1.

Study
1. Do you work or are you a student?
2. What major/subjects are you studying?
3. Why did you choose to study that major/those subjects?
4. Do you like your major/subjects? Why/Why not?
5. Is it your ideal major/original thought?
6. What do you think is the most interesting part of your major?
7. Are you looking forward to working?
8. Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?
9. How did you feel on your first day in that school/university?
10. Do you think your school/university is a good place to study?
11. Is there anything you think should be improved in your school/college?
12. Have you ever thought about changing the present study place?
13. Do you think you study too hard?
14. What are your extra-curriculum activities?
15. Do you prefer to study on your own or with others?
16. Does your study meet your expectation?

2. Work
1. What job do you do?
2. Why did you choose to do that (kind of) job?
3. Do you like/enjoy your job?
4. Is it your ideal job/original thought?
5. What are your responsibilities at work?
6. What is your typical day like at work?
7. What was your first day like at work?
8. Have you received any training for your work?
9. Do you want to change your job?
10. If you could change your profession, what would you do?
11. Is there anything you would like to change about your job/work?
12. Do you miss being a student?
13. Do you make friends at work?
14. Do you get along well with your colleagues?

3. Hometown
1. Where are you from? /Where is your hometown? /What’s the name of your hometown?
2. Please describe your hometown a little.
3. How long have you been living there?
4. Is it an interesting place?
5. Do you prefer to live in the city or in the countryside?
6. What do you like most about your hometown?
7. Is there anything you dislike about your hometown?
8. What is the traffic in your hometown?
9. Do you think it’s a suitable place to bring up children?
10. Do you think it’s a good place for young people to live?
11. Do you think your hometown is a good place for people to live?
12. Has your hometown changed in the recent years?
13. How do you think your hometown might change in the future?
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4. Home/Accommodation
1. What kind of accommodation do you live in?
2. Do you live in a house or a flat?
3. Who do you live with?
4. How long have you lived there?
5. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
6. Are you familiar with your neighbours?
7. How far is it from your home to the exam location? & How you got here today?
8. Do you prefer to live in a house or a flat?
9. Do you like to live at home or in the school accommodation?
10. Can you describe the place where you live?
11. Is there anything you like/dislike about where you live?
12. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
13. Please describe the room you live in.
14. What part of your home do you like the most? /What’s your favorite room at home?
15. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
16. What do you usually do in your home/room?
17. What can you see from the window (in your room)?
18. In the future, what kind of place do you want to live in?

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1.Art
1.Do you like art?
2.Do you like visiting art galleries?
3.Do you want to be an artist?
4.Do you like modern art or traditional art?

2.Library
1.Do you often go to library?

2.Did you go to library when you were a kid?

3.Do Chinese kids often go to library?
4.What do you usually do in the library?

3.Happy things
1.What made you happy when you were little?
When I was young, I felt very happy to go out for a walk with my parents or to play with
my classmates in the park. Playing is a child's nature, so whenever I have the chance to go out and
play, I am always excited
2.What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
In the future, especially after stepping into a job, I think the thing that can make me feel
fulfilled and happy is to finish a big project or solve a big problem. Of course, it would be very satis-
fying to receive the wages that I have worked so hard to earn
3.Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
To tell you the truth, I just celebrated my birthday recently. My family and friends all
sent their best wishes to me at the first time. I also received many gifts and ate delicious cakes. Cele-
brating such a birthday makes me feel very sure that I am well loved, which makes me feel very
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 4.Do you feel happy when buying new things?
Absolutely.Buying new things gives me a sense of satisfaction that I can buy what I want
through my ability, which I think is a very comfortable and ideal state of life. Of course, I will also
refrain from impulse spending
5.Do you think people are happy when buying new things?
That depends.For most people, buying new things must be very happy, new things can give people a
better sense of use. Of course, for some families with difficult economic conditions, buying new
things may be a necessity, which may increase their own economic burden.
6.When do you feel happy at work? Why?
2.+t is also very enjoyable to know some like-minded friends through work

4.Keys
1.Do you always bring a lot of keys with you?
2.Have you ever lost your keys?
3.Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out?
4.Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbor?

5.T-shirt
1.Do you like wearing T-shirts? How often?
2.Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
3.Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
4.Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?

6.Weekends
1.Do you like weekends?

2.What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?

3.What did you do last weekends?
4.Do you make plans for your weekends?

