HomeTownWhere are you from,which part of your country?I am from a small town of Taian city of Shandong Province in China.It locates on the northeastof China and southwest of Shandong.1.what do u like about your hometown? (What would you say is the best thing about your hometown? What's your favourite part of your hometown?Do u like your hometown? )I love my hometown's beautiful natural scenery[si:neri] very much.My hometown is an inland agricultural region.It is famous for its peach.Most farmers in the town plant peaches ,although they also plant other fruits,but mostly peaches.In the spring,the peach trees are blooming.Withouta real look you can't imagine how beautiful the peach blossom blooming all over the moutain is .Itis gorgeous.And cos it's not an industrial town,the environment is good ,the air is clear,the sky is blue,and I also enjoy the peace and quiet there.2.what do u dislike about your hometown.I guess the answer would be the economy.Cas my hometown is not near the centre of the city,its economy is bad.Some area are pretty run-down.Pepole in my hometown are not rich and the living condition is not very good.Even worsely its economy is shrinking instead of growing cas the peaches sell not very well in recent years.I think maybe the quality of the peaches drops is the reason,you know,its taste is not as good as before,so less and less people buy peaches.3.Do u think your hometown is good for young people?No.cas i think my hometown is kind of falling behind the times.it lacks of opporpunity and changes which is very important for the young people.Most old people in the town didn't get thehigh education.That's why most parents in my hometown try their best to support their children tothe college.They think only knowlege can change your fate.4.what's the nightlife like in your hometown?Most pepole in my hometown don't go out at night.After dinner,Children may do homework in their room while the parents watching TV outside.This reminds me of my childhood.cas my parents are not stict with me,so I can watch TV while i am doing homework.That's a reward formy good scores in the exam.Parents in my hometown don't care how u study,they just want the result. You give them what they want ,you can get the freedom.Oh Sorry,i go too far.5.what would u change about your city?The economic system i think. People in my hometown they just plant the peaches and sell them to the dealers.The money farmers can get is very limited.If they can be the dealers themselves or the government of my hometown can open bussiness such as peach juice factories,dried peach factories,i think things may go very differently. And they must improve the quality of the peaches firstly of course.Because in my memory the peach of my hometown are very big and delicious and also have numrous varieties.I am very confused why the quality drops year by year.I just can't get it.6.What types of public transport can be found in your hometown?The bus and bike.If people in the town want to go to the market or the shop and students want togo to school ,they often go there by bike or motorcycle.But if they want to go to the city,bus is the first choice.Few people have private cars in my hometown.And if people has some hurry things todo ,and they don't have a motorcycle and no time to waiting bus ,they may take a taxi.(But the taxiis not a real taxi.I mean it's not like the taxi in big cities.It' kind of a mixture of motorcyle and car.It has three wheels and a carrige shed.In small cities and towns of China you can see this kind transportation everywhere.)But few pepole will do that cas most pepole are penny-pinching ,they think taking taxi is a luxury.Where do you live at the moment?I’m not living in my hometown right now.I am living in my university .It is in Dongying city of ShanDong Province.How long have you been living there/here?I am living there about 6 years.cas I study in my university for about 6 years.4 years for my undergraduate course,2 years for my master’s degree. I am back to my hometown only on vacation.Do you like _____? (The place you are living in now) (Why?/Why not?) Actually I don’t like it.cas its climate is harsh.It seems like there are only 2 seasons in this city,winter and summer.You may wear a down coat yesterday and today you only need to wear a T shirt because of the hot weather.Where is your hometown? (Or, what part of China do you come from?)What kind of place is your hometown?Is that a big city or a small town (or, a village in the countryside)?(Similar to above) How big is that place? *(For you,) what benefits are there from living in a big city?