Question Type 1: Basic Description Questions

Uncommon Vocabulary

See also Part One Topic 7: Reading.

a masterpiece of classic fiction the complete unabridged edition

hardback version paperback version

illustrated edition the narrative style

the plot based on four central characters

Grammar Point

Use a mix of past tenses:

The book has been reprinted hundreds of times; It was originally written hundreds of years ago. When I first read it, I had already seen the TV production of the story.

Media 6: A song or piece of music

Describe a song or a piece of music that you like.

You should say:

What the song or piece of music is

When you first heard it

Why you liked it

Whether it is popular in your country.

Suggestion

It is quite difficult to describe a pop song. An easier choice would be the Chinese national anthem (the National Song).