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Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 1 Part 1 新题：Sky 1.Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live? Yes, I suppose so. I’ve got a tiny but clean balcony in my room, where I think is a perfect location to appreciate the sky. Standing on the balcony and staring skywards, I can always find it mysterious and attractive. It’s like an exquisite masterpiece of Vincent van Gogh. So, whenever I have time, I will go to this small balcony to enjoy the appealing view. 2.Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live? Well, to be honest, I believe it is a pity that I can hardly see those celestial bodies clearly in the evening these days. Since the air pollution has influenced the visibility at night greatly. The moon and stars can be spotted sometimes when the weather is nice enough but I have to say it is becoming less and less frequent for me to see them. 3.Do you prefer the sky in the morning or the sky at night? Actually, I don't have a preference for either of them, but if I have to make a choice, I would say the sky in early time. The reason is that, in the morning the sky is still covered in mist and I am really into this kind of vague view. Also, the rising sun in the morning sky represents the brand- new beginning of another, which I think is a positive symbol. 4.How often do you look at the sky? Frankly speaking, I barely look skywards because for most of the time I stay indoors, so there is no chance for me to do that. But when I was little, my mom and I used to take a walk every day after dinner so when walking around, I often raised my head to appreciate the starry sky. Part 1 新题：Tea/Coffee 1.When was the last time you drank tea or coffee? Well, actually I am a big fan of coffee and I have the habit of drinking this kind of beverage every day. You know, I just had a cup of espresso this morning. I am really partial to it because just a sip of coffee can keep me refreshed and energetic. As for tea, it is not a common thing in my daily life. 2.What kind of things are boring to you? To be honest, I am a quite curious and active person so there are only a small number of stuff that may let me feel tedious. Those repetitive things like doing the domestic chores are really not my cup of tea. When doing the same things over and over again, I feel like there is an old lady singing lullaby around me. Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 2 3.Do Chinese people like to drink tea or coffee? I believe that most people in our country are more likely to choose tea, because it is an essential part of our culture. But since coffee was introduced into China and it is regarded as a modern beverage, the number of coffee lovers is also growing. Especially among the young people, drinking a cup ofAmericano has become a habit in the morning. 4.Do you prepare tea or coffee for guests at home? Definitely coffee! The reasons are simple. Personally, I’m not interested in drinking tea, so you can find anything but tea in my apartment. Besides, the flavor of coffee can be changed according to guests’ preferences. You can add a dash of milk or sugar if you don't like bitter taste, but the flavor of tea is not changeable. So I am not sure it is suitable for every visitor. 5.What kind of foreign food are popular in your country? I suppose the so-called “junk food” in the western country has gained a lot of popularity in China. There is a large number of restaurants serving hamburgers, pizzas and French fires. People, especially youngsters, are really enthusiastic about them probably because eating this kind of food is time-saving and also very fashionable. But personally, I don't regard it as a positive trend in our society. 6.Do you think young people are more likely to get bored? Well, my answer is negative. I guess it is less possible for the younger generation to become bored, since the development of the world has brought an awful lot of new stuff to the youngsters. Experiencing new things can keep them interested. But for the elderly, they may be less open- minded to the new world, so they do the same things repetitively, which I think is a boredom. 7.When you were young, what would you do if you felt bored? Actually, when I was a child, eating was a common way for me to relieve the boredom. Usually I would take out all the snacks I had and ate them up. By the way, sometimes I might try making some new snacks or beverages using the food I had but my inventions were often a disaster. 8.What kinds of new food have you tried recently? Well, I am always willing to try new things and last month I saw a newly-opened Mexico restaurant, so I decided to take a taste. I ordered nachos and tacos, which are two types of Mexican food. I thought it might take me some time to get used to the food but surprisingly I fell in love with it from the first bite! The spicy flavor is exactly my cup of tea. 9.Do you like to try new food? Yes, of course! I am passionate about trying new restaurants especially those that serve foreign food. Every time I have meals in a restaurant that I have never been to, it is like having an adventure. Also, as a real foodie, I’m fond of cooking with different ingredients, hoping that I can invent my own recipe one day. Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 3 Part 1 新题：Pet 1.Are there many people keeping pets in China? I am not sure about the exact percentage of pet owners, but I have to say pets are really common in my country. Some of my neighbors have puppies as their pets and some of them keep cats at home. But I heard that more and more people now are getting interested in some special pets like a tiny snake or a piglet. 2.Have you ever had a pet when you are young? Yes, I did have a pet when I was a child but it was a small goldfish with a very unique color. This tiny creature had two giant bubbles around its eyes and I loved it very much. But its life only lasted for several months and when it died, I felt extremely terrible. Since then, I have never had other pets because I am afraid of facing their death. 3.What pet will you keep if you want? As I have mentioned, actually I don't want pets anymore. All the small creatures are so delicate, I don’t think I can take good care of them. But if I have to make a choice, a turtle might be a nice one, since it can live very long so I won’t have to go through sadness very soon again. Part 1 新题：Patience 1.(1)Are you less or more patient when you are angry? Definitely less patient! In a fit of anger, I may totally lose control and say whatever comes into my mind first, no matter it is suitable or not. At the same time, I might talk more rapidly and never want to repeat what I have said again. I know that is terrible, but that is what will happen when I get mad. 2.(2)How do you feel when other people are not patient? Well, in this kind of situation, I would get very nervous and wish to bring an end to this situation as soon as possible, since under such circumstances, I would wonder if I have just bothered others or have brought inconvenience to them. But when I was younger, I might get very annoyed when others showed an impatient attitude because at that time I was not mature enough. 3.(3)Were you patient when you were young? Actually, I have been very tolerant and easy-going since I was very little. I think that is because my parents were both good-tempered. All my childhood friends liked to hang out with me because I always listened to them attentively. My mom often says that being a teacher or psychiatrist will be a perfect job for me since I have great patience. Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 4 Part 1 新题：Stars 1.Have you ever met a celebrity/superstar in real life? Yes, I have! But it was quite unintentional. It was about three years ago, my friends and I went to the cinema for the latest movie. When we were waiting outside, suddenly a sharp scream caught my attention. Then I found that there was a large group of people holding posters in their hands and among them was a famous actor. That is how I met a celebrity accidentally. 2.Who is your favourite movie star? I think Tom Cruise is probably the movie star who can attract my attention most. His appearance and acting skills are the most appealing things to me. In the movie series Mission: Impossible, his excellent performance really impressed me. By the way, his latest movie also made me more respectful to him because he did lots of extremely difficult movements although he is almost 60- year-old. 3.Are international superstars popular in your country? I suppose so. As more and more international movies and TV programs are being introduced into Chinese market, we have more exposure to foreign superstars so undoubtedly, they are gaining popularity in China. Most of my friends are passionate about some international celebrities like Mr. Bean, Nicole Kidman and of course, my favorite actor Tom Cruise. 4.Do you want to be a superstar? Definitely no! Being a celebrity means that I might lose my privacy and I really detest the feeling of being stared by the paparazzi. And it is very likely that I would be criticized by some people who know me only from the distorted reports in the attention-grabbing tabloids. Although being famous can bring a large amount of money, I still don't want to sacrifice my personal life. Part 1 新题：Email 1.Do you think it’s important to reply emails quickly? Well, I suppose the time of reply is not that significant when it comes to emails. Usually emergent messages which need to be replied immediately will be delivered through text messages or phone calls and only those official notices will be sent through emails. Sending emails means that we should write back carefully and seriously but not necessarily to be quick. 2.Who do you write to? There are two kinds of people who I write to. One is those I work with and the other is my international friends. Writing emails is a quite formal action so it is used in my workplace. Also, when communicating with foreign friends, I find that we use different types of social applications so the emails are the common and most stable way for us to keep in touch. Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 5 3.What kind of email do you receive that makes you happy? Because of the fact that I have to receive plenty of emails every day, I suppose it is those well- organized ones that can make me feel delighted. If an email is well-written, with very standard format and clear purposes, I will find it easy to comprehend and the important messages will not be missed so I prefer the emails with high readability. 4.How often do you write an email? I do that nearly every day. When I was in high school, I barely wrote emails but since I entered college, emails have become probably the commonest way to convey messages. Every day after breakfast, the first thing I would do is check my inbox so it has really been an essential part of my life. Part 1 新题：Handwriting 1.What’s the differences of writing with a pen and typing on a computer? There are so many distinct aspects between them. The first came into my mind is that writing by hand is more time-consuming while typing can be more efficient. Besides, handwriting varies from people to people, but when inputting on a laptop, if we chose the same font, we can produce the exactly same thing. Another difference is that typing does not consume ink and paper but writing by hand does. 2.Can we tell someone’s personality from his or her handwriting? Well, I can’t say for sure but I reckon that to some extent, a person’s handwriting can be a reflection of his or her personality. When seeing an illegible and messy handwriting, we often assume that the writer is a bit impatient and hot-tempered. But when a neat handwriting is presented, we may think it comes from a careful and serious person’s hand. 3.Do you often write with a pen? When I was younger, the pens were almost one of my necessities in daily life. However, honestly, nowadays I rarely use a pen to write, because typing on my laptop or my smart phone is much more convenient for me. But I have the habit of keeping a diary, which requires me to take up a pen so whenever I open my diary, I write with a pen. 4.Is your handwriting easy to read for other people? I believe so. Keeping a diary gives me a chance to practice my handwriting more often than other busy modern young people. So relatively speaking, I think my writing is quite recognizable. Although typing has gradually replaced writing by hand in almost every area of life, I still think it is necessary to have a clear handwriting. Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 6 5.Do you like to receive cards with hand-written words? Actually, I would be extremely grateful if I get a hand-written card, because this kind of cards means that the person really cares about you and he or she is willing to spend time on you. However, I suppose an electronic card might be more environmentally-friendly and also more dynamic since you can add sounds and videos in it. Part 1 新题：Public holiday 1.Which holiday is your favorite? I prefer the Spring Festival, which is actually a traditional Chinese festival. I love it for two reasons. One is that I can take a long holiday, which might be a fantastic chance for me to relax myself. Another reason is that the Spring Festival is when we family members gather together. Spending time with them, I think, is sweet and pleasant. 2.How do you usually spend your holidays? Well, the way to pass my holidays depends on the length of them. If there is only a three-day vacation, staying at home with video games and latest movies or reality shows would be my first choice. But if time permits, I will be more than willing to have a short trip to some cities next to mine. A long-time journey is something that I will never choose since it can be very exhausting. 3.Do you think people need more public holidays? Yes, definitely! The reasons are simple: people’s pressure is growing quickly nowadays, so taking more time off is both mentally and physically beneficial to them. Also, I believe that the advances of technology have increased the efficiency of people’s work so it might be a great choice to give them more spare time, so that they may come back with more energy. 4.How many public holidays do you have in China? That is a tough question because I’ve never counted the number of them. I suppose the figure may be around 10 and most of them last only three days so we can only take very brief rests. But actually, the number of holidays used to be even smaller so I think the situation is being improved. Part 1 新题：Sharing 1.Do you have anything to share with others recently? Well, recently I have been working on this IELTS examination, so the things that I would like to talk to my friends are usually about this exam. You know the reading and listening parts of IELTS are generally about some academic knowledge so I can always learn something from them. After reading or listening, I would share what I have known with other people. Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 7 2.What kind of things are not suitable for sharing? Privacy is something that I think is absolutely unsuitable for telling others. For the ones who tell the personal things, they may put themselves in danger if the listeners are not trustworthy enough. For the listeners, they may not want to bear those secret things. So, sharing personal stuff is not so responsible for both the tellers and the listeners. 