公共英语PETS五级口语考试样题
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级考试样题2
Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer. As you listen, you must answer Questions 1 -10 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on the right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1 to 10.1. What's the average annual increase of foreign student population in the period between 1985 and 1990 in terms of percentage?2. Which part of the world contributed to an increase between 94/95 and 95/96?3. When will the speaker talk about the economic and political changes?4. What will the speaker discuss first?5. Where do the three largest groups of students come from?6. What's the number of students from Malaysia?7. Which is the most popular field of study?8. What's the percentage of students in business and management?9. In terms of academic levels, in which level do we find the smallest number?10. In summary, what did the speaker talk about? Tapescript For those of you who are either already studying in the United States or plan to one day, it might be interesting to know something about the foreign student population in the United States. For the academic year 1995/96 there was a total of approximately 344,000 foreign students studying in the United States. This figure of 344,000 may seem like a very large number until you compare it with the total population of 241,000,000. The foreign student population has been growing for a number of years and is still growing, but the rate of increase has dropped sharply during the 1990s. During the 1980s, the population grew quite rapidly. For example, between 1985 and 1990, the average yearly increase was 12.5%. However, the picture in the 1990s is quite different. The rate of increase has declined quite noticeably. In fact, the rate of increase between 1994/95 and 1995/96 was only .5%, or one-half of one percent. Although the overall rate of increase has dropped to only .5%, the number of students from some parts of the world is increasing while the number of students from other areas is decreasing. For example, during this same time period, that is between the academic years 94/95 and 95/96, there was a decrease in the number of students from the Middle East, while the number of students from South and East Asia increased. These changes in the number of students coming from different parts of the world no doubt reflected changing economic and political situations. I'm sure you are aware of many of these changes, and perhaps we can discuss them at our next meeting. For today let's confine our talk to first, a discussion of the origin of these students, or, in other words, where they come from; second, the kinds of studies they pursue; and, finally, the academic levels they are found in. If we have a little time left, we might quickly discuss in which geographic areas most of them go to school. Let's discuss the origins of the foreign student population in the United States for the academic year 1995/96. Let's discuss it in order from those areas sending the most students to those areas sending the fewest students. If we look at the figures provided by the annual census of foreign students in the United States for the year 1995/96, we see that most of the foreign students studying in the United States during this year were from South and East Asia. This is a rather large geographical area which includes such countries as China, Korea, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The total number of students from this area, South and East Asia was 156,830. In other words, roughly 2 out of every 5 foreign students come from South and East Asia. Almost 24,000 of this total were from China. Malaysia was close behind with just a little over 23,000 students. The next largest number of students came from the Middle East. The number of students from the Middle East came to about one-third the number from South and East Asia. The fourth largest nu(更多外语考试资讯尽在)mber came from South America. Next came Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.Let's recapitulate what we've said. The largest number of students studying in the United States during the academic year 1995/96 were from South and East Asia, followed by the Middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania. What fields are these large numbers of foreign students studying in? It probably won't surprise you to learn that the largest number are in the field of engineering. In fact, 21.7% of the total number are studying engineering. Business and management is close behind, however, with a total of 18.9%. The third most popular field was mathematics and computer sciences with 10.3%. As you can see, engineering with 21.7%, business and management with 18.9%, and mathematics and computer sciences with 10.3% comprise about one half of the total number of foreign students. Let's talk about which academic levels these students can be found in. Foreign students can be found studying at all levels of higher education. As you might expect, the greatest number of them are studying at the undergraduate level ? approximately 158,000. The second largest group study at the graduate level and that number is just under 122,000. The rest study at junior colleges or in non-degree programs. It is at the graduate level that foreign students have the most impact. While foreign students comprise only 2.7% of the total U.S. student population, they account for 8.7% of all the graduate students studying at U. S. institutions. Let me give you those percentages again so you can get a better feel for the overall picture. Foreign students make up only 2.75 of the total U. S. student population, but they make up 8.7% of the total graduate student population. Well, I see that's all the time we have today. We'll have to leave discussions of the geographic areas these students study in until another time. Now you are going to hear the talk a second time. REPEAT THE TEXT You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10. That is the end of Part C. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. That is the end of Listening Comprehension. SECTION II: Use of EnglishRead the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable word. Writeyour answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations, (1) _____ to the first serious investigation into the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achievement.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also suggests (2) _____ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generation, with teachers now paying far (3) ______ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style.Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher (4) ______ findings have been published, was inspired to investigate this area (5) _______ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling (6) ______ had a poor pen grip. While Ms. Thomas could not establish a significant statistical link (7) ______ pen-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she (8) ______ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite (9) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who (10) ______ their pens at the writing point also show other characteristics (11) ______ inhibit learning, (12) _______ as poor posture, leaning too (13) ______ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen (14) ______ than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure (15) ______ is being written.Ms. Thomas believes that the (16) ______ between older and younger writers is (17) ________。
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级样题(一)(1)
