IELTS Speaking Teaching Plan

Speaking test format

Part 1 Everyday English 4-5
Q: Do you like doing sports?
Do you like dancing?
Do you like watching TV?
Part 2 Topics Cards 3-4
Describe a foreign film that you recently enjoyed watching. You should say:
What film it was
Who the actors were
What the film was about
And explain why you enjoyed this film.
Part 3 Two-Way Discussion 4-5 (Related to part 2 )
Q: What kinds of films are most popular in your country?
Q: What are the difference between Chinese movies and western movies?

Part 1 Everyday English

Part 2 Topics cards
Part 3 Two-Way discussion

Grading Criteria
Pronunciation
Grammatical Range
Lexical Resource
Fluency and Coherence
Fluency & Coherence Band 6
is willing to speak at length, though may lose coherence at times due to occasional
repetition, self-correction or hesitation
uses a range of connectives and discourse markers but not always appropriately.
Fluency & Coherence Band 5
usually maintains flow of speech but uses repetition, self-correction and/or slow
speech to keep going
may over-use certain connectives and discourse markers.
Q: What do you think is the most popular type of hobby in China?
A: Mahjong!
A: For male Chinese, I think its sports, like basketball, and for female, its probably
shopping.
Q: What do you think of the social benefits of having a hobby?
A: I think it surely has some social benefits.
A: It depends on what your hobby is. If you like hiking or climbing alone where you dont
meet anybody, thats not a big social factor I would say but if you do it with a
group, like soccer or basketball, then you will meet new friends who are already
interested in some of the same things that you like.
Lexical Resource Band 6
has a wide enough vocabulary to discuss topics at length and make meaning clear in
spite of inappropriacies .
Q: Do you like watching movies?

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 A: Sure I do, it is so interestingEnjoyable/ entertaining/ relaxing/amusing/ awesome
Lexical Resource Band 5
manages to talk about familiar and unfamiliar topics but uses vocabulary with limited
flexibility
Grammatical Range Band 6
uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but with limited flexibility
may make frequent mistakes with complex structures, though these rarely cause
comprehension problems
Grammatical Range Band 5
produces basic sentence forms with reasonable accuracy
uses a limited range of more complex structures, but these usually contain errors and
may cause some comprehension problems
Grammatical Range Band 6
uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but with limited flexibility
may make frequent mistakes with complex structures, though these rarely cause
comprehension problems
Grammatical Range Band 5
produces basic sentence forms with reasonable accuracy
uses a limited range of more complex structures, but these usually contain errors and
may cause some comprehension problems
Summary for Band 6
1, Fluency and Coherence: Keep talking & use links
2, Lexical Resources: make meaning clear
3, Grammatical Range: accurate tenses & complex structure
4, Pronunciation: can be understood

Speaking Part 1
Accommodation, Hometown, Study & Schools, Work
The First Topic comes from the 5 above.
Sports, films, happiness, television, weekends, Internet, meals, animals,
leisure time, color, birds, weather, numbers, names, fashion, dancing
Part 1 focuses on after-school life.
Part 1, 2, 3 are related to each other.

Accommodation
1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
Flat (BE) / Apartment (AE, rent) / Condo / Studio / Loft
In school Dorm / on campus (off)
I live in an apartment with my friends
It is the top floor, so we got an amazing view.
2. Can you describe the place where you live?
Location:
City center / Heart of the city / downtown
Suburb / outskirt / resident area
Countryside
Upper east side / Upper west side
Home style:

