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1. An environmental problem in a place that you’ve been to - What this problem is? What (you think) the causes of the problem are? How this problem affects people (or you)? And explain how you think this problem could be solved.【Part 3: What are the different kinds of environmental problems that exist right now? What do you think is the most serious environmental problem in China? Do you think it is the government's responsibility to solve environmental problems or is it the the responsibility of each individual? What do you think China's environment will be like in the future (e.g., 20 or 50 years in the future)? Do young people & older people have the same attitudes towards waste disposal? Do you think that advertising leads to the production of more garbage in society?】

2. Family event (birthday party or wedding) - 怎么样的event？在哪里？和谁？what you did (or, what happened at this event)?And explain why this event was enjoyable. 【Part 3: 家务？中国的wedding？Do you think (most) people spend too much on weddings? Compare modern weddings in China with traditional 点击发音 Chinese weddings (i.e., weddings many years ago). Do you know of any differences between weddings in China and those in the West? Can you think of any other important family events in China, besides weddings? Do you think strong families are important for society?】

3. A recent change in your life - What the change was? When and where this change happened? What the result of this change was? And explain how you felt about this change when it happened. 【Part 3: 你觉得成年人应该经常换工作么？换工作有什么好处？Do you think experiencing change is good for children? How can people make changes to (improvements to) their everyday lives?】

4. A sport (physical activity) you played when you were a child - What? When and where you played it? What equipment was needed for this sport? And explain what benefits you got from playing this sport. 【Part 3: In China, what sports are most popular with young children? Do you think boys and girls should play the same sports? (Why?/Why not?) What benefits do children (or, young people) derive from playing sport? Do you think competitive sport is beneficial for children (or, young people)? In what ways do you think the Olympic Games will effect (change) China? What effect do you think the Olympic Games will have on China's international relations?】

5. Some good advice you received - 什么时间？什么人给你　？什么样的忠告？对你有什么影响？【Part 3: 父母或者朋友谁的忠告对你更有用？你通常给朋友什么忠告？Do you think teachers should give students personal advice or just academic advice? Have you ever received advice from a trained person? What personal qualities do you think these professional advice givers should have?】

6. Occasion when you were late - When this happened? What occasion you were late for? Why you were late? And explain how you felt when you were late / the result of your being late. 【Part 3: Do you think it's important to be punctual? How do you feel when others are late, keeping you waiting? What are some examples of occasions when punctuality is especially important? Do you think that ideas about being 'on time' are the same in the West and in China? Do you think modern technology has given us more time than before?】

7. Project or homework assignment - Describe a project that you were once involved in.是什么？When and where you did this project? How difficult this task was (or: what the easiest and most difficult parts of this project were)? And explain what you learned from this experience.【Part 3: Do you think students in China have too much homework? (Why do you say that?) Do you think homework is important (or, necessary)? (Why?/Why not?) What modern technology is used in classrooms in China today? Do you think it's important (or, necessary) for children to go to school to be educated or is it possible for a child to be educated at home, without attending a school?】

8. An enjoyable event - Describe a recent event that made you feel happy. What the event was? When and where it happened? What you saw or did? And explain why this event was so enjoyable. 【Part 3: 年龄和快乐的关系？现在的人没有过去快乐了，为什么？Are the things (or, the events) that make people happy today the same as several decades ago? Do you think money makes people happy? Do you think people mostly remember sad events or happy events? (Why?) Do you think there is any relationship between government and the happiness of the citizens?】

9. A time you helped someone - Describe a time when you helped someone. Who you helped? How you helped them? Why you helped them? And explain how this person benefited from your help. 【Part 3: What kinds of people need help in China? What do you think of (very) poor people? How do you help other people? Do Chinese people help others who need help, such as people in extreme poverty? (How?) Do you think it's important to help people who need help? (Why? /Why not?) Do you think the government should help these people? (Why? /Why not?) How does the government try to help these people? Are there any non-government organizations in China that help people? Where do these organizations get their money from? What's your opinion of these organizations?】

10. A visitor to you home (how you entertained him/her) - Describe a person who visited your home. Who the person was? Why they visited your home? How you spent the time with this visitor (or how you entertained this visitor)? And explain how you felt about the visit.【Part 3: When you travel to another city, do you prefer to stay in a hotel or with friends? (Why?) In China, when people visit other people in their homes, do they usually bring a gift? Are people in your country very hospitable to guests? What kinds of things do foreigners need to pay attention to when they travel in your country? If you were visiting another country, what do you think would be the biggest problem(s) you would have?】