1. Describe a person who wears unusual clothes

奇装异服的人

I’d like to talk about my neighbour who lives in the same condo building as me in Midtown Toronto. She is a Japanese lady in her 50s, and to me, she’s someone who always wears very unusual and stylish clothes. That’s why I suspect she might work in the fashion industry.

Every time I see her, I’m amazed by her outfits. She always dresses in low-saturation colours like black, white, and grey, but what stands out is the way her clothes are cut and layered. The shapes are always very unique and eye-catching. Sometimes I feel like she’s on her way to attend Paris Fashion Week or the Cannes Film Festival.

One thing I find fascinating is the contrast between her cool clothing style and her personality. She’s actually very friendly and talkative. She doesn’t fake a smile like many people do—she always speaks seriously but ends up making me laugh because of how deadpan she is.

Even though she looks a bit mysterious, she’s very warm-hearted. One day, she even gave me and my roommate two cupcakes because her daughter just got married. I think it’s rare in a big city like Toronto to have such a fun and fashionable neighbour. I really feel lucky to live next to someone like her. She makes my rental life in Canada much more colourful.

2. Describe an interesting neighbour

有趣的邻居

I want to talk about a very interesting neighbour of mine. She’s a Japanese lady in her 50s, and we live in the same condo building in Midtown Toronto. She is probably one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met.

What makes her special is her fashion sense and personality. She always dresses in very fashionable and artistic clothes—lots of black and grey, and the cuts and layers are so creative that I always wonder if she works in the fashion industry. But what’s even more special is how she talks. She’s very serious when she speaks, but somehow her words often make me laugh.

One day, she knocked on my door and gave me and my roommate two beautifully decorated cupcakes. She said her daughter had just gotten married and she brought back some desserts from the celebration. She even covered the cupcakes with a piece of kitchen paper to keep the cream fresh.

Another time, during Christmas, we exchanged greeting cards. We also say hello in the hallway or chat while waiting for the elevator. In a city like Toronto, where people often don’t talk to their neighbours, this kind of connection is really precious. I really feel lucky to live next to someone like her. She makes my rental life in Canada much more colourful.

3. Describe a special cake you received

收到的特殊蛋糕

I’d like to describe a special cake I once received from my neighbour. She is a Japanese lady in her 50s, and we live in the same condo building in Midtown Toronto.

One day, she suddenly knocked on my door and gave me and my roommate two cupcakes. They were covered with kitchen paper to keep the cream fresh. She told us that her daughter had just gotten married and she brought back some desserts from the celebration to share with us.

The cupcakes were beautifully decorated, and they tasted amazing. I remember they had vanilla cream with a little gold dust on top, which made them feel even more special. from vava dessert shop a very famous store in downtown. It was one of the most unexpected and heartwarming cake I’ve received.

That moment really made me realize how lucky I was to have a thoughtful and generous neighbour. It’s rare in a big city like Toronto to have such warm personal connections with the people living next door. I really feel lucky to live next to someone like her. She makes my rental life in Canada much more colourful.

4. Describe something you got for free

免费得到的物品

I want to talk about something I got for free from my neighbour—a lovely lady in her 50s who lives in the same condo building as me in Midtown Toronto. She is Japanese and a very interesting person.

One day, she knocked on my door and gave me and my roommate two cupcakes. She said her daughter had just gotten married and she brought back some extra cupcakes to share. She even covered them with kitchen paper so the frosting wouldn’t dry out.

It was totally unexpected, and we didn’t do anything to deserve it. That made it feel even more special. The cupcakes were not only free, but also super delicious and beautifully decorated. I remember they had vanilla cream with a little gold dust on top, which made them feel even more special. from vava dessert shop a very famous store in downtown.

She’s the kind of person who often does small, thoughtful things like this. Sometimes we exchange holiday cards holiday cards or talk about interesting stories while waiting for the elevator. In Toronto, where neighbours usually mind their own business, having such a generous and friendly neighbour is really rare. I really feel lucky to live next to someone like her. She makes my rental life in Canada much more colourful.