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 Bedroom / bathroom
Living room / dinning room / kitchen
Study / Office
Balcony / terrace
Two bedroom flat / three bedroom apartment
18-storey building
Recently built / newly refurbished
Decorated in a vintage / old-fashioned style
Cozy / Comfortable
Spacious
Charming
I live in a recently built apartment with my friends, but it is decorated in an old-
fashioned style. Our rooms are not that spacious, however we find it cozy to live
in.
Low-rise building
Beachfront / lake house
Carpeted
Furnished / unfurnished
Well-appointed
I live in a beachfront low-rise condo outside the city. The dcor is well appointed,
we carpeted all the rooms, and I really love the cozy feeling of wool carpet.
3. What kind of decorations does it have?
Traditional style / modern style
Elegant European style
Lavish Chinese-style living room
Cozy country style
Tasteful Retro style
Modern minimalist (simple IKEA style)
Home decoration
Hot pink wall paper (light / baby)
Dark wooden floors
French windows / Bay windows
Oil paintings
Chinese calligraphy
Well, we have a lavish Chinese-style dcor at home cos my parents love it! In our
spacious living room, we have a lot of traditional furniture, which matches perfectly
with the dark wooden floor.
I dont really care too much about home decoration stuff.Because for me, a bed, a TV
set and a computer can be well enough for me to relax and chill after a long day of
work / study.
My house has a great Feng Shui
My parents are so into Feng Shui
4. Which part of your home do you like the most?
Bedroom
King size bed / Queen size bed
Bunk bed
Large wardrobe
Dresser
Nightstand
Bookshelf

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 Video game
I really love my bedroom! Cos I have a large wardrobe and in my free time I like to try
on my clothes and look into the mirror and sometimes I even take photos of myself
and post them online.
5. Do you like your neighborhood?
Neighborhood: community
Quiet and peaceful neighborhood
Mostly are elders / senior citizens
They walk their dogs or play tai-chi in the morning
It is pretty laid-back
Loud and over-crowded
Affordable and convenient
Friendly to children
Great traffic / jam, congested
Not a neighborhood but a town
Walkable
Part 2 Cue cards
Your ideal home
Describe the ideal home that you would like to live in.
You should say:
Where the home would be
What type of house it would be like
How would you decorate it
Why you would like to make it your home
Your ideal home
Childhood room
Dream house
Dorm room

School
1. Do you work or are you a student?
Im a high school student at
Im a university / college student at
Im an undergraduate student at
Im a graduate student at
Im a junior one / senior one
Grade 11
A freshman / sophomore / junior / senior
Im an incoming freshman
2. What school / university do you go to?
I go to XX high school
I study at XX University / College
I work in XX.
I chose / picked my school because it has awesome Art / Science program.
The thing that drew my attention to the school was that it has a world-renowned
reputation in xx.
The xx program is ranked #1 and Im going into a career that needs to have an elite
degree.
3. What subject / major do you study?
I major in / I am majoring in
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 I take
Im doing

International business Medical science

Finance Civil engineering
Computer science Philosophy of art
is a practical major and I have no problem finding jobs. (accounting, clinical
medicine)
I showed interests in
It is a play-it-safe major.
It is in high demand / the demand for this major is high.
I am majoring in finance, not only because it is a practical major, but also it will be
high in demand when I graduate.

4. How do you get along with your classmates?
Sure / absolutely / totally / of course / definitely / yep
Not really / Nope / I dont know / Im not sure
Sure, I like to blend in the crowd. And Im actually quite popular in school.
I like to hang out with them and play board game.
I like to work out with the guys at the gym. Lifting weight is a great way to build our
muscles.
We have such a busy schedule at school so we just grab a quick bite at the
restaurants while catching up with each other.
Other related topics
Friends Leisure time
Family Meal
Weekend

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 Poker cards / UNO / Mafia
Do karaoke
Get a hair-cut / get a manicure
Sleepover at my BFFs house
Play tennis
Camping in the weekend
Eat out in the restaurant
Just play the arcade games after school
I Facebook my friends or play Candy Crush
Work out in the gym
Window shopping at boutique / shopping center / mall
Have a big meal in a restaurant / buffet
Enjoy the happy hour in a restaurant
Catch a movie with my BFFs / besties
Go to the karaoke with my classmates
Gardening with my parents.
Part 2 Cue cards
A good friend
You should say:
How (when) you first met this person
How often you see this person
What kind of character he or she has
What you usually do together
A group activity
Describe a group activity you often participate
You should say:
What the activity is
Who you do it with
Where you do it
(And explain) why you do this activity in a group



