1. Some people argue that the development of technology is making our lives too complex, and the solution is for everyone to accept a simpler way of life without using that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. In recent years, the pressures placed upon students in schools and university is increasing and they are pushed to work hard from a young age. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
3. Some scientists believe that intelligent life forms may exist on other planets and some want to send message to contact them. Others think it is a bad idea because these life forms may be too dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. Some people think any governmental money spent on supporting artists (e.g. musicians, poets, and painters) can be better used for other more important things. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20170909
5. Some people think they have right to use as much fresh water as they want, while others believe that governments should strictly control the use of fresh water as it is limited resource. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
6. Some people think that most crime is the result of circumstance, e.g., poverty and other social problems. Others believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
7. Children’s education is expensive and the governments of some countries pay some of or all of the costs. Do advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
8. Researches show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for food products should be banned, in the same way as the cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20141113
9. Mobile phones have made our lives easier: anyone can use a mobile phone to answer or make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individuals and society?
10. Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive effects on everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11. In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem. What are the causes of that? And what actions can be taken to solve the problem?
12. In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject job applications for jobseekers’ ages. Is it a positive or negative development?
13. Science can tell us some activities are good for our health, while some are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why is this the case? And how to change this situation?
14. Machines become sophisticated, and they are replacing physical work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
15. Some people think only students who achieve the best results should be rewarded, while others think it is more important to reward students who get huge improvement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16. Some people think governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems to help people prevent illness and disease. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17. Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and import as little food as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18. Some working parents tend to send their children to childcare centers because they think their children can get good care there. However, other parents think some family members like grandparents can do this job. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
19. In some countries, more adults choose to continue to live with their parents even after they graduate and have found jobs. Do advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
20. Some people think planning for future is a waste of time, and people should focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8月雅思口语Part1重点预测
本预测由环球考试院出品
口语预测由口语教师杨鑫老师提供
基本信息题 1. Name 名字1)What’s your full name?2)Is there any special meaning of your name? Do you like your name? 2. Study or work 学习或工作通用问题 Are you studying or working? More questions for Students:1)How many hours do you study every week?2)What can help people to study?3)Do you think students should have challenge in the university?4) What subjects are you studying?5)Why did you choose to study your major? / Do you like your major? Questions for Working people:通用问题 Are you studying or working?1)What work do you do? (如果上题回答未曾提及具体工作)2)Why did you choose to do that job? 3)Do you think being a student is better? / Do you miss being a student? 4)Do you like your job?/ Do you like working in the current workingenvironment? 3. Hometown 家乡1)Where’s your hometown?(Is that a big city or a small place? + describe yourhometown a little.)2) How long have you lived there/here?3)Do you like living there/here?4)Where do you live?5)Are there any differences between your hometown and living city? 4. Accommodation/house or flat/living 居住/房子或公寓1)Do you prefer to live in a house or flat/apartment?2) Do you live in a house or a flat/apartment?3)How long have you lived there?4)Which room (of your home) do you like best?/Can you say something about the room?5) Which room do you spend most of the time with your family in? 正题话题一级重点 5. Famous people 名人1)Have you ever met any famous people?2)What kind of famous people are you interested in?3)If you had a chance, which famous person would you like to meet? Do you want to become famous? 6. Sleep & staying up 睡觉与熬夜 1)Do you often stay up late? /How many hours do you sleep every day?/ How many hours’ sleep do you need?2)Do you take a nap at noon?3) What do you do when you stay up late? Do you like reading before sleeping? 4)How has your sleeping habit changed since you were a kid?5)What are the benefits/importance of good sleep? 6)How do you feel when you have stayed up late the night before? 