speaking part2

• 3 to 4 minutes
• 1 minute to prepare
• speak for  2 minutes
• task card
• describe....

Make notes

• first thing came to head
• follow the points on the task card
• bullet points 

Before the exam

• Prepare for common topic areas
• Vocabulary and ideas are the key

Describe 

• a person 
• a place
• an object
• an event
• an activity
• your favorites

Thinks of examples or stories to demonstrate each theme.

2025.09

1. Describe a quite place / countryside you enjoyed visiting. Why ? Where ? Who ? When ? What

• Among all the places I've been to, I would say Xinjiang is the perfect place to slow down.
• in the north of china. It is not crowded and it's way more affordable.
• The food is incredibly delicious. I can't get enough of it
• The world's second highest mount k2 is in Xinjiang.
• Now xinjiang is a mainstream tourist spot
• It's hard to find a place that isn's packed with people
• There are some beautiful lakes with crystal-clear water and soft white sand.

2. Friend dinner / first time talk with a foreigner. Who, When, What ate, 

• I’d like to describe a particularly memorable dinner I had last summer while I was traveling in New York City
• One eveining we were just walking on the street.
•  I decided to go into a highly-rated steak restaurant. 
• The food itself was a major highlight. I can't get enough of it
• There was a gentleman sitting beside me at the bar, and we started a casual conversation
• We talked about various topics, including Chinese food and even Chinese wine.
• At the end of the night, he unexpectedly paid for my bill. It was a completely surprising gesture from a stranger.
• We ended up having a really good conversation.
• since that experience, I've felt strongly that learning a foreign language is an important thing if you want to live abroad, as it opens the door to these meaningful interactions."

3. An old person talk / a person music you like. Who / what kind of music / when and where you have heard 

• I want to talk about a resident singer who left a strong impression on me. 
• I'm not even sure of his name, but he made a real impact on me
• The music he played was traditional folk music from the region
• He was wearing a jacket and playing a guitar. 
• He was sining a local music. 
• What caught my attention most was his raspy voice. 
• After the show, He sat beside me at the bar in the restaurant.

4. animals / tried an exciting activity. where / why / what / how you felt / why you try

• If I have to talk about a wild animal I find fascinating,
• I would immediately think of the Arctic fox.
• I was fortunate enough to have a brief but unforgettable encounter with one last year during a skiing trip
• the wilderness is like something that comes from a fairy tale
• I was staying under a pine tree. 
• Its fur was incredibly thick and pure white, which I later learned is its winter coat. 
• What impressed me most was its delicate features and its intelligent, curious eyes.
• It was a little bit shy; it paused to stare at me for a moment, as if it was just as curious about me as I was about it. 
• Seeing it in its natural habitat felt incredibly special.
• Until that moment, I had only ever seen creatures like the Arctic fox in documentaries
• it gracefully turned and vanished silently back into the snowy landscape
• That encounter left a deep impression on me.
• It wasn't just about seeing a beautiful animal;
• it was a powerful reminder of the elegance and resilience of wildlife, perfectly adapted to thrive in such a harsh environment

5. wait for sth special to happen / something interesting in the sky . What / how long / why

• Well, I want to talk about a time when I was in xinjiang
• Xinjiang is in the north of china.
• I was there to go skiing.  
• But in that day we were stuck in a snowstorm and had to wait it to stop
• I had never experienced a blizzard before. I only watched the blizzard in documentaries.
• The snow made us feel a little bit dizzy. We had been waiting for half of an hour before the sky turned clear.
• It was like a magic show. When it was the blizzard, the sky and the land merged into a pure white. It was all white. Then the sky shifted to a shining blue.
• We ended up enjoying a really good snow condition for skiing.

6. Interesting building / where / what information / whether you will visit it again / explain why you found it interesting

• I really want to share my experience when I visited to Shanghai tower. which is without a doubt one of the most fascinating modern buildings I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. 
•  As the second tallest skyscraper in the world, it's an astoninshing architecture and a defining feature of Shanghai's skyline.
• One of the coolest parts was the high-speed elevator.
• It lifted you up to more then 100 floors incrediblely fast.
• The acceleration is so smooth yet so powerful, it's quite a surreal feeling.
• But the true highlight is the beautiful view from the top. Stepping out onto the deck is genuinely breathtaking.
• You can see the whole city of Shanghai. 
• Compared to Shanghai tower, other skyscrapers are so small.
• Shanghai tower is an incredible place. If I have another chance, I will definitely go there again.
• Last time, it was crawded so i didn't take some good pictures. And I've heard that the night view of shanghai tower is mind-blowing.
• All in all, the Shanghai Tower is more than just a tall building; it's a human engineering with ambition. 

