【雅思口语】安娜口语学习记录part1

Part 1：考官会问一些基础问题，比如你的名字？学校专业？家乡在哪?大概10个问题左右，持续5分钟左右，基本是唠家常，清楚回答问题即可，不用延伸太多细节，2-3句话即可。这部分主要是给考官留下一个基本功还不错的印象，真正发力的在后面。

1、Study + 2、Study（5-8 月新題）

1. How do you usually spend your day when you’re studying?

When I am studying, I need to break my day up into manageable tasks. I am not the sort of person who can study for 8 hours straight and then go home. I need to work on specific tasks for an hour or two and then go take a short break such as a walk outside or get a drink of water and talk with some friends. I find these breaks help me maintain focus and stay positive while I am working.

2. Do you find it easy to organize your study time?

For the most part I find it easy to organize my study time, but sometimes I get distracted. In general, I have software development projects to focus on that require a lot of study. I am normally quite focused, but occasionally I slip up!

3. Who helps you most in your studies?

I receive most of my help from my best friend. He also studies computer science and we often study together in the library. Often, I will help him with problems he does not understand, and he also helps me with problems I don’t understand.

1. What do you study?

I am enrolled in a computer science degree at my university. In short, this means that I learn a variety of different coding languages, from C++ to Python. On top of this, we also learn how to implement these codes towards profitable projects and how to utilize our skills in the business world.

2. Have you always wanted to study this subject?

To be quite honest, I had no interest in studying computer science while I was growing up. I do not think a lot of kids want to study computer science when they are younger as it seems like a boring degree. But I realized I was quite good at it and also being a programmer pays really well.

3. Do you study best in the morning or the afternoon?

My most efficient study hours are definitely the morning. When I first wake up, I feel very driven and motivated to study hard and get on with my day. However, I normally push myself too hard and end up crashing by the early afternoon.

3、Hometown

3）Grown up in a small town and like it

1. Tell me about your hometown / where is your hometown?

My hometown is the small town of Qingdao, found on the eastern coast of Shandong. Qingdao was originally a trading port and therefore the docks and ships are a very important aspect of the town for me. When I was a kid I would go down to the docks and sit for hours watching the ships go by.

2. Did you learn about the history of your home town when you were at school?

I learned a little about the history of my hometown when I was at school, but not a lot. We learned about the foundation of Qingdao as a trading port and its development from there. But mainly, we learn about larger cities.

3. What is your home town famous for today?

I would say that my small town is most famous for the temples we have. There is both the Palace Temple of Old Mother and the Temple of Emperor Guan, both of which attract a lot of tourists.

4：Where you live（5-8 月新題）

4）Living in dormitory

1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?

I have just left home for university and so I now live in a large dormitory with many of my classmates. It is a very hectic way to live but there are also a lot of positive aspects as well.

2. What is your favourite room in your home?

As I live in a dormitory, there is not a lot of personal space. The rooms are shared with others and so these are not the best places to hang out, so my favourite rooms are the common spaces where everyone can relax and chat to each other with ease.

3. What things make your home pleasant to live in?

There are a lot of downsides to living in a busy dormitory, but one of the best parts is that you will never get bored! There are always people around and things to do. I think my current home is the most entertaining place I have ever lived; it is full of the most interesting people.

5：Mirrors

1. How often do you look at yourself in a mirror?

2）I very rarely look at myself in a mirror. I am not a very vain（自视甚高） person and so I am not too concerned with my own appearance. I only look at myself in a mirror when I really need to, such as when I spill something on my face.

2. Have you ever bought a mirror?

1）Yes, I have bought a mirror. In fact, I bought a mirror not too long ago! I had a small mirror I would use in my room to look at my hair and face, but I needed to buy a full-length mirror to see what my daily outfits looked like.

3. Would you buy clothes without checking yourself in a mirror first?

1）No, I would never buy clothes without checking myself in a mirror first! It is very important to me that the clothes I buy look good on me, so I do not buy any clothes without checking myself in the mirror first.

