大学英语四级口语考试试题构成与及评分标准

考试成绩考试总分为15 分，分为A 、B 、C 和D 四个等级。

C 等以上者将获得由教育部高教司颁发的注有CET Spoken English Test 成绩等级的CET证书等级标准A+ 14.5-15分A 13.5-14.4分能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，基本上没有困难。

B+ 12.5-13.4 分B 11-12.4 分能用英语就熟悉的题材进行口头交际，虽有些困难，但不影响交际。

C+ 9.5-10.9 分C 8-9.4 分能用英语就熟悉的题材进行简单的口头交际。

D 7.9 分以下尚不具有英语口头交际能力。

Examiner:Task 3 Individual PresentationIn this task, you are to talk about the picture displayed on the screen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare and 1 minute to talk about it. Now here is the picture.大学英语四、六级考试口语考试样题CET Spoken English TestSample PaperTopic A - 1Topic Area : City LifeTopic : City TrafficPart 1 (5 minutes)Examiner:Good morning (Good afternoon), everybody. Could you please tell me your name and the number of your admission ticket? Your name, please. And your number? … Your name? … And your number? ... Thank you.Now would you please briefly introduce yourselves to each other? Remember, you should not mention the name of your university. (1.5 minutes) OK, now that we know each other we can do some group work. First of all, I'd like to ask each of you to say something about life in the city.[ C1, C2, C3 ]1) How do you like living in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?2) What do you think is the most serious challenge of living in a city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?3) How do you like shopping in a supermarket?4) Where would you like to live, downtown or in the suburbs, and why?5) What measures do you think we should take to reduce air pollution in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?6) Can you say something about the entertainment available in your city?7) Where would you like to find a job after graduation, in a big city like Beijing or Shanghai or in a small town and why?8) What's your impression of the people in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?Part 2 (10 minutes)Examiner:Now let's move on to something more specific. The topic for our discussion today is “City Traffic”. You'll have a picture (some pictures) showing two different types of transport. I'd like each of you to give a brief description of each type and then compare the two types. You'll have one minute to prepare and each of you will have one and a half minutes to talk about the picture(s). Don't worry if I interrupt you at the end of the time limit. Now here are your pictures.[1 minute later]Now, [ C1 ], would you please start first? [ C2 ] and [ C3 ], please put your pictures aside and listen to what [ C1 ] has to say.[1.5 minutes later] OK. [ C2 ], now it's your turn.[1.5 minutes later] OK, [ C3 ], and now it's your turn.Right. Now we all have some idea of various kinds of city transport. I'd like you to discuss this topic further and see if you can agree on which is the best type of transpor t for a big city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …). During the discussion you may argue with each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. You will have about four and a half minutes for the discussion. Your performance will be judged according to your contributions to the discussion.[If one candidate talks too long]Sorry, I'll have to stop you now. Let's listen to what [ C? ] has to say.[If one candidate keeps silent for a long time] /Now, [ C? ], could you please say something about yo ur view of …?[4.5 minutes later]All right, that's the end of the discussion.Part 3 (5 minutes)Examiner:Now I'd like to ask you just one last question on the topic of “City Traffic”.[Select a question from the following list to ask each of the candidates.][ C1 or C2 or C3 ]· During the discussion, why did you say that ... ?· What kind of transport do you usually use in your city?· Do you have any suggestions as to how traffic conditions can be improved in big cities?· Do you think private cars sho uld be encouraged?· Why do you think some Western countries encourage people to ride bicycles?Now, that's the end of the test. Thank you, everybody.大学英语四六级口语考试历年话题May 2004Questions about sense of responsibility1. What kind of people would you like to work with?2. What do you think about people who don't keep their promises?3. How do you feel about students who are often late for class?4. What kind of people would you like to employ ifyou were the boss?Discussion Whether the younger generation today has a strong sense of responsibility? More questions1. Do adult children have the responsibility to care for their elderly parents? Why or why not?2. Do you think it' s important for students to have a strong responsibility? Reasons?3. Could you suggest some ways to enhance one's sense of responsibility?4. What could you do with an irresponsible employee?5. During the discussion, why did you say that...?Questions about Social behavier1. Do you get along with your roommates?2. Do you think people are less honest today than they used to be?3. Do you think it's always wrong to tell a lie?4. Do you think one should always be ready to help others?5. Some people say interpersonal relationships are becoming more and more complicated. What's your opinion? Fighting Dishonesty(for candidates)Please comment on the following form of dishonest behavior and