(Similar to above) Tell me something about your hometown.Has your hometown changed much in the past few years? (e.g. 20 years) yes.There are a lot of changes.First of all,more buildings and factories are showing up ,besides,the populations are getting bigger and bigger.The traffic system is moreconvenient.But the environment is worse than it used to be.Rivers are polluted and treesare cut down,the air is not as fresh as before.Compared to the past, would you say your hometown today is moresuitable for living in, or less suitable?It depends. On the one hand ,the house people lives now is far more better than the past and the transportation is more convenient.it seems like today is more suitable compared to the past.On the other hand ,the worse environment plus for the pastDo you think you'll always live there?No.I haven’t live there for a long time since I went to college.I will find a job inbig cities in the future,so I guess I won’t go back unless I visit my parents.What's the weather usually like in your hometown?It has a great climate all year round.The spring is warm and the summer is rainy.Icold of winter therelike autumn in my hometown cas it’s cool and refreshing.And theis within our limit.Has the weather in your hometown changed much in recent years?Yes.seems to me like the spring days and the autumn days are shorter than 20 years ago .By contrast, the summer days and the winter days are getting longer.And the summer is scorching now and the winter is like freezing.What sorts of buildings are there in your hometown?Most buildings there are 3 to 4 storeys high.Some area are pretty run-down.And people in the village usually live in bungalows.I said that the economy of my hometown is in a slump.7.Do you live in a house or a flat?I live in a flat.It is on the fourth floor of the building of six stories.It's a little high for old people,my mother complains about that everytime she climbs the stairs.why do you choose living there?Cas it’s in a pretty convenient location.And there's a wonderful view outside the window.It alsohas a roomy kitchen.But I guess the most important reason may be It’s cheaper than the 1st floor ofthe building.Which room do you like best? What's your favourite room in your home? (Or: What part of your home do you like best?) (Why?)I love my room best.My sister and I have our own rooms separately.My room has a big windowand the whole place feels light and airy.How long have you lived there?The building only has a 2years history.Our family moved in just one year ago.Please describe it a little.The rooms are pretty spacious.The big windows let plenty of natural light in and there's a wonderful view outside the window.The whole place feels light and airy.It has a roomy kitchenand a bg balcony.when do you get up?I get up at 7 o’clock in the morning usually.Then I finish my breakfast at 7:40 and then I go to my labotary to study.That’s my schedule of a normal morning. 8.Is there anything hanging on the wall?Ah,Yeah,there is sth. hanging on the wall.it's a big photo of my family.It is on the centre of the wall facing to the door,so you can see it when you come in.If I remember correctly,It was taken on my grandma's 88th birthday.Do u want me to describe the content of the photo for u?Let me recall who is on it.My grandma wearing a red color coat sit at the center with my parents on either side of her.(You know,red represents a happy occasion.)My sister and I sit around my parents.We all have a happy smile onour faces,that's a really special moment full of happiness and warmth.I really miss that day.Who do you live with? (Or: Do other people live with you?)I live with my family.My father ,mother and older sister.How do you like your flat/house? ( = How do you feel about yourhouse/flat?)I like it very much.How are the rooms in your house decorated? (Or, How is your housedecorated? Or, What decorations do you have in your house?) NActually we did’t decorate the rooms at all when we moved in cas the flatitself cost all the money we saved in the past years.We moved in a hurry with our oldfurniture cas we sold out our old house when we bought this new flat.There’s onl family photo on the wall.What do you do in this room? (= What is this room used for? = What isthe function of this room?) N This room belongs to me.So I can do anythingin ually study and play computers in this room.What decorations does this room have? (Or: How have you decorated thisroom?) N I did’t decorate it either.Maybe in the future I will buy somebeautiful paintings and hang them on the wall.How do you think this room could be improved? NThe room looks good.But a fresh paint job just won’t hurt.