研究生英语口语期末考试(1)
研究生英语口语考试
1 Health and DietNutrition and mental healthYour mental health is very important. You will not have a healthy body if you don't also take care of your mind. People depend on you. It's important for you to take care of yourself so that you cando the important things in life — whether it's working, learning, taking care of your family, volunteering, enjoying the outdoors, or whatever is important to you.Good mental health helps you enjoy life and cope with problems.It offers a feeling of well-being and inner strength. Just as youtake care of your body by eating right and exercising, you can do things to protect your mental health. In fact, eating right can help maintain good mental health. You don't automatically have good mental health just because you don't have mental health illness. You have to work to keep your mind healthy.The food you eat can have a direct effect on your energy level, physical health, and mood. A "healthy diet" is one that has enoughof each essential nutrient, contains many foods from all of the basic food groups, provides the right amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight, and does not have too much fat, sugar, salt, or alcohol.By choosing foods that can give you steady energy, you can help your body stay healthy. This may also help your mind feel good. The same diet doesn't work for every person. In order to find the best foods that are right for you, talk to your health care professional.Some vitamins and minerals may help with the symptoms of depression. Experts are looking into how a lack of some nutrients — including folate, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, and omega-3 — may contribute to depression in new mothers. Askyour doctor or another health care professional for more information.2 Transportation and TrafficYou need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for yourchoice.If I had to travel 40 miles away from my home I would be considering the following means of transportations: a car, bicycle and bus. Every of this methods of transportation has advantages as well as disadvantages. In this essay I will analyze all of them and present my view in favor of traveling by a car.Traveling by bus brings many benefits. First of all, one does not have to drive. So, I can just relax and enjoy the view from my window. Second of all, it is cheaper. I will not have to buy gasoline or pay for the car insurance. However, traveling by bus has a few disadvantages as well. For example, I will have to follow the bus schedule. Another important aspect, I will not be able to arrange the speed or make a stop when I need to.From the other hand, traveling by bicycle is a great exercise. Secondly, it is pollution free. However, It can take too much time and at the end of my trip I will be tired and exhausted. In addition, I will most likely need a shower and some rest.In contrast, traveling by car brings many advantages. First of all, I can arrange my speed as I want to. If I am in a hurry I will speed up a little. Otherwise, if I am not in a hurry, I can make some stops and enjoy the surroundings or have a lunch in the nearest bar. Second of all, I do not depend on a schedule like with traveling by bus. So, I can start my trip when and where I want to. In addition to those practical benefits, traveling by car is the fastest way. Another important aspect of this if I am traveling with my friends, we can talk, listen to the radio we like and discuss everything we want. A car can give us privacy. Of cause, I will have to pay for gasoline and traveling by car is not as save as traveling by bicycle or bus but I think it can not change my mind.To sum up, I think that I would choose to travel by car. It is more convenient and offers a great amount of advantages.3 Job and CareerDifference Between Job and CareerWhile both a job and a career involve getting up and going to work in the morning, there is a huge difference in the mindset of a person holding a job and the mindset of a person with a career. The differences don’t necessarily come from salary or benefits. They might not even come from the difficulty of the work. The major difference between a job and a career comes from howyou look at your work and how much you like doing your work.Job ‘“ People with a job may plan to hold it for a fixed amount of time or indefinitely. A job is a means to earn money either for schooling, family, travel, etc. Once the need for that income is eliminated, most people are more than happy to quit their job. They may later take up a new job in a similar or different field.Career ‘“ People view their career as a life-long endeavor. While they might not plan to be at the same company, they hope to do the same type of work until they retire. Many career people continue with their career as a consultant or advisor after they officially retire.Summary:1.A job and a career both involve going to work.2.The mindset of a job holder is focused on security and money while the mindset of a career person is focused on innovation and risk-taking.3.Most people see their job as a means to an end while most people see their career as an end in itself.How to Find a Good JobNowadays, more and more university graduates complain that graduation does not equate to employment. They experience great difficulties finding satisfactory jobs. But the saying goes Everything is difficult to begin. In my opinion, before finding a job, they should do some preparations.First, when they are in school, they should make good use of their time and put their heart into their studies. They can hold part-time jobs in their spare time to get some work experience. Second, They should take part in some social activities and provide themselves with special training so that they are more confident and courageous enough to face fairly good jobs or certain positions require.Do those things above, I believe once they go out of the campus, they won’t feel bewildered. However, that’s not all. To find a good job, a good application letter and a job interview which are also important. On the other hand, they can ask for jobs by E-mail, friends and the other ways. In a word, want to find a good job, they should catch every chance and keep learning. At last but not least, more confident more chances.In a word, The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to start well in your career.4 Interpersonal RelationshipThe Importance of Interpersonal RelationshipWith the development of our society, the connection between people becomes inevitable. People need to communicate with others as long as they are in the world. As a result, the interpersonal relationship becomes more and more important.随着社会的发展，人与人之间的沟通变得不可避免。
大学与研究生英语期末口语考试试题
1.What is your ideal job? (e.g.: How many hours per week? What kind of benefits? Located in which city?)What does it mean to be successful in your work？What kinds of situations would cause you to change jobs?1、a job that can let me show my passion and put my heart in it. Hope can get paied as how much I pay for.I hope that at most 40 hours in my job every week and hope stay inYichang after i graduate.Benifits: an extra sport time, bonus if possible due to my acting,To me,because i major ecology,so, the most success is to satisfy become an environmental engineer and have a good reputation in the field.3、If I made a huge mistake, like causing any big loss to the company, or can not get well with all the colleagues, or boss is not satisfy with what all I've done, then, I think I will change the job without hesitate.2. Briefly share the life story of someone you admire. Why do you admire that person? What made his/her life special?.Premier Zhou is a person of my best admire .because Premier Zhou not only was one of the greatest statesmen in the world.but also he was a kind-hearted Old man.He dedicated to his whole for the people and the country,finally Nothing remained of he .Premier Zhou has saved and helped many poor people.he has a good reputation between the Chinese people and the people all over the world. We are so proud of the Premier and pride.3. Rank the following in order of importance to you: a) health b) family c) money d) a good reputation e) education. Why did you choose that order? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being rich? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or vice versa?a) health b) family c) money d) education.e) a good reputationHealth means everything. Have a healthy can be have others.Family and money is parts of the most important in our happy life. Of course, education is also essential.a good reputation may or may not be neededRich advantage is to eat well, to dress well, life is rich and colorful. A drawback is the worry about being kidnapped and stolen.I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.because As the saying goes; money talks and money is not everything, but no money is totally unacceptable.4. Who do you think should have the highest authority in the home- the husband, the wife, or both equally share authority? If you think both should have equal authority, how should they make decisions on where to work or live if they don’t agree with each other?你认为家庭中谁拥有最高的权力？丈夫还是妻子，或是两人共同持有。
研究生英语口语期末考试听力对话
Lesson 1 listening1A: how do you think the transport system in our city could be improved.B: I think that the roadbuilding system could be made simpler. I never know where the bus routesactually go. The routes seem to twist and turn rather than going roughly in a straight line.A: I think we just need to build more roads. Then there would be more spacefor cars to drive and we‟d have fewer traffic jams.B: if we built more roads, people would just fill them with cars again. I think we shou ld discourage people from using their cars.A; how would you do that?B; I think we should do a few things at once. Improving roadbuilding would encourage people to use that. If we also charge people to usetheir cars in the city centre, they won‟t use their cars as much.A; I don‟t know. I think it‟s unfair to make drivers pay more money. Theyalready pay a lot of tax-petrol tax, for example.B; I think that they should pay more tax. Look at the damage they cause to the enviro nment and people‟s health by discharging all those exhaust fumes.A; the air would certainly be cleaner if there were fewer cars being used in the city. T he problem is that people will see it as reducing their freedom. It wellbe unpopular.B; that‟s a good point. Car owners will probably be against it, but people who use roa d building will be in favor of it.A: do you think we should travel by bus or by train?B;it‟s a difficult choice. The train is a litter faster, but much more expensive.A; we could face delays if we travel by bus, thanks to traffic jams.B; buses are more cramped and you can‟t walk around.A; that‟s true, but I feel that I see more when I travel by bus.B; really? I think you see more traveling by train.A:so, which form of transport do you prefer to use?B:I prefer going by train, ever though it costs more.A:ok them. We‟ll go by train. I‟m sure we‟ll have a good journey. Shall we go to the s tation and buy the tickets?B: the train aren‟t usually full. We can get them on the day we travel. We should buy return ticket because they are much cheaper than getting two singles.A; we should take a packed lunch on the journey. The food they sell on the trains is al ways expensive.Lesson 1 listening2A:cough,cough,cough......B:Are you ok?A:Yeah,I‟m fine.I wa s just a little allergic to the dust in the air.B:I‟m sorry to hear that.Nowadays,the environment around us is becoming worse and worse.A:Yeah,water pollution ,air pollution,global warming and so on,all of them are the results of human‟s unfriendly behav iors to our earth.B:um...The river has been polluted in our hometown. The water was