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级样题(一)(1)Section I: Listening ComprehensionThis section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A , Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first answer the questions in your test booklet, not on the ANSWER SHEET. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part AYou will hear a conversation between a student, Mr. Wang, and his tutor, Dr. Wilson. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hear the conversation ONLY ONCE. You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.1. Dr. Wilson and Mr. Wang have met before. TRUE / FALSE2. Wang prefers to live with an English family. TRUE / FALSE3. Wang intends to study how computer is used for language translation. TRUE / FALSE4. Back in his own country Mr. Wang studied C-language and chemistry. TRUE / FALSE5. Wang has some experience in CAD. TRUE / FALSE6. Dr. Wilson is satisfied with Wang's past experience. TRUE / FALSE7. Wang has little knowledge of the phonetic processing system. TRUE / FALSE8. Wang decides to take courses and pass exams. TRUE / FALSE9. Dr. Wilson suggests that Wang should extend his stay at the university. TRUE / FALSE10. Dr. Wilson asks Wang to do a little more research before deciding on his project. TRUE / FALSETapescript:WMW[Hearing a knock on the door] Come in please.Good morning Dr. Wilson.Good morning Wang. So nice to see you again. Take a seat...why don't you, please. When did you get to the university?MWMI arrived yesterday.Well... Are you living in the college?No, I am with an English family...actually...because I want to improve my speaking.WMWOh, fine. Right, did you take a language proficiency test before you came?Yes. Uhh...my Overall Band is 6, but...unfortunately my speaking is only 5.OK, you know, here in this university, you have to take our own English test before you attend any lectures. So, first of all, what we've got to do is, we have to make an arrangement for the test date. Umm...will tomorrow be all right for you?MW【。
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教育部考试中心Section I Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You wi ll hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that a ccompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will ha ve 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part AYou will hear a conversation between a student, Mr. Wang, and his tutor, Dr. Wilso n. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hea r the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part APart BYou will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosi ng A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 11 – 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to rea d Questions 11 – 13.11. What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one's turn patiently.12. What service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.13. What is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 11 – 13.Questions 14 – 16 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 second s to read Questions 14 – 16.14. Who is the man?[A] Student advisor.[B] Course teacher.[C] Admissions officer.[D] Department secretary.15. Which subject does the student say she was good at?[A] Computer programming.[B] Art and design.[C] Electronics.[D] Mathematics.16. What will she most likely do eventually?[A] Do basic electronics.[B] Teach English literature.[C] Produce educational games.[D] Write computer programs.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 14 – 16.Questions 17 – 20 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 – 20.17. What is George Orwell mainly known as?[A] A literary critic.[B] A war correspondent.[C] A volunteer in the Spanish Civil War.[D] A novelist.18. Where was George Orwell born?[A] Spain.[B] France.[C] Burma.[D] India.19. What is most important in Orwell's life?[A] Although English, he was actually not born in England.[B] He was a student of the famous English public school, Eton.[C] He tried to enlighten and change society through his works.[D] He worked as a policeman in Burma for five years.20. What are the listeners going to do after the presentation?[A] To ask the speaker questions.[B] To discuss "ANIMAL FARM".[C] To write essays on Orwell's life.[D] To read the book "1984".You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to Questions 17 – 20.That is the end of Part B.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer. As you listen, you must answe r Questions 21 –30 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on t he right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 21 to 30.You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 21 - 30.That is the end of Part C. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers fro m your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of English(15 minutes)Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable wor d.Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1 .Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations, (31) __________ to the first serious investigation i nto the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achieve ment.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also sugge sts (32) _______ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generat ion, with teachers now paying far (33) ________ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style.Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher (34) ________ findings have been publ ished, was inspired to investigate this area (35) ________ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling (36) _______ had a poor pen grip. Wh ile Ms. Thomas could not establish a significant statistical link (37) ________ pe n-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she (38) ________ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite (39) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who (40) __________ their pens at the writing point also show other charac teristics (41) ________ inhibit learning, (42) ________ as poor posture, leaning t oo (43) __________ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen (44) ________than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure (45) ________ i s being written).Ms. Thomas believes that the (46) ________ between older and younger writers is (4 7) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow (48) ________. She attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between (49) ________ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruc tion in classrooms in the sixties. “The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips, (50) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ‘tripod’ grip.”SECTION IV: Reading Comprehension(50 minutes)Part ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you ¾ regardless of your health. Politicians also got on board. “There i s a direct relationship,” US congressman Neal Smith noted, “between the amount o f sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and ev en early death.”Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning t o feel the salt scare has gone too far. “All this hue and cry about eating salt i s unnecessary,” Dr. Dustan insists. “For most of us it probably doesn’t make mu ch difference how much salt we eat.” Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 15 0 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was reintroduced. O f the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did exper ience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced.“An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population,” notes Dr. John H. Laragh. “So a re commendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense.”Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable “moderation” in s alt consumption. For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon. The equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food. The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if thei r doctor advises. But even the very vocal “low salt” exponent, Dr. Arthur Hull H ayes, Jr. admits that “we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension.” In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors m ay be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (mu ch more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress.“It is not your enemy,” says Dr. Laragh. “Salt is the No. 1 natural component o f all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is wrong. Unless your doc tor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up.”51. According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.52. From Dr. Dustan’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.53. In the third paragraph, Dr. Laragh implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people indisease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.54. The phrase “vocal ... exponent” (line 2, para. 4) most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.55. What is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Text 2Few people doubt the fundamental importance of mothers in child-rearing, but what do fathers do? Much of what they contribute is simply the result of being a second adult in the home. Bringing up children is demanding, stressful and exhausting. T wo adults can support and make up for each other’s deficiencies and build on each other’s strengths.Fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teen-age boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pa thway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but they must still learn fro m their fathers, in ways they cannot from their mothers, how to relate to men. The y learn from their fathers about heterosexual trust, intimacy and difference. They learn to appreciate their own femininity from the one male who is most special in their lives. Most important, through loving and being loved by their fathers, the y learn that they are love-worthy.Current research gives much deeper¾and more surprising¾insight into the father’s role in child-rearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is play. From their children’s birth through adolescence, fathers tend to emphasise play more than caretaking. The father’s style of play is likely to be both physically stimulating and exciting. With older children it involves more teamwork, requiring competitive testing of physical and mental skills. It frequently resembles a teac hing relationship: come on, let me show you how. Mothers play more at the child’s level. They seem willing to let the child direct play.Kids, at least in the early years, seem to prefer to play with daddy. In one study of 2 -year-olds who were given a choice, more than two-thirds chose to play with their father.The way fathers play has effects on everything from the management of emotions to intelligence and academic achievement. It is particularly important in promoting s elf-control. According to one expert, “children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not ac ceptable.” They learn when to “shut it down.”At play and in other realms, fathers tend to stress competition, challenge, initia tive, risk-taking and independence. Mothers, as caretakers, stress emotional secur ity and personal safety. On the playground fathers often try to get the child to s wing ever higher, while mother are cautious, worrying about an accident.We know, too, that fathers’ involvement seems to be linked to improved verbal and problem-solving skills and higher academic achievement. Several studies found that along with paternal strictness, the amount of time fathers spent reading with the m was a strong predictor of their daughters’ verbal ability.For sons the results have been equally striking. Studies uncovered a strong relati onship between fathers’ involvement and the mathematical abilities of their sons. Other studies found a relationship between paternal nurturing and boys’ verbal in telligence.56. The first paragraph points out that one of the advantages of a family with both parents is[A] husband and wife can share housework.[B] two adults are always better than one.[C] the fundamental importance of mothers can be fully recognised.[D] husband and wife can compensate for each other’s shortcomings.57. According to paragraph 3, one significant difference between the father’s andmother’s role in child-rearing is[A] the style of play encouraged.[B] the amount of time available.[C] the strength of emotional ties.[D] the emphasis of intellectual development.58. Which of the following statements is true?[A] Mothers tend to stress personal safety less than fathers.[B] Boys are likely to benefit more from their fathers’ caring.[C] Girls learn to read more quickly with the help of their fathers.[D] Fathers tend to encourage creativeness and independence.59. Studies investigating fathers’ involvement in child-rearing show that[A] this improves kids’ mathematical and verbal abilities.[B] the more time spent with kids, the better they speak.[C] the more strict the fathers are, the cleverer the kids.[D] girls usually do better than boys academically.60. The writer’s main point in writing this article is[A] to warn society of increasing social problems.[B] to emphasise the father’s role in the family.[C] to discuss the responsibilities of fathers.[D] to show sympathy for one-parent families.Text 3World leaders met recently at United Nations headquarters in New York City to disc uss the environmental issues raised at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. The heads of state were supposed to decide what further steps should be taken to halt the decli ne of Earth’s life-support systems. In fact, this meeting had much the flavour of the original Earth Summit. To wit: empty promises, hollow rhetoric, bickering betw een rich and poor, and irrelevant initiatives. Think U.S. Congress in slow motion.Almost obscured by this torpor is the fact that there has been some remarkable pro gress over the past five years ¾ real changes in the attitude of ordinary people i n the Third World toward family size and a dawning realisation that environmental degradation and their own well-being are intimately, and inversely, linked. Almost none of this, however, has anything to do with what the bureaucrats accomplished in Rio.Or didn’t accomplish. One item on the agenda at Rio, for example, was a renewed e ffort to save tropical forests. (A previous U.N.-sponsored initiative had fallen a part when it became clear that it actually hastened deforestation.) After Rio, a U.N. working group came up with more than 100 recommendations that have so far gone nowhere. One proposed forestry pact would do little more than immunise wood-export ing nations against trade sanctions.An effort to draft an agreement on what to do about the climate changes caused by CO2 and other greenhouse gases has fared even worse. Blocked by the Bush Administr ation from setting mandatory limits, the U.N. in 1992 called on nations to volunta rily reduce emissions to 1990 levels. Several years later, it’s as if Rio had nev er happened. A new climate treaty is scheduled to be signed this December in Kyot o, Japan, but governments still cannot agree on limits. Meanwhile, the U.S. produc es 7% more CO2 than it did in 1990, and emissions in the developing world have ri sen even more sharply. No one would confuse the “Rio process” with progress.While governments have dithered at a pace that could make drifting continents impa tient, people have acted. Birth-rates are dropping faster than expected, not becau se of Rio but because poor people are deciding on their own to limit family size. Another positive development has been a growing environmental consciousness among the poor. From slum dwellers in Karachi, Pakistan, to colonists in Rondonia, Brazi l, urban poor and rural peasants alike seem to realise that they pay the biggest p rice for pollution and deforestation. There is cause for hope as well in the growi ng recognition among business people that it is not in their long-term interest to fight environmental reforms. John Browne, chief executive of British Petroleum , boldly asserted in a major speech in May that the threat of climate change could n o longer be ignored.61. The writer’s general attitude towards the world leaders meeting at the U.N. i s[A] supportive.[B] impartial.[C] critical.[D] optimistic.62. What does the author say about the ordinary people in the Third Worldcountries?[A] They are beginning to realise the importance of environmentalprotection.[B] They believe that many children are necessary for prosperity.[C] They are reluctant to accept advice from the government.