(The question above is possibly this:) How do you think your home couldbe improved? Or: Is there anything about your room (or, your home) youwould like to improve? N I want repaint it in a purple color and draw someflowers or paintings on it cas the origin white color is kind of boring andhumdrum.What can you see when you look out the window of your room (or, thewindows of your home)? Another building cas we live in an uptown.There areplenty of similar buildings around our flat.What is the environment like around your home? * N (Possible question.Unconfirmed)it’s pretty good. It locates on the edge of the city ,so the traffic is not crowded at all.And the community services there is satisfying. Therealso a little park in the area that we live.it has many facilities for people torelax in there such as swings,seesaws,and other simple body-buildingfacilities.Study9.Are you woking or studying?I am studying in a university as a graduate student right now.10.what do you like about your studies?I like the freedom that the university gives me.I can learn what i want to learn and do what iwant to do out of class.I can go to the library to read,and I can attend lectures even they are not relevant to my major.It enables me to fulfill my potential.And my tutor always encourage me if idecide to try something such as this English test.He gives me a lot of support.11.what's your major?Do you like it?My major is computer science.I like it very puter is more and more popular in thewhole world.It's important for a person to control the aibility of using a computer.But actually mymajor is more about using it,it focus on things like how it works and why it works in that way.You know,such as programming,computer networks and so on.When i was a senior high school student,i am already interested in computers.So i choose it as my major in college.12.Is there anything you don't like about it?Actually there is.You know there are lots of reasearch fields of the computer science.I do havesome fields that i am not very interested in ,such as in-depth study of the networks and computer hardware.I don't care about the internal structure of the computer.I prefer writing the computer programmes and studying knowledge about computer software.Do you prefer to study alone or to study with other students?I prefer to study with other students.First of all,i can discuss and exchange ideas with other students .Also,if I am distracted from study they can supervise me.35.Do u like reading?Yeah.But only with the novels.I am totally into it. When I have a novel book at hand ,I can’t do anyth. else untile I finish it.36.What are your favourite kind of books?Novels with love stories or a happy ending.I love the feeling to be touched.My tears just can’ｔstop.37.what do u find difficult about learning English?Speaking is pretty difficult to me,but it’s not the pronunciation,it’s the way to express your ideas.I have a difficulty in converting my Chinese mode of thing to the English way.So my oralEnglish is not that good as my reading and listening.38.would u like to learn another foreign language in the future?Yeah，maybe.After I can speak a fluent English,I may consider about it.What subject are you studying?My major is computer science.so I am studying the courses about computer.Is that a popular subject in China?Yeah.It is a hot puter is an important tool for many work fields.So more and morepeople realize the importance to learning computer skills.Do you think that's a difficult subject to study?Why did you choose to study that?Do you like your subject? (= your major = your subjects if a high school student)(For high school students) What's your favourite subject at school? (Don't say P.E. - that's not really a subject that people study.)What do you learn in your course? NAre there any particular skills that you learn in your studies? N(Unconfirmed question) Is there anything else you would like to study (if you had the opportunity)? NIn a typical day, what do you do in the classroom? NStudy PlaceWhere do you study (= what school/university do you attend)?Why did you choose that (particular) school/university?What do you think of your school/university?(Similar to above) What do you think of the place where you are studying?What is the best thing about your university/school?Length of Time as a StudentWhen did you start this course and when will you finish it?(Similar to above) How long have you been doing this course?(Similar to above, for high school students) How many years have you spent inschool?(Possible question) What year are you in at school/university?Life as a StudentTell me about your student life. (= Tell me about your life as a student)Do you like university life?(Similar to above) How do you like university life? ( = How do you feel about life at university?)