4. Do you think mirrors are a good way to decorate a room?

2）I do not think mirrors are a good way to decorate a room. Mirrors are quite boring decorations when compared to things such as paintings or wall hangings. When decorating a room, I would rather choose decorations that are colourful and exciting

6：Taking photos

1. How often do you take photos?

2）I do not take photos very often. I am the sort of person who enjoys living in the present and I find that I always forget to take photos. However, I do not think we should take photos all the time, sometimes it is better just to enjoy the moment.

2. Do you like taking photos of yourself?

2）I do not like taking photos of myself. I am not a very confident person and I get quite shy when I must take a photograph of myself. So, I try to take as little photos of myself as possible.

3. Do you have a favorite family photo?

1）I have a favourite family photo; it is the photo of my older brother graduating from university. Our whole family attended the graduation and it is a beautiful photo with three generations of my family in it! I cherish the photo a lot.

4. Would you like to learn how to take better photos?

2）I do not think I would like to learn how to take better photos. I do not take a lot of photos, so it is not a skill I have ever wanted to develop or improve. I would rather learn a different skill.

7：Cars

1. Did you enjoy travelling by car when you were a child?

1）I really enjoyed travelling by car when I was a child! I would always get excited for long car journeys, and I enjoyed watching the scenery pass by through the window. I would relish every car journey.

2. Would you generally prefer to be a driver or a passenger in a car

2）I much prefer being a driver when I am in a car. I love driving and I enjoy feeling in control of the vehicle. Driving is a fun and relaxing activity for me, in contrast I find being a passenger in a car very boring.

3. How important is the colour of a car to you?

2）The colour of a car is not important to me. I care more about a car’s specifications and features; I enjoy good quality cars that drive well and are very fast! It does not matter to me what colour the car is.

4. What type of car would you most like to have in the future?

2）In the future I would like to own a sports car. It has been a dream of mine for a while to own an incredible car like a Lamborghini. However, these are very expensive so the chances of me owning one are low!

8：Websites

1. What kinds of websites do you use most often?

2）The websites I use most often are my email and research websites. I use the internet a lot in my studies and for my work, so I am constantly using my email and also researching things online. So, these are the websites I use most frequently.

2. Do you prefer to get information from websites or books?

2）I prefer to get information from websites than from books. This is because researching on the internet is so quick and easy to do! Finding information in books takes hours to look through pages and pages of information. It is far quicker to search for things online.

3. Does your favorite website look the same now as when you first used it?

2）Yes, my favourite website looks very similar to how it looked when I first used it. My favourite website is an online encyclopedia which contains information on almost every topic! It is quite a simple website without a lot of features, so it has not changed a lot over the years.

4. Which is more important to you, what a website looks like or how easy it is to use?

2）For me, the most important thing in a website is how easy it is to use. I find there are a lot of websites that look brilliant but are really complicated and confusing to use! I like my websites to be simple, effective, and easy to use.

9：Street markets

1. What are the best things to buy at street markets in your country?

2）In my opinion, the best things to buy at street markets in my country are hand-made craft items. There are such incredible artisans and craftsmen at the street markets in China. You can find all sorts of intricate jewelry and beautiful clothing!

2. When was the last time you went to a street market?

2）I have not been to a street market in quite some time, probably since last summer. I am quite busy and so I don’t often have the time to visit street markets. It is something I like to do on special occasions or when I am visiting friends.

3. Do you like going to street markets when you’re on holiday?

1）I do like going to street markets when I am on holiday. There are street markets around the world, and they are very different from country to country. Each country’s street markets sell unique food and crafts! I like going to new places and seeing the different things they sell.

4. Which do you prefer: shopping at street market or shopping at a shopping centre?

1）I much prefer shopping at street markets rather than shopping at a shopping centre. I love meeting the interesting people who run the stalls at the market. It is a much more personal and friendly experience buying products from street markets than at supermarkets.

10：Watching sport

1. Do you enjoy watching sport on TV?

2）I do not enjoy watching sports on TV. Personally, I find sports quite boring, I have never been an athletic person and I do not follow any sports teams. So, I find sports really boring to watch on TV.

2. Have you ever been to watch a live sports event [e.g. in a stadium]?

2）No, I have never been to watch a live sports event. For one, I do not find sports very interesting so I think a live sports event would be very boring to me. Moreover, tickets for live sports events are normally very expensive!

