1、 地址：北京市海淀区知春路紫金数码园东华合创大厦 9 层 邮编：100190 网站： Page 1 of 6Part 1 6Name 6Study and working 6Hometown 8Family 9Apartment 9Spare time 9Hobbies 11Movies 11Music 12Traveling 12Part 1NameWhats your full name?My name is Chenbo.Whats your surname (last name, family name)?Chen is my last name.Whats your given na
2、me (first name)?Bo is my first name.What shall I call you?You could call me XXX.Whats the meaning of your Chinese name?My name was given by my parents. I was born in autumn and my father named me after theseason.Have you ever changed your name? Why or why not?No, never. My name sounds ok, and there
3、is no need for me to change it.Do Chinese people like changing their names? Why or why not?I dont think so, especially in todays China. Peoples names are from their family tree orgiven by fortune-tellers and their names can bring them good luck.What kind of people like changing their names in China?
4、 Why?I guess some famous stars prefer to change their names because they believe that theirnew names are easy to be remembered.Study and working地址：北京市海淀区知春路紫金数码园东华合创大厦 9 层 邮编：100190 网站： Page 2 of 6Are you a student or do you have a job?Student：I am a student at the moment. I am studying English on a
5、 full-time basis at aLanguage School here in Shenyang. We have classes in the mornings, afternoons, andevenings. Wednesday afternoons we are off, and are allowed to go swimming at a nearbyhotel. We have a number of foreign teachers who assist us in the correct pronunciation andgrammar of the languag
6、e.Worker：I have a job. I am working in a workshop of a large manufacturing plant at themoment. I graduated from high school two years ago, and went to work immediately. I aman assistant to one of the automotive electricians in the workshop. I have to assist myartisan in getting his jobs done. For in
7、stance, I have the responsibility to see that are thetools are in good order, and that the workshop is always kept clean and tidy. Describe your job in detail.I am an Engineer. Firstly, I work for a large construction company. To be more precise, wespecialize in the building of railway bridges. Seco
8、ndly, I would like to mention that I am inthe designing department. We have to look at the site for a new bridge, and then decidewhat type of bridge will be suitable. Lastly, we have to make recommendations to therailway company of all the alternatives, and give them some idea of the costs.Is your j
9、ob important to you?Thats a broad question. Allow me to explain by shortly mentioning the following points:First of all, my job is important to me because by doing it I can serve my community and mycountry. For example, when my company builds a new road, many people benefit from ourwork. Secondly, i
10、t makes me feel good about myself. For instance, I am earning enoughmoney to be able to rent my own apartment.If you could, would you change jobs?No, not really. What I mean is that I am very happy in my present job. In addition, in mypresent job I get along well with my colleagues. Should I change
11、jobs however, I might notfind such nice people to work with and could be very unhappy. Lastly, I believe I will be ableto develop my career here. For instance, if I keep up the good work that I am presentlydoing, I could be promoted in two years time and so become the head of a department.Are you wo
12、rking or studying?Im studying at a university.Whats your major?I major in English.Which is the best university in China?I believe that the Liaoning University in Shenyang is the best University in the country. Forexample, it has the highest percentage of students passing their courses of all theuniv
13、ersities in China.Describe your study habits?I have well established study habits. For example, I always start promptly at eight in theevenings. I study for two hours, have a ten-minute break, and the study for another twohours. I follow this habit from Mondays to Fridays, but over the weekends I pu
14、t in morehours. For example, I study in the mornings and afternoons, and then take the evenings offto relax with my family or friends.Do you think your present subjects are relevant?Firstly, we often use case studies in class. What I mean is that the professor gives usexamples from real life to exam
15、ine and report on. Secondly, our lecturers and some地址：北京市海淀区知春路紫金数码园东华合创大厦 9 层 邮编：100190 网站： Page 3 of 6advisors from the relevant industries have set up our study material. What I mean to say isthat the people who we are going to work for one day have had the opportunity to tell theuniversity what
16、they think we should be taught.What are your job prospects?I am planning to become a Hotel Manager. Firstly, I believe that the hotel industry will begrowing greatly in future. In addition, I believe that after graduating I will be able to find agood job anywhere in the world.HometownHow long have y
17、ou lived in your hometown?I come from Shenyang. I grew up here and I attended a well-known school called Schoolnumber 163.Where do you live?I live with my parents here in Shenyang at the moment we live in an apartment building inone of the northern suburbs of the city.Can you tell me something about
18、 your hometown?Yes, certainly. Shenyang is in the northeast part of China, and the capital of the Liaoningprovince. It has about seven million inhabitants. It has many heavy industries such asautomobile, aircraft, and machine tool manufacturers. In addition, it is rich in history.What places should
19、foreigners visit in your hometown? Why?Sure. Firstly, I could mention the Hun River, which you will find around the city. To thenortheast of the city there is the famous Qing Pan Mountains and the zoological park andbotanical gardens. In summer it is a popular place to visit and see tigers, bears, w
20、olves,other animals and even pandas in their natural environment. In winter we often go skiingthere. Secondly, I would like to mention Beiling Park. It consists of a large park, with manygardens and a lake. In addition it also is the site of an emperors tomb from the QingDynasty. Lastly, there are m
21、any other sites that are worthwhile visiting. For example,Government (City Hall) Square with the Great Theater alongside it,What places in your hometown do you like best?There are many places that I like. I would like to tell you about Government Square. Firstly,it is the largest square in Shenyang.
