1. A Course You Would Like to Study

Describe a course you would like to study.

You should say:

what (kind of) course it is

where you would do this course

how you would study it .

and explain how you would benefit from studying this course.

Part 3

Do you think you really will study this course?
Are there many schools in China that have that course?
Do you think teachers are useful (Why?/Why not?)
What personal qualities do you think teachers should have?
Do you think arts subjects such as history and music are important?
Which do you think is more important, studying a course in a classroom or getting practical work experience? (Why?)
Do you think schools should include more opportunities for gaining practical experience? (Why? How? / Why not?)

2. A Traffic Jam

Describe a time when you were caught in a traffic jam.

You should say:

when it happened

where it happened

where you were going at that time

how you passed the time while waitingand explain how you felt when you were in that traffic jam.

Part 3

 When do traffic jams usually happen?

What are the causes of traffic jams?

Compare travelling by car and travelling by bus.

Do you think the problem of traffic congestion will be eased in the future or will it become worse?

What would you suggest as possible solutions to the problem of congested traffic?

3. A Piece of Good News

Describe a piece of good news that you received by phone.

You should say:

what the news was

where you were when you received this news

who phoned you (or, who gave you this news) and explain why you felt this was good news.

4. A Future Change

Describe a change you would like to make to your life in the future.

You should say:

what change you would like to make

when you would like to make this change

how easy or difficult you think this change might be and explain why you would like to make this change.

Part 3

Do you think change affects children and old people the same way?
What are some of the major changes that have taken place in Chinese society in the past 20 or 30 years?
Do you think these are all changes for the better or are some of them changes for the worse?
How do you think changes in technology have affected people's lives?
Have there been any changes in the natural environment?