3. Is there a sports event you might like to watch in the future?

1）A sports event I always want to watch is the Olympics. Ever since the Olympics were held in Beijing, I have been a huge fan of the event. I try to watch it every four years, I particularly like watching the track and field events.

4. Do you think it’s more enjoyable to watch sport alone or with other people?

1）I think it is more enjoyable to watch sports with other people. Most sports are competitive or team sports, so there is always a social element to them. It is so much fun to get excited about a great sports match with your friends!

11：Art

1. Did you learn to draw or paint when you were younger?

2）No, I did not learn to draw or paint when I was younger. I have never thought drawing or painting to be particularly useful skills, so I never spent any time practicing them. So, I do not know how to draw or paint well.

2. Have you ever visited an art gallery?

2）I have very rarely visited art galleries; I only ever remember going as part of a school trip when I was a kid. In general, I do not go to art galleries. I find them quite boring, and I get tired quickly from walking around in them.

3. Do you like looking at drawing or painting?

2）I do not like looking at drawings or paintings. I do not know that much about art so I do not find it interesting to look at artworks, no matter how beautiful or skillfully created they may be. I would rather spend my time watching films or listening to music.

4. Would you like to learn more about art in the future?

2）I have no desires to learn more about art in the future. I enjoy my life without any knowledge about art, so I see no reason for me to learn anything about it now. Learning about art is fine for people who like drawings and paintings, but not for me!

12：Finding and losing things

1. What kind of lost things have you found in a public place?

2）I have found very important things lost in public places, such as smart phones and wallets. Often, our important items are quite small and easy to misplace. So, it is common to find these things lost in public places.

2. What would you do if you found something valuable, for example a phone?

1）If I found something valuable like a phone in a public place, I would do my best to return it to its owner. I would look around to see if anybody was looking for a lost phone, and if I could not find anyone I would see if there was any way to contact the owner of the phone.

3. Have you ever lost something which was found by a stranger?

2）No, I have never been lucky enough to have something I had lost returned to me by a stranger. Whenever I lose things, I tend to lose them for good! So far, I have never had anything returned to me.

4. Would you ever ask for help on social media to find something you’d lost?

1）Yes, if I ever lost something important in a busy public place, I would ask for help on social media to find it. Social media is a great way to connect with strangers and to ask for help from them. If I announced that I lost something there is a chance a stranger on social media may have found it!

13：Email

1. Is email popular with everyone in your country?

2）No, I do not think email is popular with everyone in my country. There are many people who really do not like using email. They would much rather talk to people on the phone or through instant messaging, these people prefer instant replies to emails.

2. Do you send a lot of emails?

2）No, I do not send a lot of emails. Personally, I do not have a lot of reasons to use email. Most of my communication I do through phone calls or by messaging people on WeChat. This is all I really need to contact people.

3. Do you prefer to email people or speak to them on the phone?

2）I prefer to speak to people on the phone rather than to email them. I feel like phone calls are far more efficient and to the point. You can discuss so much on a short phone call, while in contrast it takes multiple emails to have any sort of conversation with somebody.

4. Do you think people will use email more or less in the future?

2）I think people will use email less in the future. New forms of communication are developing all the time. We are already seeing people email less and use instant messaging or video calls instead. I think this trend will continue and people will use email less and less in the future.

14：Daily life routine

1. What do you usually do in the morning [before starting your work or studies]?

1）In the mornings I like to exercise. I try to wake up quite early and then go for a jog most mornings, if it is very cold outside then I just work out in my room. I think exercising is a great way to start the day.

2. Do you prefer to go to bed early or late?

1）I prefer going to bed early rather than late. I hate feeling sluggish and tired in the mornings, so I try to avoid going to bed late as much as possible. It is very important I get a decent night’s sleep.

3. Do you like to do the same things every weekend?

2）I do not like doing the same things every weekend. I think variety is very important in life, so during my free time I like to try new things. Whether this is trying a new restaurant, watching a new movie, or hanging out with new people!

