【正文】 to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative. 1. a) The most important person that I would like to talk about, is a man called Confucius. b) I am sure you have heard or read about him before. 2. a) He is known as the greatest philosopher and writer of all times in China. b) For example, he is regarded as the founder of the Chinese literature. 3. a) He lived about 500 BC in the region that is known as Shan Dong province today. b) The site of his tomb was later developed by his followers into the first university in China. As to why I would like to talk about him, there are several reasons. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them shortly. 4. a) First of all, I firmly believe that he was a very gentle and easygoing person. b) In other words, he did not believe that problems and conflicts should be solved by violence. 5. a) Secondly, he obviously was a man who possessed great wisdom. b) You just have to read his writings, and listen to his sayings to agree with me. 6. a) Lastly, he is my favorite famous person because of the influence that his teachings have in Asia to this day. b) For instance, countries like China, Japan, and Korea, still use his teachings as the basis to arrange their societies. 7. So, that in brief, was my favorite famous person. Talk about a kind of sport. You should say: What it is? Whether it is popular? Who likes it? Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative. 1. a) If I had to describe a sport, I would choose to talk about table tennis b) I am not sure if you have played it before. It is more monly known as pingpong. 2. a) Table tennis is extremely popular in China. b) That is to say, many people of all ages like to play. 3. a) China is often regarded as the world champions. b) For example, we often win medals in this sport at the Olympic Games. There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about table tennis. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly. 4. a) First of all, it is an indoor sport. b) What I mean to say is that we are able to play it irrespective of the weather conditions. In my hometown, this is important because of the long winters. 5. a) Secondly, the equipment needed to play table tennis is inexpensive. b) For instance, you can use any table of a reasonable size. Al you then need is a ball, two bats, and a . 6. a) Lastly, table tennis is a sociable sport. Describe a kind of transportation you like best. You should say: What it is. How often you use it. Why you like it best. What the advantages and disadvantages of it are. 1. a) If I had to describe the type of transportation I like best, I would choose train transport, also called rail transport. b) I am sure you have made use of a train often before. 2. a) In most modern countries there is a welldeveloped railway system. b) That is to say, one can travel or send goods to almost any destination. 3. a) I travel by train whenever I have the opportunity. b) For example, when visiting friends or relatives, I prefer traveling by train as opposed to flying or going by bus. There are several reasons as for why I prefer train transport. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly. 4. a) First of all, traveling by train is relatively inexpensive. b) What I mean to say is that most people can afford to make use of the train when they need to. 5. a) Secondly, trains (also called railroads) can be used to transport large quantities of goods over great distances. b) For instance, many products such as machinery are very large and heavy, and therefore difficult to transport by air or road. 6. a) Lastly, I believe there is a human factor involved in a train trip. b) That is to say, you have the opportunity to meet and talk to some interesting people on a long train trip, and who knows, you might even make some new friends. 7. So, those were some thoughts on the kind of transportation I like best. Who he/she is? How long you have known each other? How you got to know each other? What you usually did together? Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative. 1. a) I have many good friends, but my best friend is called XXX. b) I am sure you have a best friend too. 2. a) I met XXX about XXX years ago at the school that we attended together, and we soon became best friends. b) Our friendship has lasted to this day. 3. a) Our friendship has grown a great deal over the past three years. b) These days, for example we share all our secrets with each other. There are several reasons as for why I would like to talk specifically about XXX as my best friend. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly. 4. a) I guess the main reason why XXX and I became best friends, is that we have the same interests. b) For example, we both love listening to music, and we spend many hours together listening to our favorite CD`s. 5. a) Another reason why we have bee best friends is that we both would like to go and study abroad in the near future. b) So we often chat about what possible majors we would study, and what university we would like to attend. 6. a) A third reason why s/he is my best friend is that we share many principles. b) For example, we both believe that we should not damage our health by smoking cigarettes. 7. a) Lastly, I believe that XXX has had a positive influence on my life since we have met. b) XXX is always friendly, cares about his/her family and friends, and is always willing to listen to others. So now you know why XXX is my best friend. Describe a restaurant or caf233