Preparation for the spoken material.
Group 1: Exploration and Discovery
Story: The Revitalized Museum and Relaxation
- Describe a public facility (e.g., a museum, a library) that has been renovated and improved [new]
- The City Museum, renovated last year, was transformed from an old building into a modern art haven. The new interactive exhibits and the refurbished art halls make it a blend of history and innovation. I feel inspired and uplifted whenever I visit.
- Describe a place you would like to go to relax [new]
- My favorite relaxation spot is the museum's garden. I love going there on Sunday afternoons to enjoy the tranquility and read amidst contemporary sculptures. It's a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.
- Describe a park or a garden in your city [old]
- This garden, located in the heart of the city, is where I frequently meet with friends to enjoy the outdoor art installations. Its unique combination of nature and art makes it a cherished spot for locals.
- Describe a beautiful city [old]
- The city, known for its historic architecture and vibrant cultural scene, is home to the museum. Famous for its skyline and cultural diversity, the city's beauty lies in its ability to merge the past with the present.
- Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting [old]
- This museum, situated in our historic city, stands out as one of the country's most interesting places due to its recent transformation. It's a symbol of our country's commitment to preserving and celebrating art.
Group 2: Inspirational People
Story: A Community of Unique Individuals
- Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot [new]
- My friend Mark is known for his storytelling. We met in college, and he's always been the one to keep our group entertained with his endless tales. His enthusiasm for life makes him a joy to be around.
- Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in their home [new]
- My neighbor, Mrs. Thompson, excels at hospitality. She warmly welcomes everyone into her home, making each guest feel special. Her ability to create a comfortable atmosphere is truly admirable.
- Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others [old]
- My aunt, a passionate cook, loves hosting family dinners. Her specialty is traditional dishes, which she prepares with great care for our family gatherings. Her joy in cooking brings our family together.
- Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions [old]
- My colleague, Lisa, is known for her innovative thinking at work. I've known her for five years, and she consistently brings fresh perspectives to our projects. Her creativity is not only inspiring but also drives our team's success.
- Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would like to know more about [old]
- An author I admire, whose books I've been reading for years, is someone I've never met but would love to. His writings, full of unique insights and perspectives, have profoundly impacted my worldview.
Group 3: Personal Experiences and Growth
Story: The Journey of Learning and Self-Improvement
- Describe a job that you would not like to do [new]
- Working in a high-risk environment, like firefighting, is something I'd avoid. The physical danger and high-stress levels are aspects I'm not keen on, despite my deep respect for those in the profession.
- Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without [new]
- My smartphone is an essential tool in my daily life. I've had it for two years, and it keeps me connected, informed, and organized. Its multifunctionality makes it indispensable.
- Describe a useful skill that you learned as a teenager [new]
- During my teenage years, I learned programming, a skill that has shaped my career. Taught by my older brother, this skill was crucial in developing my problem-solving abilities and logical thinking.
- Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve [new]
- My long-term goal is to establish my own tech startup. This goal, nurtured over the past three years, is driven by my desire to innovate and create solutions that impact people's lives.
- Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you had [new]
- Last year, I took a solo backpacking trip across Southeast Asia. It was an unconventional vacation, filled with adventure and self-discovery. The trip's spontaneity and the diverse cultures I encountered made it unforgettable.
Group 4: Eventful Life Moments
Story: Memories of Change and Achievement
- Describe a travel you were looking forward to but was delayed [new]
- I had planned a dream trip to Italy, but it was postponed due to a family emergency. The delay was disappointing, but it taught me the value of adaptability and patience.
- Describe an interesting activity that you remember enjoying most in your primary school [new]
- In primary school, I loved our annual play. It was an event where creativity and collaboration came together. I enjoyed the rehearsals and the excitement of performing, which fostered my love for the arts.
- Describe a time when you were very busy [new]
- Recently, I experienced one of my busiest weeks at work during a major project deadline. The long hours and intense focus were challenging but ultimately rewarding when the project was successfully completed.