7. Describe an occasion you lost your way. where / what / felt

• Well, I want to talk about a time when I was in xinjiang
• Xinjiang is in the north of china.
• The purpose of our visit was primarily to go skiing
• But on that day we were stuck in a snowstorm and had to wait it to stop.
• the experience was both terrifying and awe-inspiring.
• I had never experienced a blizzard before.  
• The snow made us feel a little bit dizzy.
• The sky and the land merged into a pure white world so we lost our way.
• We had been waiting for half of an hour before we could move on.
• Just when we started to get really anxious, the sky shifted to a shinning blue. And we found our way back.
• We ended up enjoying a really good snow condition to ski.

8. Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off / when it happened / how long / what did you do

• I'd like to share an experience I was in xinjiang last year.
• Xinjaing is in the north of china. My friend and I went there for traveling 
• The blackout happened on our first afternoon there. A severe snowstorm swept through the area, and the electricity suddenly cut out, plunging the entire hotel into silence and darkness.
• During that time, there wasn't much we could do. The Wi-Fi was down, and our phones had little signal. So, my friend and I ended up just sitting by the large lobby window, watching the blizzard rage outside
• we were there doing nothing but watching the blizzard. 
• It was like a magic, the sky and the land merged into one pure white world.
• Initially, I felt a bit anxious and frustrated because our plans were disrupted, and we were stuck indoors.
• The blackout forced us to slow down and appreciate the raw power and beauty of nature without any digital distractions
• And finally the sky shifted to a shinning blue.
• The fresh powder from the storm had created absolutely perfect skiing conditions.
• we ended up enjoying a really good snow condition for skiing.
• This inconvenience turned into a very memorable and surprisingly positive part of our holiday

 

9. young child behaving badly in public. / where / what / other

• I'd like to share an experience I was in xinjiang last year.
• xinjaing is a beatiful area in the north of china
• on that day, we were by a beautiful lake with crystal-clear water and white-sand beach
• and we saw the weather report the ploar light might happen that night.
• When we walked along the beach, we saw some parents playing with their kids
• The kids were digging in the sand and having fun.
• But after they left, I noticed the beach was littered with plastic bags and other trash.
• Honestly, it was really disappointing.
• Later that night, I saw some bottles being washed back to the shore.
• Most of the litter seemed to be left by the kids
• They enjoyed the beach but didn't clean up
• The parents saw it all but didn't do nothing
• Other tourists didn't speak up
• Their parients didn't set a good example for their kids.
• If people keep littering like this, how can we have a beautiful beach in the future?
• I still think this kind of behavior is unacceptble (unforgivable)

 

Friend

1. a friend is important to you / you did not like but then became to your friend. who / how / how long / why important

• Well, the very first person who comes to my mind is my closest friend xiaolei.
• I have known him since I was a primary school student
• I don't remember the details i met him the first time.  
• But he always smiled to other people. At that time I didn't think he was sincere to every one.
• Because I was not used to smile to everyone
• In my class, he was outstanding. He was excellent and teachers always praised him.
• So I was a little bit jealous.
• one day I forgot my pencil and really anxious, he gave one of his pencils to me. 
• At that moment I knew he is a areally good person.
• we've stayed close even we are not in the same city anymore.
• To me he is the most reliable person I've ever met.
• And I am used to share all my emotions with him no matter I am happy or frustrated
• Some people might not give you a good impression at the first glace, but when you get to know them, you realize they are truely worthy keeping around.

