A chipao is a traditional-style, one-piece Chinese dress.
It's tight-fitting and full-length.
It has a standup collar and very distinctive Chinese toggles instead of regular buttons.
Chipaos are very festive costumes.
They make ladies look more graceful and are really suitable for occasions like the Spring Festive and family reunions.
The patterns are chipaos are complicated and breathtaking indeed.
They used to be the ethnic costumes of the Manchu women in Qing Dynasty when ladies were required to bind their feet.
But now they represent the traditional Chinese clothing in general.
They are unique to China and are valued as our national treasures
Describe a foreign culture.
Cues (1) location (2) history (3) food (4) music (5) sports (6) movies (7) TV series (8)
people (9) own feelings
Korea is located in the east corner of Asia.
It is right beside the Bohai Sea.
Its history can be traced back to 1000 years ago.
Barbecues in Korea are world renowned.
The Korean music scenes play the dominate role in Korea.
The two most popular sports in Korea are soccer and tackwondo.
Korea movies enjoy a huge following in Asia.
Many teenagers are Korea movie buff / nut.
Korea people are well-mannered / polite.
Many Korean men have sequanted eyes.
Korea artificial beauties are really gorgeous.
Cosmetic surgery is really in / popular.
Korean people are patriotic and industrious.
I am fascinated by Korean culture.
Korea is my dream place.
Korea is a mecca to me indeed.
I really hope I can visit Korea one day.
Describe a piece of furniture (参考答案由PAT 老师提供)
这道题只说家具肯定不够两分钟，一定要说点历史，说点家庭，说点自己的感受，比如说椅子
an antique mahogany hair 古董红木椅子 kind of rickety and worm-eaten 有点快散了,而且还
有虫子咬过 the laquer finish is chipping off 掉漆了
It consists of various parts , such as the legs , the armrests, the backrest and the seat.
All parts are not adjustable.
Its history can be traced back to the Qing dynasty so it's really old and probably worth a lot of money if we put it up for auction.
It was handed down to me from my great-grandfather, so it embodies a whole lota complex history that I had a hard time figuring out.
It's safe to say it's our family heirloom （可是我们的传家宝啊）now .
Interestingly, it really fits into my living room and friends of mine all think the design is kind of timeless- I mean, it doesn't feel odd at all in my western-style apartment.
Describe a vehicle (参考答案由PAT 老师提供)
streamelined body 流线型车体 sleek 光亮的 MPV/ minivan 商用车 sports car 跑车
sedan 轿车 compact car polo
It's always at the center of attention because of its fancy-looking body.
This car consists of various parts, such as the hood，the trunk, the engine, bumpers, side mirrors, rear-view mirrors, the dashboard, speedometer, odometer, plus airbags and the ABS system.
The exterior is awesome, I mean, really classy
The interior is definitely gorgeous and comfortable as well.
This car was given to me by my parents on my twentieth birthday.
It represents my parents love for me. On the other hand, my folks always remind me to drive safely.
I'm totally fascinated by it. I often cruise around town in this mean machine.
