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范文：

INTRODUCTION

1. Hello. Could you show me your identification card please?

Hello. Sure, here you are.

2. Could you tell me your full name please?

My full name is XXX. Friends usually call my English name, XXX.

3. What shall I call you?

my name is michael. its a very regal sounding name. king of kings, and he who is like god. i like it, and i would never change my

name, it has history. riches, intelligence, glory, and belong to michaels over the ages...

4. How are you?

I am fine, thank you, and you?

5. How old are you?

I am 22 years old. In other words, I was born in 1980. March 8, 1980, to be exact.

6. Does your name have any special meaning? ( 5 - 6 )

Yes, my name does have some special meaning.

My family name means ?peace?, and my first name has the meaning of ?strong

one?. My English name was given by one of my high school teachers, and it does not have any special meaning really.

6. Does your name have any special meaning? ( 7 - 8 )

I presume

you are referring to my Chinese name. Yes, the English equivalent of my family name would be something like ?peace?,

and in the case of my first name it would be ?strong one?. My English name was randomly chosen by one of my high school

teachers, and it re

ally doesn?t have any special meaning.

7. Is your name important to you? ( 5 - 6 )

No. I don?t think it can do anything for me. I believe a person has to work out his own life. I am planning to do this as wel

l as I can.

7. Is your name important to you? ( 7 - 8 )

Not really. I belong to the new generation who do not attach too much significance to our names. Names were important to the

older generation as they are of the opinion that it will determine your destiny to some extent. However, I personally believe that I

myself will determine my destiny no matter what my name is. I will do this by acquiring good qualifications and by working hard.

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HOMETOWN

8. Where do you come from?

8. How long have you lived in your hometown? ( 5 - 6 )

I

come

from

Guangzhou.

My

parents

have

been

living

here

for

the

past

thirty

years

or

so.

I

grew

up

here

and

attended

a

well-known high school called Zhixin High School. We live in a nice area with many shops, restaurants, and other businesses.

8. Where do you come from?

8. How long have you lived in your hometown? ( 7 - 8 )

I

come

from

Guangzhou.

My

parents

have

been

living

here

for

the

past

thirty

years

or

so.

I

grew

up

here

and

attended

a

well-known high school called Zhixin High School, a major middle school in the province. We live in a respectable area with many

shops, restaurants, and a variety of other businesses. The people in our building are generally friendly and quiet, which makes it

a pleasure to live there.

9. Where do you live? ( 5 - 6 )

Well, that is not so easy to answer. Please allow me to explain. During the week I live in a dormitory at the university, but over

weekends I live with my parents in a village about one hour by car from Guangzhou. So I really do not know which of the two to

call my home at the moment.

9. Where do you live? ( 7 - 8 )

I live with my parents here in Guangzhou at the moment. To be more exact, we live in an apartment building in one of the northern

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suburbs of the city. I have my own room and enjoy the privacy that it brings, but I am looking forward to the day that I can have my

own apartment. Allow me to explain: my parents are very nice and I love them very much, but I would like to be more independent

soon.

10. Can you tell me something about your hometown? ( 5 - 8 )

Yes, certainly. Guangzhou is in the southern part of China, and the capital of Guangdong province. It has many heavy industries

such as automobile, aircraft, and machine tool manufacturers. In addition, it is rich in history. For example, the Japanese invaded

the city and committed many atrocities (that is to say many crimes) during the occupation. This is still remembered by many of the

elderly folks to this day.

11. Can you tell me about some famous landscapes in your hometown? ( 5 - 8 )

11. Can you tell me about some famous scenic spots in your hometown? ( 5 - 8 )

11. What are the main places of interest in your hometown? Why? ( 5 - 8 )

11. What places should foreigners visit in your hometown? Why? ( 5 - 8 )

Sure. Firstly, I?d like to mention the Pearl River

, which you will find around the city. To the north of the city there are the famous

Baiyun Mountains, the zoological park and botanical gardens. In summer the park is a popular place to visit and see tigers, bears,

wolves, other animals and even pandas in their natural environment. In winter we often go skiing there. The Yuexiu Park is the

second place I?d like to recommend. It consists of a large park, with many gardens and a lake. In addition, the city?s symbol

, the

Statue

of

Five

Rams,

is

located

in

the

park.

There

are

many

other

sites

in the

city

that

are

worthwhile

visiting, such

as

Sun

Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chen Clan Academy and the CITIC Building, which is the highest architectural attraction in Guangzhou.

12. What places in your hometown do you like best? ( 5 - 8 )

There are many places that I like. If I had to choose one place, I would like to tell you about Tianhe East Railway Square. It is the

largest square in Guangzhou. It enjoys a large open space where one can see the sky clearly and feel free. Next, it houses a

fabulous man-made waterfall. The waterfall is the largest of its kind in the whole Asia.

13. What are the main crops in your region? ( 7 - 8 )

The main crop in my hometown is, I?m afraid, skyscrapers, rather than wheat or corn, or so

mething like that. You can see people

plant

bricks

everyday,

and

months

later

skyscrapers

grow

up.

Of

course

it?s

just

a

metaphor,

you

know.

Guangzhou

is

a

metropolis. It almost has no agriculture and no crops.

or ( 5 - 6 ):

In our region many crops are grown. For example, one would find all kinds of vegetables in the fields of this region. In addition,

many farmers have orchards. Here they grow many kinds of fruit like apples, pears, and peaches. Lastly, it is important to note

that

Guangzhou

is

not

known

for

its

agriculture.

It

is

better

known

as

an

industrial

city.

For

example,

here

are

many

heavy

industries manufacturing anything from aircraft and automobiles to machine tools.

14. What is the difference between your hometown and Beijing / Hong Kong? ( 5 - 6 )

The main difference between Guangzhou and Beijing is the climate. Guangzhou enjoys a tropical climate. It is very hot and humid

here. On the contrary, Beijing has cold winters and hot summers. Besides, Guangzhou is a regional center whereas Beijing is

more a national or even world center.

15. What are the people like in your hometown? ( 5 - 6 )

15. Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown? ( 5 - 6 )

Well, they aren?t any different from the people in any other large

city. For example, here we also have good and bad people.

Secondly, like everyone else, they are trying to work out a good life for themselves and their children. For example, parents are

trying all they can to ensure that their children receive a good education.