Hometown
1. Where do you come from?
2. What kind of place is it?
Metropolis / mid-scale city with profound history
vibrant city
coastal city, I like the oceanic climate
3. What's the most famous place in your hometown?
____________ is worth a visit
____________ is a must-see.
____________ is a best kept secret.
Dragon Bridge
Fragrant Hill
4. What do you think needs to change in your hometown?
Traffic in my hometown is overly bad.
Change of traffic situation is a must.
Air pollution is a serious issue in my hometown
5. What benefits are there to live in a big city?
 better health care
more working opportunities
better education systems
6. Hows the weather in your hometown?
extremely hot in summer
very freezing in winter (cold)
mild weather
pleasant weather


Films
1. What types of films do you like?
Action Thriller Crime
Documentary Horror Fantasy
Kongfu Westren War
Comedy Musical Biography
Tragedy Romance/love story Game-show
Drama Mystery Reality-TV
Science-Fiction Animation
Disaster Adventure
Chick flick / girly movie/ romantic love story
Blockbuster
Small movies / Low-budget film
Im not totally crazy about blockbuster movies; actually Im more into small movies.
They have better plots and stories.
I love watching girly films, and I cant have enough of it. Whenever I have some
time to kill, I would watch them.
I go for / like blockbuster movies because of many reasons. Like the mind-blowing /
exciting special effects, dazzling celebrities and breathtaking views.
Like / love / be crazy about / be into / enjoy / go for
Mind-blowing / exciting / breathtaking / stunning / splendid / incredible
Celebrities / A-listers / Star
I love blockbuster cos I know there is always a sequel after that. Like The Lord of the
Rings trilogy.
2. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a cinema?
Cinema / theatre:
Wow factor and special effect
caramel popcorn
Tie-in store
Giant screen / IMAX
Definitely in a cinema! The relaxing atmosphere and giant screen really attract me.
Also, I enjoy going to the tie-in store to look at my favorite character after a movie.
Home:
Flexible: pause a movie anytime / dont need to follow the timetable
I have an awesome home cinema system
Low price / free
Comfortable: lay down in bed
Definitely at home! Cos lying down in bed while watching a film is a lot more
relaxing. Plus I can pause the movie at anytime. Cinema doesnt do that.
3. Do you like watching foreign movies?
 Yep! Hollywood / Bollywood movies are my favorite! The last one I watched was it
was so good and I just have to watch it again sometime.
I love foreign films! Especially English ones. I can just loosen up and have fun, but
also learn more English. It is easier to listen to a film than some boring English study
books.
4. Do you think watching English movies can help you learn English?
get lots of correct English sentences into my head.
imitate
making progress
Sure! I only watch English films cos I get lots of correct English sentences into my
head. Then I can imitate them and make my own sentences. Actually, I can see
myself making progress.
It works.
It is exciting to understand the movie without looking at the Chinese subtitles.
Of course! It works the best. Im not actually a big movie person but I do watch a lot
of English films. Simply because it is a great way to improve my English. It is very
exciting to understand the movie without looking at the Chinese subtitles.
Part 2 topic cards:
A foreign film
Describe a foreign film that you recently enjoyed watching.
You should say:
What film it was
Who the actors were
What the film was about
And explain why you enjoyed this film.