7.Jewelry
1.Do you often wear jewelry?
2.Do you usually buy jewelry?
3.What type of jewelry do you like?
4.Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

8.Outer space and stars

1.Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
2.Do you like science fiction movies? Why?
3.Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
4.Do you want to know more about outer space?

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 9.Small business
1.Do you know many small businesses where you live?
I’m afraid I know little about small businesses around me.I only know a few well-known
companies and their popular products. In my daily life, I also tend to buy products from big compa-
nies and brands because I think their quality is more guaranteed.【改 知道但不常去 举例】
2.Do you prefer buying things in big companies or small businesses?
I tend to buy products from big companies and brands because I think their quality is
more guaranteed.A well-known company also means a higher level of consumer trust, and buying
from a big company is more reassuring.Of course, I have to admit that there are some small compa-
nies with good quality products at low prices.
3.Have you ever worked in small businesses?
I haven't had a chance to work in a small company yet. I'm a student myself and I'm still
busy with school at the moment, but I plan to look for an ‘internship in the near future and I may
have the opportunity to work for a small company.
4.Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
Well,it never crossed my mind.Starting my own business requires a combination of con-
ditions. Such as the availability of funds, the availability of suitable venues, and the availability of
staff. I don't think my current skills are enough to start my own business. Maybe I will consider it
when I have some accumulation.

10.Chocolate
1.Do you like eating chocolate? Why/why not?

2.How often do you eat chocolate?

3.Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
4.Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
5.What’s your favorite flavor?
6.Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?

11.Schools
1.Where do you go to school?
I go to university in Shanghai. Going to university in Shanghai has given me access to
more resources and I have made many like-minded friends
2.Do you go to a good school?
Absolutely.My school has a high degree of recognition in my major. The professors are
also knowledgeable and patiently teach us professional knowledge. The school also has advanced
teaching facilities, and studying in this school is very rewarding
3.Do you like your current learning atmosphere?
In general, yes. Most of my classmates in the same major are very motivated and hard-
working, creating a very positive learning atmosphere. Of course, there are still some students who
are addicted to video games and eating and drinking fun, neglect their studies, but this case is very
rare.
4.What are the differences between your school and other schools?
The most special thing about our school compared with other schools is our three-term
system. This semester system is modeled after the leading universities in the world. Three-semester
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5.Is there anything you want to change about your school?
I hope our school can add more practical courses, so that we can apply the theoretical
knowledge we have learned to practice, laying a good foundation for future work
6.Do you like your teachers?
I like my teachers. They are very humorous, can tell the boring knowledge very vividly,
at the same time, they often care about our life, and even give us guidance and advice. So I think I
am very lucky to have met such a group of teachers.

12.Music
1.What music do you like?
2.What music do you dislike?
3.Do you often listen to one type of music?
4.What music do your friends like? Do you enjoy the same type of music?
5.What’s the most popular type of music where you live?
6.Which singer or musician would you like to see in person?

13.Staying up
1.Do you often stay up late?
I don't often stay up late. I only stay up late when I need to finish my unfinished school-
work. But sometimes if there is something on my mind, I will sleep late because of insomnia
2.Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
Hardly ever.When I was a child, my mother would call me to sleep regularly to ensure
that I had enough sleep and would be energetic the next day. So you could also say, I don't have a
chance to stay up late.
3.What do you do when you stay up late?
When I stay up late, I'm usually busy with my deadline. I put on my headphones and
play some soft music to help me concentrate, so that I can finish my tasks more efficiently and fall
asleep sooner
4.What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?
I feel very tired, my eyelids are very heavy, and I feel slightly dizzy. At the same time
doing things are difficult to concentrate, learning efficiency is really really low. So I rarely stay up
late if I don't have to.

14.The area you live in

1.Where do you like to go in that area?
I like going to all kinds of shopping malls with my good friends. We often spend the day
wandering around, buying anything we like, or doing some crafts in the DIY storefront at the mall.
We also try different restaurants in the mall to find more delicious food.
2.Do you know any famous people in your area?
Xu Xiake is one of the famous people in my hometown. He is a geographer, traveler and
writer in Ming Dynasty. After 30 years of investigation, he compiled the 600,000-word geographical
masterpiece Xu Xiake's Travel Notes.There’s also a statue of him in the square near my home.
3.What are some changes in the area recently?
The city where I live is building a high-speed rail line. Once it opens to traffic, it will be
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intelligent transformation, with LED screens showing the real-time location of buses and vending
machines selling some drinks beside the stations
4.Do you like the area that you live in?
I love my hometown, it is a beautiful city, has complete infrastructure and beautiful
scenery, at the same time, it carries my childhood memories, it gives my family warmth, I have no
reason not to love it

15.Weather
1.What’s the weather like where you live?
2.Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
3.Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
4.Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often?