4. Is your daily routine going to change in the future?

1）I do not think my daily routine is going to change in the future. I like my daily routine and I have developed a system that works for me. I am very productive, healthy, and happy. Therefore, I do not think there is anything I need to change.

15：Dreams

1. How often do you remember your dreams after you wake up?

2）I rarely remember my dreams after I wake up. Usually, I only vaguely remember my dreams for a few seconds before I forget them completely. I think it is very common for people to forget their dreams when they wake up.

2. Do you like hearing about other people’s dreams?

1）I like hearing about other people’s dreams. I think dreams are very interesting and they can tell you a lot about a person. So, I always find it fascinating to hear the strange and marvelous dreams of my family and friends.

3. Do you think dreams can have special meanings?

1）I think dreams can have special meanings. They say that dreams are related to our unconscious desires. Therefore, I think dreams have the power to tell us things about ourselves that we do not consciously realise.

4. Would you like to learn more about the subject of dreams?

2）I am not interested in learning anything more about the subject of dreams. Personally, I think most theories on dreams are unfounded and unreliable. Therefore, I think it is a waste of time to read up on theories about dreams.

16：Cell phones

1. Do you like using a cell phone?

2）I do not really like using my cell phone much. I prefer to have conversations with people in person and I find texting stressful and annoying. I try to use my cell phone as little as possible, I am much happier that way!

2. Do you send many text messages?

2）I do not send many text messages. I find text messages are a really inefficient way to talk to people. It takes ages to get a point across or to get answers from somebody. I would much rather talk in person.

3. When did you first have a cell phone?

2）I did not first get a cell phone until I was almost an adult. Growing up, my parents didn’t think a kid should have a cell phone. They thought I should spend my time outside and playing with friends rather than on a cell phone.

4. Are there any places where you would not use a cell phone?

2）There are many places where I would not use a cell phone. I do not like using cell phones in any social situation. I think it is rude when people are on their phones when they are hanging out with friends. So, I do not use my cellphone in bars or restaurants.

17：Cinema

1. Did you go to the cinema a lot when you were a child?

2）No, I did not often go to the cinema when I was a child. As a family we preferred watching TV rather than going to the cinema. It is more relaxing to stay home and watch a variety show!

2. Do you still like the same movies that you liked when you were a child?

1）I still like a lot of the same films that I liked when I was a child. Growing up I was a huge fan of action films and sci-fi films and today these are still my favourite movies. For example, I love the Marvel franchise.

3. Do you prefer to go to the cinema with friends or on your own?

1）I prefer to go to the cinema with my friends than on my own. I think going to the cinema is a wonderful social thing to do with friends. It is a lot of fun sitting together, watching a great movie, and then discussing the movie together afterwards!

4. Which is more popular in your country: watching movies at movie theatre, or watching movies at

home?

1）In my country, I would say it is more popular to watch movies at a movie theatre than to watch movies at home. At least in my friend group, we all try to go to the cinema whenever we have the chance to!

18：Feeling bored（5-8 月新題）

1. Do you often feel bored?

2）I am fortunate in that I seldom find myself feeling flat. I spend my days preparing for my exams, so I am usually far too busy to ever be bored. As long as I can keep myself preoccupied, it is not often that I feel bored.

2. Did you ever find school boring when you were a child?

2）When I was young, I never found school dull. I was a naturally curious child so learning about new things and concepts was always intensely interesting to me. I would look forward to going to school every day.

3. What sort of things do you find most boring now?

2）Because of COVID-19, we students have not been allowed to leave the school campus, which is the most boring thing I have experienced recently. I can only go to the classroom, the school canteen and my dormitory every day. Such a daily routine is so dull and annoying.

4. What do you do to stop yourself feeling bored?

1）To stop myself from feeling bored, I will typically text one of my friends to see if they have any plans or would like to hang out. If my friends are busy, I might go for a walk on my own, which I find very effective in keeping my mind off of boredom.

19：Different things you keep（5-8 月新題）

1. Have you kept a lot of things from your childhood?

2）I have retained very few of my childhood belongings into my adulthood. I believe that one should discard such things as they grow older in order to better mature as an adult. It is simply naïve to do otherwise.

