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Part Two Topic Analysis
The following pages offer most of the Part Two topic cards with suggested ideas for selection, uncommon vocabulary and some grammar tips.
The topics are arranged into basic groups, e.g., people, places, events etc.
Remember you do not need to memorize or learn the language on the topic cards because you will be able to look at the card throughout your Part Two talk.
It is important to try to learn and remember uncommon vocabulary for each of the topic areas.
The most important thing to remember is that you can use the same content or vocabulary and grammar for many different topics (e.g., a teacher, an old person).
Section 1: People
- A famous person
- A sports star
- A singer or musician
- A character from a story / film / TV programme
- An old person
- A teacher who has influenced you
- A neighbor
- A child you know
- A family member
- Compare two family members
- Someone who you have studied or worked with.
- A friend
- A happy person who you know
- A successful leader who you admire
- Someone you know who speaks another language
People 1: A famous person
Describe someone who is famous in your country. (Or describe a famous person who you admire.)
You should say:
Who the person is
Why he / she is famous
Why you admire this person
What you would do if you me this person.
Suggestion
Choose a star who is famous in more than one area, such as a pop star who also acts in movies and TV shows (e.g., Mo Wenwei / Andy Lau).
Uncommon Vocabulary
a big name megastar celebrity renowned
well-known legendary admirer fan
Grammar Point
Use mostly present tenses. Use one example of "used to" to describe something in the past:
She used to be a TV show host.
Use an example of present perfect tense:
I’ve been an admirer of her for many years.
Use an example of "would / could / might" to talk about the last point:
If I met her I would like to have dinner with her.
People 2: A sports star
Describe a sports star who is famous in your country.
You should say:
Who the person is
Why he / she is famous
What is special about him / her
Whether you would like to meet this person.
Suggestion
Choose someone like Li Ning. This gives you the chance to talk about his sporting achievements as well as his successful business and clothing shops.
Uncommon Vocabulary
spectator sport gymnastics prodigy world champion
Olympic gold medal winner
Grammar Point
Use the same grammar as People 1: A famous person.
People 3: A singer or musician
Describe a singer or musician that you admire.
You should say:
Who the person is
What type of music songs he / she plays
Why you admire this person
Whether this person is popular in your country.
Suggestion
Choose the same person as People 1: A famous person (e.g., Mo Wenwei / Andy Lau).
Uncommon Vocabulary
Use the same vocabulary as People 1: A famous person, and also use some vocabulary from Part One Topic 6: Music.
Grammar Point
Use the same grammar as People 1: A famous person.
People 4: A character from a story / film / TV programme
Describe a character from a story / film / TV programme.
You should say:
Who the character is
When you first saw or heard this story / film / TV programme
What kind of person this character is
Why you like this character.
Suggestion
You can cover all 3 characters by talking about a character from Journey to the West, Zhu Bajie or Sun Wukong.
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