Why is money important to our lives?
Because we are born in this world with needs, like food, clothing and shelter. Money is simply a means of obtaining these things.
Authentic Speaking Part 1 Questions
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Did you give or receive any gifts recently? What were they? Do you prefer to give gifts or to receive gifts?
Did you give or receive any gifts recently? What were they? Do you prefer to give gifts or to receive gifts?
Yes, I just received a Casio watch from my girlfriend as my birthday gift. She is so nice, I love her very much.
It always feels better to give especially if you are the reason for your friend’s happiness.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Who are better decision-makers, men or women?
Who are better decision-makers, men or women?
It is difficult to identify who are better decision-makers, because men and women have different thinking model. Men tend to act alone and make decisions based on our own knowledge, information or judgment. Ladies tend to ask their friends or family members for advice.
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AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What do you think is happiness? What makes people feel unhappy?
What do you think is happiness? What makes people feel unhappy?
It’s an emotion. Basically, it means enjoyment of life. Some people believe wealth can lead to happiness. But actually happiness is more about being emotionally rewarded than about just being wealthy. That’s why many super rich people are actually very unhappy.
I guess … the loss of something we truly value, like good grades, friendship, trust or stuff that’s very useful in our daily life, like keys or a wallet [‘w lit].
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING How should young people treat elderly people?
How should young people treat elderly people?
I suppose that youngsters should treat them with respect. More exactly, adolescents should pay our grandparents a visit from time to time and help elderly neighbors with physical work which helps to develop a good relationship between youngsters and elderly people.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Do you often visit museums? Do you think museums are important to our lives? When was the last time you visited a museum? Is it a good idea for museums to sell goods to visitors?
Do you often visit museums? Do you think museums are important to our lives? When was the last time you visited a museum? Is it a good idea for museums to sell goods to visitors?
Actually, I seldom visit museums coz there is only an art museum in Zhuhai and I am weak in understanding the deeply meaning of the work of art.
Yeah, I suppose so. Museums are buildings where historical, cultural or scientific stuff is kept and shown to the public. Children can enrich their knowledge and learn the history about their culture in museums.
You know, in most cases, there are loads of researchers doing research in museums. So if museums can’t get enough funding and need extra money to support them, selling souvenirs [‘su:vəniə] may be a nice idea which enables them to get enough funding. But museums may have trouble serving visitors well if they simply focus on doing business.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What was your favorite type of movie when you were a child? Do you still like this type of movie now? Do you prefer to watch movies in movie theaters/ cinemas or to watch DVDs at home?
What was your favorite type of movie when you were a child? Do you still like this type of movie now? Do you prefer to watch movies in movie theaters/ cinemas or to watch DVDs at home?
You know, I was really into animated film in my childhood coz it afforded me a lot of happiness. Besides, the figures and storylines are always so interested towards children.
Yeah, I still like this type of movie now, and I just saw the < Kung Fu Panda> few weeks ago, which afforded me a lot of happiness.
I tend to watch movies in movie theaters coz it has a better atmosphere. I can watch a movie on an enormous screen and share the viewing experience with a large audience who like the same movie. Beside, the sound and visual effects are way better.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What’s your favorite food? What’s the most popular food in China?
What’s your favorite food? What’s the most popular food in China?
I love steamed fish the most, which is our Chinese traditional dish. And you know, I live in a seaside city, so the resource of fish is really abundant. I can often find the freshest fish in my community’s market, which enables me to make this dish.
You know, the Chinese cuisine contains loads of famous dish, such as white boiled chicken and red cooked ribs. But when it comes to the most popular food in china, I suppose the Chinese traditional dumpling is always the most suitable answer. In Chinese tradition, people tend to make and eat dumpling on Chinese new year eve, because the shape of Chinese just like the gold ingot [‘iŋɡət], which make us think it can bring fortune. Besides, it certainly tastes so delicious.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Do you like making things by yourself? What did you make when you were a child?
Do you like making things by yourself? What did you make when you were a child?
No, I don’t. I seldom make things by myself coz I am really weak in this field. I made a telescope in my infants’ [‘infənt] school.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Do you often do housework at home? Do you often make things by yourself? Is it important for kids to be skilled in handicrafts?
Do you often do housework at home? Do you often make things by yourself? Is it important for kids to be skilled in handicrafts?
Yes, I do. I often do the dishes, do the laundry [‘l :ndri]and mod the floor at home. I believe doing housework is the responsibility for every family member.
No, I don’t. I seldom make things by myself coz I am really weak in this field.
I suppose it is important in modern children’s education coz making handicraft can inspire children’s creativity and cultivate their curiosity.