15. What are the people like in your hometown? ( 7 - 8 )

15. Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown?

Well, they aren?t any different from the inhabitants in any other large city. For example, here we also have

many wholesome

families

as

well

as

our

share

of

criminal

elements

in

the

society.

In

addition,

I

believe

that

my

hometown

has

not

been

westernized to the same extent as a city like Hong Kong. For example, in Guangzhou the people have not become materialistic

to the same extent as the inhabitants of Hong Kong. In other words, in Guangzhou you would still find many good old-fashioned

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(traditional) people who have strong principles and values about many aspects of life.

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PRESENT SITUATION

16. Are you a student or do you have a job? ( 5 - 8 )

I am a student at the moment. I am studying English on a full-time basis at a Language School here in Guangzhou. We have

classes in the mornings, afternoons, and

evenings. Wednesday afternoons we are off, and

are

allowed to go swimming

at a

nearby hotel. We have a number of foreign teachers who assist us in the correct pronunciation and grammar of the language.

16. Are you a student or do you have a job? ( 5 - 8 )

I have a job. I am working in a workshop of a large manufacturing plant at the moment. I graduated from high school two years

ago, and went to work immediately. I am an assistant to one of the automotive electricians in the workshop. I have to assist

my

artisan in getting his jobs done. For instance, I have the responsibility to see that are the tools are in good order, and that the

workshop is always kept clean and tidy.

a) STUDENT

17. What is your major? ( 5 - 8 )

As

I

have

been

studying

on

a

full-time

basis

at

an

English

Language

School,

we

have

only

one

subject,

namely

English

for

Academic Purposes called EAP

. We do reading and writing, practical speaking, and listening by means of cassettes. English is

the language of the future, especially in the business world. What I mean to say is that when I am able to communicate well in

English I will not only be able to go and study abroad and improve my qualifications, but also have mastered a very necessary

tool for my future career.

18. What do you like most about your studies? ( 5 - 8 )

Well,

I

guess

the

speaking

part.

Please

allow

me

to

explain.

Language

is

all

about

communication.

So

when

I

am

able

to

communicate with someone in English, I feel that I have achieved something. I particularly like our free talk sessions with the

foreign teachers. It gives me the opportunity to question them about their countries and cultures.

19. Which is the best university in China? ( 5 - 8 )

That?s an interesting question. Allow me to explain my personal view by shortly mentioning the following points: I believe th

at

Peking University in Beijing is the best one in the country. For example, it has the highest percentage of students passing their

courses of all the universities in China.

20. Could you sum up your study habits? ( 5 - 8 )

I have well established study habits. I always start my study promptly at eight in the evenings. I study for two hours, have a

ten-

minute break, and the study for another two hours. I follow this habit from Monday?s to Friday?s, but over the weekends I

spend most time in relaxing with my family or friends.

21. Do you think your present subjects are relevant to society? ( 5 - 8 )

Certainly. Allow me to explain myself by shortly mentioning the following points: First, we often use case studies in class. What I

mean is that the professor gives us examples from real life to examine and report on. Moreover, our lecturers and some advisors

from the relevant industries have set up our study materials. What I mean to say is that the people who we are going to work for

one day have had the opportunity to tell the university what they think we should be taught.

22. What kind of job would you prefer after graduation? ( 5 - 8 )

I would like to become a medical doctor. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, I would like to render a service in the community to

which I will eventually belong. For example, I would like to assist the elderly that do not have the financial means to afford private

hospitals.

23. What are your job prospects? ( 5 - 8 )

I am planning to become a Hotel Manager. I believe that the hotel industry will be growing greatly in future. People are becoming

more affluent, and spend more and more of their money on holidays. In addition, I believe that after graduation I will be able to

find a good job anywhere in the world. All hotels and resorts need well- trained professionals no matter where they are situated.

The professionals ensure that hotel guests will have a good time and come back later.

b) EMPLOYEE

24. Do you have a degree? If so, when and where did you graduate? ( 5 - 8 )

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Yes. I have a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. I graduated in 2001 from the Liaoning University in Shenyang. It is the

largest university in Liaoning Province and has about twenty thousand students.

24. Do you have a degree? If so, when and where did you graduate? ( 5 - 8 )

No. I have a Diploma in Nursing. I graduated in 2001 from the Medical Training College in Beijing. It is a well-known College

giving excellent training to future nurses and other medical staff. For example, ambulance drivers, hospital staff, and so on are all

trained there.

25. What impressed you most when you were at university / college? ( 5 - 8 )

I was most impressed by the knowledge and skills of my lecturers. For example, they had experience in the working environment,

and could tell us exactly what we would come across there. Secondly, I was impressed by the facilities. For example, we had a

large library, well-equipped laboratories, and sporting facilities at our disposal.

26. Do you still remember your school days? ( 5 - 8 )

Of course! Those were some of the best times in my life. They were absolutely carefree days. I had no or very few worries at

school. My parents provided in my day-to-day needs, and all I had to do was get good marks. One more thing, I made many good

friends there. Some of my best friends today were people that I met in school.

27. What do you do for a living? ( 5 - 8 )

27. Describe your job in detail. ( 5 - 8 )

I am an Engineer working for a large construction company in the city. To be more precise, I specialize in the building of railway

bridges. When I am assigned a new bridge-building task, my colleague and I have to travel to the site, have a review of the

surroundings, and then decide

what type of bridge will be suitable. Lastly, we have to make recommendations to

the railway

company of all the alternatives, and give them some idea of the costs.

28. Is your job important to you? ( 5 - 6 )

Definitely. I can serve my community and my country through my job. For example, when my company builds a new road, many

people benefit from our work. At the same time, it makes me feel good about myself. I become financially independent with the

salary earned through my job

28. Is your job important to you? ( 7 - 8 )

The job means almost everything to me except my family. It provides a chance for me to serve my community and my country.

For

example,

when

my

company

builds

a

new

road,

people

living

along

the

road

benefit

from our

work.

At the

same

time, I

personally get pride and the sense of achievement from the job. After we have completed a road, I am proud to drive on the road

with my family and explain to them what was involved during the building of the road.

