口语part2&3人物

An Interesting Old Person

Describe an interesting old person you have met.

You should say:

when you met this person

where you met them

how often you meet this person

and explain why you think he or she was interesting.

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Retirement

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Why do companies usually not hire old people for work?

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In your country, at what age do people usually retire from work?

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Is this retirement age a law or is it just the custom in your country?

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Do you think this is a suitable age to retire?

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Do you think many old people would like to continue working after they retire?

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What problems do you imagine some old people have as a result of retiring from work?

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Why do some employers think that hiring old people has advantages?

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What do you think is the role of old people in the family today?

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Has this role changed, compared to the past?

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Do you think that old people should live with their children (and grandchildren)?

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What are the benefits of this?

A Person You Enjoy Talking To

Describe a person you enjoy talking with.

You should say:

how often you speak with this person

when you usually talk with him/her

what topics you usually speak about

and explain why you enjoy speaking to them (= him or her).

Part3

Communication Skills

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What do you and your friends or family usually chat about?

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Do you think it's important to communicate well (or, clearly)?

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What do you think is good communication?

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And what do you think are some examples of bad (or, poor) communication?

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Do you think everyone can learn these skills?

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How would you suggest these skills be taught to children?

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Do you think adults and children communicate the same way?

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Who do you think learns language faster, children or adults?

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Can you think of any examples of work (or, jobs) that require good communication skills?

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What (personal) qualities do you think good communicators have?

A Teenager You Know

Describe a teenager who you know.

You should say:

how and where you met him or her

what you and this person do together

what kind of person he or she is

and explain how you feel about him or her.

Part3

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What do you think is the difference between children and teenagers?

At what age do you think people become responsible (for their own actions)?

What responsibilities do you mean here?

How could (or, should) schools educate students to be responsible people?

Do you think children also should be responsible people?

A Friend You Havent Seen For Long

Describe a friend you haven't been in contact with for a long time but who you would like to see

again.

You should say:

who this friend is

how long you have not been in contact

what you would like to do together

and explain why you haven't been in contact for a long time.

Part3

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Why do people have friends?

How do people become friends?

How (or why) do people sometimes lose contact with friends?

If someone loses contact with a friend, how could they re-establish contact?

What do you think are the advantages of maintaining a friendship for a long time?

How can people maintain a friendship for a long time?

Do you think making friends on the internet is a good idea?

A Happy Marriage

Describe a couple who you think have a happy marriage.

You should say:

who they are

how long they have been married

how they live their lives

and explain why you think they are happily married.