3.What kind of things do you like to share with others? Actually, there are a lot of different kinds of stuff that I am willing to tell others, especially delightful things. When I pass an important test, I would tell my parents about it. When I see a hilarious story, I would recount it to my friends. Sharing, in my opinion, can double the happiness, so I always tell cheerful things. 4.Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child? When I was little, my mom was the one who was always telling me to share things. She asked me to take out my toys when my childhood friends came, she also required me to retell what had happened in the kindergarten when I got back home. I believe my mom made a wise decision because sharing things, no matter material stuff or daily stories, is really helpful to maintain a good relationship with others. Part 1 新题：Sleeping 1.How have your sleeping habits changed since you were young? I suppose so. Back in my childhood, I used to share a bed with my parents since I was afraid of darkness and having one of my parents around could comfort me. However, now I prefer to sleep alone probably because I think that is what a grown-up person should do. 2.Do you take naps at noon? Well, if I have spare time, I will definitely take a nap. Even a very brief rest can make me feel refreshed at noon so that I can devote myself to serious things later with higher efficiency. But the truth is, I barely have nap time now because of too much work, so every day in the afternoon, I can feel slightly exhausted. 3.Do you like to read before bed? Yes, I do have the habit of reading before I go to bed. Latest news and articles written by famous people would be my preference for bedtime reading. Those exciting novels and hilarious jokes would not be my choice, since I need to calm down before sleep, so I am more into some less thrilling stuff. 4.How much sleep do you need every day? Well, you know I am quite occupied with my work, so normally I take a seven-hour sleep every day. I have to admit that the time is insufficient for the reason that I always feel a bit sleepy in the Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 8 afternoon. So, I believe that I need more than seven hours like seven and a half or eight hours to take a rest. Part 1 新题：Crowded places 1.How do you feel when you are in crowded places? Actually, there will be two kinds of feelings in my heart. Specifically, if I am in a place full of people. The first is excitement because when people are gathering, there must be something fascinating happened. Another is the feeling of nervous since crowed places are sometimes hazardous so I have got to be cautious. 2.When was the last time you were in a crowded place? Well, I went to a concert where there were thousands of people last weekend . Although the concert was quite thrilling, when it was over and all the people were passing that tiny gate to get out, I felt a bit anxious because I was so afraid of falling down and being hurt by so many people. 3.What places do you think are often crowded? I suppose in China, most of the public places are packed with people especially some entertaining sites like cinemas, shopping malls and sports stadiums. Generally, I reckon that some well-known tourist spots are often full of visitors like the Colosseum in Rome and the Fuji mountain in Japan. Their fame attracts millions of travelers to take a look. Part 1 新题：The area you live in 1.Where do you like to go in that area? The sports stadium next to the building I live in, is where I would like to go frequently. The stadium is not very spacious but well-equipped with plenty of sport facilities. Also, there is an indoor swimming pool with a small number of people so I can relax myself there every day after I come back home. 2.Do you know any famous people in your area? Actually yes! I am aware that a lot of movie stars come from where I live. I feel very proud every time I see them in a fantastic film. Also, there are some poets and writers who are living in the area that I come from. So, I suppose my city is an artistic and poetic area. 3.What are some changes in the area recently? Well, a lot of changes are taking place nowadays in my city. I can see more and more skyscrapers having been built and the public transportation system is becoming more diversified and completed. But for me, the most fantastic change is that there is greater diversity in restaurants! Now I can taste genuine foreign food in my city. How marvelous it is! 4.Do you like the area that you live in? Danny IELTS Speaking Material--Together we will make miracles happen! 9 Of course, yes! There are so many aspects in this area that take my fancy. The climate of it is perfect to me, although the winter is a bit freezing. And the modernity there is what attracts me most. Living in this place, I feel that I can always keep pace with times.