29. If you could, would you change jobs? ( 5 - 6 )

No, not really. What I mean is that I am very happy in my present job. I get along well with my colleagues and my salary is

satisfactory. Should I change my job, however, I might not find such nice people to work with and could be very unhappy. What

?s

more important, I believe I will be able to develop my career here. If I keep up working hard and perform well, I could be promoted

to head of a department in two years.

29. If you could, would you change jobs? ( 7 - 8 )

Although I am very

happy in my present job, I believe one should always be ambitious. That is to say, one should never be

complacent, but should be on the lookout for opportunities to advance in your career. Furthermore, I would not hesitate for one

moment if I could obtain a promotion by changing jobs. I know one should show some loyalty to his/her present employer, but

there has to be a balance between looking after one?s own interests and those of the present employer.

30. Are there possible changes that could affect your job in any way? ( 5 - 8 )

There may be some but not many, I believe. The company that I am working for is large and strong. In addition, I have a good

relationship with my colleagues and my boss. The only possible change that comes to my mind is I may receive a promotion.

That would be a positive development, so I don?t worry about it at all.

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F AMILY

a) GENERAL

31. Could you tell me something about your family? ( 5 - 8 )

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Certainly. My family is a typical Chinese one. It consists of my father, my mother and me. I am the only child. My grandparents

passed away when I was still very young, so I did not have the privilege of knowing them. My father was one of their four children,

and my mother has a brother, so I have a number of uncles and aunts and many cousins.

32. What do you think of the One-Child Policy in China? ( 5 - 6 )

That?s a t

ough question. I think we have to have the policy in China. Our population had been growing to rapidly and something

drastic had to be done. Besides, the policy will give China a chance to move ahead in the world. What I mean to say is that as

soon as the population growth has stabilized, China will be able to make progress in the fight against unemployment.

32. What do you think of the One-Child Policy in China? ( 7 - 8 )

That?s a controversial question in China. In my opinion, the policy has both merits

and shortcomings. The policy is one of the

most effective tools to solve the increasing problem of overpopulation in the country. On the other hand, the One-Child Policy has

been extremely harsh on the people. It violates basic human rights. For example, it deprives women of their fertility rights.

33. Why do people in China traditionally want to have a son? ( 5 - 8 )

That?s an interesting question. I believe the most important reason lies in fathers. They want their children to carry their

name into

the

future.

Only

sons

can

fulfill

the

task.

For

example,

in

many

western

countries

it

is

customary

for

a

boy

to

receive

his

grandfather?s name. A second reason that I could mention is that parents worry about what will happen to them after they reti

red.

They feel that when they have a son he would be able to provide for them in future.

34. Who does most of the shopping in your family? ( 5 - 8 )

As

far

as

this

topic

is

concerned,

I

would

say

that

my

mother

does

most

of

the

shopping,

but

my

father

and

I

will

do

some

shopping from time to time. My parents allow me to buy my own clothes. The last thing I would like to mention that my mother

does not like my father?s smoking habit and therefore refuses to buy cigarettes, so that my father has to do that kind of sho

pping

himself.

35. Who does most of the cooking in your family? ( 5 - 8 )

My mother does most of the cooking, but my father and I will do some cooking from time to time. For example, sometimes when

my mother is out the whole day doing voluntary work in our community and then my father and I will do the cooking for her. The

second aspect I could tell you regarding this topic is that we often eat out. For example, often on a Friday night none of us feel like

cooking, and then we visit one of the local restaurants, and have our favorite dish.

36. How does your family feel about you going abroad? ( 5 - 8 )

They feel very happy about it and give me 100% support. I believe my parents will be very proud if I may achieve a degree at a

university abroad. In addition, they themselves never had the opportunity to study in foreign countries. Since I am their only child,

they would do anything in their power to allow me to have the opportunity.

c) CHILDREN

47. Are there any traditions around the birth of a baby in your region? ( 5 - 8 )

Yes, there are quite a few. After the baby is born, the father will give his wife some flowers, and take photographs of the baby and

her. When the baby arrives at home, the parents will make prints of its hands and feet. The prints, together with a paintbrush

made by using some of the babies hair, will be kept as souvenirs.

48. What kind of parent do you intend to be? ( 5 - 8 )

That?s a good question. I?d like to mention the following points in this regard. First of all, I would love my chil

d unconditionally.

What I mean is that I know my child is not perfect, but I will still love him/her even if he/she has made mistakes. Next, I would like

to be a strict but fair parent. I will not give my child too many freedoms, but I will also try to understand and satisfy his/her needs.

49. What hopes or fears do you have concerning your children? ( 5 - 8 )

That?s an interesting question. What makes I worry most is that my children will have a very tough life. I wonder if they wil

l have

work to do since unemployment rate is so high even now. I hope that they will be happy. They will find a good spouse, have

children and live together in peace and love, just like the ending of a fairy tale.

50. What type of culture do you want your child to grow up in? ( 5 - 8 )

That?s a broad question. I?d like to mention the following points: first and foremost, I would like my child to grow up in a

culture of

love. That is, the circumstances in our home will be full of love and understanding. Furthermore, I hope my child will grow up in a

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culture

where

the

finer

things

in

life

are

important.

Things

like

music,

art,

and

studying

should

be

part

of

his

life

from

the

beginning.

51. Are you going to bring your children up differently from the way you were brought up? Why? ( 5 - 8 )

No, not really. I believe my parents raised me well and gave me a good education. If I could do the same for my child I would be

happy. Maybe I would be a bit more modern. For example, I believe my parents were unreasonably strict at times. I would try and

keep a balance between discipline and freedom.

d) WOMAN

52. Is there any sex discrimination in China? ( 5 - 8 )

52. Describe the position of woman in China? ( 5 - 8 )

Sex discrimination against women can still be found in China though the country has tried very hard to eliminate it. One obvious

example

is

that

women

who

are

doing

exactly

the

same

job

as

men

are

getting

smaller

salaries.

Moreover,

women

are

not

considered

for

certain

high

level

positions,

say,

in

government.

In

addition,

in

many

communities

in

China,

women

are

still

regarded as inferior to men. This is particularly true in the rural areas. Last but not the least, parents prefer to have a boy as

opposed to a girl. This is against the nature, as it will upset the balance between men and women in China in the years to come.

