英语视听说考试话题加简答

一、What is a small talk? Give a example.Small talk is a short conversation between two persons .they can talk : the weather, sports news, Entertainment news, holidayNot talk: Personal information, Salaries, Recent divorce, Religion, PoliticsFor example:Two people looking through books in a bookstoreA：This book is good .Isn't it?B：Yes, it is.A:：Who is your favorite writer?B：XXXA：Oh, me too. I think he is really great.B：I think so.Two people talk about weatherA: Lovely day, isn’t it?B: Yes. It’s terrific. Does it rain quite often here?A: Not really in this season. Usually it rains a lot in spring. Autumn is the best season in haerbin.B: So I come at the right time.Two people talk about holidayA: Chiristmas is approaching. Do you have any plan for that?B: Not yet, how about you?A: I am going to visit my grandparents together with my parents.B: That's a good idea. I believe that would be a nice gethering.A: Yes, it will. I heard that you were planning to go skiing?B: Yes, but some of my friends cancelled their schedule, so I am considering to go or not.A: Oh, sorry to hear that. It would be fun cause we had such heavy snow last week.B: Yes, maybe I will go by myself.二、Tips for interviewFirst, it is important to carefully consider what to wear for a job interview. Like it or not, how you look has an enormous impact on the interviewer’s perception.The second, In fact, "be prepared" is one of the best tips for interviews there is.* What's your biggest accomplishment so far? (Be ready with a specific example for this interview question.) Why should I hire you? (Good question. Tip - it's a great opportunity for you.)* How do you handle a job that's very stressful?* Why do you think you will fit in with the company culture? (Research the company,the position you're applying for, etc before the interviews.)Third, ask the employers question. Questions are sure way to signaling your keen interest in the position you are targeting. Also, a job interview should never be one-sided affair. There are some questions you can ask during the interview.*What key results do you expect out of someone in this position?* What are the main challenges this job entails?* Why is this position open at this point in time?* What results do you like someone in this position to achieve in six months?Here are 10 tips for interview success.1. First impressions countGreet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Give eye contact. Try to make small talk during the walk from the reception area to the interview room. Liz Anderson, a human resources manager says, "You have to sell yourself before you can sell anything else and the first 30 seconds are when the interviewer subconsciously makes decisions about whether they like you or not and whether you will fit into the team."2. Be preparedRe-read your CV and the job advert just before the interview. Do your research thoroughly: Look at the company web site or obtain literature. You may be asked about the salary you are after so make sure you research that as well.3. Don't waffleAnswer questions properly - even if you need a few moments' silence to collect your thoughts. Anderson advises, "It's better to say you need a minute to think about your answer rather than speak instantly and regret it afterwards."4. Why should they hire you?Most job adverts will list qualities they're looking for - a team worker, a good communicator - so it's up to you to think of examples of how you can demonstrate these skills. Be ready to talk about your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills. Have at least three strong points about yourself that you can relate to the company and job on offer.5. Be positiveYour interviewer will be thinking about what it would be like to work with you, so the last thing they'll want to hear is you talking about your boss or current colleagues behind their back. Interviewers like to see someone who enjoys a challenge and is enthusiastic.6. Remember your body languageIt is not what you say, but how you say it. During the interview, do not fold your arms and lean back or look to the floor! Sit upright and try to maintain good eye contact. Use your hands and lean forward when making a point. Many people cannot think and control their body language at the same time, which is why you need to prepare.7. Expect the unexpectedYour interviewer may try to catch you off guard: A survey by OfficeAngels has revealed that 90 per cent of employers ask 'killer' questions in interviews. It is impossible to plan for every difficult question, such as "How would your colleaguesdescribe you?" but try to appear relaxed and in control. Ask the interviewer to repeat the question if necessary but do not evade it. Hopefully you will not befall the fate of those job candidates at B&Q who were asked to dance to "Blame it on the Boogie"! 