homntown

Part1：INTRODUCTION ： 1. Hello. Could you show me your identification card please? Hello. Sure, here you are. 2. Could you tell me your name please? My full name is XXX. I am also called by my English name, which is XXX. 3. What shall I call you? You could call me XXX. 4. How are you? I am well thank you, and yourself? 5. How old are you? I am 22 years old. In other words, I was born in 1980. On the eight of March 1980, to be exact. 6. Does your name have any special meaning? Yes, my name does have some special meaning. My family name means ‘peace’, and my first name means ‘strong one’. My English name was given to me by one of my high school teachers, and it does not have any special meaning really. 7. Is your name important to you? No. I don’t think it can do anything for me. I believe a person has to work out his own life. I am planning to do this as well as I can.

Further discussion about family
1. Do you live in a large family or a small family? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family compared to a large family? 3. How much time do you manage to spend with your family? 4. What sorts of things do you like to do together with your family? 5. Do you get on well with your family? 6. Who are you closest to in your family?

口语 Part1：HOMETOWN ： 1. Where do you come from? How long have you lived in your hometown? I come from... My parents have been living here for…or so. I grew up here and I attended a well-known school called School number 163. We live in a nice area with many shops, restaurants, and other businesses. 2. Where do you live? I live with…. at the moment. To be more exact, we live in an apartment building in …..
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I have my own room and enjoy the privacy that it brings, but I am looking forward to the day that I can have my own apartment. Allow me to explain: they are good parents, and I love them very much, but I would like to be more independent soon. 3. Can you tell me about some famous landscapes/ scenic spots/ places of interest / places would foreigners visit in your hometown? Why? Sure. Firstly, I could mention the …, which you will find around the city. To the northeast of the city there is …. In summer it is a popular place to visit…in their natural environment. In winter we often …. Secondly, I would like to mention …. It consists of ... In addition it also is... Lastly, there are many other sites that are worthwhile visiting. For example, the…, which is the highest architectural attraction in…. 4. What places in your hometown do you like best? There are many places that I like. If I had to choose one place, I would like to tell you about…. Firstly, it is the largest… What I mean is that it is a large open space where one can see the sky clearly, and feel free. Secondly, … 5. What is the difference between your hometown and Beijing / Hong Kong? The main difference between Shenyang and Hong Kong is the climate. For example, there they have a tropical climate. That is to say that it is very hot and humid. Secondly, …an industrial city, whereas Hong Kong is more a financial center. people are…, and in Hong Kong there are many tycoons, millionaires, and wealthy people. 6. What are the people like in your hometown? (the character of the people) Well, they aren’t any different from the people in any other large city. For example, here we also have good and bad people. Secondly, like everyone else, they are trying to work out a good life for themselves and their children. For example, parents are trying all they can to ensure that their children receive a good education.

Further discussion about hometown
How has your town changed over the last twenty years? What changes have taken place in your city in recent years? Do you think it is better to live in the centre of town or outside in the country? Why?
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