PAT的五月口语预测 May, 2014 Part 1: (Q's about your personal background ) What’s your favorite subject/course? Do you think people who major in your field can find a job easily when they graduate? What subjects did you study at primary school? What’s your hometown famous for? Is it good for young people? Can you tell me about some recent changes in your hometown? Can you tell me something about the public transport system in your hometown? What's your favorite means of transport? Does your Chinese name have any special meaning? Are there any important traditions about giving children their names in China?

(some other general Q’s about yourself and your life) Do you live in a house or a flat? Have you ever considered moving to another place? Which is your favorite room in your house/ flat?

Do you prefer to live in a city or in the countryside? Are there any disadvantages to living in the countryside?

Do you have a bicycle? Do you think bicycles will become more popular in the future? Have you ever travelled by train? Do people in your country like to travel by train? Do you wear a watch? Why?

Why is it important to be punctual? Are you often late for things? Do you have patience? Have you ever lost your patience? Why is it important to be polite? Do you think people in your country are more polite than in the past? How many languages can you speak? Do you want to learn another language? How are you going to learn it? Do you often use dictionaries? Do you use paper dictionaries or electronic dictionaries? Why?

Do you like pets? Why do people keep pets? Do you like wild animals? Do you think zoos are still important today?

Do you like plants? Do you have any plants in your house / flat? How do you take care of the plants?

Do you like to walk in cities? How can large cities become more pedestrian-friendly and walkable?

Do you like to go out on sunny days? What do you usually do on sunny days? Do you think sunshine can make people happy and friendly? What’s your favorite kind of weather? Do you like rainy days?

Do you prefer to write letters or emails? Or would you prefer to use a mobile phone? Are postcards popular in your country?

Do you like writing? Do you think you're good at it? How do you get news? How often do you read newspapers? Are you more interested in international news or news about your own country?

When do you do your housework? Do you think children should help their parents with housework?

Who cooks in your family? Can you cook? Do you want to take cooking classes? Are cooking shows popular in China? Do you think children should learn how to cook?

Do you often buy things online? Where do you usually buy clothing? What is your favorite kind of clothing? Do you think clothing is less expensive in China than in other countries? Do you often help your friends shop for clothing? Do you like going to parties? Why? Do you prefer to go to parties with your family or with your friends? What do you dislike about parties?

Do you often visit your relatives? Who are more important to you – your friends or your relatives? Which birthday left you with the deepest impression? Did you receive any gifts for that birthday? Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with your family members or your friends?

Do you like taking photos? What kind of camera do you have? Do you like to take photos outdoors or indoors? Is photography popular in China?

Do you like drawing and painting? What were your favorite kinds of drawings or paintings when you were a child? Do you think children can benefit from drawing and painting? What’re your favourite colours?

Do you like art? Do you think art is difficult to understand? What were your favorite childhood activities? Did you prefer outdoor activities or indoor activities?

What were your favorite toys when you were a child? What kinds of toys do Chinese children play with these days?

What games did you like to play when you were a child? What games do children play these days? What’re the differences between sports played by boys and sports played by girls? What are the most popular sports in China?

What kinds of advertisements are popular in China? Do you often buy advertised products? Do you like history? Who’s your favorite historical figure? Do you like watching historical dramas? Do you like watching historical documentaries online?