2. you were happy someone persuaded you to do sth, / who / what / what reasons / 

• Well, the very first person came to my mind is my closest friend xiaolei.
• I have known him since I was a primary school student
• I don't remember the details i met him the first time.  
• He smiled to everyone. The teacher always praised him
• I was a little bit jealous of his talent
• I still remember the time before Gaokao. I was so streesed. 
• I couldn't sleep most nights beacuse of anxiety.
• I shared my emotion with xiaolei. 
• He changed the way how I studied. He was super patient.
• He taught me how to study step by step and hwo manage time efficiently.
• He also persuaded me that don't stay up late at night without any progress.
• I still use this method to study today.
• We ended up being really good friends

3. Describe a person whose work you admire / who / how / what creative things / why creative

• Well, the very first person who comes to my mind is my closest friend xiaolei.
• I have known him since I was a primary school student
• I don't remember the details i met him the first time.  
• He smiled to everyone. The teacher always praised him
• I was a little bit jealous of his talent
• Xiaolei is really good at handcrafts.
• While most of us would simply discard plastic bottles and other waste without a second thought, Xiaolei sees potential in them.
• He possesses a unique gift for transforming these mundane items into handcraft models, such as detailed airplanes and tanks.
• It's not just recycling; it's a form of artistic creation. He plans, cuts, and assembles these materials, turning trash into treasure.
• I always admire xiaolei. I think he has a talent for handcrafts.
• But xiao lei has ability to see those items as beauty and function
• We ended up being really good friends

4. describe a person who wears clothes that you think unusual. / who / what kind / why / how you feel

• Well, the very first person came to my mind is my closest friend xiaolei.
• I have known him since I was a primary school student
• I don't remember the details i met him the first time.  
• He smiled to everyone. The teacher always praised him
• He has a very unique sense of fashion.
• Xiaolei was never afraid to stand out.
• Well most of my classmates were still wearing t-shirt and jeans, he had already experimented with color coordination
• I vividly remember one occasion where he wore a patterned shirt with meticulously ripped jeans and a pair of vibrant sneakers
• It wasn't just about being different; there was a clear intention and creativity behind his choices
• I believe his motivation stems from a desire for self-expression.
• His confidence is truly inspiring.
• He has even mentored me on how to coordinate colors and textures, helping me develop my own style.
• So, while some might label his style as unusual at first glance, I see it as a reflection of his creative and independent character.
• We ended up being really good friends.

5. A person who works in a family business. / who / what kind / what he does / how you feel

• Well, the very first person came to my mind is my closest friend xiaolei.
• I have known him since I was a primary school student
• I don't remember the details i met him the first time.  
• He smiled to everyone. The teacher always praised him
• xiaolei comes from a family owning a hot pot restaurant.
• Whenever it's the weekend or holiday, he goes back to help out at their restaurant.
• He's been doing this since high school. 
• In the restaurant, he pretty much does everything.
• Sometimes he works as a cashier, and sometimes he serves dishes to the tables.
• Lately, he's been learning how to manage inventory on a computer.
• He always said it's exhausting. but he is so proud of the growing business.
• honestly, I feel like this kind of experience makes him more mature than the rest of us.
• Maybe someday he will scale up his family business to a chain store.
• And I will end up having a good friend who is a millionaire.
• I am really looking forward to that day.

6. A shop / second hand store you like . 

• There is a taobao offline store that is located very close to my place.
• It’s incredibly convenient, situated just a ten-minute walk from my apartment
• it's a physical pickup point for the massive Taobao online marketplace.
• So, not only can you browse and buy a variety of products directly in the store, but you can also have your online orders delivered there for collection
• However, the real game-changer for me, and the primary reason I'm so enthusiastic about it, is a feature I discovered a bit later on.
• This platform allows you to trade your unused stuff and, more importantly for me, buy rare products at a significant discount.
• For instance, just last week I managed to snag a second-hand Zelda Switch game card for half the original price.
• it’s the combination of sheer convenience and its brilliant second-hand feature that makes this my favorite shop to visit
• This website is perfect. I can buy things without draining my wallet.

7. an occasion when you received a good service / apologized to you

• I would like to share an interesting story about a shopping experience I had. 
• It happened last summer at a supermark near my home
• At that time, I was in a particularly bad mood. And you know when you are upset, you just want go shopping
• I went to the supermarkt and bought a toy blind box, hoping the surprise would cheer me up.
• But when I opened it, it was broken. I was so disappointed and I went to the staff immediatly for refund
• Honestly, my tone wasn't very nice. I was so upset and annoyed.
• But the staff member's reaction was the complete opposite.
• She remained incredibly polite and patient throughout the entire interaction.
• She listened to my complaint, apologized sincerely for the issue and processed the refund without any hesitation. 
• To my surprise, she gave me a new blind box with good design for free.
• Now when I look back, I really appreciate that staff member's patience. 
• It's not easy to work in a retail store becuase you often meet so rude customers like me. 
• I would say I was grateful for how kind she was at that moment.