22、 Secondly, it houses an important government building.I guess you could call it the City Hall.What are the main crops in your region?In our region many crops are grown. For example one would find all kinds of vegetables inthe fields of this region. In addition, many farmers have orchards. Here they
23、grow manykinds of fruit like apples, pears, and peaches.Can you tell me something about the character of the people in your hometown?Well, they arent any different from the people in any other large city. For example, here wealso have good and bad people. Secondly, like everyone else, they are tryin
24、g to work out agood life for themselves and their children. For example, parents are trying all they can toensure that their children receive a good education.FamilyCould you tell me something about your family?Certainly. We are a normal Chinese family. It consists of my father, my mother, and me. I
25、地址：北京市海淀区知春路紫金数码园东华合创大厦 9 层 邮编：100190 网站： Page 4 of 6am the only child, so I dont have any brothers or sisters. My father was one of four children,and my mother has a brother, so I have a number of uncles and aunts, and many cousins.Who does most of the shopping in your family?As far as this topic i
26、s concerned, I could say that my mother does most of the shopping, butmy father and I will do some shopping from time to time. My parents allow me to buy myown clothes. Lastly, I would like to mention that my mother does not like my fatherssmoking habit and therefore refuses to buy cigarettes, so th
27、at my father has to do that kindof shopping himself.Who does most of the cooking in your family?My mother does most of the cooking, but my father and I will do some cooking from time totime. Sometimes my mother will be out the whole day doing voluntary work in ourcommunity, and then my father and I
28、will do the cooking for her.How does your family feel about you going abroad?They are very happy about me going abroad. I believe my parents will be very proud if Iwere to achieve a degree at a university abroad.ApartmentWhat kind of place do you live in? Which room is your favorite?I live in a not
29、small apartment, and my home is on the top floor. There are 2 bedrooms, aliving room, a bathrooms and a kitchen. My favorite room is my bedroom. I like thedecoration in it.What kind of house do you want to have in the future?Id like to live in a house which near mountains and lakes. And there are va
30、rious modernequipment in the house.What kind of living place is popular in China?I think most Chinese live in a flat which have a bedroom, a living room and a kitchen.Spare timeWhat are your spare time interests?As a matter of fact, I have very little spare time these days. My studies are so importa
31、nt tome that I have given up all my other activities. For example, I used to love playing tennis,but these days I simply do not have the time. In addition, I used to swim often, as I believeit kept me fit without the danger of being injured.Do you often watch TV? What is your favorite program?Yes, I
32、 often watch TV. My favorite program is called Discovery. it is a documentary on reallife events and happenings. And it often has items about nature.Do you think watching TV is a waste of time?No, I do not think watching TV is a waste of time. Firstly, one can learn a lot from watchingTV, and second
33、ly, it is a good way to relax. Lastly, I believe that TV has become the bestsource of information these days.What do you usually do on weekdays and on weekends?On weekdays I go to school. On weekends I like to stay at home. I can easily spend aweekend watching TV and just relaxing.What do you usuall
34、y do when you go out?I usually go shopping with my mother. Often we dont actually buy anything, but just browsearound looking at all the clothes and comparing prices and quality.地址：北京市海淀区知春路紫金数码园东华合创大厦 9 层 邮编：100190 网站： Page 5 of 6FriendsWhat does friendship mean to you?One of the aspects I could te
35、ll you about regarding this topic is that friendship is veryimportant to me. I believe that friendship should be the basis for many of our relationships.Do you have a lot of friends?Yes, I have a lot of friends. Some of them are only casual friends like my friends at work,but I also have some best f
36、riends.Do you prefer to be alone or to be with friends?I prefer to be alone. Because I like reading, which takes a lot of my time. Reading to me isa way of studying, so I have to do it alone.What do you usually do with your friends?Firstly, we often visit the nearest net bar for a number of reasons.