[D] They think that earning a living is more important than natureconservation.63. What did the U.N. call on nations to do about CO2 and other greenhouse gases i n 1992?[A] To sign a new climate treaty at Rio.[B] To draft an agreement among U.N. nations.[C] To force the United States to reduce its emissions.[D] To cut the release of CO2 and other gases.64. The word “deforestation” in paragraph 3 means[A] forest damage caused by pollution.[B] moving population from forest to cities.[C] the threat of climate change.[D] cutting large areas of trees.65. Which of the following best summarises the text?[A] As the U. N. hesitates, the poor take action.[B] Progress in environmental protection has been made since the RioSummit.[C] Climate changes can no longer be ignored.[D] The decline of earth’s life-support systems has been halted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been removed. For Questions 86 - 90, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the nu mbered gaps. There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrival s pour in. Those who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed in. Within moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy crowd. The building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a Babel. Edwina saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills an d declare loudly,“I want to put my money in the bank”It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bi lls. His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him procl aim, “I’m in no hurry. There’s something I’d like you to explain.”Two other desks were quickly manned by other clerks. With equal speed, long wide l ines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but ob viously were inadequate now. Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the ban k and called him on the intercom. She instructed, “Use more desks for new account s and take all the staff you can spare to man them.”Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, “You realize we can’t possibly process all these pe ople today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.”“I’ve an idea,” Edwina said, “that’s what someone has in mind. Just hurry the processing all you can.”First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social sec urity, and family matters. A specimen signature was obtained. Then proof of identi ty was needed. After that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an o fficer of the bank for approval and initialing. Finally, a savings passbook was ma de out or a temporary checkbook issued.Therefore the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.Still the noise within the bank increased. It had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other customers. Edwin a could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with consternation. While she watched, several gave up and walked away.Inside the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and th e tellers, having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted back. Two assis tant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the f lood of people so as to clear some space at counters. They were having small succe ss.She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made he r way through the milling crowd to the main front door.Yet she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new account. It always did. The paperwork required that tim e.But still no hostility was evident. Everyone in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a smile. It seem ed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavio r.A security guard directed him, “Over there for new accounts.” The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk ¾ a young girl ¾ sat waiting. She appeared nervous. The bi g man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down. Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.Even leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.Even tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already, in the first few m inutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people, with s till more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.Obviously someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence o f the TV camera crew outside. Edwina wondered who had donePart CAnswer questions 91-100 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the fo llowing magazine article.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. S ome choices may be required more than once.A=Audi A3 B=Honda Civic C=Rover 216Which car...Audi A3Most of our drivers said the A3 was their clear favourite in this group. They desc ribed it as refined and comfortable with good handling characteristics and light, precise steering.All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most driver s liked the driving position, helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dashboard controls were well positioned.Mirror coverage was very good but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars.Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which mov es the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reaso nable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults.Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear he ad restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior stowage spaces.All A3s come with an alarm and immobiliser as standard. Our ‘thief’ got in throu gh the doors in 20 seconds, But the radio was a non-standard fit, which is likely to deter thieves.The hinges of the rear seats could release in an accident, allowing luggage to cra sh through into the passenger compartment. Also, the driver's knees could be damag ed by stiff structures under the dash.Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a fro ntal collision.Honda CivicHonda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and perfor mance, but our drivers found it a bit of a curate’s egg. It was the most economic al of the cars on test, but drivers found it sluggish at low revs, and its acceler ation in fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to fourth gear.The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticised the restricted rear visibility ¾ the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest supporti ve but it was not possible to make fine adjustments to the angle. The ride comfort was acceptable, but it wasn’t as good as the Audi’s or Rover’s.The driver’s seat didn’t slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access aw kward from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn’t find the seats particularly comfortable.The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy.Other points identified by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mir ror coverage, but fiddly radio controls.All Civics come with an immobiliser but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our ‘thief’ broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, a nd into the engine bay in just five seconds.There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees i n an accident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided advice on using child restraints.Rover 216The 1.6-litre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some dr ivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, but drivers like their positive feel.Ride comfort and the handling were praised. But drivers found it difficult to achi eve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not height-adjustable, a nd there was only limited space to rest your clutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortable. Visibility was marred by the small mirrors. The r ear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window.Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward whe n tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive.Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car ¾ this was compounded by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were lar ge pockets in the doors and rear side panels.The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wh eel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them.Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds.Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinge s could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passeng er compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restraints was in adequate.SECTION IV: Writing(40 minutes)。