2. Do you prefer to keep things for a long time, or to throw them away?

1）I do my best to get as much use as possible out of something before I throw it away. I am not a wasteful person, and so will reuse and hang on to things for a long time. This is both more sensible economically as well as being better for the environment.

3. Where do you usually keep things that you need every day, like money or keys?

1）I keep all my usual things, like my phone, headphones and keys, in one of my small backpacks. I bring this bag with me every day when I go out, so that I won’t leave anything behind. This is how I keep my life organized.

4. Do you like to keep all the photos you take?

2）Not every photo I take is one that I will end up saving. If a photo I take is framed incorrectly, I will discard it. Seeing as the majority of my photography is achieved through the use of my phone, deleting photos in this way is necessary to ensure that I always maintain sufficient storage space on my device.

20：Old buildings（5-8 月新題）

1. Have you ever visited any important old buildings?

2）I have very little interest in visiting older buildings. I believe that one should live in the present rather than the past, and so I avoid old buildings in favour of viewing more modern and

contemporary examples of architecture.

2. Is there an old building you’d like to visit in the future?

1）In the future, I have plans to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. I have a keen interest in Chinese culture and ancient architecture, so to see such an ancient example of architecture dating back to the Ming Dynasty would be very inspiring to me.

3. Do you think it’s important to look after old buildings?

1）I think that it is exceedingly important to ensure old and historic buildings are preserved. Old buildings attest to the history and culture of a particular place. If old buildings are allowed to fall into ruin, then the culture and history attending them is also lost.

4. Where would you prefer to live: in an old building or a modern building?

2）I would much prefer the latter. When living in a newer building, you can feel confident in knowing that all the amenities of a contemporary standard of living will be included. That means that the decor and furniture will be relatively new, which can significantly improve one's quality of life.

21：Sitting down（5-8 月新題）

1. Do you often have to sit for long periods of time?

1）Most days I find I have to sit for extended periods of time. I work remotely from home, so the majority of my day is spent sat at my desk using my work computer. Though I can take breaks from sitting, these are generally only for ten minutes or so.

2. When you were a child, did you like sitting on the floor?

2）As a child, I would only seldom sit on the floor. I very much enjoyed more active games. If I was ever sat on the floor, it would usually be because I had fallen over.

3. Can you easily fall asleep when you are sitting in a chair?

2）I cannot easily fall asleep when sat in a chair. I suffer from pains in my back, so attempting to sleep in a sitting position, supported only by a chair, is nigh impossible for me. I require a comfortable mattress in order to fall asleep properly.

4. Do you have favourite place where you like to sit?

2）I personally do not have any particular favourite place to sit. If I ever feel the need to give my legs a rest, I am generally comfortable finding a place to sit wherever I am, be this a bench in a park or even a garden wall.

22：Personal talents（5-8 月新題）

1. What sort of things do you think you’re good at?

2）I believe that I am a somewhat talented athlete. When at school, I would typically excel at sports with football being a particular strong suit of mine. I have maintained these abilities into my adulthood, and now play for my local football club.

2. Do you have the same talents as anyone else in your family?

2）I have very few talents in common with my family. I work in business and excel in numbers and mathematics, whereas my family members are all creatives and artists. It is unfortunate that I never learnt how to paint or sing.

3. Is there a talent you already have that you’d like to improve?

1）Though I am grateful to have the talents that I do, there is one certain talent of mine that I would seek to improve if the opportunity ever afforded itself. This would be my skill at foreign languages. It is always useful to speak a second language to as high a degree as possible.

4. Do you think you will use your talents in a future job?

1）Ideally, I would hope that I am able to make use of my talents as part of my future career. This would afford me a natural aptitude for my job, allowing me to carry out my duties effectively without having to work as hard as I would have to do otherwise.

23：Places where people like to meet friends（5-8 月新題）

1. Where do you like to go to meet your friends?

2）Seeing as I am a full-time student, I tend to meet my friends in the library. This allows me to continue with my studies, but with the added bonus of having my friends to act as a study group. We can work to keep each other focused and also test each other in preparation for our exams.

2. Why are some places better than others for meeting friends?

2）Sometimes it can be good for a group of friends to meet in more secluded areas like a field or on a hiking trail. More intimate locations such as these can offer a prime opportunity for bonding experiences between friends.