53. What are the causes of sex discrimination? ( 5 - 8 )

One of the main reasons regarding this topic that I would like to highlight is the fact that men often determine the wages in the

companies. Next, women are not seen as able to do certain jobs as well as men. For instance, construction work has always

been seen as a man?s job. Lastly, many men still have the traditional idea that a woman should stay at home, raise the kids a

nd

serve her husband.

53. What are the causes of sex discrimination? ( 7 - 8 )

That?s

an

interesting

question.

Allow

me

to

explain

myself

by

shortly

mentioning

the

following

points:

Firstly,

I

believe

tha

t

discrimination against woman have deep roots in societies all over the world. In other words, it is not a present day phenomenon.

Throughout history woman have not enjoyed the same status as men. It is only recently that woman have been filling the same

positions as men in the work place. Lastly, I believe that it will take much more time to

eradicate this practice. For example, as

more and more woman become the sole breadwinners in families, they will have to be compensated as such irrespective of their

sex.

54. Should housewives be paid a salary by the government? Why? (5-8)

Yes, I believe housewives should be paid a salary by the government. Firstly, to be a housewife is a job just as any other, and one

should be paid for what you are doing. Secondly, the more housewives there are, the better. For example, housewives can spend

more time with their babies, and so lay the foundation of healthy relationships.

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PREFE RENCES (1)

a)????? SPARE TIME

55. What do you usually do in your spare time? ( 5 - 6 )

55. What are your spare time interests? ( 5 - 6 )

As a matter of fact, I have very few spare times these days. My studies are so important to me that I have given up all my other

activities. I used to love playing tennis, but now I simply do not have the time.

55. What do you usually do in your spare time? ( 7 - 8 )

55. What are your spare time interests? ( 7 - 8 )

Well, these days, surfing on the Internet has been my only interest in leisure time. I have just bought my first computer, and love

to look for exciting web sites that I have not known before. Moreover, by means of web cameras I am able to watch what wild

animals are doing in many parts of the world. I particularly like to watch the polar bears playing with their cubs. Surfing on the

Internet is of course very time consuming, so I don?t really have time for anything else.

56. Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program? ( 5 - 8 )

Yes, I o

ften watch TV. My favorite program is called ?Discovery?. It is not a science fiction but a documentary on real life events

and happenings. For example, it had a program on the latest eclipse of the sun that occurred at the end of the year. The program

also talks about nature. Last week it explained how some birds have adapted themselves to survive in a desert.

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57. Do you think watching TV is a waste of time? ( 5 - 8 )

No, I don?t think so. We can learn a lot from watching TV and it is a good way to relax.

Soap operas help me to relax, while the

documentaries are informative. Lastly, I believe that TV has become the best source of information these days. For example, it is

a fast and convenient way to find out about the latest news from all over the world.

b) FRIENDS

58. What does friendship mean to you? ( 5 - 8 )

Friendship is of great importance to me because I believe that it lays solid foundation for many of our relationships. Husbands

and wives, for example, should be friends. In addition, I need friends to help me when I am in trouble. I know this sound selfish,

but I feel that it is one of the reasons why I have friends, and they would not mind me saying so. In turn, my friends know that I will

always be available if they turn to me.

59. Do you have a lot of friends? ( 5 - 8 )

Yes, I have a lot of friends. Some of them are only casual friends like my friends at work, but I also have some best friends who I

have known for many years. I will do anything to help them when they need me, and I know they would do the same for me.

60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? ( 5 - 6 )

I prefer to be alone. Please allow me to explain. I like reading, which takes a lot of my time. Reading to me is a way of studying,

so I have to do it alone. I often have to check the meaning of unfamiliar words in my dictionary, which is a slow process taking a

lot of time.

60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? ( 5 - 6 )

I prefer to be with my friends. Please allow me to explain. At work I spend most of my time alone in my office. So after work I like

the company of other people. I often invite some of my friends over, and we listen to our favorite music, or just chat the whole

evening.

60. Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends? ( 7 - 8 )

It depends. Sometimes I prefer to be alone. For example, after a hard day at work I just want to relax without anybody disturbing

me. Those are the times that I might meditate on the meaning of life for example, or just savour some fond memories. On the

other hand, sometimes I want to be with my friends. For example, over weekends, I like to go out with them and enjoy their

stimulating company.

61. What do you usually do with your friends? ( 5 - 6 )

We do a lot of things together. Visiting net bars is one of them. We go there to play computer games or surf the net to have a chat

with young people abroad. We often spend hours there at a time. The other interest we share is to play basketball. We usually

challenge another group to play against us.

61. What do you usually do with your friends? ( 7 - 8 )

We usually go to the movies. My friends and I like cartoons very much, so we find out in the newspaper where a new cartoon is

being showed and go and watch it. In addition, we like to watch a good action movie from time to time. We find the spectacular

crashes

and

explosions

very

exiting.

These

movies

are

from

Hong

Kong

or

Hollywood,

and

have

famous

actors

like

Arnold

Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise playing in them.

c) WEEKENDS

62. What do you usually do on weekdays and on weekends? ( 5 - 6 )

On weekdays I go to school. On weekends I like to go out with my friends. We go and visit new shopping malls in the city. Then

we would browse around all shops in the malls. Sometimes we sit in a restaurant and have something to drink while we watch the

crowds of people go by.

62. What do you usually do on weekdays and on weekends? ( 5 - 6 )

On weekdays I go to school. On weekends I like to stay at home. I can easily spend a weekend watching TV and just relaxing.

For example, I like th

e soap operas like ?Friends? and so on. I know the characters in Friends very well by now, some of whom I

love and some I hate. I know that some of the plots are silly and overdramatic, but it is good entertainment for relaxation,

as I

don?t have to think

very hard to follow the stories.

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63. What do you usually do when you go out? ( 5 - 6 )

I usually go to the nearest net bar with some of my friends. We spend many hours playing games or surfing the net. In addition,

net bars are a great place for social gatherings. There we meet other youngsters and just hang around talking, and generally

having a good time.

63. What do you usually do when you go out? ( 5 - 6 )

I usually go shopping with my mother. The reason for this is simple. We ladies usually need a lot of clothes to make us look

beautiful, so we love to go shopping. Often we don?t actually buy anything, but just go window

-shopping, looking at all the clothes

and comparing prices and quality.

