2009年1月雅思口语考试机经

　　A Childhood Toy
　　Describe a toy that you enjoyed playing with in your childhood.
　　You should say:
　　how you got this toy
　　what it looked like
　　what you did with this toy
　　and explain why you enjoyed playing with this toy.
　　Part3:
　　Are there any differences between boys' toys and girls' toys?
　　Which kind of toys do people most like to buy, imported ones or Native ones?
　　Why people prefer some kind of toys and dislike others.
　　Are there any differences between Chinese toys or toys of foreign countries?
　　Compare the advantages and (possible) disadvantages of children playing alone and children playing with other children.
　　An Historic Site
　　Describe an (an important) historic site in your country.
　　You should say:
　　where it is
　　how you know about this place
　　what can be seen at this site now
　　and explain why it is important in the history of your country
　　Part3：
　　Through what ways do you get to know history?
　　What are some of the best (or, most popular) travel destinations in China?
　　Which places (countries) are Chinese people most interested in visiting? (Why?)
　　When many people visit a particular place, what effects can that have on this place?
　　What difficulties might a foreigner have while travelling as a tourist in China?
　　Describe a library
　　You should say:
　　where it is
　　when you went there
　　what books and facilities this library has
　　and explain what you like(d) or dislike(d) about this library.
　　Part3:
　　What can people read in a library that they can't read in other places?
　　Even though it might cost a lot to maintain a library, do you think every university should have its own library?
　　Do you think every primary school and secondary school should have a library?
　　Do you think every town and city should have a public library?
　　Do you think public libraries should be free of charge?
　　What are the qualities of a good library?
　　How do you think libraries can (or do) encourage people to read more?
　　With the rapid development of technology today, do you think we still need books in future?
　　Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.
　　You should say:
　　what kind of advertisement it was
　　when and where you saw (or heard) this advertisement
　　what product you bought
　　and explain how this advertisement persuaded you to buy that product.
　　Part3：
　　What are the different kinds of advertising?
　　What kind of advertising is most common in China?
　　(Advertisements on) which media have the greatest effect on people - TV, radio, billboards, newspapers ...? Why?
　　Is advertising on the internet very influential?
　　How do advertisements attract the attention of people?
　　What kinds of advertisements are most attractive to children (or, young people)?
　　Do overseas advertisements used in, or adapted for use in China affect Chinese culture and values?
　　Do you think there should be controls on (= laws concerning) advertising, for example cigarette and alcohol advertising?