16.Doing sports
1.What sports do you like?
2.Where did you learn how to do it?
3.Did you do some sports when you were young?
4.Do you think students need more exercise?

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1.The City You Live in
1.What city do you live in?
2.Do you like this city? Why?
3.How long have you lived in this city?
4.Are there big changes in this city?
5.Is this city your permanent residence?

2.Wild Animals
1.Are there wild animals in your country?
Yes. There are many wild animals in our country. The most famous of these is the giant
panda. It is a protected animal of our country, and also a symbol of China. In addition, the South
China tiger and golden monkey are also wild animals in China
2.Have you ever been to a zoo or safari park?
When I was very young, my parents took me to the Nanjing Wild Animal Park to play.
What impressed me most was a tiger I saw. He was sleeping quietly on the ground, but the enthusias-
tic tourists kept calling him. He turned over impatiently and continued to sleep with his back to the
tourists. It's very new and interesting to me
3.What is the animal you would like to see in the wild?
I hope to see pandas, wild pandas are very rare, I hope that with the efforts of scientists,
the number of pandas can be more and more, and we can also easily meet pandas in the wild
4.Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?
There are many documentaries about wildlife in China. For example, the documentary
"The Land of Spirits" focuses on wild animals in China and it tries to discuss the topic of harmonious
coexistence between man and nature.

3.Dream & Ambitions

1.What was your childhood dream?
When I was young, my dream was to be a teacher. it is a great thing to teach children to
learn various knowledge. In my opinion, this profession is very noble and meaningful
2.Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams?
Well, it’s hard to define actually.It's true that my dream has changed, but for as long as
my dream remains the same, I will put in all the efforts for my dream.So maybe i should say like
this,I’m not a person who sticks to one dream, but I will definitely stick to my dream,no matter what
it is.【】
3.What is your dream job?
At this stage, my dream is to be a person in the financial industry. I think it is very inter-
esting and meaningful to understand and u[ju:]tilize a series of mechanisms[meknizm] such as the
market, and I have great interest in learning related knowledge.
4.Do you think you are an ambitious person?
Yes,it’s true.I have set great ambitions for myself, and I am confident that I can achieve
this goal through hard work.I don't like to follow the crowd and let myself go. I always think that
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 4.Ice Cream
1.Do you like ice cream?
I love ice cream. I especially like its creamy texture and cool feeling. I like strawberry
and chocolate ice cream. I often buy ice cream in summer when it is very hot
2.Do you eat ice cream a lot?
Pitifully,I eat ice cream occasionally. If I eat too much ice cream, I get a stomachache.
So I control how often I eat ice cream, about once a month. But that doesn't stop me from loving ice
cream
3.Did you eat ice cream as a child?
When I was young, my mother didn't let me eat too much ice cream because it was bad
for my health. So actually, I didn't have a lot of access to ice cream as a kid
4.Are there shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?
Of course. No matter it is downstairs of my home, or the school dormitory, there are con-
venient stores everywhere. Almost every store has a freezer with all kinds of ice cream. So it's pretty
easy to get ice cream
5.Would you like to make your own ice cream?
I'm not very good at making ice cream at the moment. I have no idea what ingredients
are needed or how to make them. But I'm still interested in learning how to make homemade ice
cream. It's fun, you know

5.Concentration
1.Did you stay focused in class when you were a child?
Yes, I was always eager to learn new knowledge, so when the teacher talked, I would lis-
ten very attentively. Staying focused also helped me digest the teacher's words better so that I could
do exercises more easily after class
2.Are you a focused person?
For the most part, I'm a focused person, and I focus my energy to efficiently complete
the task at hand. But I have to admit that there are times when I find it hard to concentrate, either be-
cause I didn't sleep well the day before or because something is bothering me
3.How do you stay focused?
Personally, what works for me is to play some soft music, which allows me to calm
down quickly and immerse myself in the task I need to complete. Sometimes I also take advantage of
apps that help people improve their focus. They really enhance my productivity and keep me from
getting distracted by other things
4.Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?
I don't think so. A noisy environment can make it hard to calm down and even make you
cranky when you're in a hurry to get things done. It's also easy to get distracted and lose inspiration
in a noisy environment