- Describe a time when someone did quite well in a team [new]
- During the project, a team member, John, stood out for his exceptional contributions. His teamwork and problem-solving skills were crucial in meeting our deadline, making him a valuable asset to our team.
- Describe something you do to help you study or work [new]
- To enhance my focus and productivity, I practice meditation. It's a technique I learned a few years ago that helps me maintain clarity and calmness, especially during demanding periods at work.
Words Sent to ChatGPT
Divide the following demands into 4 groups and make up 4 stories to be able to be regarded as the answer to each question. You must describe the object in each question and satisfy all the demands required by each one(e.g. when you describe a public facility (e.g. a museum, a library) that has been renovated, you should say "What the facility is", "When it was renovated and improved", "What has been renovated and improved", and "explain how you feel about it")
PLACES
\1. Describe a public facility (e.g. a museum, a library) that has been renovated
and improved [new]
You should say:
What the facility is
When it was renovated and improved
What has been renovated and improved
And explain how you feel about it
\2. Describe a place you would like to go to relax[new]
You should say:
Where it is
When you would like to go there
What you would do there
And explain why you would like to go to this place to relax
\3. Describe a park or a garden in your city[old]
You should say:
When you often go there
Where it is
Who you often go there with
And explain what it is like
And explain why you like to visit it
\4. Describe a beautiful city[old]
You should say:
Where the city is
How you know about the city
What buildings the city has
What it is famous for
And explain why you think this city is beautiful
\5. Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting[old]
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
What special features it has
And explain why you think it is interesting
PEOPLE
\1. Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot [new]
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What he/she usually talks about
And explain how you felt about him/her
\2. Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in
his/her home [new]
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
How he/she makes you feel welcome
And explain why you think he/she is good at making people feel welcome
\3. Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others[old]
You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she likes to cook
Who he/she cooks for
And explain why he/she enjoys cooking
\4. Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions [old]
You should say:
Who this person is
What this person does
How you know him/her
And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting
\5. Describe an interesting person that you have not met in person and would
like to know more about[old]
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What interesting things he/she has done
And explain what you would like to know more about him/her
\6. Describe a foreigner who speaks Chinese very well[old]
You should say:
Who this person is
Where he/she is from
How he/she learns Chinese
And explain why he can speak Chinese well
\7. Describe a successful business person you know (e.g. running a family
business)[old]
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know him/her
What business he/she does
And explain why he/she is successful
\8. Describe a successful sportsperson you admire[old]
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her
\9. Describe a successful person who you once studied or worked with[old]
You should say:
Who this person is
When you studied/worked with this person
What you did together
What this person did to become successful
And explain how you felt about studying or working with this person
OBJECTS
\1. Describe a job that you would not like to do [new]
\2. Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without [new]
\3. Describe a useful skill that you learned as a teenager [new]
\4. Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve [new]
\5. Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you had [new]
\6. Describe a uniform you wear (e.g. at school, at work) [new]
\7. Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person [new]
\8. Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about [new]
\9. Describe an area of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in
and would like to learn more about[old]
\10. Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone[old]
\11. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy[old]
\12. Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work[old]
\13. Describe a drawing/painting that you like [old]
\14. Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful[old]
\1. Describe a job that you would not like to do [new]
You should say
What it is
How you know about the job
Whether the job is difficult or not
And explain why you would not like to do it
\2. Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without [new]
You should say
What it is
How long you have had it
What you can do with it
How often you use it
And explain why you cannot live without it
\3. Describe a useful skill that you learned as a teenager [new]
You should say:
What the skill is
When and how you learned it
Who you learned it from
Why you learned it
And explain how you felt about learning it
\4. Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve [new]
You should say:
How long you have had this goal
What the goal is
How you will achieve it
And explain why you set this goal
\5. Describe an unusual holiday/vacation you had [new]
You should say:
When and where you went
Who you went with
What you did there
And explain why it was unusual
\6. Describe a uniform you wear (e.g. at school, at work) [new]
You should say:
Where you wear the uniform
How long you need to wear it