63. What do you usually do when you go out? ( 7 - 8 )

I usually go to watch a football game with some of my friends. We go to one of the local stadiums where our favorite team will be

playing. I love the excitement and suspense. It seems that I often loose my identity in such a large crowd, and go crazy about the

smallest of things.

e) READING

64. Do you like reading? ( 5 - 6 )

No, I don?t like it. I don?t have the patience. I have never been able to read a book from start to finish. Maybe the books I

have

tried were not interesting enough.

64. Do you like reading? ( 7 - 8 )

Yes, I like it very much. I believe that all of us should read a lot. When you read, you acquire new knowledge, which in turn will

broaden your views on important issues. I prefer magazines like ?Crazy English?. The topics in it are int

eresting and the essays

are short. Besides, it contains translations which ensure that I don?t have to waste time looking up unfamiliar words.

65. What kinds of books do you like best? ( 5 - 6 )

I

like

cartoons.

Please

allow

me

to

explain.

Firstly,

I

believe

cartoons

are

a

special

form

of

art.

For

example,

the

Japanese

cartoons that are common in China, have excellent illustrations.

65. What kinds of books do you like best? ( 7 - 8 )

I like novels. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, I like to read a storyline that is full of intrigue and suspense. For example, many

love stories have characters who are involved in all sorts of conflicts amongst them. The most common one known all over the

world since ancient times is the so-

called ?love triangle?.

66. Describe a book that you have read recently. ( 5 - 6 )

I have read a book about the life of Michael Jordan. I am sorry, but I have forgotten the name of the book. I also like to read

Japanese cartoons.

66. Describe a book that you have read recently. ( 7 - 8 )

I have recently read a book about the history of South Africa. It is called ? The Covenant?, and was written by a famous Amer

ican

author called James Mitchener. It describes the history from the very first days, up to the present. It covers all aspects of the

country, but focuses on the people of the country. For example, he looks at the political situation over the past fifty years, which

was based on racial discrimination and had become known to the world as ?apartheid?.

67. Do you often read newspapers? ( 5 - 6 )

No, I never read newspaper. I watch TV if I want to know what is happening in China and the world. It takes too much time to read

newspapers. For example, the news on TV is short and to the point, and that?s all I want to know.

67. Do you often read the newspapers? ( 7 - 8 )

No. I have used the Internet these days to know what?s happening in China and the world. Websites like CNN contain all the

latest news on world events. Besides, I like to read about stories in depth, and this I cannot find in newspapers. One more thing

that newspaper are lack of is the history behind a story. By the Internet I can do some research right away, and thus gain a

broader perspective on the subject at hand.

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HOBBIES

68. Do you have a hobby? ( 5 - 8 )

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Yes, I?m interested in stamp collecting. I have been collecting stamps for two years. I regularly spend time on my collection

, about

two hours every week. This is mainly over weekends, as I do not have time during the week.

69. Why have you chosen this hobby? ( 5 - 6 )

Stamps provide rich knowledge. For example, the stamps from other countries often tell something about the countries and their

people.

69. Why have you chosen this hobby? ( 7 - 8 )

The hobby provides fun as well as knowledge. First of all, when you collect stamps, you are able to learn more about the world,

and you will not be bored easily. What I mean to say is that you can get stamps from every country in the world, and the stamps

from other countries often tell something about the countries and their people. Another reason is that you are able to meet new

friends through your hobby. If you have a common interest with someone else, then you can discuss your collections together for

many hours and it?s easy for both of you to beco

me friends. One more thing, the hobby will teach you some self-discipline and

how to be very systematic. That is to say, you have to arrange your collections regularly, which cultivates your habit of being

systematic.

70. What are good hobbies, and what are bad hobbies? ( 5 - 8 )

In

my

opinion,

good

hobbies

are

those

that

give

you

the

opportunity

to

develop

a

new

skill.

For

example,

collecting

stamps

teaches you how to be systematic. Bad hobbies, on the other hand, may make you lose the opportunity. For example, TV and

computer games will waste a lot of your time, so you don?t have time and energy to do develop other skills.

g) COLORS

71. What color do you like? Why? ( 5 - 6 )

I prefer red. In China, red is associated with life and good luck. A traditional Chinese bride wears something red on her wedding

day, such as her wedding gown and handkerchief used to cover her head, in the hope that it will bring her and her bridegroom

some luck in future.

71. What color do you like? Why? ( 7 - 8 )

If I had to describe my favorite color, I would choose yellow. Many artists are known to use yellow in their paintings. For example,

Vincent van Gogh is famous for the yellow sunflowers in some of his paintings. Many countries have yellow in their national flags.

For example, South Africa has a broad yellow band in their newly designed flag. This symbolizes the energy and warmth to be

found in the nation.

71. What color do you like? Why? ( 7 - 8 )

Yellow is my favorite color. First of all, to me, yellow symbolizes the sun. What I mean to say is that it reminds me of energy and

warmth. Secondly, yellow is a bright color as apposed to dull colors like brown and gray. For instance, brown and gray usually

make me feel depressed. Lastly, I would like to mention that yellow is a practical color. That is to say, you can wear yellow with

almost any color, and it does not get dirty too easily.

72. Do colors have some symbolic meaning in China? ( 5 - 8 )

Yes, colors certainly have a lot of meaning in China. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, it is significant that the national flag of

China

has

a

red

background.

Red

is

symbolic,

for

example,

of

a

vibrant

life,

which

we

believe

are

one

of

the

dominant

characteristics of the country and its people. It also signifies good luck, so a bride would wear some red on her wedding day. In

addition, I think that yellow has a specific meaning to Chinese people. For example, we believe that it symbolizes the energy

radiated by the sun, which in turn is the primary source of life. In addition, however, it also signifies the obscene, as apposed to

blue in the most of the western cultures. For example, here a ?blue movie?, would be called a ?yellow movie?. Lastly, I think

that

white has a special meaning to us. To be more specific, in times of sadness and mourning, we use white to express our feelings,

as apposed to black in most of the western cultures.

h) SHOPPING

73. Do you like / enjoy shopping? ( 5 - 6 )

Yes, I love shopping. I like to go to the shops and see what they have to offer. I browse around and compare the prices before a

buy something. Secondly, I do the shopping of all our household needs. I love to find out about any new products on the market

and how they can possibly make my life easier.

