雅思频道:IELTS/
Stage I General Questions
关于个人情况
1. Major / Work
Are your working or studying? iXz
What subject are you studying? iXz
Why did you choose that subject? iXz
Is this a popular subject at your university? iXz
What’s the best part /difficulty of your studies?iXz
For university students: What's the most interesting thing about your subject? (Why?)iXz
For high school students: Which of your subjects is the most interesting? (Why?)iXz
What work/job do you do? iXz
Why did you choose that job/that kind of work? iXz
Do you enjoy your job? iXz
What do you mainly do at work?iXz
Are you planning to change your job in the near future? (Why?/Why not?)
2.Hometown
Where are you from? iXz
Where do you live now? iXz
Could you describe your hometown a little? / What kind of place is your hometown?iXz
What’s the oldest part (area/section) of your hometown? iXz
Does your hometown have any special tourist attractions? iXz
What forms of transport do visitors use to come to your hometown? iXz
How could your hometown (be improved in order to) attract more visitors? iXz
How has your hometown changed in recent years (e.g., the past 20 or 30 years)?
关于衣食住行
1. Clothes
Do you like shopping (for clothes)? (Why?/Why not?)iXz
What kind of clothes do you like best? (Why?)iXz
Do you prefer casual (=informal) or formal clothes? (Why?)iXz
Do you like the latest fashions? (Why?/Why not?)iXz
How often do you go shopping for clothes? iXz
Why do some people frequently go shopping for clothes?iXz
How important to you is the color of (your) clothes?
2. Flats & Houses
Where do you live now – in a flat or a house (or a dormitory)?iXz
Who do you live with?iXz
Do you like the place where you live? (Why?/Why not?)?iXz
What's the best thing (the best part) of your home ( = the place where you live)?iXz
Do you think your home needs any improvements?iXz
Are you planning to moving to live in a different place? (Why? Where? /Why not?)
3. Parks and Public Gardens
Are there many parks or public gardens where you live (or, in your hometown)? iXz
Do you think parks and public gardens are important to a city? (Why?/Why not?)iXz
Do you ever go to any of these places? How often?iXz
What do you like to do when you go to a park or public garden?
4. People’s Ages
What do you think is the most important age in a person’s life? (Why?)iXz
Which age is the most tiring for people? iXz
Do you like your present age? (Why? / Why not?) iXz
What age do you think will be the best (happiest?) in your future?
5. Your Daily Routine
Do you like to plan what you will do each day? (Why?/Why not?)iXz
Please describe your typical daily routine. iXz
How do you plan (organize) your study time?iXz
Do you ever (or, do you often) change these plans? iXz
What's your favourite time of the day? (Why? What do you do at that time?)iXz
What do you usually do on Saturdays and Sundays?
6. Food and cooking
What kind of food do you like best? iXz
What are the changes of the eating habit of Chinese?iXz
Do you often eat out? iXz
What do you think is the most important to a good restaurant? iXz
Which meal is the staple/main meal in China?iXz
Do you think breakfast is important?
7. Present
Did you ever receive any presents recently? iXz
Are there any special presents in China? iXz
On what occasions do Chinese send presents to others?
关于个人爱好
1. Weather and Rain
What’s your favorite weather? iXz
Does it rain much in China? (Where? When?) iXz
Do you like rainy days? (= How do you feel on rainy days?) iXz
How does rain affect different people’s moods? iXz
Does rain ever affect transportation in your hometown? (How?) iXz
Do you think the seasons have changed in recent years, compared to the past?
2. Music and reading
Do you like music? (Why? What kind?/Why not?)iXz
Is music important to you? (Why?/Why not?)iXz
When do you listen to music?iXz
In what ways does music affect people?iXz
Compare the music that young people like and the music that old(er) people like.iXz
Do you play any musical instruments? iXz
Do you think it's important for children to learn (to play) a musical instrument?iXz
What kinds of things do you like reading? iXz
What types of book do you dislike reading?
Why do some people dislike reading? iXz
Do you think reading is important? (Why?/Why not?)iXz
What is the function of (the purpose of) reading
3. Photo taking
Do you like photography (= taking photographs/taking pictures)? (Why?/Why not?) iXz
How long have you liked taking photographs? iXz
When (on what occasions) do you take photos?iXz
Do you prefer to take pictures (= take photos) of people or of scenery? (Why?) iXz
Why do you think people like taking photographs when they visit another place?iXz
What factors make a good photograph?
Stage II Cue Cards
人物类话题
A foreigner you met; Two people in the same family; iXz
A person you enjoy talking with; A famous person;
物品类话题
A thing /handicraft you made by yourself; A piece of furniture; A piece of photo; iXz
A vehicle you want to own; A useful tool /electric appliance in your home
经历类话题
A positive change in your life; An important decision you made; A public event; iXz
A interesting trip you made; Some advice you received; iXz
The help you received / offered to others; iXz
An interesting advertisement you watchediXz
A game you played when you were a child
地点类话题
A hotel; A room you lived when you were a child; A flat or house you live in;iXz
A place you would like to travel in the future; An open-air market; A shopping center;iXz
An interesting building
爱好兴趣类话题
A website you often visit; Your future work plan; A small business you want to own; iXz
A story you heard when you were a child; Your favorite school subject
加分词汇、句型
1.描述家乡、城市:
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a metropolis 大都市 a tourism city 旅游城市iXz
an ancient city 古城 a historical city 历史名城iXz
an industrial city 工业城市 a medium-sized city 中等城市iXz
a small town 小城镇 a county 县,郡
Although now Beijing is a modern and fashionable city, you can experience her history and culture by walking through the old streets. iXz
It’s a metropolis as well as an ancient city. You can find a pleasant blend of fashion and tradition in the city. iXz
It is an important cultural city with a history of 1000 years. iXz
A must see in my hometown is ….iXz
The city is an ideal place for young people because it offers tons of opportunities. iXz
The city boasts/features rich entertainment and flourishing business. With a rich variety of different people and cultures, it’s difficult to get bored. iXz
Although you can enjoy the pleasant environment, you have to suffer from the lack of job opportunities. The life can be pretty boring. iXz
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2. 描述工作、学习
I’m fascinated with my major/job mainly because I have strong/real interest in it. Besides/Plus, It’s a promising subject/field. Finally, the teaching staff of my department is terrific /awesome. / The job offers me a sense of achievement. iXz
I chose this major because it would be in demand in the future / would be promising / would allow me to earn a high salary / would be an interesting career / would give me opportunities to travel. iXz
Well, my teachers and my parents all encouraged me to study that and it seemed like a good idea to me. So, basically, I was just following the advice of others.iXz
I like it (so much) because it’s something that I can do well!iXz
The main reason (why) I like it is because it allows me to be creative.iXz
The best thing about it is that it gives me a feeling that I am developing my mind.iXz
I find it really interesting to learn about how the business world functions.”iXz
I find it quite _______ (interesting because ... / stimulating because ... / challenging because ... /satisfying because ...
3.服装
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