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Suggestion

Use the same content as People 5: An old person; People 6: A teacher who has influenced you. (Say that your teacher speaks Korean or French.)

"People" Summary

As you can see, there are many different topics about “people”. It is not necessary to learn or produce different language for each topic.

Generally it is better to focus on past events when talking about people as this will increase your "Grammar" score. Most of the language presented for each topic can be reused for other topics.

Section 2: Places

1. An important building
2. A historical building / place
3. A famous building
4. A place of natural beauty
5. A peaceful place
6. A quiet place
7. A place in your city that you know well
8. A walk that you regularly take
9. A garden / park
10. A river, take or sea you have visited
11. A shop
12. A library
13. A museum you have visited
14. Your childhood home
15. Your idea of an ideal house
16. A restaurant
17. A city you would like to visit
18. A country you would like to visit
19. A city / town / village you have visited
20. A monument
21. A hotel
22. Your favorite room

Place 1: An important building

Describe an important building in your city.

You should say:

Where the building is located

What it looks like

What it is used for

How often you visit this place.

Suggestion

It is quite difficult to describe traditional Chinese architecture in English, so it is best to avoid this area. An easy building to describe is a multi-functional building, e.g. a shopping and entertainment centre.

Uncommon Vocabulary

prominent well-known landmark

See also Part One Topic 42: Buildings.

Grammar Point

Use past tenses:

It was originally constructed way back in 1890. Years ago it was primarily used as a government office. Now its main function is… I used to go there quite a lot when I was a kid.

Place 2: A historical building / place

Describe a historical building you have visited.

You should say:

Where the building is located

What it looks like

What it is used for

Whether this building is popular with tourists.

(Exactly the same as Place 1: An important building.)

Place 3: A famous building

Describe a historical building your have visited.

You should say:

Where the is located

What it looks like

What it is used for

How often you visit this place.

(Exactly the same as Place 1: An important building.)

Place 4: A place of natural beauty

Describe a place of natural beauty that you have visited.

You should say:

Where the place is located

What kind of place it is

What you did there

What is special about this place.