8. A toy you often played with as a child / an old thing your family has kept for a long time

• I'd like to talk about a toy i used to love to play with.
• I'd say it has become an old thing my family has kept for a long time
• It's a model jeep that I built out of Lego.
• I still remember my parents bought it when i was in high school
• I was a big fan of cars so when i saw it, i was over the moon
• It was a remote control jeep, and I imgined i drove this car in the wild at that time
• Sometime I just showed it off to my friends. It was so cool and I was so proud of it
• This lego jeep has stayed with me for over a decade. 
• Even though my parents have thrown away plenty of old things.
• it still sits on the shelf in my study room.
• Apart from some old tires, it looks surprisingly well-kept
• This is a precious memory. Whenever I see it, I'm reminded of the happy childhood and my parent's love 

9. Describe an occasion when you broke sth at home. /what / how broke / how solve / how you felt

• I'd like to talk about a toy i used to love to play with.
• I'd say it has become an old thing my family has kept for a long time
• It's a model jeep that I built out of Lego.
• I still remember my parents bought it when i was in high school
• I was a big fan of cars so when i saw it, i was over the moon
• This wasn't just any toy; my father and I had spent hours meticulously assembling it from hundreds of pieces.
• Sometime I just showed it off to my friends. It was so cool and I was so proud of it
• The unfortunate incident happened one day when I was cleaning my room.
• The model somehow slipped from my grasp, crashed onto the hardwood floor, and shattered into hundreds of pieces."
• I was filled with a sense of guilt and disappointment.
• I was heartbroken because my dad and i built this lego together
• but fortunatelly, we followed the instruction book and built it again

• That Lego Jeep has stayed with me for over a decade now. 
• Even though my parents have thrown away plenty of old things, it still sits on the shelf in my study room.

• Apart from some old tires, it looks surprisingly well-kept
• This is a precious memory. Whenever I see it, I'm reminded of the happy childhood and my parent's love 

10. a traditional story / film 

• I want to talk about a mysterious hero, he is called Nezha.
• Every Chinese knows Nezha pretty well.
• You can read some books to know this character. 
• You can also watch the film Nezha to know this character.
• Nezha was viewed as an evil when he was born.  According to the ledgend, he has a destiny to bring trouble to the people around him.
• Becase of this everyone views him as a monster and is afraid of him.
• Despite this, he is kind-hearted and courageous.
• This was proven when he sacraficed himself to save other people.
• In the film, Nezha is a humourous figure.
• He and his master have a really funny accent, which made everyone in the cinima laughed loudly
• Nezha is a key character in Chinese mythology
• The film only added a few creative plot points
• If you want to know details about nezha, you'd better to read the book
• Anyway watching the movie is still rewarding. 
• Not only it gave me plenty of laughs but also made me have a deep understand about chinese mythology.

11. advertisement for a well-known product / when / where / product / how you felt

• I want to talk about Nike's iconic advertisement "just do it". 
• This advertisement inspired me a lot at that moment.
• This advertisement was for general products not one specific product.
• The advertisement was composed by several short clips.
• It showed amateur and professional atheletes pushing through their limits
• I remember a runner who was struggling in the rain
• And an elderly person decided to learn how to swim.
• They all looked determined.
• This advertisement led me know that we should focus on the effort not the result
• What shocked me was the word behind it, the slogan "just do it"
• It wasn't selling products, it was spreading a spirit
• I hadn't saw such impressive advertisement beforeI was deeply moved by the advertisement
• It is a truly impressive advertisement. It tells you that don't think too much, just take action.
• I was so inspired and motivited.

 12. sport star

• is the American alpine skier, Mikaela Shiffrin.
• She has a talent for Slalom, giant slalom
• This sport involves racing down mountains
• When it comes to her achievements, they are really amazing
• She has won a huge number of World Cup races—more than any other skier in history
• She has been dominating her sport for many years, which is very difficult to do.
• First, I admire her technique. When you watch her ski, she looks so smooth
• It's clear that she has worked very hard to perfect her skills.
• But more importantly, I admire her mental strength
• She went through a very tough time when her father passed away unexpectedly.
• she faced a lot of pressure 
• I admire her because she is a strong person who never gives up, even when things are hard."