6.Fixing things
1.Can you fix things?
I can barely fix anything. If something is broken or doesn't work anymore, I usually
choose to buy a new one. It does cost a little bit, but in my opinion it's more convenient
2.Did anybody teach you to fix things when you were a child?
Not really. When there was a need for repair, my father usually solved it by himself and
didn't bother me or my mother. So no one taught me how to fix things.[i never got the chance to ac-
quire this skill] It sounds a little pitiful , but my mom and I had a lot less to worry about when my
dad was in charge of fixing things
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(I don't really think it's necessary. In the past, when living standards were lower, people
were less able to afford the economic cost of changing things frequently. But with the development
of The Times, people's economic level has been improved, most can afford the cost of replacing
things. So I don't think it's necessary to learn how to fix things. )Of course, this can also be a per-
sonal skill, which can save money to some extent
It’s not necessary nowadays cuz we are not in the past when we couldn’t afford the cost of replacing
things.Now
4.What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?
（仿照 1）+throw the old one away

7.Friends
1.How important are friends to you?
I can't live without my friends. Friends are very important spiritual support for me.They
can share my happiness, can give me comfort when I am sad, can give me advice when I am con-
fused, can tolerate my shortcomings. I think friends are really great beings
2.Do you often go out with your friends?
Definitely. I go out with my friends whenever I can. If we're friends from college, we
have a lot of opportunities to hang out. But my high school friends and I barely live in the same city,
so we only meet each other during the holidays. Of course，no matter which friend, I cherish the
time to have fun with them a lot
3.Where do you often meet each other?
I like going to all kinds of shopping malls with my good friends. We often spend the day
wandering around, buying anything we like, or doing some crafts in the DIY storefront at the mall.
We also try different restaurants in the mall to find more delicious food.I think, for us, the important
thing is not where we go and what we do, but we spend this time together
4.What do you usually do with your friends?

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5.Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
I have known a friend for more than 10 years who was my classmate from elementary
school to high school. So we know each other very well and we keep each other updated. And we
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1.Do you like rainy days?
walk on tiptoe
keep paying attention to my pants and shoes
gloomy
2.Does it rain much in your city?

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3.Would you like to live in a place that is dry or wet?
4.Would you change your plans if it rained?
buy a new ticket
book a new hotel

9.Day off
1.When was the last time you had a few days off?
My last holiday was Labor Day, on May 1st, we had five days off, and I went back home
and stayed with my parents for a few days
2.What do you usually do when you had days off?
First of all, I will sleep late to keep myself refreshed. Second, I will go out with my
friends, go shopping, watch movies and enjoy the holiday. Of course, if the holiday is long enough, I
will also go home to visit my parents. Because I’m in college, I can't stay with them often, so I usu-
ally go home during long vacations
3.Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
By case. If the vacation is short, I will choose to go out with friends to enjoy the short
vacation life. If the holiday is long enough, I will go home to see my parents.After all, college can't
always be there for them.
4.What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?
I would get a full sleep, maybe wake up at noon, put on makeup and go out for lunch,
watch a movie and go shopping in the afternoon, then come home after dinner, wash up and lie in
bed,watching my favourite TV series.【讲少一点】

10.Bags
1.Do you usually carry a bag?
2.Do you change your bags often?
3.What kind of bags would you use when travelling?
I would choose a backpack with a large capacity but at the same time ‘relatively light.-
Traveling requires a lot of carry-on items, such as sunscreen, umbrellas, water glasses, etc., so large
storage space is a must. At the same time, bulky packages can be a big burden to travel, so I would
prefer a light backpack
4.Is a bag an ideal gift?
It depends. If the person likes to buy bags ,then a bag should be an ideal gift.But if the
person isn't interested in the bag themselves, it may not make much sense to give it as a gift
5.Did you use a backpack when you were a child?
stationeries

11.Teachers
1.Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
2.Do you remember one of your teachers?
3.What were your primary school teachers like?
4.Do you have a favorite teacher?

12.Week
1.Which day is your favorite day of the week?
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3.What is the busiest day of the week for you?
4.Is there anything that you do everyday?
5.What do you usually do on weekends?
6.Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?

13.Health
1.How do you keep healthy?
2.What is your favourite sport?
aerobics 有氧运动 anaerobic exercise 无氧运动
3.Are there health classes in your school?
4.What sports keep people healthy? strengthen your muscles
5.Is it easy for people to exercise in your country?
sports venues
讲原因 更重视运动和健康

14.Language
1.What languages can you speak?
mother tongue
3.What languages would you like to learn in the future?

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4.How is language learning and teaching in your school?

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