37、 Sometimes we chat toyoung people abroad. We often spend hours there at a time. Secondly, we like to playbasketball. For example, we would challenge another group to play against us.ReadingDo you like reading?Yes. I like reading very much. I believe that all of us should read a lot.What kinds of boo
38、ks do you like best?I like cartoons. I think cartoons are a special form of art. For example, the Japanesecartoons that are common in China, have excellent illustrations.Describe a book that you have read recently.I have read a book about the life of Michael Jordan. I am sorry, but I have forgotten
39、thename of the book. I also like to read Japanese cartoons.Do you often read the newspapers?No, I never read a newspaper. I watch TV if I want to know what is happening in China andthe world. Newspapers take to much time to read.HobbiesDo you have a hobby?Yes. My hobby is stamp collecting. I have be
40、en collecting stamps for the past two yearsnow.What are good hobbies, and what are bad hobbies?In my opinion, good hobbies are those ones that give you the opportunity to develop a newskill. For example, collecting stamps teaches you to be systematic. Bad hobbies on theother hand may result in you a
41、cquiring bad habits. For example, TV and computer gameswill result in you neglecting your studies.What color do you like? Why?I like red. In China, red is associated with life and good luck. For example, a bride will wearsomething red on her wedding day, in the hope that it will bring her and her br
42、idegroomsome luck in future.ShoppingDo you like / enjoy shopping?Yes, I love shopping. Firstly, I usually buy clothes for myself. I like to go to the shops andsee what they have to offer. I browse around and compare the prices before buy something.Secondly, I do the shopping of all our household nee
43、ds. I love to find out about any new地址：北京市海淀区知春路紫金数码园东华合创大厦 9 层 邮编：100190 网站： Page 6 of 6products on the market and how they can possibly make my life easier.Who do you go shopping with?I go shopping with my friends，sometimes with my parents. I often ask them for advice.How often do you go shopping?
44、Im not sure. I usually go the supermarket once a week.Where do you like to go shopping?There is a shopping mall called Jinyuan near my home and I can walk there.MoviesDo you often go to the cinema?Yes, I go to the cinema as often as possible. I usually go with some friends to watch thelatest action
45、movies or comedies.Do you often go to the theater?No. I have never been to the theater. Firstly, it is too expensive for me. I prefer to go to thecinema. Secondly, I believe that the theater is boring.Who is your favorite movie star? Describe him / her.My favorite movie star is Jackie Cheng. He is h
46、andsome, and very funny. He always has asmile on his face, and never seems to be worried about the situations that he finds himselfin.MusicDo you think music is important?Yes, I like music very much. That is to say, I cannot imagine what my life would be likewithout music.What kind of music do you e
47、njoy most?I like pop music very much. Pop music is lively, and suits me at my age. What I mean to sayis that youngsters like to listen to music that fits in with the way we feelHow long do you listen to music everyday?I guess I listen to music for about half an hour every day. I would, for example,
48、listen whenI get home from school, or in the evenings before I go to bed.TravelingDo you like traveling?Yes, I like traveling. I think traveling is always educational.How do you usually travel?In China I like to travel by train. Because when I travel by train I am able to see more ofChina. In additi
49、on, the trains in China are convenient and comfortable. For example, I cantravel to any city, and I am able to sleep on the train. Lastly, traveling on a train is a socialevent as well. For example, one can chat to the other passengers about where they aregoing, and why they are traveling.What kind of places do you like to visit?I like to visit places where there is a lot of entertainment. I like to visit the cities where thereare movies to wat