7. Tidiness 整齐、整洁1)Are you a tidy person?2)How do you keep things tidy?3)Do you think people should be tidy all the time? Are you tidier at work/school or at home? 8. Shopping 购物1)Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones? Do you like shopping?2)Do you compare prices when you shop?3)Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop? 9. Discussion 讨论1)Do you prefer to talk or to listen?2)What do you like to talk about?3)Have your discussion topics changed since you were a child? Do you change your opinion frequently? 10. Gift 礼物1)What’s the best present or gift you have ever received?2)Do you give expensive gifts?3)What do you give others as gift?4)What kinds of gifts are popular in your country? 11. Newspapers & magazines 报纸和杂志1)Do you read newspapers or magazines? (素材回答同理与对 What do you think of newspapers?或 Do you read news online?的回答角度)2)What kinds of news do you read?3)Do you read international news or local news?4)Do you often talk about news with your friends? 12. Meeting new people 见新人或新朋友1)Do you like meeting new people?2)How do you feel when people welcome you?3)Do you often meet new people?4)Can you tell if you like someone when you meet the for the first time? Why? 13. Joke & comedies 笑话&喜剧1) Are you good at telling jokes?2)Do your friends like to tell jokes?3)Do you like to watch comedies?4)Have you ever watched a live show? 14. Public transports/transportation 公共交通1)How do you often go to work or school? 2)How did you come here today?3)Do you often take public transports?4)What do you often do on public transports? 15. Fish & fishing 鱼&钓鱼1)Do you like eating fish?2)Where do you buy fish?3)Where can you see fish?4)Why do people go fishing? 16. Borrowing or lending 借东西1)How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you? Do you like to lend things to others? Generally yes2)Have you ever borrowed money from others?3)Have you borrowed books from others? 17. Numbers 数字1)Do you usually use numbers?2)Are you good at remembering phone numbers? 3)What’s your favorite number? 18. Science classes 科学课、理科课1)Do you think science classes are important?2)Did you have science classes in primary school or high school? 3) Do you like science classes?4)What kind of science did you do at school? 19. History 历史1)Do you like history?2)Did you like history when you were young?3)When was the last time you read about history?4)Have you ever been to history/historical museums? 20. Scenery 风景1)Do you like to live in the hotels with scenic views when you travel? 2)Is there good scenery in cities?3)Do you like to take pictures of scenery with your smart phone? Why? 4)Is there good scenery in your hometown? 21. Art 艺术1)Have you ever had art classes? 2) Do you like art?3)Is there any artwork on the wall of your room? 4) Have you visited an art gallery? 22. Pen & pencil 钢笔与铅笔1)When was the last time when you bought a pen or pencil?2)Do you usually use pen or pencil?3)Which do you use more often, pen or pencil?4)What do you think if someone gives you a pen or pencil as a present? 23. Cake &dessert 蛋糕1)Do you like eating cakes?2)Have you ever made cakes?3)What desserts do Chinese people like?4) Do you like desserts? 24. Spending time by yourself 单独度过时间1)How do you usually spend time by yourself? 2)Do you like spending time by yourself?3) Do you usually spend time by yourself? 25. Laugh 大笑1)Do you think it’s important to laugh with friends?2)Are you the kind of person who makes people laugh?3)Do you usually make your friends laugh?4)Do you like to watch movies or TV shows that make people laugh? 26. Watersports 水上运动1) Are water sports popular in your country?2)Have you done water sports?3)What water sports do you like doing?4)What kind of water sports do you want to try? 27. Running 跑1) Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy? 2)Do you like running?3)Where do you usually go running?4)How often do you go for a run? 28. Park 公园1)Do you think people like going to parks? 2)Do you often go to the park?3)What activities can be done in a park? 29. Break 休息1)Do you prefer a long beak or several short breaks? 2)What do you usually do during a break?3)Why do you need to take a break?4)How often do you take a break? 30. Voice 声音1)Has your voice ever changed?2)Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it? 3)Do you like your own voice?4)Does your voice sound like that of your parents? 31. Friends 朋友1)What do you think makes good friends?2)Do you keep in contact with friends from your childhood?3)What kinds of people do you like to make friends with?4)Do you think you are a good friend for others? 32. Haircut 剪发 Do you like having your haircut? Do you like coloring your hair? How often do you have a haircut? Have had an unhappy haircut experience? How long have you had your current haircut? 33. Walking 步行1)Where do you usually take a walk?2)Do you walk more often than in the past?3)Do you walk a lot?4)Do you think people will walk more in the future? 34. Concentration 集中精力1)When do you need to be focused?2)What may distract you when you are trying to be focused? 3)Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?4)What do you do to help you concentrate? 35. Living area/the area you live in 居住区域1)Do you like living in your living area?2)Has there been any change in your living place recently? / Is there anythingyou are unsatisfied about your living area?3)Do you know any celebrity in your living area?4)Where do you like to go within your living area? 36. Pet/animals 宠物/动物1)Have you ever had a pet when you were young?2)Are there many people keeping pets in your country? 3)What pets will you keep if you want?4)Do you like going to the zoo?5)Have you ever seen any wild animals before? 37. Travel 旅行1)Do you like traveling?2)What kind of cities do you like to travel to?3)Which cities have you traveled to?4)What’s the place that left you the deepest impression when traveling?