Travelling / Space Travel
What are some of the problems that people can have when they travel (including domestic travel)
Why do people like to travel to different places (or new places)?
Is there much information about these on the Internet?
Compare the value of traveling to new places for children and for adults.
Tour Abroad
Do Chinese people like to travel overseas?
How does international travel influence the economy of countries (or a country)?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism to a foreign country?
Do you like traveling?
In which season do you prefer to travel?
3. Would you say your country welcomes travelers (or, tourists)?
4. Would you say your country is a good place for travelers (or, tourists) to visit?
5. What are some problems travelers meet on their trips?
6. What are ideal places in your country for people to go to?
7. What are the benefits of traveling?
8. How do people travel around in your country?
Do Chinese people like to travel?
What kinds of places do Chinese people prefer to visit?
In China, what are the different kinds (types) of places that tourists can visit?
What kind of place do Chinese people (or do you, or would you) prefer to visit as a tourist, an urban environment or a rural (or a natural) environment?
Most people think that natural scenery is more attractive that modern buildings. Why do you think they feel this way?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of going on a guided tour (or travelling in a tourgroup)?
What are the good and bad effects of tourism for a country? (e.g. China)
What do you think would be the advantages and disadvantages of living in a popular tourist destination?
In addition to economic reasons, can you think of any other benefits from the development of the tourist industry?
Are there any possible bad points associated with international tourism?
What are the differences between the choices of old people and young people for traveling?
When people go travelling (as tourists), what do they spend money on?
What are the benefits of travelling to new places?
What are some of the best (or most popular) travel destinations in China?
Which places (countries) are Chinese people most interested in visiting?
Why do many people (i.e. city people) prefer to travel to places of natural beauty rather than travel to another city?
What is the landscape like in China?
Why do people (humans) like to explore new places?
If somebody got lost while exploring or travelling in a remote part of the world, or if they needed some other type of help, who should pay for this help?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling on the ocean?
Do you think traveling by sea is as important today as it used to be in the past?
Do people enjoy travelling by ship?
Will people prefer other transportation in the future?
Why do people go to seaside and what are they doing there?
Do children and adults enjoy the same thing at the seaside?
Do children prefer to go to seaside than adults? Why?
Will seaside become more popular (Will more people go to seaside) in thefuture?
How often do you go on holidays?
Where do you usually go on holidays?
Who do you usually prefer to go with?
What do you like to do on holiday?
If you could go to any foreign country for a holiday, where would you go?
Do you like traveling? Why or why not?
Where have you been to for traveling in China?
Which place do you like best? Why?
Tell me something about your recent traveling.
Do you think people in your country spend a lot on holidays?
Can you tell me some of the favourite tourist destinations by Chinese people?
What do you think traveling can give you ?
What do you think of package tours?
Do people like crowded places in China?
What place will attract many people in China?
What problems will turn up in crowded places?
Do Chinese people prefer to travel in groups or individually?
What are some possible problems that a person might have while travelling?
What are the benefits of travelling to a foreign place?
In general, what types of places in your country have natural beauty?
What do you think are the benefits of turning a place such as a beautiful forest into a location for tourism?
Do you think there are any possible downsides to doing that?
Are there any special places for visiting in China?
Do Chinese people like to travel aboard?
What can people benefit from travelling?
Do you like to travel on your own or with your family?
Do you like to visit popular places or less-known places?
Do people prefer short trips or long trips?
What kind of problems would people have when they go on a long trip?
Do Chinese people prefer to travel by car or by train?
What are the advantages of travelling with a group of people?
Should young people travel abroad?
Where do Chinese people like to travel?
Is international trip popular with people in your country?
How is travelling for work reasons different to travelling for pleasure?
Why do some people enjoy travelling?
What can make travelling difficult?
How is travelling today different to travelling 50 or 100 years ago?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of air travel?
How might people travel in different ways in the future?
What impact has the car had on the urban environment?
Should people be encouraged to travel by public transport?
What could the government do to improve travelling in your country?
How much does the media influence where people travel?
How do people prepare for trips?
How do people with different personalities prepare for trips?
Do you think it is necessary to prepare in detail for trips?
What essential things do people need to take when they go on a trip?
What kinds of clothes do you think it’s best to wear when travelling?
What suggestions do you have for people preparing to visit your country?
What kinds of people do you like to travel with?
Do you think that the Internet (or TV) has influenced people’s ideas of travel?
Do you prefer to travel with your parents or with friends?
What are the differences between travelling alone and travelling in a group?
What are the qualities of a good travel companion?
What are some possible problems that a person might have while travelling?
Do older people and young people like travelling in the same way?
Commuting
How do people in your city travel to work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the centre of a city (or on the outskirts of a city)?
What are the travel conditions like for people when they travel to work?
Why do so many people travel to work each day?
Why do some people travel long distances to work?
Do you think more people travel further to work than 20 (50) years ago?
How do you think travelling to work might change in the future?
What are the benefits of travelling to new places?
What are some of the most popular travel destinations in your country?
Which places (countries) are people from your country most interested in visiting?
Do you think the government should encourage people to make trips overseas?
Compare the types of travel destinations that people of your age choose and those that people of your parents’ age choose.
In your country, how do people travel over long distances?
Do you think this will change in the future?
Compare long-distance travel with travelling short distances.
Why are more and more people going on long distance trips nowadays?
What countries are most popular as travelling destinations for young people from your country?
Have the reasons why people travel long distances changed in the last 20 years?
When travelling on a long journey, what should people to pay attention to?
What difficulties do people sometimes have when they travel long distances?
Which form of transport do you think is the most comfortable for long journeys?
How can people make themselves more comfortable when making a long trip?
What are some thing people do on long journeys?
Why do people often like to explore new places?
If some people decide to explore a remote area, who should pay for it?
What personal qualities does a person need to be an explorer?
If somebody got lost while exploring or travelling in a remote part of the world, or if they needed
some other type of help, who should pay for this help?
What are some reasons why people want to develop a new, undeveloped place?
Do you think that new development in a place can harm the natural environment?