大学英语三听说口语考试参考资料

2013-2014-1大学英语三（视听说）口语试卷Part I Speech (40%)Directions: Please make a speech according to the given topic. Your time limit is 1 minute.1.Talk about your campus life.2.What are some of the current environmental problems in yourhometown?3.Do you believe in collectivism or individualism?4.Describe one or two cultural differences between China and theU.S.5.Which family type do you prefer?Extended family, nuclear family, DINK family, single-parent family6.Which festival do you enjoy most?7.What is your dreaming job?8.Could you give me some tips on job interview?9.Can you describe one of the current social problems?10.Which mode of travel do you prefer?plane, bike, ship, bus, motorcycle, subway11.What kind of memory do you have?Part II Dialogue (60%)Directions: Please create a dialogue with your partner according to the given situation. Your time limit is 3 minutes.1.A worries about his term paper and a test and mentions ways of cheating. B promises to help but warns against any form of cheating, and finally A promises to study hard.B: You look so sad. What's wrong ?A: I will die this time .B: Can I do something for you ?A : Well . I really want you to help to pass the final exam .B: You have two weeks before the final exam . If you want to have a good grade, the time is enough.A: But, you know, studying hard will get me crazy. So I want you to give me the keys when you finish your paper in the exam .B: No way !I refuse.Don’t even think about it! C heating in the exam is too bad .I can help you do all things except cheating.A: But, but, it is too late to study.B: No, no. If you want to do it, you can beat problems. At the same time, I will help you . Please believe me.A: OK, ok. I will try .But you must help me when I meet problems. B:I promise.2.A and B are discussing cross-cultural differences. A asks aboutindividualism, the sense of time and work ethic, and B gives explanations.A:Hello,this article is about cultural difference.It says that the difference in individualism, the sense of time and work is commom between countries.B:Yeah, the difference is almost everywhere. Especially Chinese cultural and Western cultural.A:Do you think the individualism between Chinese and Western are different?B:Of course.For example ,Chinese always like do things by groups while Western people like finishing things by themselves. A:What about the sense of time?B:It quite different.In China,we can be late for a meeting,it just OK.But other people will think you are not a gentleman otherwise they think you don’t respect them.A:Why work is also different?B:I think it is just because the interpersonal relation between people.As we all know,companies think ability is the NO.1 important about a worker.But in China,it doesn’t work.If you don’t know how to get well with other s,you will fail.A:thank you for you explain.B: You are welcome.3.A tells B that the world’s rainforests are in danger. B agrees and feels sorry for this. Then they talk about ways to save the forests. A: Most of the world rainforests are disappearing at a rate of 100 acres a minute! How terrible it is!B: Many of the world plant and animal species exist only in rainforests. We can’t leave the rainforests.A: We must save the beautiful forests.B: Yeah, we have to find ways to save them.A:Planting trees is a general way. Do you know more and more people take part in planting trees?B: Yeah, but it is not enough.The number of trees we cut down is far more than we planted.A: That’s true.B: No wonder we have to plat more trees.A: Don’t lose heart. More and more people realize we have duty to protect forests,and do our best to protect them.B: Any other good news?A:Many countries has stepped up its tree-planting efforts. Now it’s the world’s No.1 planter of trees.B: Wow, I’m impressed.4.A and B are talking about the divorce rate in each of their countries. They offer possible reasons for the high rate, such asmarriage at early age, different opinions on whether the wife should work, etc.B: What is the divorce rate in your homeland?A: The divorce rate can be as low as 10 percent.B: That’s quite lower than in our country.A: Well, what’s the divorce rate in your country?B: About 40 percent.Very high…A:You are right.It’s very high.B: In my country, People get married before 20.What about your country?A:People generally get married after 24.B:I think that is the reason why the divorce rate is too high in our country.A: I think so.If people begin working before they get married.They will experience more and maturity.5.A, a Chinese student, has just arrived in the U.S. Now he is found badly shaken by his American classmate B. A describes the terrible things he experienced: People in funny clothes and masks were everywhere, a guy with a bloody mask suddenly jumped out from a street corner, kids gave out horrible cries like ghosts, etc. B explains to A that it was Halloween.A:Are you OK?You look terrible!Where did you go?B:Just to the corner,but I’m frightened out of my wits.A:You said you just went to buy a cup of