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73. Do you like / enjoy shopping? ( 7 - 8 )

No, I hate shopping. Please allow me to explain. Firstly, shopping is the most basic activity in a capitalistic society. What I mean to

say is that somebody has a product which they would like you to buy from them whether you really need it or not. They lure you

into their shops and malls by advertising their goods on TV and in the newspapers. They only tell you about the positive aspects

of their product, but would never mention the disadvantages. This you have to find out for yourself, usually after you have bought

the product.

i) MOVIES

74. Do you often go to the cinema? ( 5 - 6 )

Yes, I go to the cinema as often as possible. I usually go with some friends to watch the latest action movies or comedies. We

have a great time when our favorite star is playing a lead role in the movie.

74. Do you often go to the cinema? ( 7 - 8 )

Yes, I go to the cinema as often as possible. I believe that films are a wonderful form of art. In films there are a wide range of

genres ranging from comedy and drama, to horror and scienc

e fiction. For example, recently I have seen the movie ?Titanic?,

which has been described as the most expensive film ever made. The extent to which the producers attended to the details of the

original ship was astounding. Another example would be the thr

iller ?Silence of the Lambs? with my favorite actor Anthony Hopkins

playing the leading role. It had me on the edge of my seat for most of the time.

75. Do you often go to the theater? ( 5 - 8 )

No. I have never been to the theater. It is too expensive for me. I prefer to go to the cinema. Secondly, I believe that the theater is

boring. What I mean to say is that the actors are on the same stage the whole time. I cannot see how that can be as exciting as a

good movie.

76. What kinds of movies do you like best? ( 5 - 8 )

I like comedies. First of all, comedies are of great fun. What I mean is that I have a good laugh while watching them. Secondly,

comedies

seldom

contain

violent

scenes.

For instance,

you

would

not

easily

find

murders, shooting,

fighting,

and

so

on

in

a

comedy. Lastly, comedies often contain excellent acting by famous stars. For example, Robbie Williams in ?Mrs. Doubtfire? is

considered one of the most extraordinary performances ever by an actor.

77. Who is your favorite movie star? Describe him / her. ( 5 - 8 )

My favorite movie star is Jackie Cheng. He is handsome and very funny. He always has a smile on his face, and never seems to

be worried about the situations that he finds himself in.

j) MUSIC

78. Do you like music? ( 5 - 8 )

78. Do you think music is important? ( 5 - 8 )

Yes, I like music very much. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without music. Firstly, I believe music plays an important

part in people?s lives. We can use it to sooth our minds after a hard day at work, or

it can provide us with the rhythm to dance to.

79. What kind of music do you enjoy most? ( 5 - 8 )

I like pop music very much. First of all, pop music is lively, and suits me at my age. What I mean to say is that us youngsters like

to listen to music that fits in with the way we feel Secondly, usually has a good rhythm. For instance, it is suitable for us to dance

on. Lastly, pop music is simple to understand. That is to say, I like it because it is not difficult to understand, and it helps me to

relax after I have been studying hard for some time.

80. How long do you listen to music everyday? ( 5 - 8 )

Oh, let me think for a while. I guess I listen to music for about half an hour every day. I would, for example, listen when I get home

from school, or in the evenings before I go to bed. On weekends, however, I listen to music much more. For example, I would

invite my best friend over to my place, and we would listen to our favorite CD?s for a few hours at a time.

k) TRAVELLING

81. Do you like traveling? ( 5 - 6 )

Yes, I like traveling. Firstly, I believe that traveling is always educational. What I mean to say is that the people that you meet

along the way are usually interesting. Secondly, I wish I were able to travel more. For example, I have not traveled to a foreign

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country yet.

82. How do you usually travel? ( 5 - 8 )

In China I like to travel by train. Allow me to explain. Firstly, when I travel by train I am able to see more of China. In addition, the

trains in China are convenient and comfortable. For example, I can travel to any city, and I am able to sleep on the train. Lastly,

traveling on a train is a social event as well. For example, one can chat with other passengers about where they are going, and

why they are traveling.

83. Where have you traveled to lately? ( 5 - 8 )

I traveled to Dalian last month. My parents and I traveled there by train. We went to see my grandmother who has been ill lately. I

enjoyed the trip as I have not been to Dalian before. Moreover, the city has left me a deep impression for its fresh air and clean

environment.

84. What kind of places do you like to visit? ( 5 - 8 )

I like to visit places where there is a lot of entertainment. For example, I don?t like it when we go and visit my grandparen

ts in the

countryside. They li

ve on a farm and don?t even have a computer for me to play on. I hope the places I go to have coffee shops

and theaters at least.

l) Time

85. What do you think of time?

To me, time is my competitor. I always have a lot of things to do and a lot of dreams to fulfill, so I have to run against time and do

my things as fast as possible. That?s why I consider time my competitor.

86. How do you think of being late?

It is quite rude to be late. Generally, people who don?t show up on time are considered impolite

. Moreover, they show disrespect

to others because others have to wait for them.

87. How do you feel if you are late? How will others feel?

I

will

feel

quite

sorry

for

those

who

have

to

wait

for

me.

I

may

also

have

the

feeling

of

being

embarrassed

and

shameful.

Whenever I show up late, I must apologize sincerely to others. Of course, I have few chances to do so because generally I am

always punctual.

PART 1

<1> JOB

>>Are you working or studying?

>>Can you describe your daily work?

>>Are you satisfied with your current job?

>>Do you want to change your job?

>>What do you think of your future job?

<2> SHOPPING

>>What places do you often go shopping?

>>What things do you often buy?

<3> HOUSEWORK

>>Who do major housework in your family?

>>Do you do housework in your home? What housework do you like to do?

>>What are the changes of status of family members in Chinese families?

>>What kind of housework do you think it is the most important?

>>What benefits can we get from the improvement of technology?

<4> FOOD

>>What foods do you like or dislike?

>>What food can you cook?

>>What are the differences betweenshavingsmeals at home and going to restaurant?

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>>What is your favorite restaurant? Why?

<5> INDUSTRY

>>Can you outline the industries in China?

>>What is major industry of China?

>>What technologies is China lack of?

<6> ANIMAL

>>Do Chinese like or dislike animal? Why?

>>How to preserve the animals?

>>What animals can people see in China?

>>What is the most famous animal in China?

>>What is the role of animal in China? What should animal be use as?

