Lost in Translation

Part 1

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling.

You should say

When it happened

Who you were with

What happened

And explain why many people were smiling.

Describe a good service you received

You should say

What the service is

When you received it

Who you were with

How do you feel about it

Part 2

Do you think people who like to smile or more friendly?

Why do most people smile in photographs?

Do women smile more than men?

Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

What do you think of the relationship between companies and customers?

As a customer, what kinds of services would you expect to receive from a company?

What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?

Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties? 

Part 1

Describe an occasion when you got up early.

You should say

When you got up

What you did

Why you got up so early

And explain how you felt about it.

Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say

Who he or she is

How you know him or her

What he or she has achieved

And explain why he or she is famous

Part 2

Do you know anyone who likes to get up early?

Why do people get up early?

What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?

Why do some people like to stay up late? 

What kinds of exercises do Chinese people like?

What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?

Why are there so few top athletes?

What's the best way to become a top athlete?

Part 2

Describe an item on which you spent more than expect.

You should say

What it is

How much you spent on it

Why you bought it

And explain why you think you spent more than expected.

Describe a time that you were shopping in a street market

You should say

when it was

Where it was

what you bought

How you felt about the shopping experience

Part 3

Do you often buy more than you expected?

What do you think young people spend most of their money on?

Do you think it's important to save money? why?

Do people buy things they don't need?

What kinds of markets are there in China?

Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?

Have people's shopping habits changed in recent years?

What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls? 

Part 2

Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting.

You should say

Who the person is

How you knew him/her

What kind of person he/she is

And explain why you think he/she is interesting.

Describe your favorite singer or band

You should say

Who your favorite singer is

What his or her personality is

What kind of style his or her music belongs to

And explain why he or she is your favoirite singer

Describe some who is older than you that you admire

You should say

Who this person is

How you knew this person

What kinds of things you like to do together

And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

Do you have any foreign friends and do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other countries?

Do you think it's important to know the culture and language before going to another country?

What do you think of people who work in international companies?

What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

What kind of music do people like at different ages?

What kind of music is popular in China now and what kind will be in the future?

Do Chinese parents require their children to learn to play musical instruments?

Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

What can young and old people learn from each other?

Has old people's life quality improved when compared to the past?

Why is there generation gap between the young and the old?

What do old people usually do in their daily life? 

Part 2

Describe a place you visited on vacation

You should say

Where it is

When you went there

What you did there

And explain why you went there

Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future

You should say

Where it is

How you know it

What it is famous for

And explain why you would like to live there

Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study)

You should say

What it is about

Why you made it

What you need to do first

And explain how you would feel if it is successful.

Part 3

What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?

Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?

What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?

How do people find out about a new place? 

Why do more and more people live in the city?

How does this affect the environment and nature?

What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?

What are the differences of the young and old when choosing where to live?

Should parents make plans for children?

When should children start to make plans for themselves?

What things should be planned on a daily basis?

Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?

Part 1

Studies

What technology do you use when you study?

What subjects are you studying?

Why did you choose to study that subject? Do you like your subject? Is it very interesting?

Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?

Part 2

Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading

You should say

When you read it

What kind of book it is

What it is about

And explain why you think it is exciting

Part 3

Do you prefer books or movies?

Do you think it is very important to read the book before watching the movie version of it?

Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?

What kinds of books do Chinese people like?

Part 1

Wallet

Do you use a wallet?

Have you ever lost your wallet?

Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?

Do most of your friends use wallet?

Wild animals

Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?

Did you learn something about wild animals at school?

Where can you see wild animals?

In which country do you think you can see many wild animals? 

Work

What technology do you use at work?

Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?

Do you like your job?Is it very interesting?

Do you miss being a student?

Part 2

Describe a business man you admire

You should say

Who this person is

How you knew this person

What kinds of business this person does

And explain why you admire this man.

Part 3

What do you think is the retirement age for men and women?

What kinds of qualities do people need to run their own business?

What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?

If you had the opportunity to have your own business, what business would it be? Why?

Part 1

Sky and stars

Do you like to look at the sky?

Can you see the moon and the stars at night where you live?

Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night?

Do you want to live on other planets?

Special costumes

Do you like to wear special costumes?

Did you try any special costumes when you were young?

When was your last time to wear special costumes?

Do you ever buy special costumes? 

 The area you live in

Where do you like to go in that area?

Do you know any famous people in your area?

What are some changes in the area recently?

Do you like the area that you live in? 

Part 2

Describe  a quite place you like to spend your time in

You should say

How you knew it

How often you go there

What you do there

And explain why you like the place

Part 3

Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?

Why is it quieter in the countryside?

Why do people go to quiet places?

Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places? 

Part 1

Hometown

Please describe your hometown a little.

How long have you been living there?

Do you like your hometown?

Is there anything you dislike about it?

Primary School

What did you like to do the most when you were in primary school?

How did you go to your primary school?

How do you like your primary school?

What did you do in your leisure time in your primary school? 

Relax

What would you do to relax?

Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax？

Do you think vacation is a good time to relax?

Do you think students need more relaxing time?

Part 2

Describe a cafe you like to visit

You should say

Where it is

What kinds of food and drinks it serves

What you do there

And explain why you like to go there.

Similar question:

Describe a quiet place

Part 3

What kind of people would like to go to a cafe?

Why do young people like studying in a cafe instead of at home?

Do old people like to drink coffee?

Do Chinese people like to drink coffee? 

Part 1

Holidays

Where did you go for your last holiday?

Do you like holidays? Why?

Which public holiday do you like best?

What do you do on holidays?

Home/Accommodation

What kind of a house or flat do you want to live in in the future?

Are the transport facilities to your home very good?

Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?

Please describe the room you live in.

What part of your home do you like the most?

How long have you lived there?

Do you plan to live there for a long time?

What's the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?

Can you describe the place where you live?

What room does your family spend most of the time in?

Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

Part 2

Describe a time you were friendly to someone you did not like

You should say

When and where it happened

Who he/she was

Why you did not like this person

And explain why you were friendly to him/her on that occasion.

Part 3

Why are people friendly with the person they don't like?

What kinds of people are usually friendly?

What are the differences between being friendly and being polite?

What do you think of the people who are always straightforward?