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级样题(一)(2)
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级样题(一)(2)Yeah, I have time tomorrow morning.Good, then. Tomorrow at ten. I don't think the test will be any problem for you. Now, let's make sure you make full use of your time here. Let's put it like this. What exactly do you want to accomplish in the next 12 months?MI'm interested in computer language translation, I mean, from English to Chinese and Chinese to English. I'll try, if possible, to produce a software or a device which can serve as an interpreter.WMYes, could you be a bit more specific about...er...the device?For instance, when, you talk to the device in English it will translate your words into Chinese and vice versa.WMWMWUhuh...do you mean it'll be as competent as...er... a human interpreter?Yes... well, I'll let it deal with general situations, at least.Fascinating... and how big will the device itself be, do you think?The size of a cigarette pack, I think. So people can put it in their pocket.Really. Well, that could be a Ph. D project. Tell me what you have done so far.In my four years of undergraduate study, I studied electronics, advancedMmathematics, hardware designing, some computer languages and program writing.Yes, but have you done anypractical jobs? I mean, have you written anyWprograms for practical use?I was involved in a project for CAD in a shipyard.MWThe computer aided design. That was probably a good experience, but, unfortunately, it may not help your present project much. Are you familiar with C-language?No.MWUhuh... the phonetic processing system, do you know how such a system works?What do you mean by "phonetic processing system?"MWWell, you know, English is spoken by different people with different accents. Your English accent is different from mine, and of course mine is not the same as my colleagues'. So as I see it, your device would have to be able to recognise and understand different accents.Oh, I see. I think I can learn C-language and a phonetic processing systemMhere.Well, that's probably true, but you've got only 12 months and you want aWdegree, don't you?Yes.MWOK, so there're two ways of studying for a degree here. You either take six courses, pass their exams and have your dissertation accepted or the other way is you do some research work and submit your project report.MWMWI think I'll take the second way.Fine, but are you sure you can finish your project in 12 months?I don't know, but I can work 12 hours a day and 7 days a week.Well, I'd suggest you spend some time in our library, trying to find out what other students have done before and perhaps re-consider your own project, to some extent. You might narrow your research area, concentrating on solving one or two major problems. And, it'd be a good idea to talk to your colleagues in the lab, first. Anyway, I'm sure we can work out something good. Shall I see you again in three days' time?All right. I'll go away and do some thinking. Then I'll talk to you about myMnew plan.Good. See you then.WMThank you. Bye-bye.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part A【。
最新整理公共英语五级口语考试模拟练习题(2)
All right. Now ...(say the name of Candidate A), telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation,please?
(Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.)
Thank you.Now...(say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask...(say the name of Candidate A)some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor)
All right? Here are your topics.
(Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.)
Now you’11 have 2 minutes to prepare.
Now... (say the name of Candidate B), telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?ion of Candidate B)
When ...(say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking. I’d like you,...(say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions.You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级样题(八)(1)
全国公共英语等级考试(PETS)五级样题(八)(1)section iv: writingyou have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in it. write an article for the same magazine. you should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an example. you should write about 250 words. write your article on answer sheet 2."economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living environment. economic prosperity and a clean environment can not coexist. you have to make a choice between the two."to what extent do you agree with the statement?oral test(for examiner)part a: self-introduction (this task will take about 2 minutes.)interlocutor:good morning (afternoon / evening). could i have your mark sheets, please? thank you.(hand over the mark sheets to the assessor.)my name is …and this is my colleague….he / she is not going to ask you any questions, but he / she is just going to be listening to us.so, your name is … and …? thank you.first of all we'd like to know something about you, so i'm going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (begin with candidate a, then move on to candidate b) now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).home town· where are you from?· how long have you lived there?· what's it like living there?· how does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)? · well, that's interesting.familyl what about your family? could you tell us something about them?work/ study· what do you do in (candidate's home town), do you work or study?(if candidate already working)· what does your work involve?· is your job something you had always wanted to do?· how long do you think you will stay in this job?(if candidate still at school, college or university)· what are your favourite subjects at school? what exactly are you studying? · what type of work are you hoping to do in the future?· what qualifications will you need to do that?part b: collaboration (this part will take about 5 minutes.)(for examiner) discussiontopic: regional povertynow, (say the names of candidate a and candidate b), here is a list of causes for regional poverty. (hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) what do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? i'd like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. if you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.you just talk to each other and i won't join you. you have 5 minutes.all right. would you begin? (the interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.) causes for regional poverty:· lack of natural resources· disorganisation of the economy· out-of-date conventions· climate· geographical position· poor leadership· overpopulation· lack of education(for candidate)what do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? choose three from the list and tell each other why.causes for regional poverty:· lack of natural resources· disorganisation of the economy· out-of-date conventions· climate· geographical position· poor leadership· overpopulation· lack of education【。
最新整理公共英语考试(PETS)五级口语考试样题
How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?
c. Pollution
What are the main causes of pollution?
Topic Card B (For candidate)
a. Discipline
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· lack of natural s
· disorganization of the economy
· out-of-date conventions
· climate
· geographical position
questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)
Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?
How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal
interests?
b. Lifestyle
What are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?
Home Town
· Where are you from?
· How long have you lived there?
· What’s it like living there?