so clean that we could see many fishes in the river.But now the water is yellow and smells bad.What‟s the most terrible is that there is no fish in the river.A:Oh ,That‟s too awful!B:It must have an influence on the life of the villagers arround.We should take some measures to protect our environment.A:It happens that we are doing some researches on the pollution of the Xiangjiang River.Do you have any idea about it?B:Polluted water is a great danger to our health.I think the research is very meaningful.We can visit some factories along the river.A:Good idea!Because factories always pollute the environment by pouring waste water directly into the river.B:We can also borrow some books on this topic.A:Ok,Let‟s go to the library now.Lesson 1 readingPresenting a speechV: Hello SophiaS: Hi VivianV: What‟s up? You look so upset.S: Next week I need to present a speech, but I don‟t think I am good at it . Ca n you give me some suggestions?V: Sure. In my view, only two things you need to do, preparing a text of a speech and using an effective way to deliver it.S: I have already written a draft, but I don‟t think it is attractive enough for audience. V: First, you should know how to use language accurately, clearly, vividly and appropriately.S: Yes. When I am not sure, I look up the word in a dictionary, and I try to use familiar words that are known to the average person. However, the language is not vivid enough to bring my speech to life.V: One way to make your language more vivid is through imagery or the creation of word pictures. And the strong supporting materials are also need to bolster the speaker‟s point of view.S: Yes, you are right. I can use some examples, statistics and testimony to make my viewpoint more convincing. Besides, for delivering it, do you have some good suggestions?V: You can play PowerPoint and video in your speech to draw audience‟s attention. S: Thank you ,your advices are very useful for me.V: Oh, if you dress more beautiful, act more confident and use your humor in that day,your speech can be more effective. May you succeed.Lesson 2 listening1Global warmingA. First, I will ask you a question: What is the serious problem nowadays ?B. I think it‟s the problem of environment pollution.A. It‟s related to our correct answer. But it isn‟t correct one.B. Is it the problem of population increasing?A. No.B. Oh. I got it. It‟s global warming.A. Right! Global warming is one of the serious problems nowadays.B. I have a question. It was very cold indeed this winter. I think it‟s global cooling!A. You got the wrong concept. Global warming doesn‟t only mean that the weather is getting hot, but also mean that the weather is out of control. So it will be sometimes very cold.B. What causes “ global warming”?A. Now people drive too many cars and the exhaust gases discharged by the cars and lorries pollute the air and also destroy the nature. It causes global warming.Do you know what will happen with the global warming?B. Yes. The ices in South Pole are going to be melted and at the time, many islands will be gradually flooded with water. Human will have no places to live.Surely, we don‟t want that will happen.A. What sould we do to stop “Global warming”?B. I think we can protect the environment from ourselves. We can plant treesWhen we are protecting the environment, we are saving ourselves.A. Ok. we can‟t only speak but not do later . Let us go pla nting trees.B. Yes! Now all of we know the importance of protecting the environment.Let us do our best to stop “Global warming” and make our earth a lovely homeland!A. That is good . I hope you all will be succeeded in protecting the environment.Lesson 2 listening2A：Have you seen the interview of Daniel,the main actor of Harry Potter, on TV shows yesterday?B:No,I missed it,but I am big fan of him,can you tell me what the interview talked about?A:Of course,I am very glad to share with you.Daniel answered some questions from his fans,and talked about some interesting memories when he acted the role in Harry Potter,and his next film plan.B:Oh,as his big fans,I also have many questions want to ask him.A:If you have the chance,what you want to ask him most?B:Em......I want to know,If we have any chance to see him in others films,youknow,besides Harry Potter.A:Oh,this question he just answered last night.And he said he cannot afford the time to fit in other films,but he appeared as the surprise guest in a film last year.B:Which film?A:I cannot remember the detail,you can search it on the internet.B:OK,I will.And if he would not plan to fit in film,so what does he do in his spare time?A:Let me see......He spend most of his spare time learning guitar or bass and watching movies.B:Oh,I love watching movies,too!And my favorite are Harry Potter series.How about you?A:You know,I am also their fans.B:So,which one do you like best?A:Every.When I saw the first film of it,I was a child.I was attracted deeply by the magic world.B:Yes,time goes so fast,now Daniel and us are growing up.A:Yeah,we got many important things form the films,such as friendship,family love,honesty,loyalty and bravery.B:I agree with you.And how I wish I had such a wonderful experience.A:Yes,I also admire Hermione and Roan‟s love story.B:Do you want to find a boyfriend(girlfriend) like Roan(Hermione)?A:Of course yes,he(she) is very kind,and very good to his friends and family,he(she)is really my ideal type.B:Compared with they two,I like Harry best.Although his uncle,aunt and cousin treated him as a dog,but when he grow up,he also treated them like his family,I think he was so kind-hearted and tolerance(宽容的).A:Yes,I think so,too.JK Rowling created such a wonderful world,I expect her new book.B:Me,too!Let‟s waiting for her.Lesson 2 readingDialogue 1Florence: Our new apartmcnt is using solar energy.我们的新公寓用的是太阳能．Taytor:Really? Does that mean you are paying more eacb month? Solar cncrgy is cxpcnsive.是吗？那你们晦月的支出是不是会更大啊？太阳能很贵的．F: It is right now. But it will go down in the future when more people arc encouraged to use it and the technology is furtber developed.现在是．但是如果技术进一步改善，使用的人更多的话，成本肯定会降下来的。
中北大学研究生英语期末考试1
翻译(1)科学科学是一门知识，是解决工业、农业、战争和医疗方面技术问题的非常有用的工具。
要了解科学在解决个人和国家面临的物质和精神方面可以达到什么广度和深度，就必须了解科学的真正含义是什么。
Science is a kind of knowledge which is a very useful tool in solving the technical problems of industry, agriculture, warfare and medicine. To understand the width and depth to which science can be applied to the material and spiritual problems that confront individuals and nations requires and understanding of what science really is.科学一词来自拉丁语Scire,它的意思是“知道”。
所以，从广义上讲，科学不过是指我们所知道的事情，是人类知识的总和。
但是，把科学定义为人类的全部知识是不切实际的，因为很明显，有各种不同门类的知识。
这些知识根据其获得的方法以及它所适合的经验范围而有所不同。
我们要了解的艺术、文学、法律、宗教和专门技术知识等都不同程度的分属于各种独立的知识财富，与我们通常所说的科学没有什么联系。
The word science comes to us from a latin word, scire, which means “to know”. Then, in a broad sense, science is simply what we know; the total of all human knowledge. But the definition of science as all human knowledge would not be a workable one, for it is obvious that there are different types of knowledge. The kinds differ according to how the knowledge was obtained, and also according to what frame of experience it fits. What we know of the arts, literature, law, religion, and technical know are more or less separate funds of information. They have little to do with what we commonly call science.科学也称为自然科学，以区别于其他知识门类。
研究生英语读写译教程第二学期口语期末考试
1.Please talk about your consuming habits with concrete examples. Do you preferthe old brands or the new ones? And why? And also explain how you usually manage your money.刘:Today we’re going to talk about consuming habits.As consumers,we need to buy many brands of goods.how do you make a choice when you consuming?Do you prefer the old brands or the new ones? And why?王：Compared with the new brands, I prefer to buy some old brands. The main reason is that I have been accustomed to use the products I have been using. In addition, the quality of old brands are reliable.朱：I’m afraid I can’t agree with you. I always choose some new brands instead of old brands. I think the new brands may increase more functions than the old ones. That’s To say ,new brands are better than the old brands in the terms of quality.刘：What you said is reasonable. But I prefer the old brands than the new ones. Then, how do you usually manage your money?王：I usually make a spending plan and budget before buying anything. In addition, I also take accord of each a sum of money. Only by this way can I know all the money where are used and control the cost to achieve the management of money.2Please introduce the educational system in China briefly. Do you think academic excellence will necessarily lead to success in the real life? If not, what else do you need?刘：As we all known ,China has adopted a nine-year compulsory schooling system ,which means all children are required to attend school for at least nine years. Higher education is only for those students who have passed the examination for admission to universities. University education is very important for a person and a country, so most of people think highly of university education.王：Really ,we have to admit, to a large extent, elite education promotes the development of country and person. However, in my perspective, some people misunderstand it , and it makes little or no difference to whether or not he or she is successful in other areas of life. What’s your opinion ,Zhujiahua ?朱：I agree with you. For example, without work-related experience, a higher degree can not realize one’s aspiration. There is no exaggeration in saying that a graduate is still a freshman in society with no-working experience and can not survive in this complicated community.刘：In my perspective, the determining factors in the final success of one’s career is his ability. Only the true ability will lead to the ultimate success and the high degree doesn’t necessarily equal to high ability.王：Yeah, I can’t agree more with you. So academic excellence isn’t equal to success in the real life. We should look at education objectively. Everyone has the power and possibility to achieve success. In a word, we should take a rational and objective attitude about the education system of our country.3What does happiness mean to you? Please explain your understanding of it, and the road to happiness.朱：Moning , teather . Today we will talk about the happiness . Everyone has their own definition of happiness. So, 王，What does happiness mean to you?王：Happiness is what everyone always pursues .A lot of people envy the happiness of others , but ignore the happiness of their own. Some believe what they can’t get or haven’t got is happiness. In my eyes, happiness is just a feeling from heart. Actually, it is always in our side, just not easy to be found. What about you ,刘？刘：You are right ! From my perspective, happiness means every time I go back home calling mom and dad, I can get response .Happiness is when I am in bad mood, my fri ends can give me a big embrace. Happiness is when I am in trouble, someone can tell me go ahead strongly, everything will be all right.朱：Certainly ，both of you are right ! Life is not what other people's thinking, but is your inside feeling. Do you know how to get happiness? Let's discuss this issue. First of all , I think health is the key to happiness. Only a strong man can enjoy the pleasure of life王：Yes.We should try to keep health by doing some exercise every day. Besides, In my opinion , happiness consists in contentment. A man who is dissatisfied with his present condition is always in distress. Thus ,we need to try to enjoy what you have and don’t long for what you can not obtain.刘：Additional,the hope is the way that you pursue in your life. You can not have a dream beyond your reach but you must always have hope and try to make it come true. In sum,you will feel happy if you try to keep these in your mind.