<7> SPARE TIME

>>What do people do in their spare time? What do you like to do?

>>Do you think spare time is important to you? Why?

<8> MOVIE

>>Do you like watching films?

>>What kind of movies do like?

>>What are the difference between watching films on TV and going to cinema?

>>Do you like to see a film alone or with your friends? Why?

>>How do think of the future of movie?

<9> TRANSPORT

>>What's your favorite transport?

>>What are advantages and disadvantages of the different transports?

>>Do transports cause pollution?

>>How to improve the traffic of cities?

<10> CHILDHOOD

>>Can you describe your childhood briefly?

>>Where do you play? Play what?

>>What is the most memorable thing in your childhood?

>>What is your favorite story in your childhood?

<11> HOMETOWN*

>>Where is your hometown? What do you like/dislike your hometown?

<12> HOBBY*

>>What's your hobby? Why?

<13> HOLIDAY*

>>What kinds of legal holidays are there in China?

>>How do you arrange your holidays?

>>What activities do you do to relax in your spare time?

<14> FESTIVAL*

>>Which festival is important for the Chinese people?

>>How do Chinese celebrate the festivals?

<15> FAMILY**

>>What do you think of the increase of divorce rate and single-parent household?

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Festival

Part2

Describe a festival that is important in your country.

You should say:

1) Your feeling about this festival

2) How people celebrate it

3) What your family does at this festival

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And explain what is special about it.

It?s nothing more s

pecial than Spring Festival to Chinese people. Spring festival is the

beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year. People usually get up very early on the first day

of New Year praying for good luck. To some extent, this is more like a children?s festival.

Because most of memories I had about it were left in childhood. Before celebration of the

festival, every family is busy with decorating and cleaning the house and preparing New

Year food. We treat this festival as a family union day. Generally, no matter how far you are

from your home, you should go back to celebrate it with family members. The Spring

Festival lasts fifteen days. Comparatively speaking, the New Year Eve is more important to

celebrate. Family members stay together and wait to see the new day coming. Making

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jiaozi is very important part of this festival; it is really a sign of family union. Moreover, jiao zi

also means good luck. After New Year dinner, the most happiest moment for children is to

come, fireworks time. And after that, children will get lucky money from their parents,

grandparents and some other relatives. A new day is on the way.

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Does every Chinese people regard this festival as the most important?

Yes, of course they do.

What other festival are there in China?

There are many other traditional festivals such as, the mid-autumn festival, the Lantern

Festival, the Dragon-Boat Festival, etc.

Is there a difference between the ways that people celebrated the festivals in the

past and how they celebrate at present in China?

Yes, there is. Some people no longer stay at home to celebrate festivals, they go out to

have a travel.

Do you think festivals will disappear?

No, of course not. Festivals are a great part of life; life will be colorless without them.

What

’

s the function of festivals?

To give people great happiness, to give a chance for family reunion or reunion of friends,

etc.

Are there any new festivals?

Yes, western festivals have come to China. They are very popular among young people.

Such as Father?s Day, Mother?s Da

y, etc.

Do Chinese people celebrate western festivals?

Yes, they do, especially young people.

Do you think that western festival will replace the Chinese Festival?

No, they get along well in China and all of them bring great happiness to people.

A book you like

Part2:

Describe a book you like.

My favorite novel is “gone with theWind”, written by American writer MargaretMitchell. The

book is set in American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The heroine is

Scarlett, a beautiful young girl but with a strong will and determination, who can deal with a

nation at war, Atlanta burning, the Union Army carrying off everything from her beloved

home Tara. However, she couldn?t figure out who is her true love till she finally loses that

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love. The handsome and smart guy who fell in love with Scarlett at first sight is Rhett Bulter.

Though he knew Scarlett was crazy about another man, he still cared about her and tried

everything to move her with his passion.

I read the book so many times in both English and Chinese version. What impressed me

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most is the vitality and determination Scarlett has. During the war, the city was destroyed

and the people were frustrated, but never did Scarlett. Standing on the red earth of her

plantation Tara, she swore to herself that she would never be defeated. Scarlett made up

her mind to strike out on her own. She got a famous saying: tomorrow is another day. With

her shrewdness and perseverance, finally she survived and succeeded as everything

around her died.

Whenever I got in difficulties, her words will linger in my mind. Tomorrow is another day.

Though we maybe fail today, yet we still have tomorrow to look forward I failed the

college entrance exam 3 years ago, I didn?t give up and went abroad to continue my s

tudy.

Now I have a successful career and a happy family.

Part3

What do young people like to read?

They like fashionable magazines, novels and love stories. Especially love stories

happened on internet. They think it is amazing and interesting.

Do people read books to get entertainment or for knowledge?

Some of them read it for entertainments. Some of them read it for knowledge. They choose

different kinds of books for different aims.

Park

Part2

Describe a park or garden you have gone, you should say:

What is it like?

Why you like it?

What is it like when you go there the latest time?

And say why do you think it is beautiful?

I went to Yuexiu Park when I was in Guangzhou. There is a very big lake in it. The famous

five-ram statue, the symbol of Guangzhou, is also in Yuexiu often take pictures in

front of the statue. I went there last time when I decide to leave Guangzhou. it was still

beautiful and quiet. Flowers boomed .I went Guangzhou Museum which is located in

Yuexiu Park. I like to go there to know more things about history of Guangzhou. And I can

appreciate valuable collections of pottery and porcelain.

You can appreciate scenery and also gain knowledge when you visit Yuexiu Park. It is the

reason I like.

Amusement park

botanical garden

national park

safari park

Part3

Should it build more parks in city?

Yes, it should build more parks in city. There are several advantages to building more parks.

One is more parks can provide more space to let people exercise. Usually there are a lot of

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trees and green grasses can fresh air. It is beneficial to virescence.

Who should pay for it, the government or the individual?

Both of them should pay for it. The government and the individual can gain benefit from the

park.

The government should pay the most part of the money and individual pay smaller one.

Why do people in city need greenbelt?

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Because the air in the city is usually polluted, so in order to make the air cleaner and the

city more beautiful, people in the city need greenbelt.

Who should pay for building greenbelt?

I think the money should come from the taxes given by all the citizens, because the

greenbelt is for the benefit of all the people.

A good friend

Part2

Talk about a good friend and how you met him/her?

