good profession in China Others who justwant to improve their cooking skills would take cooking programs as well Personally speaking,
I don't think it's a bad phenomenon, but choosing a good program is important
Alone (new)
1.When was the last time you were alone?
Last Saturday, I was supposed to go out with one of my t friends, but she felt sick, so I juststayed at home and watched a film for a couple of hours Then I cleaned my room coz it wasuntidy
2.What do you like to do when you are alone?
I'd spend time on my hobbies, in particular gardening:and cooking, or I just laze around thehouse Sometimes I'll go to karaoke and practice singing all the songs I like I can only do thisalone coz I'm not a good singer, I can't sing in front of a bunch of people So I often go tokaraoke alone
3.Do you wish to have more time alone?
Trang 13No, I like being with my friends and family I usually go out with my friends for shopping at theweekends And we'll chat in a cafe after we buy a bunch of products We often get homeverylate and it takes me most of Sunday to recuperate But I never miss a home-cooked dinner
at my mother's every Sunday
4.Is it important to have some time alone?
Yeah, absolutely Some people may need much timié alone, doing some thinking, about theirlives or careers As for me, I'm not that kind of person, I mean, I do need some time alone, youknow, spending time on my hobbies But, I don't need much ime to be alone I prefer to bewith friends and family
Efficiency (new)
1 Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
Well, personally, I like study in the morning because a whole night sleep really refreshes me
In the morning, I prefer to handle some difficult problems because I'm so efficient
2 Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
Well, I'm not sure because you know, I feel energetic in the morning I guess maybe somepeople couldn't sleep well at night, which makes them feel tired So they are inefficient inthe morning
3 What do you do to improve your efficiency?
First, I'll guarantee a goodsleep I drink a glass of warm milk almost every day before I go tobed And, I have healthy diets I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables everyday I think both ofthem help me improve my efficiency
Science (new)
1 Do you like science?
Trang 14Of course I'm really into science When I was in high school, my favorite subject wasphysics.You know there're lots of interesting experiments of physics I learned lots of things ofnature which is very beneficial to us in the future I still love to watch some science related TVprograms, such as the Discovery
2 What science have you studied?
Well, I have studied physics, chemistry, math, computer science and biology in high school.Like
I said, physics is one of my favorite subjects
How do you study science?
There are lots of ways we study science and I'd say, the most common one is learning throughexperiments Our teacher also encouraged us to design experiments in our own way Inaddition to experiments, we also watched lots of movie clips and read some magazines abouthow scientists doing research which were really inspiring and encouraging
What's the most difficult part of studying science?
Well, to my mind, the most difficult part would be solving all those hard questions You knowthere are numerous formulas and equations and some of them are really confusing andcomplicated to understand and remember
How has the science that you have studied helped you?
Well, to be honest, science has influenced my life a ot First of all, I understand many principlesofour nature Second, I learned how to solve some of the questions in life with scientificmethods which could save a lot of time Anyway, it's quite beneficial in our daily life
Writing
Do you prefer comfortable shoes or good-looking shoes?
Q: How often do you write by hand?
A: To be frank with you, with the development of computer technology, I barely write by hand.The computer takes more responsibility for me if there is a need to write something
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A: Defnitely I be lieve that handwriting is indispensable no matter how society develops OurChinese thinks that handwriting serves as the second identity card which is unique to you Wehave to write our names by hand each tine after a transaction of our credit cards Besides, I
be lieve in exercising Chinese calligraphy could a lso cultivate one's personality
Q: Do you think computer typing will replace handwriting?
A: No, I don't think so Handwriting has been existing ever since the begimning of humanscivilization It bears an important significant of traditions Besides, we still need to performhandwriting in lots of situations like signing contracts, the handwriting on the blackboard Sohandwriting will always be in practice
A: Yes, I do I still keep this old tradition of writing letters by hand Even though the e-mail isfaster than the traditional letter, I would still prefer writing letters by hand for the intimacyshown through the real letters I believe a greeting letter to your parents would be moretouching than sending our e mails
Q: How can children improve their handwriting?
A: As the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect", I believe having a suffic ient amount of practicewith handwriting would definitely boost the children's improvement I also belie ve imitatingfamous calligraphers is also a useful way to master handwriting in a short period of timebecause kids have an intuition
Teachers
Do you think you could be a teacher?
Do you have a favourite teacher?
What are the qualities of a good teacher?
Should teachers use discipline in the classroom?
Do you want to be a teacher someday?
Why people choose to become teachers?
What kind of person makes a good teacher?
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What’s the difference between young and old teachers?
Travel( space travel)
Do you want to travel in the outer space?
What would you do if you had that opportunity?
Do you think it's necessary to see other planets?
When was the last time you went travelling?
Do you like to travel by air?
Celebrity
Who is your favorite celebrity in China?
Would you want to be a celebrity in the future?
In general, how do people become famous?
What kinds of people become famous?
Do you think, to be famous, a person needs to have some special talent (or ability)?