3. Do you prefer to meet just one friend or a group of friends together?

2）Whenever I feel like going out with friends, I always make sure to invite as many along as possible. I am a very sociable person, and enjoy the good-natured atmosphere and variety of conversation that arises whenever a large group of close friends are together.

4. Have the types of places where you meet friends changed since you were younger?

1）As I have grown older, my interests have developed considerably since I was a child. This is also the case for my friends. Whereas, when we were young, we would meet up in playgrounds or in parks to play and run around, nowadays we are much more interested in going to pubs and nightclubs in order to have a good time.

24：Using a computer or a tablet（5-8 月新題）

1. What do you most often use a computer or a tablet for?

1）With my final exams coming up, my computer has become my primary study tool. I will use it to look up past papers to practice on, and to research any topic raised by these papers which is outside of my knowledge.

2. Can you remember when you first started using a computer or tablet?

2）I cannot remember precisely when I first began to use a computer. In the modern world I grew up in, technology is so ubiquitous that it is hard to imagine a time in which I wasn’t using it. It is an essential part of interacting with contemporary society.

3. Do you sometimes find computers or tablets difficult to use?

1）I am extremely used to operating technology and interact with it on a daily basis. Because of this, I rarely encounter difficulty when using a computer or a tablet. A new device I am not familiar with may take me a little while to get acquainted with, but seeing as tablets are designed to be as user-friendly as possible nowadays, this never takes up too much time.

4. How would your life be different if there were no computers?

1）Without computers, I would face many new challenges in my life previously unknown to me. For example, information would be far trickier to access. Rather than instantly retrieving a piece of information over the internet, I would have to make a more conscious effort to research it.

25：Watches（5-8 月新題）

1. Did you wear a watch when you were a child?

1）When I was a child, I received a watch from my parents. I would wear this watch all the time as it helped me to keep track of the time whenever I was playing outside. This ensured that I was always home before curfew.

2. Have you ever received a watch as a gift?

2）No, I have never received a watch as a gift. People around me know that I am a very practically minded kind of person and therefore would not have much use for a superfluous accessory such as a watch. I typically try to make clear the sorts of things I would like to receive as a present, and as such have never been given a watch.

3. Do you usually wear a watch now?

2）I do not typically wear a watch. If I ever need to check the time, I can simply consult my phone which I always keep in my pocket. As such, I believe watches to be obsolete and do not see the point in wasting money on one.

4. Why do you think some people like to wear expensive watches?

1）I believe that many people opt to wear expensive watches not only to own a luxury item, but also to demonstrate their wealth to people around them. An expensive watch can be a sign that someone is successful in general, and so could be impressive to people.

26：What you do in the evening（5-8 月新題）

1. What do you usually do in the evening?

1）In the evenings, after I have finished with a hard day of studying, what I like best to do is to relax. I will put on my favourite music, select a good book, and stretch out in a comfortable chair under a blanket. This way I can feel thoroughly refreshed and start work again tomorrow in a good mood.

2. Do you spend your evenings in the same way on weekdays and at weekends?

2）My evenings are spent very differently depending on whether or not it is the weekend. I live in student dorms, so more likely than not, every weekend there will be some sort of party to attend or an event to go to. This differs drastically from my weekdays, the evenings of which I tend to reserve for study.

3. How did you spend your evenings when you were younger?

2）Often when I was younger, I would ask my parents if I could spend the evening at a friend’s house. If my parents agreed, then my friend and I would spend that evening playing games, sharing toys, and eating sweets together.

4. Is there anything you don’t like to do in the evenings?

2）I am a hard worker, so am usually exhausted in the evenings. As such, I dislike having to prepare dinner for myself. Most of the time, I am able to suck it up and put in the effort to cook, but sometimes, I will treat myself and simply order food instead.

27：Advertisements/commercials（5-8 月新題）

1. Do you often remember advertisements or commercials that you’ve seen?

2）I generally do not recall the majority of advertisements I see. I am very much content with my current situation and with what I own, so I seldom feel a need to acquire new things. Advertisements thusly have very little effect on me, and I forget them with ease.