give examples to illustrate your point.1. Cheating in exams2. Selling fake commodities3. Taking stimulants, or illegal drugs, for better athletic performance4. Evading or escaping taxes DiscussionThe best way to fight dishonesty More questions1. Do you believe in the saying that honesty is the best policy?2. Have you ever been cheated by anybody? If yes, please tell us about it. If not, how did you avoid being cheated?3. Do you believe honesty is important in developing friendships?4. What would you do if your found somebody cheating in exams?5. Do you think people will benefit from being dishonest?6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?Questions about city development1. Can you give examples to illustrate the rapid development of. cities in China?2. Which city do you like best? Why?3. Where do you prefer to work, a coastal city or an inland city?4. Why does the govemment encourage young people to work in the westem areas of China?5. Now many people from rural areas are trying to make a living in cities . What do you think about that? If you were mayor of a city(for candidates)Please tell us what you would do about the two areas of concern listed on your card if you were mayor of the city.1.Enviroment Housing2.Employment Public Security3. Education Medical Care4. Welfare for the unemployedPublic transportation DiscussionThe qualities a mayor should have More questions1. If you were given the job of a mayor, would you accept it?2. What do you think could be the most difficult problem for a mayor?3. What do you think is the best way to solve the problem of unemployment?4. Have you ever thought of doing administration work after graduation?5. What contribution so you think a university student can make to city development?Questions about education1. How did you feel when you first went to school?2. How did you like the school you attended?3. DO all children in your hometown go to school when they reach school age? Why or why not?4. Did you have to pay a lot of extra fees when you went to school? Explain.5. Can you say something about your former classmates who failed to get into university?6. Have you ever been back to your former school to see your teacher?The right to education(for candidates) Describe the pictures and talk about the difficulties children in poor areas face in getting an education.1. 学校环境对比2. 上学路途对比3. 考上大学与否对比4. 兄妹上学对比DiscussionWhy all children should be given equal opportunity to get an education? More questions1.Why is education important for the development of. our county?2. Do you think it' s a good idea for parents to send their young children abroad to study?3. Why do you think some parents like to send their children to expensive private schools?4. What's your comment on schools which charge students unreasonable fees?5. Why do we encourage people to contribute to Project Hope?Ways to motivate students(for candidates) Do you think the following way is effective in motivating students to learn?1. Giving frequent exams2. Updating course content3. Enhancing students' interest in what is being taught4. Enforcing strict regulations DiscussionWhy some students lack motivation for learning?More questions1.What' s your motivation for learning?2. Do you think it' s the teacher's job to motivate students?3. Do you think motivation is important for success?4. DO your have any other suggestions for motivating students?5. Some students are planning to study abroad after graduation. What' s their reasons for doing so?6. During the discussjon, why did you day that... ?Nov.2004Questions1.What kind of people do you like working with?2. Do you belíeve ín the saying "A friend in need ís a friend indeed"?3. What do you thínk ofpeople who always rely on other people's homework?4. What do you thínk of students who often copy other people's homework?5. Among your classmates, who do you admire most?6. Among your teachers, who do you respect most?People you admire （for candidates）1. people who have team spirit2. people who are ready to help others3. people who have a strong determination4. people who are willing to try new ideas or methods DiscussionWhich kind of person is more likely to be successful in life? More questionsl. Do you think we shou~d carry on th,e spirit of Lei Feng today?2. Do vou think Bill Gates would have been successful if he had finished college?3. Do you think a good education will ensure a successful career?4. Would you say wealth is a symbol of success?5. Do you think people who get rich ovemight can be considered succussful?6. During the discussion, why did you say that. . .?Questions1. Do you ever throw away things that can still be used? Please give an example.2. Do you think garbage can be recycled?3. Do you save used things likeplastic bags for future use?4. What sort of people do you think like to keep used things?5. Do you think used things are always worthless? The throw-away culture(for candidates)A card listing two different groups of people:1.manufacturers and consumers2.young people and elderly people3.wealthy people and low-income people4.people who care about durability and people who care about fashion Discussion Whether the throw-away culture should be encouraged? More questions1. Do