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考博复试英语口语的九个常问问题

Question 1：Tell us more about yourself.

Do say:

I’ve always been interested in discovering how things work, but my time as an undergraduate opened my eyes to the excitement and wider benefit of science. I had the chance to do some original research on my Masters and that’s inspired me to take up the challenge of a PhD. I’m also a keen hiker and amateur naturalist, so I’d love to combine my studies here with the chance to visit the local area.

Don't say:

I was born in a small countryside city of Jiangsu Province. My first dog was called Wangcai. At school my best friend was Liming. I like reading and listening to music in my spare time. My favourite colour is blue.

Question 2：What made you choose to do a PhD?

Do say:

I’ve enjoyed my academic work so far, but I really feel I’ve got more to offer as an independent researcher. I’m also passionate about this subject and don’t feel enough attention has been paid to the questions I’m looking to address.

Don't say:

I can’t think of anything to do with my Masters, but my current tutor says I’m clever enough for a PhD.

Question 3：What do you plan to do after you complete your PhD?

Do say:

I feel my PhD project can open up new lines of inquiry for this field and want to use it as the foundation for a fruitful research career. But, I’m also interested in the wider development opportunities included in this doctoral programme. I want to be an academic, but I’m happy to keep other options open.

Don't say:

I expect someone will give me a job doing more research. That’s what PhDs do, right? Question 4：What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Do say:

I feel that I’m a good written communicator. My existing academic and professional work demonstrates an ability to put forward ideas clearly and concisely. I think this will help me manage the weight of information my PhD research needs to cover and the challenge of producing an effective thesis. But, I’m not always as organised as I’d like to be. I want to address this as part of my postgraduate training and hope to take advantage of classes and development opportunities early in my doctorate.

Don't say:

My greatest strength is that I have no weaknesses! And my only weakness is that I have no strengths. Hang on...

Question 5：Are there any training needs you can identify ahead of your PhD?

Do say:

I’m really interested in communicating my research to a wider audience, but don’t know how best to go about doing this. I think the training module on public engagement will be a big help to me, both academically and more generally.

Don't say:

I’m really bad at interviews. Do you have a class for that?