2019 Speaking Topics with Sample Answers

1: Describe a place you have never been to but like to go someday.

Sample Answer
I prefer to go to a seashore town someday. When I was a child, the sea I watched on TV gave
me a sweet memory, since then I have a desire to go to the seashore someday. I consider the life
near the shore is comfortable, for the sky there is blue and always full of sunshine, seabirds are
singing, and the ocean breeze is blowing. I'm willing to swim in the sea or lie on the beach for a
rest, which I could never enjoy in metropolis. Moreover, I could taste seafood, such as lobsters
and crabs. Therefore, if I can go to a seashore town someday, it must be a beautiful memory in
my life.
2: If your friends from other country are going to visit your country, where do you suggest
them to go?
Sample Answer
I want my friends to go to a seashore town in my country. I believe they can't find seashore as
enjoyable as the seashore I want them to go. The life near the shore is comfortable, for the sky
there is blue and always full of sunshine, seabirds are singing, and the ocean breeze is blowing.
They can swim in the sea and lie on the beach for a rest, which they could never enjoy in their
country. Moreover, they could taste seafood that only produces in that seashore such as local
lobsters, crabs, and fish. So if they can go to a seashore town someday, it must be a good memory
in their life.
3: What are the significant features of cafe or restaurant you like?
Sample Answer
Well, I prefer a cafe or a restaurant that is quiet and clean. First of all, a calm place is right for me
to enjoy a relaxed meal and I won't be bothered by a noisy surrounding. I can have a conversation
or a talk with friends if it is quite nearby, that we won't have to shout to each other. Second, a
clean place to eat could make me have a good appetite, and I could eat more when the tables
and plates are clean. I consider a decent restaurant can also be excellent in making food. So in
conclusion, I like a restaurant or a cafe has the features of clean and quiet.
4: Do you think we should keep or save the old building in the city?
Sample Answer
I' hold the opinion that we should keep most of the old buildings in the city. I admit that some of
the old buildings are a bit neglected right now. But the issue is bigger than that. If we destroy the
old buildings, we will be destroying a vital piece of history. The buildings many experienced many
events, and celebrities might live in it. They are the memory of the things in the past. And it
wouldn't be all that difficult to fix them up either. However, there are some old buildings which
have less value could be torn down for the city development.
5: Describe a place, for example, a seashore park in your city where you often visit.
Sample Answer
The place I usually go to is a seashore park in my city. When I was a child, my parents always
bring me there, and I had a lot of enjoyment. Then I grew up, but I still consider it a beautiful place.
The life near the seashore is comfortable, for the sky there is blue and always full of sunshine,
seabirds are singing, and the ocean breeze is blowing. I swam in the sea and lie on the beach for
a rest. Moreover, I tasted seafood, such as lobsters, crabs, and fish there. The moment I have at
seashore is awe-inspiring, and because of this, I would like to go there.
6: Describe an important gift you have, tell us why it is important.
Sample Answer
A remarkable gift I have ever received is a Nike basketball from my parents on my 16 years old
birthday. The present is important to me because I really like playing basketball and I never have
a high-quality basketball before. So after I receive this gift, I always bring it to sports stadiums and
play with teammates. It has a high quality that we have played it for such a long time and not only
I and also my friends obtained a lot of enjoyment. Furthermore, it is important because I get to
know that my parents are always thinking of what I like to do, and this makes me moved, and I
gain a lot of power to study better and repay them.
7: Did you have any work experiences before? Describe any of your work.
Sample Answer
I took a group of pictures that has shown a tremendous change in my city Beijing. Our city is going
to hold the 2008 Olympic Games, and because of this, the city is changing big day by day. I have
taken eight photos, which I called 'Beijing Changes.' They reflect the huge changes in Beijing's
parks, stadiums, and communities. I always show them to my teachers and friends, and I am
proud of this work.
8: Describe the most impressive moment in your life.
Sample Answer
The most memorable moment in my life is my visiting a seashore town before. When I was a
child, the sea I watched on TV gave me a pleasant memory, since then I have a desire to go to
the seashore someday. I went there after a few years, the life near the shore is comfortable, for
the sky there is blue and always full of sunshine, seabirds are singing, and the ocean breeze is
blowing. I swam in the sea and lie on the beach for a rest, which I could never enjoy in big cities.
Moreover, I tasted seafood, such as lobsters, crabs, and fish there. So I consider the moment I
have at seashore is fantastic.
9: How do you acquire knowledge? Give us some examples.
Sample Answer
I am willing to get information through the Internet. First, I think getting news from the Internet is
an easy way. What we need to do is to move the mouse, which means we don't need to go out
to buy the newspaper. Second, the Internet can provide us news faster. When an event takes
place somewhere in the world, the news webs could give the news quickly, which unlike
newspapers, they have to print out and then sell to us. Third, using the Internet to get the
information also benefits to our environment, because it doesn't need paper and ink, so fewer
trees with by cut down and fewer rivers will be polluted.
10: Do you prefer to choose a profession that requires you to work in a group?
Sample Answer
I prefer choosing a profession that requires me to work as a group. First of all, I believe work as
a group can give birth to excellent ideas and solutions because more people are thinking on a
project, more people are doing on the project, this can make a project work out better and
advance.Second, I believe working as a group can make us more efficient, and we can solve the
problem faster and easier. Moreover, we can solve more problems. So based on these factors, I
conclude that a profession which needs working as a group is better.
11: Is there any invention that changed your life most recently?
Sample Answer