朱，王：Yes, certainly!4What’s your understanding of beauty? What do you think of plastic surgery?Would you like to have one? What are the benefits and possible risks of plastic surgery?朱：Moning , teather . Beauty is God-given, but everyone wants to have a perfect face，and the development of science and technology and the change of the ideas created the conditions for plastic surgery. In recent years, more and more people, especially some young girls choose to take plastic surgeries.王，What do you think of plastic surgery?王：In my opinion , I do believe that plastic surgery bring people beauty ,confidenceand benefit for ones who need it. Here I mean the ones who need it. I t just can’t be denied .But at the same time ,there is no doubt that disadvantages can also be found in it .刘：Yes ,you are right! On one hand, plastic surgery costs people a lot. Many people can’t afford the huge charge of it , thus may causing people’s breaking up with their families . At the same time , there is a high risk in plastic surgery. The government figures shows that many people have become the victim of plastic surgery in the past 10 years. They don’t become beautiful as they once dreamed ,but unfortunately, become ugly opposite['ɑpəzət].朱：Wow ，that’s so terrible ! It is not advisable for people to take plastic surgeries. 王：Yes，we can get what we want by improving our inner qualities, such as our personality and ability, and there is no need to endure the pains and economic loss of a plastic surgery.刘：Certainly, the natural beauty plays a more and more important role in our real life. Though , plastic surgery can fix a person's body and improve a person's life, but it can't replace it just like all the other things. Your fortune is in your hand, and just do your best to seize it!5Do you like reading literature? Who is your favorite? Why do you like him/her?May you please introduce one of his/her works to us?朱：Moning , teather . Our topic is my favorite writer. So ，王，do you like reading literature in your sparetime ?王：(海伦凯勒，假如给我三天光明)Do you know the book If I had the power of sight for 3 days? It was written by an American writer. Her name is Helen Keller. Because of illness, she became blind and deaf when she was only 19 months old. Even worse, it was so difficult for her to speak because she couldn’t hear. Luckily, her parents didn’t give up. Soon Helen learnt to explore the world by using her other senses. Before her seventh birthday, a tutor called Anne Sullivan came. With the help of Anne, Helen learnt to smile to life. And then she grew up to become a world-famous writer and public speaker. Later, many books were written about her and lots of plays and films were made about her life. Her unusual story made me moved. And it taught me to be braver and more confident in the life.刘：I want to tell something about a legendary woman named Sanmao. Do you know her? She is my favorite writer. In my eyes, she was a rare extraordinary woman, who had the courage of the explorers, the romance of the travelers and the quality of the artists. Here are some of her works. <Plays hooky for Studies》, 〈Lonely Long-distance race〉, 〈Sob Camel》,《Back》, 《Straw Manpower Records》, 《Delivers You a Horse》Her works deals mainly with her own experiences studying and living abroad. And her stories are always vivid and moving. She herself was just a legend. However, she chose to kill herself with a pair of silk stockings in Taibei in 1991. She didn't give any reasons so a lot of people didn't believe that's a suicide. But for me, I think Sanmaowas a special woman, she had different attitude toward life. Her limited life was much more colorful than others who can live longer. There must be her reasons for her to choose suicide. Anyway that may be a great chance for her to meet her darling Jose again.朱：(徐志摩，再别康桥)I’ve read all kinds of books which are written by many famous writers from all over the world. But I like a Chinese writer best. His name is Xu Zhimo. Xu Zhimo still kept on reading in all his life, because he always believed that “Reading makes a full man, a ready man and an exact man.”In his time, not only Chinese but also people from other countries worshiped Xu Zhimo. His writing was enjoyed by all the people. Everybody thought that Xu’s works were s o nice and great. From his writing, people can understand a lot. I have learnt that if someone wants to be a great person, he must work hard!Now, let’s enjoy one of Xu’s verses:On Leaving Cambridge Again Quietly I leave, Just as I quietly come, I quietly wave, Saying goodbye to the bright clouds of the western sky.6Do you think English is a global language? Why or why not? And please state why you should study English and how to learn it well.朱: Moning , teather . Our topic is English as a global language . As we known, we have learn English for many years. So , 王, do you think English is a global language?王: I think English is a global language. People all over the world use to communicate, and that it is gradually replacing other languages. When people need a common language , they often use English .Think about it . English is often used at tourist information centers, in international hotels, at airports, and international sports events. 刘: Well ,I don’t agree with your opinion .There are about three times as many people who speak Chinese as their first language . And people all over the world may use some English for work or other situations. Nevertheless , this doesn’t mean they are fluent in English . They still use their first language for daily communication. English is not their main language. Exactly , I think it’s safe to say that English is a common language in the world ,which is the dominant language of business, travel, and science .朱: Certainly , what you have stated are indeed very reasonable. Besides, every year about 1 billon people study English , which also support that the English is a global language . Why do so many people learn English , they don’t use them all day ?王: Many people study English for all reasons. For example, someone want to be in international business , someone just think it will be helpfull in the future. In sum , people want and need to learn English because it offers them opportunities.刘: Yeah ! In order to study further knowledge , we----the younger generation ,need to learn it well.And the best way to improve our English is to improve our English skills-listening,speaking, reading ,and writing. Don’t you think so ?朱，王: Yes , obsolutely.7Do you like watching TV? What programs do you like most? Please describe your favorite TV program and then talk about the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV.王: Nowadays, TV is a popular entertainment tool which is favored by all people around the world. With a television connected to some channels such as CCTV, we can easily access available programs that surely matches our own hobbies. So ,朱，what TV programs do you like most ?朱：In terms of my interests, I concern about life of wild animals, and like the beauty of nature in remote places, as well as want to improve my English skills by listening to records spoken in English; therefore, “Discovery” seems to be the most favorite TV program to me. In the first place, usually watching “Discovery” will help us to have wide knowledge about wild nature in all over the place .Besides, “Discovery” deserves to be one of the best TV program for people to improve their English skills, especially listening skills. And how about you ,liushan?Well, News Report is my favourite TV programme. From this programme I learn what is going on in the world. The programme tells me important news of the day about our city, our country and the world. With this News Report availabe at any time of the day, I can get well informed, and can have a lot to talk about with my friends. In other words, I prefer News Report to any other programme on TV, and it is part of my life, for sure.华哥，上面两个，你自己选一个哈。
oral topic 研究生口语期末考试答案 第一外语口语(高级)
1.Student A harbors a crush on a girl, but does not know how to approach her.Student B offers as many tips as he can on starting a conversation, and keeping it going.你打电话给我，说你喜欢一个女孩，我给你出主意。
男：hey, this is Jack.女：hey,Jack! How are you？男：not bad. How about you？女：I’m fine.男：hey Nicole. I think I need your help.女：what’s up?男：I harbor a crush on a girl, but I don’t know how to approach her. Can you offer me some tips?女：well ,let me have a thought. Do you have her qq number?男：NO!女：get it from her rootmates qualily. Then you can talk to her through it . When is online ,you can talk to her at the first time. You should let her know that you are very concerned about her.男：Then what content do I chat with her?女：Anything! Her hometown ,her hobby, her study planing and so on. Anything interesting will be ok.男：And then? How can I approach to her closer?女：You can invite her to eat supper or watch movies . You are the boy, you should be active.男：Yes. You are right女：Just be yourself and show your sincere to her.男：Very good ! I think your advice maybe very useful. Thank you !女：You are welcome. we are friends. BTW, don’t forget to invite me for dinner when she become your girl friend!男：no problem2.Read the two passages on P6 and P7, and discuss if men and women should retire at the same age in China.女：Some people think we should let women retire at the same age as men. But I can't agree with that. what about you? 男：I think we should retire at the same age.女：You,too? Why? Ican’t understand.男：I think women should be treated equally in all aspects of our social and economic life.女：Come on. Women are different from men in many ways.男：what that means?女：Look, women need to give birth to babies and took care of them and take care of the family. The family needs man. 男：But the family needs the men too.女：In common chinese family, the father needs to work out and make money to support the family. But the mother needs to stay with the family much more. But if you think the men can do the housework for the family and take care of the kids. I think women can retire 5 years later than men too.男：but there are some women they want to retire at the same age with men.女：oh yes. It can be ture. I think we should let women decide for themselves. For those who want to retire at the same age as men, they should be given the right to do so. While for those women who want to retire earlier, they should also be allowed to.男：Yes I think that is a good idea3.Student A is to meet his/her future parents-in-law for the first time. Student B gives him/her tips on the right manners to adopt.你一脸忧虑，我来问你发生什么事，给你出主意。
研究生综合英语期末口语考试话题
研究生综合英语期末口语考试话题1. Some people think that two problems college graduates face — underemployment and soaring tuition debt. What else can students, employers and colleges do to address the problems?一些人认为大学毕业生面临两个问题——就业不足和学费债务飙升。
学生、雇主和大学还能做些什么来解决这些问题?2. Stress is a normal part of life. Dealing with stressful events is something everyone has to do. How do you usually cope with stress in your study, interpersonal relationships or daily life?压力是生活中正常的一部分。
处理压力事件是每个人都必须做的事情。
你通常如何处理学习、人际关系或日常生活中的压力?3. Do you think that artificial intelligence will be smarter than humans? Do you agree that AI is a threat for the future of life and human existence?你认为人工智能会比人类更聪明吗？你同意人工智能对生命和人类生存的未来构成威胁吗？4. Some people start their days on empty stomachs, while others are “breakfast persons,” eating breakfast regularly and enjoying eating breakfast. Do you think breakfast is important? What is the basis of your belief that it is or is not important?有些人空腹开始他们的一天，而另一些人是“早餐族”，有规律地吃早餐，享受早餐。
研究生英语口语期末考试(1)
