IELTS Speaking Part 1: NEWSPAPER

NEWSPAPER

1.Do you often read newspapers?

2.Which do you prefer reading, magazines or newspapers?

3.What kinds of newspapers (or magazines) do you usually read?

4.How old were you when you first started to read newspapers?

5.Do you think it's important to read newspapers? (Why?/Why not?)

6.Why do you think people read newspapers?

7.What different types of newspapers are there in China?

8.Do you care about the news?

9.Is the news important to you?

10.What kinds of news do Chinese people read in newspapers?

11.Do you prefer to read about domestic (or local) news or international news? (Why?)

12.What are some methods that newspapers use to attract readers?

13.What influence do you think newspapers have on society?

14.Do you think the internet is a good way to get news?

Not very often. Newspaper always take time to get published so that they are not so updated. Besides, I have to go to the kiosks and spend money to buy newspapers. It's quite troublesome.

Well, if I were to choose between the two, I'll probably go with reading magazines in my spare time because they are well printed and always have in-depth reporting on some particular events; whereas, you know, newspapers always report the same news as the Internet, so they now seem to be not so indispensable.

I'm more interested in newspapers about foreign cultures. I like to learn about their religions, customs, and the foods they eat. Occasionally, foreign news interests me, too. I really like reading scientific related news.

I got the habit of reading newspapers when I was in high school, 18 years old maybe. The library in my school had several kinds of newspapers and magazines so that as long as I had free time, I'd like to go to read some news about the latest political events, sports and fashion news.

Yes, I feel that it's very important for me and other people to know what happened in the domestic and international events.

It's kind of hard to say but people that I know around me tend to read the political news because they are interested in what happens in the domestic country and abroad, but maybe for others, they just care more about the sports and fashion events.

Well, if I were to choose between the two, I'll probably go with reading domestic news because they are closer to home, and affects me more; whereas, you know, international news sometimes have nothing to do with my daily life, so I just read the headlines.

Well, I feel that newspaper agents always try to use the bold headings, attractive advertisements, and insights in the article to get the readers' attention.

Well, I guess that newspapers have a great influence on society. Newspapers keep them informed about economy, political activities, science, education. Besides, it gives a true and correct picture of the society, country. Moreover, they also help us to educate people about their rights and duties.

Yes, getting news from internet is a regular source now because it's very convenient for me to get news from internet such as mobile phone. The news apps in my mobile phone usually send me the most urgent notifications to me so it keeps me posted.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: TREE

TREE

1.Do you like trees?

2.Are there any important trees in your country?

3.Is there a forest near your hometown?

4.Would you like to live in a place that has a lot of trees?

5.Where can one find trees (or forests) in your country?

6.Do you think places with trees attract more visitors than places with few trees?

7.Did you ever climb trees when you were a child?

8.Have you ever planted a tree?

9.Do you think more people should plant trees?

10.Do you think we should plant more trees?

11.Do you think trees are important?

12.What would you say are the benefits of having trees?

13.Do you think we need to protect trees?

Yes, I am a tree lover because trees let me breath better, without them I couldn't survive any longer. There are many important trees in my country. The use of bamboo, for example, can be ranged from furniture making to building construction. Besides, the weeping willow trees symbolise the new hope in ancient China, therefore, there are many poem complimenting them.Yes. It's just the world-renowned Huangshan Mountain with various kinds of trees living there, the most famous one are pine trees.

Yes, I'm really into getting close to nature cos I believe it's the most healthy and natural way of living. Although it's unreasonable to have such lifestyle in Beijing now, I still hold that dream in my life.

I guess trees can be easily seen in my country. If you are in cities, there are always many sycamore trees along the streets; or if you are in the suburb areas, you will see forests in various sizes.

Well, yes. Obviously places with lots of trees are more shady, cooler, more humid and much less windy, therefore, people will feel more comfortable and more likely to get close to nature.

Yes, of course. There are many trees in my community when I was a kid, I always climbed trees to get higher or to seek the birds' eggs.

Yes, once. I remembered when my middle school once organised hiking in a mountainous area, we planted several saplings in the forest, and I guess they have grown up into big trees already.

Yes, I believe more trees should be planted both in and outside the cities because they can absorb the pollutant gases and provide enough oxygen; besides, tree can save water and prevent soil erosion. Therefore, trees are critically important to keep our eco-system balanced. We are supposed to not only plant more trees, but protect the existing ones.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: SLEEP

SLEEP

1.How many hours do you sleep every day?

2.Is it necessary to take a nap every day?

3.Do old people sleep a lot? Why?

4.How to have a good sleep?

5.Do you like to get up early in the morning?

6.Can you sleep well if you are in a noisy environment?

Usually I sleep for seven to eight hours every day in order to let my body relax. But if I want to do something very important at night, I could only sleep for less than four hours.

Yes, I believe that after having lunch at noon, it's beneficial for body to take a nap, half of hour would be enough, to brace for the tasks in the afternoon.

Yes, I guess the elderly people do need to sleep more. I believe the reason is that after years of working, stress and the natural process breaks down people's body until all they want to do is sleep, consequently, their bodies take longer to recharge the batteries.

I believe you have to follow several rules to get a good sleep regularly. Firstly, go to bed at the same time every night. Choose a time when you normally feel tired, so that you don't toss and turn. Besides, make sure your bed is comfortable so that you can stretch and turn in bed comfortably. As well as that, stay away from big meals at night or try to make dinnertime earlier in the evening, and avoid heavy, rich foods before bed.

Yes, getting up early in the morning is really beneficial for health, because I can enjoy the fresh air in the morning; besides, I have plenty of time in the morning so that I can do some physical exercises liking running and jogging; as well as that, I can prepare a good dinner for the family. Well, I'm afraid I can't fall asleep in the noisy place like barking dogs, loud neighbours and city traffic because I used to sleep quietly from childhood. So sometimes I envy someone who grows accustomed to environmental noise and can sleep well in whatever place.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: READING

READING

1.Do you like reading books? Why or why not?

2.What (kinds of) books do you like to read?

3.Did you read much when you were a child?

4.What (kinds of) books did you like reading when you were a child?

5.Do (young) children like reading books?

6.For children, what do you think are the benefits of reading?

7.What do you think are the benefits of reading to children?

Yes, I'm really into reading because I believe that reading can be both entertaining and educational. Reading broadens my knowledge by opening up the whole world to me. While I'm reading, I can be visiting another country or a different time period, or traveling through space. I can find out how people solve problems or think up new ideas.

Oh, it's a tough question, or it should be more of what books I don't read. I have a really open mind to books and what genre they are. Classic literature, novel, autobiography, historical story...whatever.

Yes, I remember when I was a kid, I'd like to take some historical books from my father's bookshelf, and read the historical stories, which were really entertaining and educational to me. As a result, I'm very familiar with our Chinese ancient history.

It's kind of hard to say but young children that I know around me tend to read fairy tales to cultivate their mental development, but maybe for others, they just want to watch TV and play toys.

I believe if you want your children to be smart, they have to acquire a love for reading, which has numerous benefits. Reading opens the door to child's early academic success, imparts a love of learning and leads to higher grades in every subject. Besides, reading can help children Improve linguistic skills in the form of a richer vocabulary, correct grammar, and more articulate oral communication. On top of

that, books teach child about relationships, situations, personalities, and what is good and what is bad in the world he lives in.