Category: members-only video lessons
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Describe an item on which you spent more than expected
You should say: • What it is • How much you spent on it • Why you bought it • And explain why you think you spent more than expected.
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Neighbours
Do you know the people who live next door to you? How often do you talk to your neighbours? What kind of relationship do you have with your neighbours? Have you ever asked a neighbour for help? Do you think it is important to have good neighbours? Why? What qualities make someone a good neighbour?…
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Travel
Why do people like travelling to new places? What can people learn from travelling? Do you think travelling is more popular now than in the past? Why? What are the advantages of travelling with friends or family? How has technology changed the way people travel? What are the negative effects of tourism on local areas?…
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Describe a memorable trip you have had
You should say: • where you went • how you traveled there • what you did during the trip • and explain why this trip is memorable for you.
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Weekends
What do you usually do on weekends? Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out on weekends? Why? How are your weekends different from your weekdays? Did you enjoy weekends more when you were a child? What is your favorite way to spend a weekend? Do you often spend weekends with friends or family?…
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Planning in Daily Life
Do you think planning is important? Why or why not? What are the advantages of being good at planning? How do people usually plan their work or studies? What skills are necessary to be a good planner? Should children be taught how to plan their time? Why or why not? How can parents or schools…
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Describe a person who makes plans frequently and is good at planning
You should say: who he or she is, how you know him or her, what kinds of plans he or she makes, and explain how you feel about this person. The model answers below are taken from a members-only video lesson. Watch the full lesson: •Watch on YouTube •Watch on Bilibili Download the audio track…
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Memory
How good do you think your memory is? Do you usually remember things easily, or do you forget them quickly? What kinds of things do you find hardest to remember? Do you ever write things down to help you remember? Have you ever forgotten something important? What happened? Are you good at remembering people’s names?…
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Imagination
Why is imagination important for people? Do you think children are more imaginative than adults? Why? How can imagination help in solving problems? What kinds of jobs require a lot of imagination? Do you think imagination is essential for scientists? How can schools help students develop their imagination? Do you think technology has a positive…
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Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination
You should say when it was, why you needed to use your imagination, how difficult or easy it was, and how you felt about it.