Oral TestUnit 1Living a full lifeI think a good job is vital for everyone to live a full life. A good job is not only a source of income for daily necessities; it also brings out one’s potential. If one is good at his job, he can obtain personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. It can help him to develop a good interpersonal relationship with his colleagues, which in turn adds to his confidence.A good appearance is essential for a full life. I have read a report about a girl who was extremely ugly. She went through hundreds of job interviews, but no company would give her an offer. As a young adult, she still had to depend on her parents. She had neither self-confidence nor income and she couldn’t pursue her hobby. You can image what a life she was leading. However, she was luckily, because after the news report, some kind people donated money to her for a plastic surgery so now she has a chance to get a decent job.I believe a happy family is the key to live a full life. You may have millions of dollars, and you may have a beautiful big house, but if there is no one to share with you the money and the house, what’s the meaning of life, not to mention a full life? When you are sick, it is your family who take care of you. When you are getting older, it is your family who stay with you.How to cope with sicknessDon’t isolate yourself; try to reach out to others;Stay as physically active as you can.Manage your breathing;Stick with your treatment plan.To change for the betterI think the writer means people change for the better in the sense that theybecome wiser and more tolerant, forgiving, grateful If they had troubled relationship in the past, now they are able to cope with them and bring peace to the relationships. They are more confident so they can handle anything that comes in their way. They can bring pleasure to other people as well.A built-in capacity to flourish under the most difficult circumstancesI agree with the writer. Human beings have a tremendous potential in themselves that they may not recognize. The potential may never have a chance to be realized. But a crisis in life or a most difficult circumstance may trigger the potential and people will find themselves capable of more things. I once read a report about a nine-year-old boy who lived with his grandmother who is blind. His parents left him and never came back to see him. However, the boy was not only a good student at school; he also took good care of his grandmother on her little pension. He often went to school with an empty stomach, as he wanted to save the meal for his grandmother. It hard to imagine how a nine-year-old boy does all the homework, takes care of someone, and goes to school at the same time. It’s the circumstances that made him capable of doing so.What doesn’t kill you actually makes you strongerI think it is true that what doesn’t kill you actually makes you stronger. We have seen some cases in which some people were struck by misfortune and were never able to stand up again. They became hopeless and helpless. However, some other people became stronger once they came out of the misfortune. For instance, a strong earthquake hit Sichuan province of china. Thousands of people died, and many more got injured. But now people have re-established their families, built new houses and started their new life. The survivors eventually will become stronger than they were. Going through a very difficult situation and coming out as a better personYes, I have. When l first came to the university, I found I had a hard time understanding what a professors were saying in classes, especially in English classes because I left my ever university for seven years. I had so much pressure that I wanted to quit. Fortunately, my supervisor noticed the pressure that I was facing and he encouraged me to hold on. He also asked a upperclassman to help me with my study. Now I am a confident graduate student. I think with the past experience, I can handle any difficult situations. I am confident, optimistic and ready for any opportunities and challenges.Why do people take adventures or challenges, like extreme sports, to push themselves to limits and what can they obtain from these experiences?I think these people are born that way. They don’t like average life that everybody is leading and they expect themselves to be different from others. They want to do something special.Those are the people who know they have the potential to be the strong person, they take part in those activities just to prove to themselves or others that they are the best.Some people do this to attract the public attention for one purpose or another. Some of them are business people and they want the public to be aware of their products.These people have too much money and nothing else to do. They are bored with their life and nothing ordinary can arouse their interest. Only the extreme adventures can make them feel they are still alive.To develop a good mind a student must learn how to cultivate and develop a taste for learningI agree with the writer that to develop a good mind the student must learn how to cultivate and develop a taste for learning. To have a good mind, one must be educated. One must have a strong desire to learn new things and learn the right things, something that have a transfer value. He must learn things that will empower him with the faith in the future, and to be creative and flexible.Those learning experiences that have high transfer value to varied life situationsI think fine arts and literature have high transfer value. They give people hope, inspiration, imagination and faith. they can be applied to every aspect of life. They have the power to let people believe in themselves and hope for the best for the future. How important is one’s attitude to changes in his lifeOne’s attitude to changes is vital in his life. It affects his attitude toward his life, too. If he holds a favorable attitude to changes, he is an optimistic person and welcomes any change in his life. He is flexible, tolerant, and can cope with the unexpected. He would have sharp perceptual awareness and comprehend of more what he sees.What should be the role of schooling in one’s education?Which do you think is more important, higher education or job training?Which do you think is more important, a good heart or a good mind?Unit2Commercialization has not had a dramatic effect on the format and goals of most sportsEmphasizing on heroic orientations is to please naïve audiencesAre there any other things affected by commercialization? Give your examplesAthletes are paid too much, do you think so?What separates sport from art is the competition at its core. What do you think is the spirit of sport?Sports are often said to reflect the national character of a country. What is the character?I agree with the opinion. As to the character, I think it includes: humanity, fraternity, proficiency and diligent.I think martial arts can best reflect the “national character”of china. First, the sport has a long history in china. Second, it benefits our heath. Besides, the sport has built-in beauty.Why do you think they bid for the Olympics? What can the Olympics bring to the host city?Unit4Choose two of the inventions and talk about their importanceWe are not only we read, we are how we read.When we read online, we tend to become mere decoders of informationThe more we use the web, the more they have to fight to stay focused on long pieces of writingA form of skimming activityHow should the issue of copyright be dealt withIf you are still going to library, what kinds of books are you mostly likely to check out for careful reading? Why?I would like to read books about geography. For I currently major in Geographical Information Technology. I am very interested and do research in this field. Besides, the kind of books are very interesting, also benefits my future.The epoch in which we now live is faddish and superficial, do you think so?What do you think is the symbolic of the widening gap between the 20th century and the 21st century?We live in a technology infatuated society. Do you agree?Do you think science and technology is angel and monster? examples.If there is a time machine that enables you to choose any time to live will you choose to live at this age? Why?Unit5There is no possibility of the right man meeting the right woman. Do you agree?Can you analyze the inner feelings of the wife that led her to take such an action at the end?Do you think there could be a better way out?What do you think the story is trying to tell us?Unit6Migrant worker in chinaThe united state is a nation on the move, tell what the driving forces are behind this.In whose hands do you think the final success or failure a nation’s course rests the leaders of a country or its people? Why?Have you asked yourself what you can do for china?Would you want to changes places with any other people or live in another generation?Longing that overtakes me like a fast car on the free way and makes me willing to withstand a feeling of personal temporariness.Do you think he might benefit financially from moving around?What would be considered as the three worst things by Chinese people?Unit7Beauty is in the eye of the beholderBeauty is not in the face: beauty is a light in the heartBy plucking her petals, you do not gather the beauty of the flower.Beauty and folly are generally companions.Beauty that is merely the artificial shadow of these symptoms of health is intrinsically of poorer quality than the genuine article.For real is as much an affair of the inner as of the outer itself.All men and women will be beautiful only when the social arrangements give to every one of them an opportunity to live completely and harmoniously, do you think people will become beautiful eventually?Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. Do you agree?Unit8Many species of wildlife are reported to have become extinct or to be on the verge of extinction. What do you think causes this problem?What measures should be taken to preserve the biodiversity of wildlife?Man and natureAs you know, nature is most important to human life. People depend on nature to live, and humans need fresh air, water and vegetables, which all comes from nature. Industry needs fuel and other raw materials, which also come from nature. What is more, humans also belong to nature, and are regarded as the highest natural form of life. As a consequence, if we destroy nature, to some extent, we diminish ourselves.What does the mountain think of the howl of a wolf? Why does the author think only the mountain can listen objectively to the howl?Too much safety seems to yield only danger in the long run. ExamplesWhy should we preserve biodiversity? What benefits can it bring about to human beings?Do you think it possible to strike a balance between ecological sustainability and the development needs of people?Later, I found that what I had feared and hated, I now fear and love. What leads to such dramatic change?Why was the author torn between past and present? Do you think many older people tend to have this kind of problem?What is the relationship between human and nature? How do they interact with each other?。
研究生期末口语考试题
