[简答题]{{B}}PART 3{{/B}} {{B}}Discussion topic: Success{{/B}} Example questions: · In your country, how is success defined or measured · What goals do most people in your country have in life · How can people reach these goals · Is there a lot of competition with others trying to achieve the same goals · What kinds of people are most likely to become successful

[简答题]{{B}}PART 3{{/B}} {{B}}Discussion topic: Friendship{{/B}} Example questions: · What are the most important qualities of a good friend · What kind of people don’t you like to be with · Who do you prefer to spend time with, your best friend or your family · Compare spending time with one’s friends and with one’s family. · Compare spending time with one’s boss and with one’s friends. · How could a person make friends with his or her boss

[简答题]{{B}}PART 3{{/B}} {{B}}Discussion topic: Family{{/B}} Example questions: · How has family life changed in your country over the last 50 years · Do you think that each person in a family should have a clear role · Do you think it is better for families to live close together · How do you think that family life will change in the future · What do you think are the qualities of good parents · How will you treat your children differently to the way your parents treat you

[简答题]{{B}}PART 3{{/B}} {{B}}Discussion topic: Books{{/B}} Example questions: · What kind of books do people in your country like to read · Do you think that people’s tastes in books change as they get older · Do men and women like to read the same types of books · What do You think are the qualities or a good book · If you wrote a book, what kind of book would it be

[多项选择]Part B
Discussion: Women face unequal treatment in getting promoted.
Interlocutor:
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, in companies throughout the world, there are very few women top executives. What do you think is the cause of this Is it because women are inferior or because in many cases they are denied access to such positions If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right, would you begin
(Hand out the list to the candidates)
The causes of women’s unequal treatment in getting promoted
1. Women are inferior to men.
2. Women are denied access to top positions.

[简答题]Discussion topic:
{{B}}Food{{/B}}
Example questions
· What kinds of food do people in your country like to eat
· Do you think that most people in your country eat healthily
· Do older people and younger people prefer the same kinds of food
· What kinds of food do you think will be more popular or less popular in the future
· Is food an important aspect of cultural life in your country

[多项选择]Part B
Discussion: Qualities of good teacher.
Interlocutor:
Now, candidate A and candidate B, here is a list of qualities of a good teacher. What qualities do you think a good teacher needs I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right, would you begin
(Hand out the list to the candidates)
Qualities of a good teacher.
1. Good appearance.
2. Good personality.
3. Good responsibility.
4. Be responsible.
5. Be patient.
6. Be knowledgeable.

[多项选择]Part B
Discussion: Which is more important: book knowledge or experience
Interlocutor:
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, I’d like you to compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. I’d like you to talk about book knowledge and experience, which source is more important Here is a list of statements for your reference. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right, would you begin
(Hand out the list to the candidates.)
· Book knowledge enables us to learn about that we have no opportunity to experience in daily life.
· Book knowledge that remains theoretical is useless unless it is applied to real experience.

[多项选择]Part B
Discussion: Divorce is the solution to a loveless marriage.
Interlocutor:
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, we know it is much easier to fall in love than to stay in love. When love fades in a marriage, some people choose divorce to end the relationship. Are you for or against the view that divorce is the solution to a loveless marriage I’d like each of you to state your opinions and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right, would you begin

[简答题]Discussion topic:
{{B}}TV{{/B}}
{{I}}Example questions:{{/I}}
· How much do you think that TV influences our lives
· Do you think that children watch too much TV
· Do you think that there is too much advertising on TV
· Is there too much violence on TV in your country
· Are many foreign TV programmes shown in your country

[简答题]{{B}}Discussion topic: Films/Movies Example questions:{{/B}} · To what extent do you think that most films are realistic · Do you think that people’s tastes in films change as they get older · What do you think are the qualities of a good film · What qualifies does a good actor or actress need to have

[多项选择]Part B
Discussion: Which do you prefer to use to get information
Interlocutor: Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, the following list is about advantages and disadvantages of TV, newspaper, and radio. I’d like each of you to choose, at least one and tell each other why you choose it to get information Which do you prefer to use to get information If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right, would you begin
(Hand out the list to the candidates.)
·TV
Advantages: visual / instant / easy to be absorbed in it / cheap
Disadvantages: shallow / not in-depth / too fast to let you think
·Radio
Advantages: educational / can be interactive
Disadvantages: no visual / can’t check the schedule
·Newspaper
Advantages: mobile / generally high standards / you can select

[简答题]{{B}}Discussion topic: Sport{{/B}} {{I}}Example questions:{{/I}} · What kinds of sports are popular in your country now, but weren’t popular 20 years ago · Do you think that young people spend too much time studying, watching TV, and playing on computers rather than getting exercise and playing sports · How can playing sports help us in other aspects of our lives · Which sports do you think will become more popular in the future · Compare the kinds of sports that men and women prefer.

[简答题]{{B}}Discussion topic: Advertising{{/B}} {{I}}Example questions:{{/I}} · What kinds of advertising can you find in your everyday life · Do you think that there is too much advertising in our lives · Do you think that certain products are better advertised in particular ways · Many people find advertising informative. Others claim it just creates demand for unnecessary products and services. What do you think · What controls should there be on advertising

[简答题]Discussion topic: Famous People Example questions: · Do famous people have special responsibilities to society · Some famous people are very rich. Is this fair · What kinds of people are famous or admired in your country · Should the private lives of famous people be made public · Do you think that monuments to famous people are a waste of money · In Britain, for example, certain famous people receive honours and titles. What do you think of this

[简答题]{{B}}PART 3{{/B}}
Discussion topics:
{{B}}Developments in education{{/B}}
How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years
What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years
{{B}}A national education system{{/B}}
How do the expectations of today’s school leavers compare with those of the previous generation

What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education
{{B}}Different styles/methods of teaching and learning{{/B}}
What method of learning works best for you
How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of ability

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Chinese Tradition
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of Chinese important traditions in people’s life.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most important traditions in people’s life in China I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Important Traditions in People’s Life:
●Chinese knots
●Beijing Opera
●Shadow Puppetry
●using chopsticks
●graveyard cleaning
●dragon boat
●spring couplet
(For candidates)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Emotional Energy
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of strategies to get emotional energy.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the most important strategies to get emotional energy I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Most Important Strategies to Get Emotional Energy:
●Do something new
●Reclaim Life’s meaning
●Put yourself in the fun zone
●Bid farewell to guilt and regret
●Make up your mind
●Give to get
(For candidates)

[多项选择]Discussion
Topic: Regional Poverty
Now, Candidate A and Candidate B, here is a list of causes for regional poverty.
(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )
What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. )
Causes for Regional Poverty:
●lack of natural resources
●disorganization of the economy
●out-of-date conventions
●climate
●geographical position
●poor leadership
●overpopulation
●lack of education
(Candidates talk to each other for 5 minutes. )

[简答题]{{B}}{{I}}Discussion topic:{{/I}} Education{{/B}} Example questions: · How has the education system in your country changed over the last 20 years · How do you think the education system will change in the near future · What changes would you introduce into the education system · Do you think that education should be free · What do you think are the qualities of a good school