Describe a time someone asked for your opinion

别人向你询问意见的经历

I want to talk about my neighbour who once asked for my opinion in a very unexpected and fun way. She’s a Japanese lady in her 50s, and we live in the same condo building in Midtown Toronto.

She’s someone with a strong sense of style and personality. One day, we ran into each other in the hallway and waited for the elevator together. Out of the blue, she asked me what I thought about her new sunglasses. They were huge, square-shaped, and totally matched her bold fashion style.

I hesitated for a second but told her honestly that I thought they looked cool and very “her.” She nodded seriously, and then said something really funny: “Good. I don’t want to look boring like everyone else in this building.” It made me laugh so much because she said it so seriously.

It’s rare to have these small but fun interactions with neighbours in a big city like Toronto. She often chats with me or gives me cupcakes when something special happens in her life.

I really feel lucky to live next to someone like her. She makes my rental life in Canada much more colourful. I enjoy talking with her—she always teaches me something new or gives me interesting insights about life.

1：Describe a person you talked to at a party

英文答案：

One person I talked to at a party and still remember very well was a Japanese lady I met at the afterparty of TIFF — the Toronto International Film Festival. Last year, I worked as a volunteer for the Chinese exhibition booth. We were promoting Chinese cinema to the global audience, and after a long day of handing out flyers and guiding guests, I went to the afterparty that was open for staff and participants.

That’s where I met this lady. She was probably in her late 50s or early 60s, but her appearance really surprised me. She was wearing a very stylish outfit — her dresses are in low-saturation colours like black, white, and grey, but what stands out was the way her clothes are cut and layered. At first I thought she might be a designer or an artist. She had very clear and sharp eyes, and a quiet confidence. So I couldn’t help but go talk to her.

Surprisingly, instead of talking about films, we ended up chatting about sushi! She told me about her favorite sushi place in Tokyo and explained the difference between traditional Edo-style sushi and more modern fusion styles. She didn’t smile too much like some people do just to be polite — instead, she made genuine facial expressions and sometimes said something really funny in a totally serious tone, which made me laugh even more.

I think she had a very youthful mindset — you could tell she was curious about the world and had her own unique sense of taste. I loved that conversation. Even though it was brief, it was one of the most memorable interactions I had that day. I hope I can meet her again at this year’s TIFF. I’d really love to hear more of her stories and learn from her unique outlook on life.

中文提示摘要（方便你理解）：
你在TIFF的afterparty遇到一位日本老太太，她穿得很潮。你和她聊的是sushi，不是电影。她很有个性，不会假笑，说话幽默。你觉得她很有品位，思想很年轻，很希望今年九月还能再见到她。

👥 Part 2 题目 2：Describe a person you met only once and want to meet again

英文答案：

A person I met only once but I really hope to meet again is a Japanese woman I ran into at the Toronto International Film Festival afterparty. It happened last September. I was working as a volunteer for the Chinese film booth — we were introducing Chinese movies and helping with visitor engagement. After the event, there was an afterparty for all the volunteers and film guests, and that’s where I met her.

She caught my eye immediately because of how fashionable she looked. She was wearing a very stylish outfit — her dresses are in low-saturation colours like black, white, and grey, but what stands out was the way her clothes are cut and layered. I honestly thought she might be a fashion editor or a creative professional. She was probably in her late 50s, but she gave off this very fresh and energetic vibe.

We started chatting because I complimented her clothes. Surprisingly, instead of talking about films, we ended up chatting about sushi! She told me about her favorite sushi place in Tokyo and explained the difference between traditional Edo-style sushi and more modern fusion styles. She didn’t smile too much like some people do just to be polite — instead, she made genuine facial expressions and sometimes said something really funny in a totally serious tone, which made me laugh even more.

What I liked most about her was her personality. She wasn’t trying to impress anyone. She had great taste, but more importantly, she had a young mindset. She didn’t try to fake smiles or small talk. Her humor was very subtle but clever.

I really hope I get the chance to meet her again — maybe at this year’s TIFF in September. I think she’s someone who can bring fun and wisdom at the same time, and I’d love to talk with her again.