Questions for Oral Examination of Postgraduate Students (2013.12)1. Now in the age of the Internet, reading books does not seem as important as it once was. Do you think people can learn as much on the Internet as they can by reading books? Which method do you prefer?2. It’s been said that technology create more problems than it solves and may threaten or damage the quality of life. Is this statement reasonable? What problems does technology bring us? Use specific examples in your answer, please.3. Literature is a significant part of human culture and some say it can help form aesthetics taste. However, is it necessary for everyone to read poetry, novels, and other types of imaginative literature?4. Many people know how to attain success, but few know how to make the best use of it when it comes. So how do you define success and how would you make the best use of it?5. Do you agree that the people who make important contributions to society are generally not those who develop their own new ideas, butthose who are most gifted at perceiving and coordinating the talents and skills of others. And please give examples to illustrate your views.6. It is often asserted that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the spirit. However, formal education tends to restrain our minds and spirits rather than set them free. Do you think university education should be more open-minded and free? And what aspect of your university life should be improved?7. In today’s technological society, we are becoming busier and busier. But the primary goal of technological advancement is to increase people’s efficiency so that everyone has more leisure time. How do you evaluate this situation? How can we improve it?8. One typical feature of the young generation is overconfidence. As a result, they lack the patience to do the basic job, dreaming that they can accomplish great things is misleading and/or potentially harmful?9. What would be your major consideration in choosing a job and why?10. What is more important in your career, to make money or to be satisfied with your work?11. Which is more important for you : knowledge from books or personal experience?12. Do you think married couples have a better life without children?13. What do you think is more important for a child, a happy childhood or top marks at school?14. If you could choose one thing that China could share with the rest of the word, what would that be?15. Should postgraduate study be a means of improving job prospects, rather than pursuing academic interests?16. Do you think big cities need more public transport instead of more private cars?17. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people like to try new things or take risks. Which do you prefer?18. Many students have to live with roommates while going touniversities. Would you like to live with roommates you like or live with those school assigns you, why?19. What qualities do you think a friend should have to continue the friendship?20. Some people say college degree begins to lose shining while others do not think so. What’s your point of view on this subject? Why?。
研一期末考试英语口语对话
The joy luck clubW:Hi!Y、L:Hi!Y:what did you do last night?W:I watched the joy luck club again. I think it is very different from other films.Do you remember it?Y:Sure. It is a story about love and conflicts between four daughters and their mothers.And the conflicts are caused by their generation gaps and growing backgrounds.L:Yes. The mothers grew up in China where there are many traditions and rules to follow. However, the daughters grew up in San Francisco and live in an American way.W:You are right. In this movie, the tender and complicated love between mothers and daughters certainly impressed me a lot. In my real life , I always have conflicts with my mother .Sometimes my mother think that I am disobedient, while I often complain that my mother does not understand me at all. After reading this book, I begin to think from my mother's stance.L: Well.It really tells us many things about generation gap and culture barriers which every one of us will encounter.It worths us thinking deeply.Y:However,I learned other things from it. I understand more about the importance of revealing one’s true nature and loving oneself through the stories of the characters, especially those of Lindo, Ying-ying, Lena and Rose. By revealing one’s true nature, one can find one’s real value in the world. Loving yourself is a necessity in life because it provides self-respect. If one respects oneself, one will respect and love others.W:You remind me. Lindo “keeps everything inside” and wasn’t able to experience love in her f irst marriage. Lindo hides “under a red marriage scarf” in attempt to keep herself away from the outside world. By hiding under the scarf, she pretends that to be able to love.L: Ying-ying is also an example of the desire to remain hidden as she says, “Al l these years I kept my true nature hidden, running along like a small shadow so nobody could catch me.” The image of the shadow relates directly to the red marriage scarf.Y: They both attempt to conceal their true natures, because they are afraid to reveal their true self which may be painful. Love proves hard to gain but Lindo learns to embrace it and accept it as best she can.W: Finally she gets rid of her first marriage and begins a new life in America. By revealing her own true nature, she finds a new self. Ying-ying also gets out of her own shadow by telling her daughter her tragedy in china.Y:I hope we will think more about our true nature and value.What’s more?What about you,L?L:Well.In this movie, the conflicts are resolved, perfectly. it seems that the novel is characterised to be sentimental. In a sense, based on my own experiences, the differences existing is left unresolved. on another level, Iwonder if it shows the significant power of family on people's life. Despite the fact that they grow up overseas and are educated through western systems, their roots are Chinese.Y:Yeah.Perhaps it truly expressed this.W:Oh,What a cool film!Everyone has obtained something from it respectively. THAT’S ALL.THANK YOU.。
华中科技大学研究生实用英语期末考试口语资料.doc
Class 9Topic 1 HealthSub-topic 1What important factors contribute to or influence peopled health nowadays?Sub-topic 2What do you think of the health situation of todays Chinese university students?What are the main problems of their physical health?Sub-topic 3What are the main mental and psychological problems of current Chinese university students? How to cope with them?Sub-topic 4What are the main threats to people's health in modern society? How to cope with the problem?Topic 2 Traffic and TransportationSub・topic 1What are the reasons that cause more and more traffic accidents in China today?■High traffic volume: more cars on the road■Inadequate and incompetent road designs■Lagging infrastructures■lack of meaningful driver education and testing and a system of traffic enforcement■To many bad and dangerous drivers: not skillful enough, irresponsible,Sub-topic 2What can we do to avoid the traffic accidents? And what is the best way?On part of the pedestrians■Walking along a sidewalk and never on the roadside■Crossing with the signal in a crosswalk■If no sidewalk, a pedestrian walking along on the extreme left side of the roadway;■If on highway, walk on the shoulder of the highway■Don^t drive impaired■Yield anyway; exercise prudent courtesy■Use seat-belt and other safety devices■Do not run red■Drive attentively and predictably: connect your mind to your eyes■Never cross the double yellow linesBest way■Education for Drivers9 self-discipline , education for pedestriansself-protection ■Strict and effective official monitoring and management■ Strict rule implementation and severe punishmentSub-topic 3What do you think of the public transportation in Wuhan or on our campus?Topic 3 Job and CareerSub-topic 1What jobs are popular? Do you know some newly arisen careers?Sub-topic 2What factors will you take into consideration when you9re looking for a job in the job market?As a fresh graduate looking for my first job, I may wonder what kind of job available on the market is the most suitable for me. Maybe four important elements I will take i nto consideration are interest, salary, location and working condition.Firstly, I think personal interest is quite essential when deciding which job to accept. I fl am doing a job that I like, work itself can give me a feeling of satisfaction, and my career can also be a lot of fun. Interest is the best guide and the source of the success.I would be motivated to work hard if I really love this job.Secondly, salary counts for a lot when I choose my future caree匚My ultimate goal wh en making a choice is to find something that will make me happy. But to a certain exte nt, my happiness will probably be influenced by my income. A good salary with some variables is necessary to me.The third element I care about is which city the company locates in .There is no doubt that big cities like Beijing, Guangzhou or shanghai will provide more opportunities. Therefore a majority of graduates prefer working in those places to returning to their h ometown. However, I think a place close to my hometown will be better for me to tak e care of my old mother and father. So I hope where I go to work is not far away from my native place. Finally, working condition equally affects much when I hunt for a job. As for me, it wiII be better to work in a company which can provide some holiday every year so that I can travel to anywhere I like. It is also of importance to work with a group of people who are friendly, energetic and well-united.In a word, the ideal job for me is what combines four factors togethe匚But when I hav e to make a choice, I would choose the one which near my family since “ East or wes t, home is best・(金窝,银窝，不如自己的草窝)Sub-topic 3How to have a successful job interview?Topic 4 Interpersonal relationshipSub-topic 1What is important in ensuring good human relationships?Sub-topic 2What is real friendship? Please use some concrete example(s) to illustrate your opinion. Sub-topic 3Has the Internet brought people closer?Quick and swift Cheap and convenient Able to contact with people from every corn erof the world Able to get the latest news More reliable and less biasedAlienating people • People don^t visit each other often • Addiction to the internet ga mes • Cyber love is unreliableWe may have many friends on line, but have only met a few of them in person. We mayhave joine d many online communities, but are just interested in a few of them. We"meet n our friends online every day, but talk with just a few of them. Social networkingservices bring us together, but do n ot necessary ensure close friendship. The servicesappeal to our socializing instincts, but may ruin our ability to communicatSub-topic 4Do you like living with roommates? What are the advantages and disadvantages living with roommates? Are you satisfied with the dormitory interpersonal relationship now?Topic 5 TravelingSub-topic 1:What do people often do before leaving home for traveling?Sub・topic 2:Where do you dream to go to? Why?Sub-topic 3:Which one do you prefer, joining a group traveling arranged by a travel agency or traveling by yourself with a free line?An experience of learning: Travelling as an experience of learning may enrich ourlife ,inspire our desires of learning and access us to the culture and value differences.An attitude towards life: Travelling may bridge us to a positive attitude towards life, i ncluding how to achieve healthy life, how to be more agreeable among friends and ho w to face with and dump the exhaustions in daily life.An exploration of the unknown: Travelling as an approach to exploration of the unkno wn may challenge our courage and help us build up strong wills, help us develop new ways of thinking and recover the confidence and dependence.Topic 6 Love and MarriageSub-topic 1What，s your opinion on love on campus or love at the first sight?Sub-topic 2What characteristics are so important in the opposite sex that may attract you?Love Appearance Figure/build Job Economic conditions Personality Family background Education Hobbies Age Kind/friendly Honest Humorous Agreeable Outgoing Responsible Capable Optimistic Considerate Good at cooking Men are valued for status & money Women are valued for good looks, child rearing & homemaking skillsSub-topic 3Are house and car necessary for marriage? Will you get married without them? Why or why not?Sub-topic 4Why people get married? What are important for a happy marriage?Topic 8 Success and HappinessSubtopic 1What is success? Does success means happiness?Subtopic 2How to succeed? Are people with higher degree easier to succeed? What kind of people is easy to succeed?Subtopic 3What is happiness? Are you happy now? Why or why not? More money more happiness?Topic 10 Past and FutureSubtopic 1What is the thing you cherish most in the past? Why?Subtopic 2What are your ambitions and what do you expect most from life in the future? Subtopic 3 Can you name a few scientific advancements that have greatly changed human life in the past centuries? What impacts will new technologies have on human life, like cloning, 3-D printing?Subtopic 4What will be the main problems of the future? Can scientific development solve these problems?。