8. Develop rapportShow energy, a sense of humour and smile. Jean Smith, a social anthropologist says: "It's infectious, being positive and enthusiastic." Ask your interviewer questions about themselves and any issues the business is facing.9. Clarify anything you are unsure ofIf you are not certain what are meant by a particular question, ask for clarification. At the end, ask the interviewer if there is anything else he or she needs to know about. Do not be afraid to ask when you are likely to hear if you have been successful or not.10. Remember your mannersIt is better to choose than to be chosen. Tell the interviewer why you are interested I n the company and job opportunity. Ask them for a business card and follow it up by sending a "thank-you" e-mail or letter, saying how much you enjoyed meeting them and how interested you are. Take the opportunity to detail the key advantages you bring.3、holidaysEaster:Easter is a Christian holiday that is celebrated on a Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th. Christians celebrate the resurrection [rezə'rekʃ(ə)n] of Jesus Christ. In the U.S., people attend religious services and family gatherings like picnics. They hide colored eggs for children to find. Many children wake up to baskets filled with candy that the "Easter Bunny" has left for them.Halloween:In Halloween, many children dress up in fancy costumes and visit other homes in the neighborhood. At each house, they demand sweets, snacks or a small gift. If they do not get this, they threaten to do some harm to the inhabitants of the house. This is known as playing 'trick-or-treat' and is supposed to happen in a friendly spirit, with no nasty or mean tricks being carried out.There are various symbols associated with Halloween. These include the spooks, ghosts and so on.Thanksgiving Day:Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry['krænb(ə)rɪ] sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.Thanksgiving Day parades[pə'reidz] are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Christmas:The day celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. It is often combined with customs from pre-Christian ['krɪstɪən; -tʃ(ə)n] winter celebrations. Many people erect Christmas trees, decorate their homes, visit family or friends.It is common toorganize a special meal, often consisting of turkey and a lot of other festive foods, for family or friends and exchange gifts with them. Children, in particular, often receive a lot of gifts from their parents and other relatives and the mythical ['mɪθɪkəl] figure Santa Claus.4、cultural differences between east and westThere are mainly five differences between east and west.The first is the difference between context. The west culture is low context. Things are fully spelled out so they are made explicit, and there is considerable dependence on what is actually said and written. The East culture is high context. In the culture, the communicators assume a great deal of commonality[kɒmə'nælɪtɪ]（共性）of knowledge and views, so that less is spelled out explicitly and much more is implicit or communicated in indirect ways.The second is the power. High power distance is in the east, bypassing is not usually allowed. When the boss is wrong, you can not tell him directly. If you do, you may be fired. But in the west, bypassing is not usually a big deal, superiors and subordinates[sə'bɔːdɪnət] often interact socially as equals.The third is the difference between individualism[ɪndɪ'vɪdjʊ(ə)lɪz(ə)m] and collectivism[kə'lektɪvɪz(ə)m].In the west which is individualism every person can speak what they think, they share the universal values. But in the east, a group find something they all agree with. For example, doing a research, in the west usually send one person to do it, while in the east, the company send a department to do it.The differences also include the view over space. In the west, people don’t get used to be very close to the other, girl and girl can not walk hand in hand, while in the east it is OK.The last difference is time.5、education1) What do you expect to learn at university?First, I want to learn how to learn. Learning is a ability, I want to enhance the ability during the university years. When there is a problem that I don’t know the answers, I can solve it through the ability. Besides, I expect to learn how to get along people well. In the modern time, cooperation is essential. The last is the knowledge.2) What can you learn in society?In my opinion, you can learn how to get along with people in the society. There are many complicated relationships, you must learn to handle it and get used to it. Besides, you can also learn how to do your work well.3) Give a list of you think are important for your college life.In my opinion, the most important is the ability to learn. With this ability, you can solve a problem you don’t know the answer.To keep a good relationship to theclassmates and teachers is essential. It can be a fortune in the future. To get a friend indeed and knowledge are also important.6、travelTravel groupAdvantages:There are three reasons to choose a travel group. The first is safe. When you travel with a travel group, there are many people in the group, the group act together, when someone miss, the group will go to find him. The second is cheap. You can share a room with the person in the group, and the tickets of the spots are lower. The last is that you don’t have to worry about the accommodation and diet, the group arrange all the things.Disadvantages:First, Traveling time is relatively compact, and you haven’t enough time to stay in the place you like. Second, the guide will make you go to some shops buy things, even if you don’t want to buy, which increases your additional expenses. Third, Diet and accommodation arrangement maybe not very well, and maybe you can not eat the food you like. The hotel you live is always far away from the city and no supermarkets around.Travel soloAdvantages:You are free to choose the place you want, and can stay without worried about the time. There is no need to wait for other persons, you can arrange your time freely. DisadvantagesThere is no person to count on, so you must do everything on your own, for example, searching the route. It may be not very safe to travel solo. When you are in the wild, you must take care of yourself, because there is no person to help. Traveling solo is also expensive. The tickets of the spots is higher, and the expense of accommodation is also higher.。