2. What do you usually do when an advertisement or a commercial comes on TV or the internet?

2）I very rarely watch advertisements. If one comes on whilst I’m watching TV, I’ll typically leave the room to do something else as the commercial plays. Whenever I am browsing the internet, I make use of an Adblocker extension to ensure that no unsolicited advertisements can bother me.

3. Have you ever seen an advertisement or a commercial that you really didn’t like?

2）I have never seen an advertisement that I have particularly disliked. I think that advertisements are purposefully designed to be inoffensive as to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. As such, it is very difficult for me to develop strong feelings towards any advert I’ve seen.

4. Would you like to be in an advertisement or a commercial one day?

1）I think I would very much enjoy being an extra in a commercial. I imagine that it would be a fun experience, and could also make for an amusing story to bring up with others in conversation. I also quite like the idea of thousands of people knowing my face.

28：Learning about science（5-8 月新題）

1. Do/did you enjoy science lessons at school?

1）I think science lessons have always been my favourite lesson at school! In general, I have always had an interest in the scientific method and experiments. I can’t think of anything more important in the world than the pursuit of scientific knowledge!

2. Would you like to know more about science?

1）I am always trying to increase my knowledge on scientific subjects. Science is essentially the detailed study of the universe around us, so anyone who is a little bit curious must be interested in science. I am a very curious person, so I would like to know more about science and scientific topics.

3. Do you watch science programmes on TV?

1）Some of the best programmes on TV are science shows and documentaries. As a child, I would often spend my weekends watching documentaries with my dad about biology, chemistry, and physics. My favourite shows were always the documentaries on outer space and astronomy.

4. Are science museums popular in…/your country?

1）The people of my country are very interested in knowledge and culture; therefore science museums are popular places. Well, it is hardly a surprise. Science museums are full of incredible knowledge, fascinating stories, and technological artifacts. Most weekends, the science museums in my country and completely packed.

29：Books and reading（5-8 月新題）

1. Do you read more or less now than when you were younger?

2）When I was a child, the school I attended would make us read a new book every two weeks, nowadays I hardly read as much as that. Since I have grown up, I have a very busy lifestyle and hardly ever have the time to sit down and read a book.

2. Have you ever watched a film/movie and then read the book?

2）I don’t understand why anyone would want to read the book after they have watched the film version of the same story. I hate spoilers, and I can’t imagine reading hundreds of pages of a novel of which I already knew the ending. That sounds like a tedious activity to me.

3. When do you have most time to read?

1）I find that I often have a lot of free time on the weekends that I can use for reading. Most weekends, I am trying to relax and wind down after a busy week. I rarely make social plans and prefer to keep my weekends open to do things that do not require a lot of energy. This is the perfect time to read.

4. How often do you buy books?

2）Purchasing books is not an activity I engage in frequently. I understand that many people like to purchase books as a pleasure activity even if they are unlikely to read the books. This mentality is confusing to me. I would rather not fill my room up with dozens of books that I am never going to read. So I rarely buy books.

30：Sport（5-8 月新題）

1. Did you learn to play any sports as a child?

1）When I was a child, I was a very athletic kid. I was full of energy all the time and so I played a lot of sports with my friends. I was good at most sports and would play anything I had access to. So, I spent a decent amount of time playing tennis, football, basketball, and badminton, just to name a few.

2. Did you think all children should do sports at school?

1）I strongly believe in the positive effects of sports on children. I think sports help children develop crucial skills and build character; therefore, all children should do sports at school. Sports are not just about fitness, but they teach people leadership skills, teamwork skills, and communication skills, as well as many other skills.

3. Which sports do you enjoy watching or playing?

1）I find all competition thrilling and exhilarating, so there are very few sports that I do not enjoy. My favourite sport to watch is soccer, I have loved soccer for many years. I am a huge fan of the Premier League and my favourite team in the league is Manchester United, I watch all their games!

4. Are there any sports you would like to try in the future?

2）I want to try swimming someday. It is a shame that I still don’t know how to swim. If I find time, I hope to enroll in a swimming class in the gym near my home and try to learn to swim as soon as possible. It's a very healthy and useful sport.