华中师范大学研究生期末英语考试对话
1. What factors can lead to happiness? Do you think biological and physiological bases underlie happiness?D：Hi Xiao ming ,Can you talk about what factors can lead to happiness to most people?F：Happiness means different things to different people. For example, some people believe that if they have lots of money, they will be happy.They believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness。
D：Yes you are right .and there are some other people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can＇t be bought by money. F：I think there is nothing wrong with people who want to get money and high position if they get them through their hard work .D：Yes you are right. But the problem is that some people get money and position through illegal channels.For example ,some businessmen even sell drainage oil.What can make you happy ?F：I believe that having lots of money is not happiness nor is holding a high position in the government. For me, happiness is closely tied to my studies, my work and my family.D：Yes ,When I made great progress in my studies, when I made contributions to the society through my work, when all the members in my family live in harmony, sharing good and sad times, I am happy.F：Although the definition of happiness depends on each individual We should have our own standards of happiness.2、Talk about Chinese and Western traditions and trends of love and marriage.D：Hi Xiao ming Have you watched the video on the internet about Chinese and Western traditions and trends of love and marriage ?The video producer is a very famous professor of a university.X：Yes I watch it. The video is very wonderful。
福建师范大学研究生期末考试英语口语对话
1 Urban singledom opens new vistas for marketers.How do you understand this？A: Good morning, Yingfeng.B: Good morinig, Xuxin.A: Today is a bad day, right?B: Yes, and life is not always sunny.A: I can agree with you, but why do you say so?B: Do you think single is a problem?A: Single? Oh,I see. Today, more and more people prefer living alone, especially those are with high income in their 30s and 40s.B: I want to know why it happens?A: I think the most improtant element is the booming economic, which means people are working harder than ever. And that doesn’t leave much room for relationships. What’s your opinion?B: I agree with you. I have a question. Singledom opens new vistas for marketers,. How do you understand this?A: Oh, it is quiet easy. With the single booming it will need more complexes. And as you know, more complexes need more facilities. Such as large-scale super market, hospital, cinema and so on.B: Yes, especially the entertainments, the single person in their 30s and 40s needs dancing, singing and watching movie. Above all, they need crazy shopping, particularly those people with high income.A: You are absolutely right!B: By the way, I don’t think stay single will be better.2 What do you think of the hospice movement? What do the people in thismovement hope to do?A: Good morning, Yingfeng.B: Good morinig, Xuxin.A: Today is a bad day, right?B: Yes, and life is not always sunny.A: I can agree with you, but why do you say so?B: Because recently I read some books about hospice movement.A: Oh,yes! Today, some people who have deadly diseasetake part in hospice movement.B: As I know, they can get better care of, to spend their last time.A: So, what do you think of the hospice movement?B: To my way os thinking,, hospice movement can provide better environment and advanced equipment. So patients’s illness can be effectivelycantrolled. The most important is hospice movement can give person who haas deadly illness more mental treatment.A:Intersting! Could you say something more? Er…what do the people in this movement hope to do?B: I want to know what do you mean of the people: stuff of hospice movement or the patients in this movement.A: You can tell both of them.B: Okay. Generally speaking, the stuffs hope to take good care of the patients, they try their best to help them through the pain. And the patients just hope to die peacefully with dignity.A: In hospice movement, my opinion is psychotherapy is more important and more useful than drug treatment.B: You are absolutely right!3 Do you think that over the past few decades private information has become more open to the public? If so , what are the advantages and disadvantages ofthis?A: Good morning, Yingfeng.B: Good morinig, Xuxin.A: Today is a bad day, right?B: Yes, and life is not always sunny.A: I can agree with you, but why do you say so?B: Because recently I read some books about invasion of privacy.A: whose privacy?B: Ours.A: What’s the problem about our privacy?B: Do you think that over the past few decades private information has become more open to the public?A: Absolutely!B: Can you explain?A: Oh, no kidding me, I know nothing about it, but may be you can tell me.B: Okay! With the development of technology and economic, especially the computer technology, people’s private information has become more and more open to the public, like birthday, telephone number, address and so on.A: I totally agree with you. Can you tell me what are the advantages and disadvantages of this?B: The advantages are following: First, Government will easily get the information they want when there are some people broke the law. Second, It’s convenience for people to communicate with each other if they want to make friends.A: What about the disadvantages?B: Personal information has been invaded. And, Personal living space has been occupied. In some societies where laws and regulations are not regular, it will make people feel unsafe and can’t trust anyone.A: I just want some measure of control over what people know about me.B: So do I.4 Discuss your ideas with your partner about the quote ：“Today...the only placesacred from interruption is the private toilet.”A: Good morning, Yingfeng.B: Good morinig, Xuxin.A: Today is a bad day, right?B: Yes, and life is not always sunny.A: I can agree with you, but why do you say so?B: Because recently I read some books about invasion of privacy.A: Could you say something more?B: Just like a philosopher saying that:” Today, the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet.”A: It sounds interesting! What do you think about it?B:With the development of technology and economic, especially the computer technology, people’s private information has become more and more open to the public, like birthday, telephone number, address and so on.A: As losing cantrol of our private information, our normal life will be disturbed.B: Can you give any example?A: Sometimes, I received some strange calls, or ads mails. And some of the calls even ring in the middle of the night.B: Yes, I have had the experience. It’s like a nightmare.A: You see, it seems that we can’t do anything about it.B: But we can try ous best to advoid it.A: So, what will you do?B: Just like the philosopher saying, I will stay in my private toilet.A: Okay, now I know you’re very humor.A: I just want some measure of control over what people know about me.B: So do I.。
研究生英语期末口语考试话题
Topics for Oral Test1.你知道转基因食物吗？你认为这对健康有害吗？What do you knowGM food?Do you think it is harmful to health?D: Hey ,everybody，a few days ago ，I read a paper that China have done several researchs on genetically modified foods and have eaten them. As far as I am concerned ，The United States is also favor of genetically modified foods , but Europe is against them firmly. what do you think of it?L: Well, I think it's a great idea to have genetically modified foods.D: Really？Why?L: Well, genetically modified plants may need fewer pesticides than normal plants. For example, there is a type of corn that is bad for insects——when the insects eat the corn plant, they die. However, the corn doesn’t hurt people. This type of corn is beneficial because famers use fewer pesticides to grow the corn, and so there is less pollution in the environment. Also the corn is less expensive because the farmers don’t have to spend a lot of money on pesticides. So, by using fewer pesticides the corn is cheaper and the environment is cleaner.H: Yes, and there are two another benefits of genetically modified food. One is that they may grow better than normal plants. The other one is that many genetically modified plants stay fresh longer after they are harvested. What’s more, because of its high yield, it increases the possibility of solving the global hunger issues. But do you think the GM foods are all safe?Y:Well, there is no answer. No effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved. So far, there is little evidence that GM foods are harmful to health. However，there are some countries holding the opposite views.D: I firmly agree with that. Everything has two sides, Some European countries such as Austria, their consumer groups oppose the sale of importing genetically modified food, they believe that genetically modified foods affect human health. In Europe, the government's attitude is, genetically modified food are insecurity. Some social groups and organizations called for scientists to confirm the safety of genetically modified foods .Y:yeah, what you said are reasonable .In my opinions, I prefer to eat the natural and common food rather than the GM food. The GM food is mixed some additive genes into a new one by the transgenic technology so that the GM food has unknown effects to human beings if they eat it, such as: people will be allergic to the GM food because it have added some parts of gene which can make people allergic.H: Objectively speaking, we can't simply label GM foods with good or bad labels. So , What we should do is to learn to view things with dialectical thought. That is to say, we should use the objective critical and inclusive vision to treat GM foods. With the development of technology, I firmly believe that someday the scientist will tell us whether genetically modified food is angle or a devil.2.有时候，当你从不同的角度观察同一件事物的时候，也许会变得不同。
研究生期末口语考试题