Dancing
Ballet Latin dance Hip Hop
Breaking Tango Belly dance
Popping Cha cha cha Folk dance
Jazz Tap

1. Do you like to dance?
Passion
Weightless
On the dance floor
Low-impact
Belly dance
Of course I do! Dancing is my passion. I feel weightless on the dance floor. Plus,
its good and low-impact exercise, especially the belly dance.
I am not all that into dancing and I always feel shy when I dance in front of the
people.
Maybe I would enjoy it more if I learned more moves
2. How did you learn how to dance?
My friend is a talented dancer. She taught me many moves to use on the dance floor.
I took dancing lessons at college.
I never took any formal dancing lessons but that's because I am a natural at it. I
practiced many dance moves with friends.
I am a natural at English.
 You are a natural for singing.
3. Do you like to watch dance performances?
I love watching ballet performances. The dancers are so elegant and graceful.
Dancing is not really my thing.
I am just not that interested in dancing.
Its not something I enjoy.
Its not my thingits not something I enjoy.
Being funny is my thing.
Jack has a thing for Rose
Yes and no. I dont really watch dance performance but I do watch a lot of high
school musicals. It teaches me a lot of new dance styles.
Yes and no.
live in dorm vs. live off campus.
It is fun to have a roommate, but sometimes I want more privacy.
4When was the last time you danced?
Last time I danced was about one week ago. It was great! I learned a new Tango
dance move. I cant wait to try it out the next time I go dancing.
help out
print out
try out
tired out
come over
I have not danced for a long time. Its been a while. So I dont really remember when
it was.
Its been a while--Its been a long time
5When do Chinese people like to dance?
It is a tradition for Chinese people to dance in the morning, like Chinese folk dance.
A group of elders dance in the park with folk music on. They even dress up and hold
the big fans.
They dress up and go to the prom.
I dress down for such a casual occasion.
Evenings and weekends are popular times to dance.
Other good times to dance are during festive holidays and special occasions /
important days.

Speaking Part 2
1 minute to prepare
 2 minutes to talk
1 topic card

Topics (the key is to link the topic to your known answers)

A place near water you enjoyed
A type of sport you like
Your childhood room
A useful website that you like to visit
An old person you admire
A subject that you thought was interesting
A famous person you would like to meet
Something that made you a little angry
A good friend
A piece of furniture in your home
A wedding you attended
A wild animal
A useful practical skill that you learned
A foreign film
A gift you received
An advertisement

Examples

A place near water

A scenic spot / foreign place / friends house / dream place to live / vacation / after
graduation / trip
enjoyed visiting / would like to visit some day / have never been to but want to visit /
place you want go visit again / you would like to go with your family

A famous person
A singer / artist / person you would like you meet / a famous person you met recently /
a person with great influence / your idol / your childhood hero / a person you want to
learn from / a leader

A Wedding
Describe a wedding you attended.
You should say:
whose wedding it was
who was there
where it was
explain how you felt at this wedding
Related topics
Describe an enjoyable family event that you attended
You should say:
where and when this event took place
what you did
who was there at this event
and explain how you felt at this event
Whose wedding it was?
It was my cousins wedding.
 It was my best friends wedding.
Actually Ive never attended a wedding, so I would like to talk about my own dream
wedding
Who was there?
relatives / families
immediate families / distant relatives
closest friends
colleagues
It was not a wedding, it was a town.
Since it was a small wedding, the couple only invited their immediate families and
closest friends.
It was a big fat Chinese wedding! And the whole place was packed! They had like
over 200 guests to the reception, mostly were relatives and friends.

Words related to wedding
the big day band
ceremony the in-laws
reception Aisle Carpet / walk down the aisle
bride Bouquet / toss the bouquet
groom Tuxedo / Tux
maid of honor Wedding gown / wedding dress
bridesmaid Wedding vows
best man wedding march
usher Something old, something new,
flower girl something borrowed, something blue