you think it's wasteful to throw away things that can still be used?2. Why are many youngpeople in the habit ofthrowing away things which can still be used?3. Are wealthy people wasteful?4. Are disposable products a waste ofnatural resources?5. Why do e1deriy people rarely have the habit ofthrowing away things which can still be used?6. In which way can we stimulate productions?7. Why govemment encourage people to consume?Questions1. Do you tbink bicyc1es are a good means of transportation?2. Which form of city transport do you prefer?3. Have you ever traveled long distances? Please say sometbing about our travels. If not, have you any plans to do so?4. Whicb do you tbink is tbe most convenient way to travel over distances?5. Do you think more and more people are going to buy cars?6. Some people don't what to own a car even thougb they can afford it. What do you tbink is tbeir reason for not buying one?Intercity transportation (for candidates) Please ta1k about the advantages and disadvantages of the means of intercity transportation as shown on your card.1. Trains2. Airplanes3. Long-distance buses4. Private cars DiscussionWhich means should be given priority when planning intercity transportation systems? More questions1. What is the biggest problem with public transportation in the city you live in?2. What is the major cause of traffic jams in big cities?3. Should drivers always be held responsibLe for road accidents?4. Can you think of any measures to make people obey traffic rules? Please name one or two.5. What form of transportation causes the least environmental pollution? Please explain.Questions1. Do you spend a lot of time reviewing your lessons after c1ass?2. Do you often attend lectures given by distinguished scholar? In what way have those lectures benefited you?3. Do you like taking exams?4. Do you spend a lot of time preparing for exams?5. Do you think exams are helpful to your studies?6. Are you happy when an exam is postponed or canceIled? Cheating in Exams (for candidates)Please comment on the statement about cheating in exams given on your card .1. "It's shameful to cheat and those who cheat sbould be severely punished."2. "I don't care whether other people cheat in exams so long as 1 don't cheat myself."3. ''!'m strongly against cheating in exams and will report any such case."4. "As long as there are exams, there will be people who cheat. Nothing can be done about it."DiscussionWhat should be done to stop cheating in exams? More questions1. Do you think exams are necessary?2. Do you think exams are the only way to evaluate a student' s academic performance?3. Do you have any suggestions for reforming the present examination system at college?4. Do you think exams will be done away with someday?5. What are the positive and negative aspects of exams at college?Questions1. When do college students usually start to look for a job?2. Is a college degree a guarantee for a good job in the future? Why or why not?3. Is it becoming more and more difficult for university graduates to get a good job? Why or why not?4. Do you agree that work experience should be a precondition for employment? Why or why not?5. What kind of job do you expect to get when you graduate? Why?6. Have you got any work experience? (If yes) Please say something about it. (If not) Do you think it's a disadvantage?Job Hunting (for candidates)Do you think the student should take the job or turn it down? Try to help him come to a decision.1. 专业对口，但工资低2. 工资高，但专业不对3. 工资高，但工作强度很大4. 专业对口，但晋升机会少DiscussionWhat should be one's chief concern in choosing a jobMore Questions1.Some applicants ask for a low salary in order to get ajob- Do you think that is a good strategy? Why?2. What qualifications must one have to be more competitive in the job market?3. Do you think it' s easier for male students to get a job tban female students? Why or why not?4. Do you think the higher one's degree, the easier it will be for one to get ajob? (Explain the reasons)5. Many university graduates would rather start their own businesses than hunt fora job. Do you think it's a good idea? Why?6. During the discussion, why did you say that...?Questions1. Can you say something about your primary school education?2. Can you say something about your middle school education?3. What subject did you Iike most at middle school?4. What extracurricular activities did you often take part in at middle school?5. Do you think you have more free time at college that at middle school? (If yes) How do you spend your free time? (lf not) Why not?6. What do you think of your teachers at middle school Education in China (for candidates)Please say what you know about education in China, focusing on the area specified on your card. Tbe prompts provided are Only For Your Reference. You don't have to cover all tbe points or be limited to them.1. Compulsory educationNine-year compulsory education / quality of education / student workload2. Higher educationRapid development / cbances for admission / labor market3. Continuing educationUpdating one's knowledge / distance education / on-tbe- job training4. Vocational educationNeed for skilled technicians / possibilities of career advancement / teaching staff and