Questions Questions for for for Oral Oral Oral Examination Examination Examination of of of Postgraduate Postgraduate Postgraduate Students Students (2013.12) 1. 1. Now Now Now in in in the the the age age age of of of the the the Internet, Internet, Internet, reading reading reading books books books does does does not not not seem seem seem as as important as it once was. Do you think people can learn as much on the Internet as they can by reading books? Which method do you prefer? 2. It’s been said that technology create more problems than it solves and may threaten or damage the quality of life. Is this statement reasonable? What problems does technology bring us? Use specific examples in your answer, please. 3. Literature is a significant part of human human culture culture culture and some and some say say it it can help form aesthetics taste. However, is it necessary for everyone to read poetry, novels, and other types of imaginative literature? 4. Many people know how to attain success, but few know how to make the best use of it when it comes. So how do you define success and how would you make the best use of it? 5. 5. Do Do Do you you you agree agree agree that that that the the the people people people who who who make make make important important important contributions contributions contributions to to society society are are are generally generally generally not not not those those those who who who develop develop develop their their their own own own new new new ideas, ideas, ideas, but but those who are most gifted at perceiving and coordinating the talents and skills of others. And please give examples to illustrate your views. 6. It is often asserted that the purpose of education is to free the mind and the the spirit. spirit. spirit. However, However, However, formal formal formal education education education tends tends tends to to to restrain restrain restrain our our our minds minds minds and and spirits rather than set them free. Do you think university education should be more open-minded and free? And what aspect of your university life should be improved? 7. 7. In In In today’s today’s today’s technological technological technological society, society, society, we we we are are are becoming becoming becoming busier busier busier and and and busier. busier. But the primary goal of technological advancement is to increase people’s efficiency so that everyone has more leisure time. How do you evaluate this situation? How can we improve it? 8. 8. One One One typical typical typical feature feature feature of of of the the the young young young generation generation generation is is is overconfidence. overconfidence. overconfidence. As As As a a result, they lack the patience to do the basic job, dreaming that they can accomplish great things is misleading and/or potentially harmful? 9. What would be your major consideration in choosing a job and why? 10. 10. What What What is is is more more more important important important in in in your your your career, career, career, to to to make make make money money money or or or to to to be be satisfied with your work? 11. Which is more important for you : knowledge from books or personal experience? 12. Do you think married couples have a better life without children? 13. What do you think is more important for a child, a happy childhood or top marks at school? 14. If you could choose one thing that China could share with the rest of the word, what would that be? 15. 15. Should Should Should postgraduate postgraduate postgraduate study study study be be be a a a means means means of of of improving improving improving job job job prospects, prospects, rather than pursuing academic interests? 16. Do Do you think you think big big cities need cities need more more public public public transport transport transport instead instead instead of of of more more private cars? 17. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people like to try new things or take risks. Which do you prefer? 18. Many students have to live with roommates while going to universities. Would you like to live with roommates you like or live with those school assigns you, why? 19. 19. What What What qualities qualities qualities do do do you you you think think think a a a friend friend friend should should should have have have to to to continue continue continue the the friendship? 20. Some people say college degree begins to lose shining while others do not think so. What’s your point of view on this subject? Why?。
南开大学研究生英语口语考试
南开大学研究生英语口语考试1.Some people like to work in a team. Others would ratherwork individually. Which do you prefer and why?As we know,“When everybody adds fuel, the flames rise high”. In my opinion, I prefer to work in a team. Because there are many advantages of group working.Firstly, In a team, we can share our opinions and brainstorm when we want to do some plans or activities, which is time-saving.Secondly, we can cooperate with teammates to solve problems easily when we met some difficulties.Thirdly, It`s convenient for us to get information and learn something we don`t be familiar with from people surrounding us.Above all, I think that working in a group is more interesting and urge me to work harder.2.Please comment on the following statement: Computerethics contribute to a better and safe use of computers in our daily life.With the rapid development of technology, the computer plays an essential role in our daily life. When we are enjoying the big convenience of computer, there is also a serious network security problem that we can't ignore.Network moral crisis of the users, which resulted from dislocation of network morality, is the universal problem in network society. Some kinds of cyber crime emerge. Such as attacking other people's computer systems, stealing other people's classified files and spreading false information, which are unethical. Our information faces a series of problems. Therefore, we need to establish ethicalstandards, laws and regulations to ensure network civilization and security. Only in this way can we have a healthy Internet Environment. So, computer ethics contribute to a better and safe use of computers in our daily life.3.Why are we loosing productive land? How shall weaddress the land problems?Each year more and more land becomes degraded. We are losing productive land. New dry areas are developing and expanding. I’m talking about new dry areas, areas where land has been declining inquality.The first is overgrazing by farm animals. Overgrazing, overcutting, and farming methods.Second, overcutting of trees also contributes to the loss of good land. The main problem is too many trees are cut and not replanted. There is nothing to hold the good soil. Wind and water carry the good soil away and it erodes quickly, leaving land that is dry and less productive.Third, Population is increasing, Contaminated land will not be used for production. Example Fukushima nuclear leak（福岛核泄漏）1. Set up some organizations , that are working to help countries or communities look at their special problems and figure out what possible changes they can make to protect their land.2. Strengthen pollution control, reduce pollution, especially difficult to control pollution3. Scientific grazing, Improve land utilization.Of course, it is important to rely on the government's active land policy.4. Are you for or against the wide application of DNA testing?As we know, DNA which to some extents determines what welook like, what we like to do, and what our future will be.Due to the information that DNA contains, scientists have found a way to identify possible genetic relationship between two persons, which helps people find their lost children or ancestors.What`s more, DNA testing can be used for criminal investigation. The policemen can easily find the suspect by detecting the DNA in the hair of something else that is part of the suspect`s body.Also, DNA testing can be used to predict and diagnose disease, then you can take some measures to improve the environment and living habits on time.Above all, I insist that the wide application of DNA is helpful for people, although we may met some ethical problems when we use it.5.What recommendations will you give to those who want to stay health?As an old saying goes, Happiness lies first of all in health, it means that health is very important for us. So how to stay health?Firstly, We should keep a balanced diet and eat more healthy food like meat and vegetables.Secondly, keeping a good mood and sleeping at least 8 hours one day is important. Because we will feel very tired and can`t work well, If you don't have enough sleep.Thirdly, it`s necessary for us to do more outdoor exercises in spare time, which can help us get a strong and healthy body.Fourthly, We`d better not play computer games or watch movies for too long because it does harm to our eyes.6. Please comment on the following statement: Man can do nothing in face of natural disasters.With the development of society, the environment has been worse and worse. At the same time, the natural disasters happen more frequently than before.However, in the face of it, Man feel helpless and believe that nature cannot be conquered. There is a gold chain runs through the universe, also a red line links all things. It likes a law of life and death, which can`t be changed, nor transfer with the people`s will. People can only obey the rules. So, we insist that nature cannot be conquered and we should take some measures to protect the nature.7.Why is economics regarded as a science?First of all, let’s get started with the respective definitions ofeconomics and science.Science is a knowledge system that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe.While economics is a social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.Therefore, the characteristics of economics, such as statistics and analysis just in line with scientific interpretation.Furthermore, in the category of economics, it contains a large number of theories which about the laws of human values activity, and these theories are not immutable. With the depth of research, they will be more and more rich. And the process of this theory is completely consistent with other natural science.In summary, I think mentioned above is the reason why economics regarded as a science.ment on the impact of globalization on cultureWith globalization, people have more opportunities to cooperate and exchange. However, I think it has more negative effects on culture, which are as follows.On the one hand, native language which is the most important part of culture has been threatened by English which is regarded as the worldwide medium of communication due to globalization. Consequently, A growing number of people are being encouraged to use or send messages in English rather than in their own language.On the other hand, due to the impact of western cultures, young people start to admire the extreme individualism and the hedonism, which are harmful to the development of society.9.In what ways is new form of journalism different from traditional media?New media is essentially a cyber culture with modern computer technology, digital data controlled by software and the latest fast developing communication technology. Most technologies described as “new media” are digital, and often have characteristics of being networkable, interactive and impartial. Examples are the internet, websites, computer multimedia, games, CD-ROMs and DVDs.Young people are attracted to the easy means of getting information with internet based computer or phones, which provide them information of their choice anytime, anywhere. They don`t need to wait for any broadcasting schedule to be connected to get theinformation.Internet blogs, news portals and online news, Facebook, You Tube, podcast and webcast, and even the short messaging system, are all new media. The modern revolution enables everybody to become a journalist at little cost and with global reach. Nothing like this has ever been possible before.New media is like a “new trust”that connect all boundaries of politics, economy and religion.10.N owadays, people all over the world share the samefashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the disadvantages of this trend outweigh the advantages?Nowadays, people all over the world share the same Hollywood movies and fashion. Everyone has different opinions, To my mind, cultural globalization`s advantages outweigh its disadvantages. Because cultural globalization has a lot of advantages as follows: First of all, globalization is a vital process toward transferringknowledge and education throughout the world. Secondly, people can enjoy cultural achievements by artists all over the world, such as films, TV programs, music, opera etc. Finally, the exchange of culture could enhance mutual understanding, create goodwill and remove the hostility and prejudice between different nations.Of course, there are also some negative things when we share these things from all over the world. But, I insist that the advantages far outweigh its disadvantages11.Some students like online courses. Others like to take traditional classroom courses. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.In my opinion, I prefer online courses. With the development of communication technology, the network has become an indispensable tool in people's daily life. Now more and more people choose online courses, I think it is a better choice whether it is for students or serving staff under the dual pressure of work。