Where it was
Garden wedding
Beach wedding
Gold coast
Oceanside / lakeside / riverside
crystal blue sea water
Beach wedding
About the location, It was a fabulous beach wedding, so they had the ceremony on
the gold coast.
They had their Oceanside ceremony on the beach and said I do by the crystal blue
sea water.
In-door weddings
The wedding was held in the grand ballroom in an elegant hotel.
The ceremony took place in a church because it was a perfect place for a fairytale
wedding.
Grand ballroom
Boutique hotel
Church / cathedral
Clubhouse
Explain how you felt at this wedding
The wedding was
romantic
emotional
elegant
joyful
unique
classic
The wedding was joyful and unique!
I felt flattered and thrilled to be the maid of honor at the wedding. Although I worked
like a bee to make sure everything was under control. You know, in case the bride
gets a cold feet and runs away. I was just glad it went smoothly.
bustling
lively
festive
wedding feast
I was so excited for the new couple.
And it is amazing to see them finally tie the knot.
The wedding was bustling, lively and festive, and there were double happiness
symbols everywhere in the hall.
I had mixed feelings on the wedding. I mean of course I was more than happy for
her, but I knew we couldnt hang out that much and do all the crazy shopping like we
used to do together. But she has a family now!

Linking key points to form a complete answer

Three basic questions + Explanation

Beginning
 Id like to talk about.
Let me talk about .
Id like to talk about a wedding, which was my cousins.
Explanation (main part)
Speaking of the reasons why I liked
Speaking of how I felt about
Id like to talk about a wedding, which was my cousins.
Cousins wedding
Immediate family and closest friends
Beach wedding
Speaking of how I felt about her wedding, well
I felt flattered and thrilled
so excited for them
I had mixed feelings
Some traditions in western countries:
Bridal shower ---- a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her
wedding.
Rehearsal dinner dinner before the wedding day
bachelor party / bachelorette party
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
What are some wedding customs from your country?
Chinese people are very picky when it comes to choosing the date for the wedding - it
should be a lucky one, or is called the Auspicious day. We choose the date according
to the Chinese lunar calendar.
What age do you think is the most suitable for marriage?
It really depends! Some people like to marry young, and some like to settle down first.
Personally, I think that 30 would be an ideal age.
There is no best age for people to get married, as long as you meet the right person.
You just get married when you find your Miss or Mr. Right.
Which do you think is better, a large wedding or a small one?
Well, in fact I believe Ill only get married once. I want to have a big fancy wedding,
because it is a Once-in-a-lifetime deal. It means the world to me!
I want a small wedding because its not the smartest idea to spend an arm and a leg
on just one day. Id rather have a low cost wedding and save that extra money for
something like a fancy honeymoon. Plus I want to keep it low profile.
Shopping place
Describe a place where you often go shopping
You should say:
where this place is
what this place sells
how often you go there
and explain why you like to shop at this place.
Describe a street / road in your hometown.
You should say:
where it is
what the main buildings are on that street / road
what you usually do on that street / road
and explain how you feel about this street / road.
Describe an interesting public place in your hometown or city.
You should say:
 what place is
who usually goes there
why people go there
and explain why people think it is an interesting place to visit.
Describe what you would do if you had a day off, free from work or study.
You should say:
where you would go
what you would do there
who you would go with
and explain how you think you would feel at the end of this day.
Where this place is
Joy City is a shoppers paradise for almost everyone.
Wal-mart is one of the biggest supermarkets in the world.
It is located in the heart of Beijing/ downtown area.
It is only ten minutes walk/driving from where I live
It is in Xi'dan! One of a favorite shopping area among locals, especially young people
What this place sells
Mall Convenience store
Outlet Drug store
Department store specialty store
Flagship store Supermarket
Fashion boutique Chain store
It is really hard to list what it sells, because Joy city has ten floors of shops.
Joy city is a fantastic place for shopping, dining and entertainment. It really gives us a
one-stop shopping experience.
Joy City offers a wide variety of/various trendy brands. Whats more, flagship stores
and fashion boutiques of different luxury brands are available.
Joy city is very fancy but not like top-of-the-line. I find good brands that are affordable
and the quality is top-notch.
Joy city is best known for accessible mid-range stuff.
top-notch
One of a kind / one in a million
Everything in this hotel is top-notch, the room, food and view.
He is really one of a kind
How often you go there
I come here a lot! Like at least once a week! Ive lived in this area my whole life. But I
usually avoid the weekend to beat the crowd.
twice a week
once every two weeks
beat the crowd: avoid the rush hour
Once every two months maybe, I don't go shopping a lot.
Not often! Whenever they have sales! Like Christmas, New year and end of the
summer. I usually save my money for it and then blow it on shoes, shirts, especially
bags.
Sales
On sale
For sale
Discount
20% off
Explain why you like to shop at this place.
 Personally, I enjoy the square footage and store layout. It is large enough to never
feel overcrowded and its pretty easy to get around.
I really enjoy the square footage of this book store. It is spacious and very bright.
They have escalators / elevator here and there, which saves a lot of walking.
It is an entertainment complex. The mall is incredible and has anything you could
want.
Other than the shops, they also have Cineplex, swimming pool, and lots of eateries
and quality restaurants where you can also enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
This is such a cool entertainment complex, and it got everything I want, like a
Cineplex, spa and even a casino.
It is good for all types of people with different needs and interests. It offers upscale
designer outfits, sports and casual wear and outdoor clothing.
Outfit / wear / clothing / clothes
This place is more like an indoor downtown than a shopping mall. I really enjoy the
atmosphere.
It is really worth my time.
Actually, you can find everything under the same roof. Great for one stop shopping.
Plus, there are more opportunities for exercise. It's a highly entertaining / interesting /
amusing way to spend an afternoon.
under the same roof - in the same place
I find the services very thoughtful.
I find sth.+ adj. = I think sth.
Great parking / free parking
Free mini-bus for shoppers
Good customer service
Flexible return policy
Mobile battery charging
Free Wi-Fi
Id like to talk about a shopping mall, which is
shoppers paradise and it is located in Xidan
a wide variety of brands / hard to list
Come whenever they have sales
Speaking of why I enjoy shopping here, well
Enjoy the square footage and store layout
Entertainment complex
Services very thoughtful
Indoor downtown, enjoy the atmosphere