coffee.B:People in funny clothes and masks were everywhere,a guy with a bloody mask suddenly jumped out from a street corner...It is too scared.A:Haha...It’s Halloween,the day for ghosts and witches.B:Well, why is it called Halloween?A:It is one of the oldest holidays in western.I’m sorry I don’t know why it called Halloween.B:It’s the most strange festival I have ever seen.I will memorize this forever.6. A is going to an interview. He asks B for advice. B tells him to pay attention to his appearance (hair and dress) and manner (polite but formal). B also advices A to tell about his work experience, to ask about the job requirements, and to learn the usual salary for a new hand in advance.Z: Can you give me some advice on how to succeed in an interview? S: Well. First of all, you need to pay attention to your appearance. You have to dress professionally and have a good hairstyle.Z: But what about during the interview?S: You should speak politely and firmly. Don’t look too shy, nor should you too aggressive. And necessary, you should be sure tomaintain good eye contact.Z: OK, What can I talk to make myself have more chance to join the company?S:You can tell them about your work experience.I think it helpful for you.Also,you can show your confidence to the job.Z:Should I ask about the salary and fringe benefits?S:If they show interests to you,maybe you can ask about it.But I don’t think it’s a good question.Z:Well,you are right,thank you for you advice.S:You are welcome.I wish it were helpful fou you.7. A’s software development company has first-rate program writers and good products, but lacks a good sales network. So A wants to merge with B’s company which has many reliable sales outlets. B is cautious and asks A why he wants to merge. B gives his reasons, each time in a positive tone.A:I hear that your corporation has considered acquiring a software development company for some time.B:That’s quite true.What have you got in mind?A:I think my company would be a good match for yours.And we’ve been looking for a merger(合并) partner.B:Are you sure your business can make a real contribution?A:Definitely.The quality of our products is first-rate,and we have many reliable sales outlets.What’s more,your company can propel us to even higher heights.It will be an all-around excellent match.B:I think it might be,though we have yet to discuss details.A:That’s great.I feel very happy to our cooperation in the near future.B:I wish a happy cooperation too.8.A’s mother welcomes her son, an assistant engineer, home after he works in another town for a year. The son smells of alcohol and smoke, the mother asks what has happened to him, expresses her disbelief again and again, and urges him to stop. The son gives his reasons for getting hooked on liquor and cigarettes, and promises to try his best to stop.A:Hi,John.I’m so glad you are back,B:It’s nice to be home again,mom.A:I miss you very much.But why do you smell of alcohol and smoke? B:I play with my Colleagues in a pub before I come back,you knowthat some people like smoking and drinking in the pub.A:Really?No,john,you lies to me.B:OK,mom,I’m very sorry,I can’t relax under heavy pressure.So I get hooked on liquor and cigarettes.A:But do you know smoking and drinking is bad for your healthy?You can looking for some other ways to relax.B:OK,I know,I try to stop them form now.A:It doesn't get any better.Well,Let’s have dinner.9.A is booking airline tickets for her boss and herself to attend an industrial exhibition in Toronto. The travel agent is asking her about the destination, travelers’names, one-way or round-trip, and the class of the tickets.B:Globe Travel Agency.Can I help you?A:This is A,I’d like to book airline tickets.B:And what’s your destination,Miss A?A:we are headed for Toronto to attend an industrial exhibition. B:Can you tell me your name,please?A:my name is ...and my boss’s name is...B:Will that be one-way or round-trip tickets.A:Round-trip tickets.B:OK,Will you be flying first class or business class?A:The first class.My boss is a captious person.B:Let me check the computer.I can book your flight immediately.Thank you for your call.Bye bye.A:Bye.10. A is telling B about his trip to Beijing when the door bell rings. After answering the door, A forgets where he left off. With B’s help, he continues to talk favorably about his trip and complains about the high admission fees at some historic and scenic sites. But when asked about the exact fees, A doesn’t remember them.A:Hi,My trip to Beijing was fantastic.B:Tell me what interested you most.A:The doorbell rings and I open the door.B:OK.A:Er...I’m so sorry,I can’t remember where I left off.B:You were talking about your tour in London.A:Oh yeah.I particularly enjoyed visiting the historic and scenic sites,but some places have high admission fees.B:What’s the exact fees?A:Er...I’ve forgotten it all.B:What’s wrong with you memory?A:I don’t know,perhaps I need have a good sleep.B:I think you should see a doctor and get some pills.And then you will be fine.A:I hope so.。