How long ago did you meet him/her?

What were you doing when you met?

Why you think he/she is your best friend?

Kitty is my best friend as well as my classmate. We have known each other for over ten

years. We are in the same class in high school. She is of medium height wearing a pair of

gilt-framed spectacles. Her hair is long and dark. She likes to do sports, listen to music, and

surf on the internet. She is good at tennis and, once, she won the first prize in a competition

held by our school. She is a sociable person and so she makes friends easily. We go to

school together everyday and often do sports or play games together. Some people even

take us for twins. I think she is my trustworthy friend. I can tell her my secrets. When I am in

low spirits, she will try her best to cheer me up. She always encourages me to overcome

difficulties. I?m glad to have such a friend.

Part3

What

’

s the nature of a good friend?

A friend is the one who they can ask help from whenever they have trouble. There is an old

saying that “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” So a friend would try his best to help others

when they are in trouble. Even though he cannot help others, he will encourage them to

face the difficulty of life. A friend is the one who can trust and depend upon.

What does friendship mean to you?

Well, that's a tough issue, let me think. I think it means almost everything to me except

perhaps my family. Friendship, in my mind, means having people who you know will help

you if you are ever in trouble. I think it's also people who you feel you can actually tell things

to and they will listen. Friends are people who you don't need to be so polite to when you're

asking them to go somewhere - you can just phone them up and tell them

somewhere

kind of sense of humour when you speak with them so that you will just laugh and laugh

together.

What do you think is important in a friend?

I prefer having a real variety of friends. I think it's important just to want to be my friend in a

sincere way.

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Friendship is extremely important to me. It's like being brothers or sisters, but even more

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than 'that. I mean, I would do nearly anything for my friend, and I'd expect that he'd do the

same for me. If he didn't help me when I was in need, then I would not consider him a good

friend. I have a lot of different kinds of friends and there's not really just one type of friend

that I am friends with. What qualities do you think a good journalist needs? A journalist

must be responsible to his or her readers. Not only must a journalist be quick to react in any

circumstance, but also he/she must always remember to uncover the real facts to the

reader.

What do you consider to be a good way to spend time with friends?

I think the best way to spend time with friends is to go hiking and camping with them. You

know, when you go traveling with them you may get in many disputes because you never

know what your friend really wants to do. Traveling can create conflict, and sometimes you

rarely have a moment just to sit down and chat with your friend. In my view, it's better to go

camping because when you're camping you are not in any rush to go somewhere and

there are fewer choices. You can just enjoy what you're doing. On the other hand, you

should make sure you're well organized when camping or you could have fights about what

you should have done to prepare.

Friend

Part2

Describe one of your best friends.

You should say:

1) How did you met each other

2) How long you have known each other

3) How you do spend time together

And explain why you think he/she is your best friend.

I met my best friend while I was at university. He was in the same class. At first, he scolded

me for leaning back on the chair, but, after a while, we began to become good friends. I

used to meet him regularly at an Internet cafe. He went there regularly. We would spend

hours there together. He would always lend a hand to me because I didn't know much

about computers at that time.

He's a humble guy, never shows off his knowledge, even though he can. He's quite

muscular and his hair is frizzy. He has very droopy eyes, like a puppy, and a very wide

mouth. He?s sincere and doesn't mind mildly scolding you or even himself in all the same

sentence. He is usually very sociable, but sometimes he can also be a bit shy. He is good

at football and volleyball and used to be on the school team. We often play football together

in our spare time.

I think the main reason we are such good friends is because we have a lot in common and

we both have the same kind of humor. We also always support each other whenever we

need help. I think we are such good friends because we don't feel we ever have to pretend

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around each other, and we are really helpful to one another. I will remember him forever.

Part 3

In what ways do people usually make friends in your country?

Well, all kinds of ways. I guess the most common way is by self-introduction. Maybe in your

country you like to introduce yourself, but I guess we are a little more reserved and wait for

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an introduction. Other ways are as classmates. I think classmates are the most common

form of friendships. You will find that these friends are more lasting than say colleagues

from work.

What are the possible factors that cause friends to stop being friends?

I think it's usually jealousy. Often some friend gets jealous and then tries to do something

harmful and the other friend find out and then the big trouble comes. I have seen this

happen so often. Another big one is money. One friend borrows money and the other friend

has a difficult time getting it back. Another one is just selfishness by one party, which is

usually unintentional. For example, one friend keeps allowing the other to pay for his meals.

He thinks his friend doesn't mind but actually he does.

What's the difference between the way children and adults make friends?

The main difference is that children start their friendships very accidentally and they don't

really have to make so many gestures in words. Adults try to use the power of their words

and their conversation to secure friendship. Children, on the other hand, just start sharing

things or playing together, and instantly, if they enjoy being together, they continue the

friendship. Also, children more quickly forgive their friends for the things they do wrong to

each other but I think adults take matters more seriously.

A classmate

A classmate

Part2

Tell me about one of your classmate

You should say

Who the classmate is and how you met them

What the classmate is like

Whether you have a good relationship

And say whether other people in your class have a similar opinion of this person

I met my classmate Jack while I was at university. We were in the same class. At first, he

scolded me for leaning back on the chair, but, after a while, we began to become good

friends. I used to meet him regularly at an Internet cafe. He went there regularly. We would

spend hours there together. He would always lend a hand to me because I didn't know

much about computers at that time.

He's a humble guy, never shows off his knowledge, even though he can. But he is

warm-hearted, and often helps other classmates. When they have questions, he will

manage to answer. So if my classmates have questions, they are willing to ask him. He?s

quite muscular and his hair is frizzy. He has very droopy eyes, like a puppy, and a very wide

mouth. He?s sincere and doesn't mind mildly scolding you or even himself in all the same

sentence. He is usually very sociable, but sometimes he can also be a bit shy. He is good

at football and volleyball and used to be on the school team.

Most classmates think he is very clever and warm-hearted. Many classmates like to chat

with him, because he is sociable and humorous.

I think he impressed me so deeply that I can?t forget him forever.

Part 3

Compare the difference between middle school and university life.

Well, middle school life is quite structured, and so all you really need to worry about are

your grades and your friends. Your classmates are people you see everyday and your

teachers are always on you about your behavior. There's a lot of stress about your exams

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