Gifts
Describe a gift you have ever given to others.
You should say:
Who was the gift given to
What was the gift
When did you give the gift
Explain the special meaning of the gift

Related topic:
Describe a gift you have ever received
You should say:
What was the gift
 Who gave it to you
What was the occasion
Explain the special meaning is has to you

Describe something that has special meaning to you

Who was the gift given to

The gift was for my dad / mum (on his / her birthday)
The gift was for my best friend Jack / Rose
I gave my grandpa a gift for his 80th birthday

What was the gift

Anything with a special meaning or a story is ok.
Book
Photo album
Mug
Watch
Bike
Poem
Painting

When did you give the gift

Any date with a special meaning or story is ok.
Birthday
Wedding day
Graduation
First day of work
Mothers Day / Fathers Day

What was the gift / When did you give the gift
I gave my mum a self-made mug on the Mothers Day last year, well, actually it was
made two weeks before that day, and I kept it secret from my mum by hiding it under my
bed.

I gave my best friend Jack a pen on graduation day. It was a black Parker Sonnet, I
wrapped it by myself and gave him after the principals final speech of the
commencement.

Explain the special meaning of the gift

The reason why I choose to send my mum a mug was because she always
complains about her older mug of being too small and too heavy and I always wanted to
give her something to show my thankfulness / gratitude to her for her unconditional love
and care. So I joined a pottery class without telling her and learnt how to make mugs
from the local craftsman Mr. Jackson, after several attempts, I finally made a perfect
white porcelain mug with the words Best mum in the world on it.

Extended questions

Do you often give gifts to people?

 Im afraid not. Im not as generous as I should be, and Im rather tight-fisted when it
comes to money. I usually give gifts only on birthdays.
I love giving gifts to the people I care about, because I regard it as a way to show
affection and care.
I prefer giving: Id like my wishes wrapped up in the gifts
It depends: one good turn deserves another
Im a penny pincher

What was the last gift you received?
My girlfriend gave me a watch a few weeks ago because she thought Id like it. Its a
lovely watch, but the thought counts even more. I was very touched by her thoughtfulness.