I believe that the invention changed my life most is the Internet. First of all, I can read a lot of
information on the Internet, which helps me to know more about our world and things happened,
which makes us always keep in touch with the outside world. Second, I can use the Internet to
search for what I want, and this would help me solve the problems and find solutions quickly.
Third, the Internet provides enjoyment. Through the Internet, I'm able to chat with relatives or
even strangers, and I could play internet games. So I believe the Internet is making the biggest
changed the way I live.
12: Which study method do you prefer, online courses or traditional classroom?
Sample Answer
For me, I am willing to take online courses instead of being in a traditional classroom. First of all,
if we study online, then we won't have to go to school, this is convenient, especially when it is
raining or snowing outside. What is more, if we study online, the pressure of public traffic given
by students will be lower, other citizens will spend less time on the road. Thus the city will be more
efficient. Third, online courses won't be limit by teachers, which means teacher in other cities can
teach us, and we can enjoy a high quality of education.
13: Describe a painting you have seen before. Why do you like it or dislike it?
Sample Answer
I have seen a painting that has shown the athletes training in a basketball gymnasium. Our city is
going to hold the Olympic Games in August. Because of it, the athletes are training hard to
compete in the Olympic Games. The painting is showing the daily exercise of the basketball
athletes. It shows a scene in the national basketball training center. Through the picture I have
seen Yaoming, a player I prefer most, the painting drew him vividly, and it is even like a true
Yaoming, so I like the picture.
14: What kind of friends do you like? Tell the main reason?
Sample Answer
I think character friends should have humor because humorous friends bring us good moods and
harmonious atmospheres so we can have an excellent condition to study. Then we might give
birth to great ideas and solutions. I think a friend should also be outgoing. Because outgoing
friends can communicate with me in a better way, through this which I can become more sociable,
and I can increase my ability to communicate with others. I don't think a friend should have
characteristics as I do because our different characters make us be able to learn from each other,
and gain our ability.
15: What do you like to read in your free time? For example, magazine, newspaper, or
book?
Sample Answer
I want to read magazines during my leisure time. First of all, magazines have high quality printed
paper; the pictures on the paper are vivid. I enjoy looking at these pictures. I even cut down some
of them I like and put them in my book. It is so amazing. Second, the magazines always provide
beautiful posters to their readers. I received two posters, one is Yaoming's picture, and the other
one is Jordan's. I like the poster very much, so I like the magazines very much. Also, the
information provided in the magazines is exciting and comprehensive; I can know a lot of things
through it. So I like reading magazines.
16: Do you like to live with roommates or live alone?
Sample Answer
Well, for me, I would like to live with roommates. First of all, we can help each other both on the
study and our daily life so that we will have fewer difficulties, and through this, we gain our
relationship so that we can have more good friends. Also, my roommates can always
communicate with me, through which I can become more outgoing, and I can increase my ability
to communicate with others. And my roommates could have different characteristics, because of
our various characters, we can learn from each other, and gain our ability.
17: Someone focuses on one job throughout life; others like to change from one job to
another. Which one do you think is better? Why?
Sample Answer
I consider people should change their job in a different age. First of all, changing the position
through life will make us more experienced and knowledgeable for we can study things in various
aspects and communicate with people in different fields. Basing on this, I consider people should
sometimes change their job. Second, changing the position will make us less tired. For instance,
when we are young, we could work like a sells manager; it brings a lot of income but also needs
much energy. So when we are old, we may not work in a perfect condition, then we could change
a job.
18: Some people think life in modern time is easier than our grandparents, do you agree
with it?
Sample Answer
I sincerely agree that our life is more relaxed than our grandparents'. First of all, we can enjoy the
convenience brought by the Internet. We can use the Internet to learn knowledge, get a variety of
information from the outside world. What is more, we can enjoy many online entertainments such
as chat and internet game. These are the things our grandparents can't-do in their period. Second,
we can travel to foreign countries easier via airplanes or even private cars. Unlike our
grandparents, it's a lot more difficult for them to go abroad since the personal vehicles were not
conventional in their period. So basing on this I say that our life is more relaxed than our
grandparents'.
19: Do you agree that childhood is the happiest time in life?
Sample Answer
Yes, I sincerely agree that childhood is the happiest time in life. First, childhood provides no
pressure, which we have to face after grown-up. When I was a child, I had little pressure as I have
now. For instance, I rarely worried about exams when I was a kid, but now exams give me a lot
of stress. Second, a child often has much time to develop his or her hobbies. For example, I
possessed more time to develop my interests, such as painting and singing. However, I hardly
have time to do what I want to do now. So in conclusion, I think childhood is the happiest time in
life.
20: How do you think about university education? Some people think it's important, and
some don't.
Sample Answer
As far as I am concerned, the university education is significant for a person. First of all, the
knowledge we learn in U is the most difficult through our study career, so we need to increase our
ability to think, talk, and study. These abilities are quite essential for us when we work. Second,
University education is an advanced form of learning; it needs us to communicate and corporate,
which are the things we can't learn deeply in primary school and high school. So if we don't join
the university education, we will lose opportunities to develop, I consider this is a huge regret.

