Authentic Speaking Part 1 Questions
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Why do some people keep pets?
Why do some people keep pets?
Firstly, to some people, their pets are their constant companions [kəm’pænjən].
Besides, keeping pet is good for our emotional health as well.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What do you like to do in your free time / spare time? ☆ Do you think time management is important to our lives?
What do you like to do in your free time / spare time? ☆ Do you think time management is important to our lives?
Actually, I’m quite the outdoorsman. So I’m into take some outdoor activities in my leisure time,like swimming,hiking,biking,camping,walking dogs and going to amusement parks. I believe that good games give you a youthful heart and positive attitude.
As I see it, it is essential to balance our time wisely between our word and leisure coz it’s enable us to do thing more efficiently, reduce our stress level and achieve more in less time. And you know, all work and no play make jack a dull boy.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING If you visit another city, will you buy some postcards or take photos there?
If you visit another city, will you buy some postcards or take photos there?
When I am going to visit another city, One thing I will definitely bring with me is the camera because photos can capture precious moment and beautiful cityscape for the city.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Do you like taking photos? Do you like to take photos outdoors or indoors? Is photography popular in China?
Do you like taking photos? Do you like to take photos outdoors or indoors? Is photography popular in China?
Yes,I suppose so coz photos capture precious moment for us. Going through a photo album is like a trip down the memory lane.
You know, I enjoy taking photo of wild life. That is exactly why I tend to take photos outdoors, which enable me to capture the movement of my favorite animals.
Yes,I suppose so, you know, there are a host of photo magazines and photography associations in china now.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What are the most important character traits for success?
What are the most important character traits for success?
I think confidence and self-discipline are the most important character traits for success.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What’re your favorite outdoor activities?
What’re your favorite outdoor activities?
Recently, my favorite outdoor activity is to play Killers of the Three Kingdoms which is a popular card game in China with my friends. The game is so interesting that we always play for hours.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING What’s your favorite type of TV show? Did you watch much TV when you were a kid?
What’s your favorite type of TV show? Did you watch much TV when you were a kid?
My favorite type of TV show is the quiz show coz it is much more educational and it always encourages me to explore this world on everything around us.
No, I didn’t. Because I was really a naughty boy and I preferred to hang out with my friends in my childhood rather than to sit in front of the TV set.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Have you ever been to a concert? Did you like it? What kind of music do you like? What are the differences between going to a concert and listening to CDs?
Have you ever been to a concert? Did you like it? What kind of music do you like? What are the differences between going to a concert and listening to CDs?
Yes, I have. I went to see a classical music concert in Zhuhai last year. I’m really fascinated by the concert coz I enjoyed the atmosphere there.
I prefer classical music to pop music coz pop music doesn’t have much depth and classical music tends to calm you down.
We can hear singers or bands perform live in concerts. We share the viewing experience with a large audience who love the same music. But CDs give us far more choices[t is]. These days, concert ticket prices can be sky-high so it’s unlikely we can go to all the concerts we wish[wi ] we could go to.
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING Where do you usually buy clothing? What is your favorite kind of clothing?
Where do you usually buy clothing? What is your favorite kind of clothing?
Rather than buying clothing in big shopping center, I prefer to buy clothing in boutique[bu: ti:k] coz sometimes I can find some real bargain there.
I prefer the athletic look, you know, just like a baseball tee, gym pants and sneakers coz this kind of clothing just make me feel comfortable.