facilities DiscussionWhich area of education should be given priority at present? More questions1. Do you think i t' s easy to develop education in rural areas? (explain reasons)2. What do you think you can do to help improve education in remote areas?3. Do you think primary school education an important part of your life? (explain reasons)4. Do you think a university education is the only road to a successful career? Why or why not?5.What kind of school would you like to teach in if you were a teacher? (explain reasons)6. During the discussion, why did you say...?May 2005Topic Area: Social Issues Topic: Equality between Men and Women Questions1. Do you think you're fortunate to be admitted to college?2. What' s the ratio of males to females in your class? Do you think this ratio is reasonable?3. Do men students and women students have different likes and dislikes? Examples?4. Who do you like to work with ifyou have a choice, men or women?5. What kind of job would you like to have after graduation? Why?Equality Between Men and Women (for candidates)1. Talk about differences in opportunities for men and women in terms of employment and give your comments.2. Talk about differences in opportunities for men and women in terms of promotion and give your comments.3. Talk about differences in incomes for men and women and give your comments.4. Talk about differences in family responsibilities for men and women and give your comments.DiscussionWhat we can do to ensure equality between men and women? More Questions1. Do you think men and women have different roles to play in society?2. Do you think there can ever be absolute equality between men and women?3. Do you think women should stay at home instead of taking a job after marriage?4. Do you think men and women should share housework and childcare?5. Do you think women managers are easier to work with than men managers?Topic Area: Elderly People Topic: Life after Retirement Questions1. Can you say something about your grandparent?2. What do you think elderly people need most? Reasons?3. Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that?4. What kink of jobs do you think are suitable for elderly people? Why?5. What can elderly people do to stay healthy?6. What should we do to show our concern for elderly people?Life after retirement(pictures)(for candidates)1. Traveling2. Learning something new3. Taking care of grandchildren4. Having a good time DiscussionWhether early retirement should be encouraged in China? More Questions1. Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement?2. Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly?3. Do you think jogging is a good exercise for e1derly people?4. What can people do for their community after they retire?5. Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren?Topic Area: Information Technology Topic: Surfing the Net Questions1. Is it easy for you to access the Internet? How often? If not), Why not?2. People often say we are now living in a small world. What' s your opinion?3. What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? Reasons?4. Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you think it's a good thing?5. More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about that?6. How do you usually communicate with your family and friends?Surfing the Net (for candidates)Please talk about the advantages and disadvantages of surfing the net specified on the following topic:1. Useful information & harmful information2. Communication via the Intemet & Junk mail, computer viruses, etc.3. E-learning & overindulging in computer games4. E-shopping & computer crimesMore Questions1.What' s your advice to classmate and friends who spend too much time surfing the net?2.2. It is said that students who major in infornation technology are likely to get a good job. What' s your opinion?3. Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning?4. What websites do you often visit? Why?5. What do you think is the future of e-business?Topic Area: University Life Topic: Coping with Stress Questions1.What do you think of campus life?2. How's the food in your school dining hall?3. How often do you have tests? What if you don't do well on the tests?4. How do you usually spend your weekends?5. What would you do if you feel lonely on campus?Coping with Stress (for candidates) Please ta1k about the kind of pressur college students may experience as specified on your card:1. Academic pressure2. Financia1 pressure3. Job-hunting pressure4. Emotiona1 pressureDiscussionHow to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at school? More Questions1.Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?2. Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? Why or why not?3. DO you think pressure is always a bad thing?4. Do you think school authorities are paying enough attention to students' psychological health? Explain.5. Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? Why or why not?Topic Area: University LifeTopic: Students' All-round Development Questions1. How did you feel when you received your college admission letter?2. What was the response of your parents or relatives when they leamed you were admitted to college?3. What preparations did you make before leaving for university?4. What impressed you most when you first arrived on campus?5. Do you like the courses offered by your university? Why or why not?6. Are you satisfied with your university life? Please explain （for candidates）Please talk about the possible problems facing college students from the perspective written on your card.1. 学习方面(态度、方法、成绩)2. 生活方面(自理、自律、适应能力)3. 社交方面(团队精神、合作共事能力)Discussion What measures should be taken to ensure students' all-round development? More questions1. What do you think is the greatest progress you've made at college so far?2. What' s the biggest challenge you encountered at college?3. What would you say if one of your classmates doesn't like his current major?4. Do you believe in DIY, that is , "Do It Yourself'? Why or whynot?5. What do you plan to accomplish during your college years?6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ?Topic Area: Social Issues Topic: Charity and Donations Questions1.What will you do if someone has difficulty in their studies and turns to you for help?2. Have you ever noticed there are people in need of help in our society? Who are they?3. What do you think of the saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed"?4. Have you ever done any voluntary work? If yes，what did you do? If no, do you think you'll do some voluntary work when needed?5. Are there any students in serious financial difficulty in your class? If yes, what will you do to help them?6. Are there any students in your class who are from the rural areas? What's their financial condition?The Kind of Charitable Donations (for candidates)Please talk about the kind of charitable donation written on your card.1. 捐助希望工程，捐助贫困生2. 捐建卷教学大楼、图书馆等3. 捐款捐物，赈济灾民Discussion·What should be do ne to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor? More questions1. Do you think rich people are always happy?2. What do you think you can do for the poor after you graduate?3. Can you name one or two causes for the difference between the rich and the poor?4. Are you from a developed area or a less developed area?5. In what way do you think you can contribute to the development of the westem part of our country?6. What do you think a harmonious society should be like?7. In the discussion, why did you mention that... ?May 2006Topic Area: Social BehaviorTopic: Trust among People Questions1. Do you live on campus or at home? How do you get along with your classmates?2. What do you do when someone asks for help?3. Why do some people tell lies?4. What would you do if you found someone stealing or cheating?5. What do you do when a classmate faces difficulty? Trust among People ( for candidates )Each of you will be given a card. I'd like you to tell the story based on the pictures given on your card. Remember, you should tell only your part of the story. Right. Now that we all know what the story is about, we can see thaf instead of being trusfed and rewarded, the lady got herself into trouble. DiscussionThe importance of building more trust among people More questions1. What do you think ofthe c1aim made by the old man's family members in the story?2. What would you do if you were the lady driver in the story?3. Why do you think the old man's family members behaved thatway?4. How is it that people sometimes don't trust each other?5. What do you think we should do to promote trust among people?Topic Area: University LifeTopic: Living and Studying Habits Questions1. Do you exercise in the moming or in the aftemoon, or not at all? Please explain.2. When do you usually go to bed? What do you usually do in the evening?3. Can you always finish your homework in time? Why or why not?4. Do you enjoy the food in your school cafeteria? What are your favorite foods?5. Do most ofyour classmates lead a healthy life? Please elaborate. Living and Studying Habits( for candidates )Please describe the unhealthy habits stated on your card and comment on them.1. 学习无计划:如作业拖拉、不预习、不复习、临时抱佛脚2. 饮食不规律:如不吃早餐、偏食、食暴饮、过度节3. 作息不规律:如熬夜、不休息、不锻炼DiscussionHow Healthy Living and Studying Habits Contribute to one's success . More questions1. Do your roommates or classmates have different living habits? How do you manage to get along?2.Do you End it annoying ifyour classmates are late for class? What do you think could be done to solve the problems?3. What are some ofyour living habits that you consider healthy?4. Do you think it's easy to change one's Iiving habits? Why or why not?5. Do you believe punctuality (being on time) is a virtue? Please explain.6. During the discussion, why did you say that... ? Dec.2006 Ⅰ. Topic Area: Att itude towards LifeTopic: How to Find Happiness in LifeQuestions about People's Attitudes towards Life1. Do you find college life challenging? If yes, in what way?2. Have you met with any difficulties while at college? What are they?3. If you ran out of money, what would you do?4. What do you usually do when you meet with difficulties In your studies?5. Have you ever fallen i1l? Ifyes, what was the problem? If not, how have you managed to keep so healthy?6. Suppose one ofyour classmates came down with a fatal illness, what would you do for them?How to Find Happiness in Life (for candidates)。