公共英语五级口语真题练习(6)
(PP l-5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Interlocutor:Now, in this part of the test I’m going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I’d like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, I’d like you, (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.All right? Here are your topics.Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidateNow you’ll have 2 minutes to prepare.The candidates are given 2 minutes.All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Listen to the presentation of Candidate B.Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)CLOSUREThe interlocutor winds up the oral test.(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Topic CardAa. EducationWhat does good education mean to you, a well-paid job or personal improvement?b. Generation gapWhat do you think are the main causes of the generation gap? And why?c. Mass mediaWhich do you think is more important nowadays, Internet or TV? Why?Topic CardBa. JobsWhat can be done to help college graduates find jobs?b. FriendshipWhat do you think is the best way to develop a true friendship?c. HardshipsWhat is the relationship between happiness and hardships?(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic CardCa. JobWhich is more important to you in looking for a job, a good salary or personal development?b. LifestyleWhich do you think is more reasonable for young people to do, to rent or to buy a home?c. LifeWhat do you think about young people in China buying luxury brands?。
PETS5十年口语真题(2009-2019)独家提供(部分为网友回忆)
2011年12月:口试一Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where the candidate is currentlyliving)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/ Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometo wn), do you work or study? (If thecandidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?●What type of Work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Reasons for the popularity of online gamesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of reasons for the popularity of online games. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read itthrough.) Why are online games so popular?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Reasons for the popularity of online games●To kill time●To make more friends●To experience a different life style●To earn pocket money●To relieve oneself of stress●To entertain oneself●To escape from realityTopic: Students in Financial DifficultiesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think we can do to help the university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Measures to help students in financial difficulties:●Provide tuition-free education●Grant subsidies●Provide interest-free loans●Offer special scholarships●Allow suspension of schooling●Create part-time jobs on campus●Permit extension of the period of studyPart B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Working extra hoursWhat do you think are the main reasons for working extra hours? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Reasons for working extra hours:● a consequence of low working efficiency● a deliberate effort to push career up● a failure to turn down your boss’s request●an act of following your colleagues● a way to secure your job especially in crises● a requirement of certain professions● a result of mismanagement of timeTopic Card2012年6月:口试二Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Disadvantages of job-hopping (The practice of changing jobs frequently) What do you think of job-hopping? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Disadvantages of job-hopping:●Unhelpful to one’s career advancement●Possible suspicion of loyalty by employers●Interruption of experience building●Challenges at the new job●Potential difficulties in colleague relationship● A break from the previous business networkPart B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniformsWhat do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are notPart B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Preparations one should make before studying abroadWhat preparations do you think one should make before studying abroad? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. Preparations one should make before studying abroad●Learning the language of the destination country●Learning about the culture of the destination country●Learning about the climate in the destination country●Learning to manage personal finances●Learning to use household appliances●Learning to cookPart B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Health-Building ActivitiesWhat do you think can be done to encourage people’s participation in health-building activities? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Ways to encourage mass participation in health-building activities:●Publicize the importance of physical exercise●Install sports equipment in residential areas●Open sports facilities to the public for free●Organize sports events at grassroots level●Set up various community sports associations●Offer training courses of popular sports●Cultivate schoolchildren’s interest in sportsPart B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Qualities of a successful entrepreneurWhat qualities to you think are important for a successful entrepreneur? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Qualities of a successful entrepreneur:●Self-discipline●Awareness of social responsibilities●Self-confidence●Communicative skills●Management competence●Decisiveness●Risk-taking spirit2011.6Part BHere is a list of measures to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. What measures do you think the government should take to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?Raising the income tax thresholdImposing a higher rate of tax on higher incomeProviding free medical care to the poorEnsuring equal access to educationRaising minimum payProviding training to the unemployedPart C PresentationAa. Education What can we do the enable our children to have more exposure to nature so as to have a better understanding of our environment?b. Environment Do you think the banning of free plastic bags for shoppers can reduce the white pollution? Why/Why not?c. Technology Do you think we should design user-friendly mobile phones for children and senior citizens? Why/Why not?Ba. Free Downloading Are you for or against the free downloading of music and movies for the Internet? Why/Why not?b. Community Service What community services can we provide to help the aged people who have no children living with them?c. Fighting Poverty Apart from donating money and resources, what else can be done to help the people in poverty-stricken areas?Topic CardCa. Health China has one of the highest rates of near-sightedness among pupils and students. What can be done to protect their eyesight?b. Water Shortage Many cities are in serious shortage of water. What policies should the government make to deal with the problem?c. Public Facilities What public facilities, such as schools, hospitals, bus stops, should be built or improved around your home? Give reasons.Part BHere is a list of the positive and negative effects of using second-hand textbooks. What do you think of using second-hand textbooks?Low in priceA way to save resourcesHelpful notes from previous usersA possible health hazardA hindrance to independent learningA harm to the publishing businessPart C PresentationAa. Daily Life Where d you prefer to go shopping, a supermarket or a corner store of you neighborhood? Why?b. Child Care What do you think of the phenomenon that many children are taken care of by their grandparents instead of their parents?c. Job Interview How do you think job applicants can impress the interviewer?Ba. Education If you were admitted as a postgraduate both by a university on the mainland and by one in Hong Kong?, which would you like to go to? Why?b. Environment Do you think cheap fare of public transportation will help reduce greenhouse emission? Why/Why not?c. Health Why do you think a lot of people are overweight today?Topic CardCa. Ethics What should teachers do when their life and that of their students are both at risk?b. Personal Finance Do you have a monthly budget of your everyday spending? Why/Why not?c. Media Which do you think is a better source of everyday news, the printed media or the Internet? Why?2010.11Part BHere is a list of advantages and disadvantages for the use of mobile phones by children. What’s your opinion towards this issue?advantagesConvenient for parents to reach their childrenEasy for children to summon help if it is necessaryValuable for children to maintain their social circledisadvantagesDistracting children from studiesPotential health hazardsFinancial burden for their parentsPart C PresentationAa. Cultural Heritage Do you think preserving cultural heritage sites can help to develop the local economy? Why/Why not?b. Social Relations What is the impact of population aging on