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Oral TestUnit 1Living a full life一个完整的生活I think a good job is vital for everyone to live a full life. A good job is not only a source of income for daily necessities; it also brings out one’s potential. If one is good at his job, he can obtain personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. It can help him to develop a good interpersonal relationship with his colleagues, which in turn adds to his confidence.A good appearance is essential for a full life. I have read a report about a girl who was extremely ugly. She went through hundreds of job interviews, but no company would give her an offer. As a young adult, she still had to depend on her parents. She had neither self-confidence nor income and she couldn’t pursue her hobby. You can image what a life she was leading. However, she was luckily, because after the news report, some kind people donated money to her for a plastic surgery so now she has a chance to get a decent job.I believe a happy family is the key to live a full life. You may have millions of dollars, and you may have a beautiful big house, but if there is no one to share with you the money and the house, what’s the meaning of life, not to mention a full life? When you are sick, it is your family who take care of you. When you are getting older, it is your family who stay with you.How to cope with sickness如何应对疾病Don’t isolate yourself; try to reach out to others;Stay as physically active as you can.Manage your breathing;Stick with your treatment plan.To change for the better为了更好而改变I think the writer means people change for the better in the sense that theybecome wiser and more tolerant, forgiving, grateful If they had troubled relationship in the past, now they are able to cope with them and bring peace to the relationships. They are more confident so they can handle anything that comes in their way. They can bring pleasure to other people as well.A built-in capacity to flourish under the most difficult circumstances一个内置的能力在最困难的情况下蓬勃发展I agree with the writer. Human beings have a tremendous potential in themselves that they may not recognize. The potential may never have a chance to be realized. But a crisis in life or a most difficult circumstance may trigger the potential and people will find themselves capable of more things. I once read a report about a nine-year-old boy who lived with his grandmother who is blind. His parents left him and never came back to see him. However, the boy was not only a good student at school; he also took good care of his grandmother on her little pension. He often went to school with an empty stomach, as he wanted to save the meal for his grandmother. It hard to imagine how a nine-year-old boy does all the homework, takes care of someone, and goes to school at the same time. It’s the circumstances that made him capable of doing so.What doesn’t kill you actually makes you stronger什么不杀了你真的会让你更强大I think it is true that what doesn’t kill you actually makes you stronger. We have seen some cases in which some people were struck by misfortune and were never able to stand up again. They became hopeless and helpless. However, some other people became stronger once they came out of the misfortune. For instance, a strong earthquake hit Sichuan province of china. Thousands of people died, and many more got injured. But now people have re-established their families, built new houses and started their new life. The survivors eventually will become stronger than they were. Going through a very difficult situation and coming out as a better person经历一个非常困难的局面,出来一个更好的人Yes, I have. When l first came to the university, I found I had a hard time understanding what a professors were saying in classes, especially in English classes because I left my ever university for seven years. I had so much pressure that I wanted to quit. Fortunately, my supervisor noticed the pressure that I was facing and he encouraged me to hold on. He also asked a upperclassman to help me with my study. Now I am a confident graduate student. I think with the past experience, I can handle any difficult situations. I am confident, optimistic and ready for any opportunities and challenges.Why do people take adventures or challenges, like extreme sports, to push themselves to limits and what can they obtain from theseexperiences?为什么人们需要冒险或挑战,喜欢极限运动,将自己推到极限,从这些经验能获得什么?I think these people are born that way. They don’t like average life that everybody is leading and they expect themselves to be different from others. They want to do something special.Those are the people who know they have the potential to be the strong person, they take part in those activities just to prove to themselves or others that they are the best.Some people do this to attract the public attention for one purpose or another. Some of them are business people and they want the public to be aware of their products.These people have too much money and nothing else to do. They are bored with their life and nothing ordinary can arouse their interest. Only the extreme adventures can make them feel they are still alive.To develop a good mind a student must learn how to cultivate and develop a taste for learning开发一个好的头脑必须学会如何培养和发展学生学习I agree with the writer that to develop a good mind the student must learn how to cultivate and develop a taste for learning. To have a good mind, one must be educated. One must have a strong desire to learn new things and learn the right things, something that have a transfer value. He must learn things that will empower him with the faith in the future, and to be creative and flexible.Those learning experiences that have high transfer value to varied life situations这些学习经验,有高价值转移到不同的生活I think fine arts and literature have high transfer value. They give people hope, inspiration, imagination and faith. they can be applied to every aspect of life. They have the power to let people believe in themselves and hope for the best for the future. How important is one’s attitude to changes in his life如何重要的是一个人的态度改变生活One’s attitude to changes is vital in his life. It affects his attitude toward his life, too. If he holds a favorable attitude to changes, he is an optimistic person and welcomes any change in his life. He is flexible, tolerant, and can cope with the unexpected. He would have sharp perceptual awareness and comprehend of more what he sees.What should be the role of schooling in one’s education?应该是学校教育的作用在一个人的教育?Which do you think is more important, higher education or job training?你认为哪个更重要,高等教育或职业培训?Which do you think is more important, a good heart or a good mind? 你认为哪个更重要,一个好的心脏或一个好主意?Unit2Commercialization has not had a dramatic effect on the format and goals of most sportsEmphasizing on heroic orientations is to please naïve audiencesexamplesAthletes are paid too much, do you think so?you think is the spirit of sport?What is the character?I agree with the opinion. As to the character, I think it includes: humanity, fraternity, proficiency and diligent.I think martial arts can best reflect the “national character”of china. First, the sport has a long history in china. Second, it benefits our heath. Besides, the sport has built-in beauty.Why do you think they bid for the Olympics? What can the Olympics bring to the host city?Unit4Choose two of the inventions and talk about their importanceWe are not only we read, we are how we read.informationThe more we use the web, the more they have to fight to stay focused on long pieces of writingA form of skimming activityHow should the issue of copyright be dealt withIf you are still going to library, what kinds of books are you mostly likely to check out for careful reading? Why?I would like to read books about geography. For I currently major in Geographical Information Technology. I am very interested and do research in this field. Besides, the kind of books are very interesting, also benefits my future.The epoch in which we now live is faddish and superficial, do you think so?What do you think is the symbolic of the widening gap between the 20th century and the 21st century?We live in a technology infatuated society. Do you agree?Do you think science and technology is angel and monster? examples.If there is a time machine that enables you to choose any time to live will you choose to live at this age? Why?Unit5There is no possibility of the right man meeting the right woman. Doyou agree?Can you analyze the inner feelings of the wife that led her to take such an action at the end?Do you think there could be a better way out?What do you think the story is trying to tell us?Unit6Migrant worker in chinaThe united state is a nation on the move, tell what the driving forces are behind this.In whose hands do you think the final success or failure a nation’s course rests the leaders of a country or its people? Why?Have you asked yourself what you can do for china?Would you want to changes places with any other people or live in another generation?Longing that overtakes me like a fast car on the free way and makes me willing to withstand a feeling of personal temporariness.Do you think he might benefit financially from moving around?What would be considered as the three worst things by Chinese people?Unit7Beauty is in the eye of the beholderBeauty is not in the face: beauty is a light in the heartBy plucking her petals, you do not gather the beauty of the flower.Beauty and folly are generally companions.Beauty that is merely the artificial shadow of these symptoms of health is intrinsically of poorer quality than the genuine article.For real is as much an affair of the inner as of the outer itself.All men and women will be beautiful only when the social arrangements give to every one of them an opportunity to live completely and harmoniously, do you think people will become beautiful eventually?Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. Do you agree?Unit8Many species of wildlife are reported to have become extinct or to be on the verge of extinction. What do you think causes this problem?What measures should be taken to preserve the biodiversity of wildlife?Man and natureAs you know, nature is most important to human life. People depend on nature to live, and humans need fresh air, water and vegetables, which all comes from nature. Industry needs fuel and other raw materials, which also come from nature. What is more, humans also belong to nature, and are regarded as the highest natural form of life. As a consequence, if we destroy nature, to some extent, we diminish ourselves.What does the mountain think of the howl of a wolf? Why does the author think only the mountain can listen objectively to the howl?Too much safety seems to yield only danger in the long run. ExamplesWhy should we preserve biodiversity? What benefits can it bring about to human beings?Do you think it possible to strike a balance between ecological sustainability and the development needs of people?Later, I found that what I had feared and hated, I now fear and love. What leads to such dramatic change?Why was the author torn between past and present? Do you think many older people tend to have this kind of problem?What is the relationship between human and nature? How do they interact with each other?。