What it looks like
Who bought it for you
And explain how you feel about it
\7. Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person [new]
You should say:
Who this person is
When and where you had the conversation
What you talked about
And explain why you think it was interesting
\8. Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about [new]
You should say:
What it is about
When you watched it
Where you watched it
Why you felt strongly about it
\9. Describe an area of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in
and would like to learn more about[old]
You should say:
Which area it is
When and where you came to know this area
How you get information about this area
And explain why you are interested in this area
\10. Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone[old]
You should say:
Who you gave the advice to
What the advice was
Why you gave the advice
And explain how he/she followed your advice
\11. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy[old]
You should say:
When and where you took the photo
What the photo is like
How often you watch the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy
\12. Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work[old]
You should say:
What the rule is about
What happens when people break the rule
Why you think it is an important rule
And explain how you feel about the rule
\13. Describe a drawing/painting that you like [old]
You should say:
When you first saw this painting
What the painting is about
Who drew/painted it
And explain why you like this drawing/painting
\14. Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful[old]
You should say:
Where you can see it
What it shows
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you feel about it
EVENTS
\1. Describe a travel you were looking forward to but was delayed[new]
You should say:
Where you planned to travel to
Why you were looking forward to it
Why it had to be delayed
And explain how you felt about the experience
\2. Describe an interesting activity that you remember enjoying most in your
primary school[new]
You should say:
What the activity was
How often you did the activity
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed doing it
\3. Describe a time when you were very busy[new]
You should say：
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy
\4. Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team (e.g. schoolwork
or a community)[new]
You should say:
Who this person is
When you worked together
What he/she did in the team
And explain why you think he/she was a great team player
\5. Describe something you do to help you study or work[new]
You should say:
What it is
How you learn it
When you do it
And how you feel about the method
You should say:
What the activity was
When and where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it
\7. Describe an occasion when you used a map (e.g. a paper map, an electronic
map) that was useful[new]
You should say:
When and where you used the map
What it was like
Why you used a map
And explain how you felt about the experience
\8. Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining about something
in a restaurant/store or other business places[new]
You should say:
When and where it happened
What he/she complained about
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience
\9. Describe a time you had to finish something quickly [new]
You should say:
What it was
When it happened
Why you had to do it quickly
And explain how you felt about it
\10. Describe a time when some people near you made a lot of noise [new]
You should say:
Where you heard the noise
Who made the noise
How you reacted to the noise
And explain how you felt about the noise
\11. Please describe a time when you picked up an item that someone else
lost[new]
You should say:
What the item was
When and where you found it
What you did after finding it
How you felt about the experience
\12. Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor)
market[new]
You should say:
When it was
Where the market was
What you bought
And how you felt about it
\13. Describe a time when you helped someone[new]
You should say:
Who you helped
Where you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain how you felt about it
\14. Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing[old]
You should say:
When it happened
What the nice thing was
Why you waited for a long time
And explain how you felt about the experience
\15. Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways[old]
You should say:
When and where it happened
What happened
How you felt about it
And explain how it changed your life in good ways
\16. Describe an activity that made you feel tired[old]
You should say:
When and where it took place
Why you took part in it
What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired
\17. Describe a party that you enjoyed[old]
You should say:
When and where the party was held
Who attended the party
What you did in the party
And explain why you enjoyed this party
\18. Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant/shop[old]
You should say:
When and where it happened
What happened
How you reacted
And explain how you felt about the experience
\19. Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer[old]
You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
What the problem was
And explain how you solved the problem at last
\20. Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt
proud of [old]
You should say:
What the task was
How you completed it
Why the task was difficult
Why you were proud of the completion of the task
\21. Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else [old]
You should say:
What the activity was
Who you were with
When and where it happened
Why you went for it
And explain how you felt about it
\22. Describe a historical period/moment you would like to learn more about
[old]
You should say:
What you are interested in
When it happened
What you know about it
And why you would like to learn more