When considering a present to give to someone, how do you select this gift?
It can be pretty tricky trying to find the perfect gift. You can get clues by listening
closely to their needs, and try to guess what theyd like based on their hobbies and interests.
Take ... into account: price / color / purpose

When do people in China give gifts?
Basically on birthdays or other important occasions like weddings, graduations or any
other memorable days.

What are some of the gift-giving customs in China?
Money must be sealed or wrapped
There arent that many hard-and-fast rules to gift giving in China, but still there are a
few that are very important. Under no circumstances give a clock as a gift because it
symbolizes the end of your life, and you may cause offence.

In China, is it necessary to bring a gift when you visit someone?
People think its a nice gesture if you bring a small gift when visiting someones
household. It shows you appreciate being invited and that you want to repay the favor.
Cheap gifts from distance that have great affection
Enhance social bond

Speaking Part 3
Part 3 is the follow up of part 2
Part 3 is similar to part 1 but is more thorough.

Shopping place
What do you think are the pros and cons of shopping online?
Pros and cons advantages and disadvantages
Pro-con list
Pros:
Convenience (time-saving)
Variety (shop internationally)
 Discount / special offer
Easy exchanging and returning
Easy comparison
Flexible (time / location)
Cons:
Loss of private information
Fitting problem (in respect to clothes / shoes): some are true to the size, some are not
Authentic problem / Knock-off products
Slow refunds
Shipping cost
The best part about Internet shopping is the convenience, and you just have to sit in
front of a computer and search for the stuff. Also, they will be delivered right to your
doorstep.
As for the disadvantage, I would say the loss of private information, your address is
always available to those sellers.
What influence does advertising have on consumers?
Advertising can influence consumers decision making / misleading in many ways. I
believe it is brainwashing.

Compare big shops such as supermarkets and department stores with small
shops.
Small shops provide better services and usually within walking distance.
People come to small shops for the considerate customer service.
While big supermarkets are able to provide competitive prices / bigger discounts and
better shopping environment.

Part 3 Internet
Is the Internet used very much by people in China?
Everyone nowadays uses the Internet. Many people have it connected in their
homes. There are 24-hour Internet cafs everywhere. Ive seen people in the Internet cafes
at all hours of the night. Many coffee bars even have wireless Internet setup for the
customers to freely use. And then there are some people are even indicted to Internet
games like War craft or Counter-Strike.

Why do people use the Internet?
People use the Internet for so many reasons. They keep into with friends or business
contacts through email. Many people go to news site to keep up with the current events. The
Internet is also used as entertainment. I like to look at videos and sports highlights.

What are the benefits that people get from the Internet?
The Internet has enormous benefits. The Internet boosts communication through
email, instant messages and information broadcasting websites. And you can get news and
reference from every major newspaper, encyclopedia and dictionaries. The Internet also
provides endless commerce, shopping, travel bargain and fast great advertisement.


Part 3 Children's Play

Do children and adults like playing together?
 I would say that this depends largely on the adult. Almost all children enjoy playing
games, but not all adults do. However, some adults are still a child at heart and often
enjoy playing with their own children or other peoples children. Children especially
enjoy playing with adults when the adult can do something other children cannot, like
giving them rides on their back or showing them how to play a new sport. Its good to
keep an open mind about adults and children playing together.
Are boys and girls interested in the same games or play activities?
Not really, most of the time girls and boys enjoy very different types of games. Girls
tend to enjoy games like making house or mummy and daddy. They often prefer
talking rather than running around. Boys tend to play noisy, active games that involve
a lot of activity. They are more interested in competition than cooperation and so
sports are very popular.

Do you think entertainment for children today is good or not?

There are many sources of entertainment. Now we have television, computer games,
and Internet, amusement parks. Some people think that children today are less
active, because they have so much easy accesses to the entertainment. They cannot
use their imaginations because entertainment is so common.

Practice makes perfect.

Confidence comes from within.

Good luck everyone.