QUESTIONS
1. What is the most useful book for you? Why?

2. Is TV positive or negative to modern society? Give your choice.

3. Describe the most important decision that you made in your life.

4. Do you think the high school should teach music and art as other basic science?

5. After school, how do you spend your time usually?

6. Should mobile phones be forbidden in some places?

7. Describe a celebration or moment that impressed you very much.

8. Which one acts more influence on you, newspaper, TV, or teachers?

9. Describe a social or politics celebration events in your culture.

10. Should the government pay bill for museums and theatres? Explain your argument.

11. Where is your favorite place in your city? Why?

12. Where do you like to visit with friends?

13. Do you prefer having meals at home?

14. What park is your favorite one?

15. Big city or small town, which do you prefer to go to college?

16. Magazine, novel, poem, which do you prefer to read?

17. Do you like living alone or with a roommate?

18. Which is a common choice for your party: restaurant, café, or home?

19. Computers have improved our lives while others think computers have caused
problems.

20. Talk about a teacher.

21. Do you prefer to work at an office or home?

22. Talk about someone you respect.

23. Should a university be open to all students?

24. Should parents lead their children to watch TV? Or the children should choose by
themselves.

25. What is the most efficient transportation in your country?

26. What is the most important invention of the last 100 years?

27. Should college students be successful in career easier than ones without college
education? Why?

28. Talk about characteristics of friends.

29. Someone suggests school to cut the recycling. Try to comment on it.

30. Do you want to be a leader? Or to be a follower?

31. Which one do you think is better to help do research: internet or academic books?

32. In general, where do people get information? From TV, newspaper, and other media, or
family and friends?

33. What is your ideal job?

34. Do you prefer to take an extended vacation or several short vacations in a year?

35. What are the characteristics of a good parent?

36. Do you prefer to study alone on assignment from class or to study in a group?

37. What is your goal in the future?

38. Describe a challenging experience.

39. Do we should choose a major for job hunting or just for our interests?

40. What sort of movies do you like? Comedy, drama, or others?

41. What will you do to relax?

42. Is it essential for students to attend class regularly or study by oneself?

43. Describe an enjoyable event in your childhood

44. Describe one of your schools?

45. Should school add Sport courses for generic students?

46. What do you miss most when you are away from home?
47. Some people believe that we should give a hand in severe cases without hesitate;
others argue that you should ensure not to cause new troubles.

48. Describe a special opportunity given to you.

49. Talk about a good leader.

50. Should people always tell the truth?

51. Describe an object which is very important to you

52. Do you agree that we can judge a person by appearance at first glance?

53. What is your choice: job or career?

54. If you have much money, how do you spend?

55. What should students do in their vacations?

56. Describe a happy event in childhood, explain why it is memorable.

57. Communicate with your family and friends by letter, e-mail, or by telephone. What is your
option?

58. Your favorite time of a year.

59. Some people want to have a relaxed and unhurried life, do you agree with it?

60. What is your favorite room?

61. In a journey, some used to get destination directly, and some enjoy the procedure to
reach the goal. How about your opinion?

62. When you get a restaurant or café, about what features do you care?

63. In city development, do we keep old building? Or replace them with a new building?

64. Do you prefer to get advice from family and friends, or learning through personal
experience?

65. Do you agree or disagree: Students should wear uniform in school?

66. Compare online courses with traditional courses.

67. Talk about a subject that will lead to a better job or that you are interested.

68. Some think college experience is important, and some think not important. What is your
opinion?

69. Describe a letter or poem that is important to you.

70. Forest, desert, where do you like to live?

71. Experience of asking help from others. How do the others help you?

72. High salary job or high personal satisfied job, which is your choice?

73. Student should do part-time job or summer intern to learn what sort of jobs is proper to
him/her, do you agree?

74. What skill do you want to learn?

75. Is it a good idea to have a one-year break before college study?

76. Talk about some good news about yourself.

77. Should freshmen live alone or with seniors in the same building?

78. Students will learn more when they have discussions. Do you agree with it?

79. Do you agree or disagree: "The most important lesson can't be learned in class."

80. Should the university education be free?