口语考试的话题选集

1. Test Instruction (考试说明)

The Speaking Test takes 6 minutes. It consists of an oral interview between the candidate and an examiner.

There are 2 main parts. Each part fulfils a specific function in terms of interaction pattern, task input and candidate output.

In Part 1 (20%) the candidate answers general questions about himself/herself and his/her college life. This part lasts 1-2 minutes.

In Part 2 (80%) the candidate is asked to select a topic and can have a 1-minute preparation for a short speech on the selected topic. The candidate is required to talk on the selected topic for 2 minutes. Then, the examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues and concepts that are related to the topic. The discussion lasts 2 minutes.

The overall structure of the test is summarised below.

英语专业四级口语考试形式

全国英语专业四级口语考试采用录音形式。

考试共有三个项目：

1。复述故事，要求考生听两遍事先录好的英文故事，听完后复述3分钟

2。即席讲话，根据所给的题目，准备三分钟后即席讲话3分钟

3。扮演角色，根据规定的情景和分配的角色独自准备3分钟，然后对话4分钟

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英语专业学生口语优势面临挑战

2. Marking Scheme (评分标准)

Band A -Very Good User

Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic

inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations.

Handles complex detailed argumentation well.

Band B - Good User

Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed

reasoning.

Band C - Competent User

Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in

familiar situations.

Band D – Modest User

Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. Band E – Limited User to Non User

Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent

breakdowns in communication occur.

No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated

words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great

difficulty in understanding spoken and written English.

Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words or no assessable information provided. (Scores 9-0)

Test 1.

1. Discuss the influence of advertisements on people's life.

2. Comment on children’s after-school activities.

3. Discuss the role of the Internet in people’s life.

4. Describe one of the main festivals in China.

5. Describe a person you respect.

6. Describe a tourist site that you recently visited.

7. What does happiness mean to you?

8. Do you think people can make real friends on the internet? Why or why not?

9. What are the qualities of a successful postgraduate student?

10. What is your opinion of the one-child policy?

Some questions related to the topics.

1. Discuss the influence of advertisements on people's life.

1a. Can you describe an advertisement you’ve seen recently?

1b. What are the benefits of advertisements?

1c. What are the disadvantages of advertisements?

2. Comment on children’s after-school activities.

2a. Is it necessary for children to have after-school activities?

2b. How do the after-school activities change children’s life?

2c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children’s after-school activities?

3. Discuss the role of the Internet in people’s life.

3a. What can people do on the Internet?

3b. How does the Internet influence people?

3c. How can people make a better use of the Internet?

4. Describe one of the main festivals in China.

4a. What is the name of the festival?

4b. What do people do to celebrate it?

4c. What is the significance of the festival?