Sports
Do you like to watch sports on TV?
Do you play any sports?
Do you have a favorite sports star?
What kinds of sports are popular in China?
What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
Do you think the sports chosen by young people and old people are similar?
Punctuality
How do you remind yourself to be on time?
Why are some people always late?
Do you think it is important to be punctual?
What will you do if you are waiting for someone?
Do you think people these days are as punctual as they were in the past?
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Do you write many letters?
Do you prefer to write letters by hand or to use a computer?
What do you usually write about?
Who do you usually write to?
Is it hard to think of what to write?
How do you feel when you receive a letter?
Do you think people will still write letters in the future?
Dream in our childhood
What was your dream when you were young?
Has it changed?
Will it change in the future?
Why did you have that dream?
Save money
Did you save money when you were young?
Have you ever given money to other children?
Do you think parents should teach children to save money?
Plant
Do you keep plants at home?
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Gift
How often do you buy other’s gifts?
Do you like to send expensive gifts?
What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
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Do you think it is important to send gifts?
When did you get a gift last time?
Dictionary
Do you often use a dictionary?
Do you often bring a dictionary with you?
Do you prefer to use an electronic dictionary or a dictionary made of paper?
What kinds of dictionaries have you used before?
How will dictionaries change in the future?
Do you think it would be interesting to write a dictionary?
What kind of person do you think writes a dictionary?
Sleeping
How many hours a day do you sleep?
When do you usually go to sleep?
Do old people sleep a lot? Why?
Do you always have a good sleep?
Is it necessary to take a nap every day?
Do you think studying hard helps people sleep?
Do you think sleep is important?
Do you ever have a nap during the middle of the day?
How do you think people can have a good sleep?
Do you do anything before going to bed to help you sleep?
Outdoor activities
What do you do in your spare time?
Do you like outdoor activities?
How much time do you spend outdoors every week?
How often do you do outdoor activities?
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What types of outdoor activities are popular in your country?
Foreign food
Newspaper
App
Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
What apps do you often use?
Do you want to make an app of your own in the future?
What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?
What is the most popular app in your country?
Do old people in your country like to use apps?
What was the first app you used?
Swimming
Can you swim?
Do you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach?
Why is swimming important?
What is the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
Where do Chinese people like to go swimming?
Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
High school
Do you like your high school?
Which subject you like most? and dislike?
Do you still contact with your friends in high school?
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What happened on your first day of high school?
Boat
Do you like going boating?
Have you ever travelled by boat?
Do you like boats?
Would you like to have your own boat?
Is boat trip popular in your country?
Exercise
Do you like to do daily exercise?
What sport or exercise do you do?
How often do you do some physical exercise?
Do you like extreme sports?
What kinds of exercises are popular in your country?
What was your favorite sport when you were young?
Do you think children should be encouraged to do more exercise?
Do you participate in any sports with your friends?
Animals
Do you like animals?
What's your favourite animal?
Do you think we should protect animals?
Do you like pets?
Do you like zoos?
How often do you go to the zoo to see animals?
What’s your feeling of visiting a zoo?
Is it necessary for the kids to acquire knowledge regarding animals?
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Do you like to see animals in the zoo?
Why do some people keep pets at home?
What kinds of animals do you like?
What is the most popular animal in China?
Have you ever had a pet before?
Rainy days
Do you often take raincoats or umbrellas with you?
Does it rain much in China? (Where? When?)
Is there any part of China where it doesn't rain much?
When (in what month/season) does it rain most in your hometown?
In which season does it rain most in other parts of China?
Can you remember any time when it rained particularly heavily in your hometown?
Will the rain change your mood?
How rainy days affect people’s life?
Do you often take raincoats or umbrellas with you?
Family
What do you do when you are with parents?
Do you have close relationships with your families?
How has your family influenced you?
Do you want to live with your family in the future?
How often do you meet with your family?
Do you like to talk with your parents?
Do you prefer to spend time with your family or with your friends?
Would you prefer to have a larger or smaller family?
What kind of things do you and your family do together?
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Describe an intelligent person you know (new)
You should say:
Who this person is
When and where you first met him or her
What kind of person he or she is
And explain why you think this person is intelligent
The most intelligent person I have ever met is Linjun, we call him Mike, which is his Englishname.If I don't remember wrong, I met him about two years agoin a party held by one
of my friends, and we really hit it off As for his personality, I would characterize him as thoughtful, sociable and humorous.And overall, he is just a bright and likeable guy,who is very easy to engage a conversation with
I can provide plenty of evidence to prove that he is a smart person, but I'll just pick some to share with you, and I believe they would do the job
Firstly, his academic performance is remarkable.Outstanding as he is,he never spends much time studying or staying up late, which means that he is either extremely efficient or intelligent His high IQ is the only explanation coz I don't think he is efficient
Describe an important event to celebrate(personal important events) ( new )
You should say:
What is itWhen did it happen
Do you prefer to celebrate it with a group or people