(Similar to above) What part of university life do you like best? (Why?)In addition to gaining knowledge, what other ways have you benefited from your school/university experience?In your free time, do you do anything with your classmates?Study Tools, Equipment, FacilitiesWhat "study tools" (or equipment) do you use? See NoteDo you think these tools are useful?What facilities are there at your school/university to help you in your studies?Do you use computers in your studies? NWhat do you use them for? NStudying with Others NDo you prefer studying independently ( = studying alone) or with others (or, in a group)? (Why?) NFutureDo you think the things you are studying now in school/university will prepare you well for your future work?What are your future work plans? (after you graduate)(Similar to above) What do you plan to do after you finish your course? NWhen you start working, do you think you will prefer that to being a student?Why are you taking the IELTS test?What are your future study plans?Hobbies13.Do you have any hobbies?I am a movie buff. I often watch movies to kill time.Oh and the TV serial.nearly forgot that. Ilove comdedies.Do u know a TV serial named Friends?Chanlder,Reachel,Ross?It’s awesome.I’ve watched it 4 times without losing a single scene.When I am depressed,these comedies really cheer me up.( And science fiction is also my favourite.Butterfly Effection，Jurassic Park ,E.T. ) I usually watch fims through VCD,DVD on my computer.I don’t go to the cinema very often.？59.why do some people like collecting thingsThere are plenty of reasons.Some folks may collect things just for fun,they enjoy the processof collecting.Besides,some guys may want to make a investment by collecting some valuable things.I also know some people who collect things just want to show off to their friends.14.What do u usually do at weekends?Do my favourite things of course.Most of my free time is spent in front of the computer browsing the websites and chatting with myfrieds.Sometimes I watch a movie and sometimes I may hang out with my friends such as singing karaoke in KTV.That doesn’t mean I have a talent in singing,actually my friends said my voice is terrible.I just take it as a way to relax,you know.15.What do people usually do to relax in your country?I know some guys enjoying fishing very much.That’s a good way to relax.And young people would like to do some sports like playing football,basketball, pingpong,badminton and so on.Thereare also plenty of children ,even adults play computer games just for fun.Old people would stay at homewatching TV or playing poker or mahjong rather than do some outdoor activites.Internet在你的国家大多数网民是什么时候第一次上网网络对你很重要么？由网络之前和之后你的生活有什么改变？Sports16.What sports are most popular in your country?I guess playing17.Do u think it’s important to play a sport?18.do u like doing outdoor activities?19.do u like swimming?20.what are the benefits of swimming?21.do u like biking?22.are bikes popular in china?23.how old are u when u first learned to ride a bike?24.do u often play games?25.what games are popular in china?Media26.what types of TV program do u like watching?27.what types of Tv program are popular in your country?28.what kinds of radio program do u like best?29.What types of film do u like watching?30.what are the differences between local newspapers and international newspapers?31.How often do u use computers?32.what are the disadvantage of writing sth.by hand?33.what are the differences between emails and letters34 How can children improve their handwriting?Clothes39.what kinds of clothes do u like wearing?40.Do u like fashionable clothing?Food41.how often do u eat out in restaurants?42.What are the disadvantage of eating out?43.Is fast food popular in your country?44.Which meal is the most important to u,breakfast,lunch or dinner?45.Do u like cooking?Why?People46.Who does the housework in your family?47.what do u usually do with your friends?48.In your country,where can u meet people?49.Did u have a happy childhood?50.what kinds of music do u like listening to?What’re your favorite kinds of music?Art51.do u think it’s important for children to learn to play a musical instruments? Why do we play music on festivals?52.what kinds of photographs do like looking at?53.do u like painting or drawing?Weather&Seasons54. what types of weather do u like best?55. what is your favourite season?56.How do people feel about rain?Shopping57.Do u like shopping?58.How often do u go shopping?Traveling60.what are the advantages of raising pets?61.Do u like traveling?62.Why do people like spending time near the sea?Pollution63.How can people control the pollution in your country?64.What harm can noise do to our lives?Party&Festivals65.Do u like partying?66.do u think it’s important for people to celebrate their birthdays?67.what do people usually do at weddings in China?68.how do u spend holidays?69.do u think festivals are important?70.do u like dancing?71.what are the most popular gifts parents give their chidren in your country?gift: 1.do you often give gifts to your friend?2.is it usual to send gifts to your friend in China?letter:1.do you usually write to your friends?2.do you think it is important to write letters to the other persons?3.which is your favorite writting methods?4.do you usually use machines to help your study?一天中最喜欢什么时间advertisements。