society in China?c. Education Why do you think more and more young students are taking exams for certificates? Ba. Education Who do you think takes great er responsibility for cultivating children’s character, the school or the parents? Why?b. Entertainment Do you think computer games should be banned to school age children? Why/Why not?c. Privacy How do you protect your privacy in the era of Internet?Ca. Advertisement What’s the main influence of TV commercials on viewers?b. Communication Why are so many people fond of on-line chatting?c. Happiness What is your definition of“happiness”?Part BHere is a list of reasons for keeping a pet. What do you think are the main reasons for keeping a pet?Providing companionshipHelping a child grow up into a loving adultIncreasing chances for people to communicate with each otherDeveloping one’s patienceHelping one keep fitHelping people building a sense of responsibilityPart C PresentationAa. Health Why are there an increasing number of overweight children in cities?b. Education Do you think the use of computer has improved teaching?c. Health What help can be offered to employees to relieve them of work-related stress?Topic CardBa. Marriage Why do people in general get married at a later age?b. Communication Do you think the Internet has weakened family communication? Why/Why notc. Language What has made English an international language?Ca. Marriage What kind of preparation would people make before getting married?b. Retirement Do you think it is necessary to postpone retirement in China? Why/ Why not?c. Leisure Why do children seldom play together after school today?Here is a list of advantages of being a librarian. What do you think are the main advantages of being a librarian?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.Regular working hoursQuiet working conditionsIndoor workAccess to booksLight workJob securityClean working environmentWhat is an ideal age for a young person to be independent? Give your reasons.When do you think a college graduate should get further education? Immediately upon graduation or after working for a period of time?Not many business women get into the top of their companies. What are the possible obstacles in their way?Why do you think more and more young people marry quick and divorce quick?Sports stars do advertising for products. Do you think this is a proper behavior? Why or why not?Should home economics, needle work and cooking be taught at school? Give your opinions.Why do Chinese people prefer bigger cars to compact cars even with the oil price soaring?How can Chinese chained fast-food restaurant compete with western ones?What role can volunteers play in the aftermath of natural disasters?What do you think are the effective ways to prevent Internet addiction among young people in China?enhancing public awareness of the problemcloser parent-child relationshipattentive guidance from schoolpromotion of healthier leisure activitiesmore accessible counselingcure centers for Internet addictsapplying age limit to users of Internet cafesDo you usually go to big hospitals or community clinics for medical treatment? Why?What do you think individuals can do to help reduce traffic in big cities?Do you think we should give money to beggars in public places?Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?Do you think Chinese tourist should be taught manners before go abroad?Will the increased number of buses help ease congestion in big cities?Which do you prefer, a traditional library or an e-library? Why?What’s your opinion about military training programs for students?Should team work be always encouraged? Why/Why not?2012.12和一个外国人交流,什么条件比较重要?了解外国文化个人的性格特点,在国外生活过2. 如果你是一个毕业生,你愿意在大城市还是小城市工作?低碳生活Immigration, move to a foreign country2014年Part B:控制overdpending的措施Part C:学英语多少年了?怎么学effective?另一个:关于捐助帮助别人Part B是怎样帮外国人了解中国。
PETS5口语真题
2011年12月:口试一(PP l-5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions). Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/ Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study? (If the candidate has already started work:) ●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of Work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Reasons for the popularity of online gamesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of reasons for the popularity of online games. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) Why are online games so popular?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Reasons for the popularity of online games●To kill time●To make more friends●To experience a different life style●To earn pocket money●To relieve oneself of stress●To entertain oneself●To escape from reality(For Interlocutor)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic Card(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 6-8 for Assessor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Reasons for the popularity of online gamesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of reasons for the popularity of online game. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) Why are online games so popular?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Reasons for the popularity of online games●To kill time●To make more friends●To experience a different life style●To earn pocket money●To relieve oneself of stress●To entertain oneself●To escape from reality(For Assessor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Topic Card(For Assessor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic CardPart B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Reasons for the popularity of online gamesThe following is a list of reasons for the popularity of online games. Why are online games so popular?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Reasons for the popularity of online games●To kill time●To make more friends●To experience a different life style●To earn pocket money●To relieve oneself of stress●To entertain oneself●To escape from reality(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Only for 3-candidate Format Part C: PresentationTopic Card2011年12月:口试二(PP 1—5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is ... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions). Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study?(If the candidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Students in Financial DifficultiesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think we can do to help the university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Measures to help students in financial difficulties:●Provide tuition-free education●Grant subsidies●Provide interest-free loans●Offer special scholarships●Allow suspension of schooling●Create part-time jobs on campus●Permit extension of the period of study(For Interlocutor)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic CardTopic Card(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 6-8 for Assessor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Students in Financial DifficultiesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think we can do to help the university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Measures to help students in financial difficulties:●Provide tuition-free education●Grant subsidies●Provide interest-free loans●Offer special scholarships●Allow suspension of schooling●Create part-time jobs on campus●Permit extension of the period of study(For Assessor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Topic Card(For Assessor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 9-12 for Candidate)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Students in Financial DifficultiesThe following is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties. What do you think we can do to helpthe university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Measures to help students in financial difficulties:●Provide tuition-free education●Grant subsidies●Provide interest-free loans●Offer special scholarships●Allow suspension of schooling●Create part-time jobs on campus●Permit extension of the period of studyPart C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card2012年6月:口试一(PP 1—5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is ... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions). Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study?(If the candidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Working extra hoursNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of the main reasons for working extra hours. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main reasons for working extra hours? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Reasons for working extra hours:● a consequence of low working efficiency● a deliberate effort to push career up● a failure to turn down your boss’s request●an act of following your colleagues● a way to secure your job especially in crises● a requirement of certain professions● a result of mismanagement of time(For Interlocutor)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic Card(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 6-8 for Assessor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Working extra hoursNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of the main reasons for working extra hours. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main reasons for working extra hours? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Reasons for working extra hours:● a consequence of low working efficiency● a deliberate effort to push career up● a failure to turn down your boss’s request●an act of following your colleagues● a way to secure your job especially in crises● a requirement of certain professions● a result of mismanagement of time(For Assessor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Topic CardA(For Assessor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 9-12 for Candidate)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Working extra hoursWhat do you think are the main reasons for working extra hours? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Reasons for working extra hours:a consequence of low working efficiency● a deliberate effort to push career up● a failure to turn down your boss’s request ●an act of following your colleagues● a way to secure your job especially in crises ● a requirement of certain professions● a result of mismanagement of time(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card2012年6月:口试二(PP 1—5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is ... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin withCandidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions). Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study?(If the candidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Disadvantages of job-hoppingNowadays people tend to change their jobs frequently.(Say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B) Here is a list of disadvantages of job-hopping.(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think of job-hopping?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back andintervene only when necessary.)Disadvantages of job-hopping:●Unhelpful to one’s career advancement●Possible suspicion of loyalty by employers●Interruption of experience building●Challenges at the new job●Potential difficulties in colleague relationship ● A break from the previous business network(For Interlocutor)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic Card(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 6-8 for Assessor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Disadvantages of job-hoppingNowadays people tend to change their jobs frequently.(Say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B) Here is a list of disadvantages of job-hopping.(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think of job-hopping?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Disadvantages of job-hopping:●Unhelpful to one’s career advancement●Possible suspicion of loyalty by employers●Interruption of experience building●Challenges at the new job●Potential difficulties in colleague relationship● A break from the previous business network(For Assessor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Topic Card(For Assessor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 9-12 for Candidate)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Disadvantages of job-hopping (The practice of changing jobs frequently)What do you think of job-hopping? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Disadvantages of job-hopping:●Unhelpful to one’s career advancement●Possible suspicion of loyalty by employers●Interruption of experience building●Challenges at the new job●Potential difficulties in colleague relationship● A break from the previous business network(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Only for 3-candidate Format Part C: Presentation Topic Card2013年6月:口试一(PP 1—5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is ... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions). Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study?(If the candidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of advantages and disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and(For Interlocutor)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic CardTopic Card(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 6-8 for Assessor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of advantages and disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and(For Assessor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic Card(For Assessor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 9-12 for Candidate)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms What do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Only for 3-candidate Format Part C: PresentationTopic Card2013年6月:口试二(PP 1—5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is ... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions). Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study?(If the candidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Preparations one should make before studying abroad Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of preparations one should make before studying abroad. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What preparations do you think one should make before studying abroad?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Preparations one should make before studying abroad●Learning the language of the destination country●Learning about the culture of the destination country●Learning about the climate in the destination country●Learning to manage personal finances●Learning to use household appliances●Learning to cook(For Interlocutor)(For Interlocutor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes) Topic CardTopic Card(For Interlocutor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 6-8 for Assessor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Preparations one should make before studying abroad Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of preparations one should make before studying abroad. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What preparations do you think one should make before studying abroad?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Preparations one should make before studying abroad●Learning the language of the destination country●Learning about the culture of the destination country●Learning about the climate in the destination country●Learning to manage personal finances●Learning to use household appliances●Learning to cook(For Assessor)Part C: Presentation (8 minutes)Topic CardA(For Assessor)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card(PP 9-12 for Candidate)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Preparations one should make before studying abroad What preparations do you think one should make before studying abroad? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Preparations one should make before studying abroad●Learning the language of the destination country●Learning about the culture of the destination country●Learning about the climate in the destination country●Learning to manage personal finances ●Learning to use household appliances ●Learning to cook(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Part C: PresentationTopic Card(For Candidate)Only for 3-candidate FormatPart C: PresentationTopic Card2013年12月口试一(PP l-5 for Interlocutor)Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is... and...? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves.(Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where thecandidate is currently living)?Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/ Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometown), do you workor study?(If the candidate has already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:) ●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactlyare you studying?●What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?(For Interlocutor)Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Health-Building ActivitiesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of ways to encourage mass participation in health-building activities. (Hand out the list to the。
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2011年12月:口试一Part A: Self-introduction (2 minutes)Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon/evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. (Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is... and this is my colleague...He/she is not going to ask you any questions, but he/she is just going to be listening to us. So, your name is... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about you, so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B)Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Hometown●Where are you from?●How long did you live there?●What’s it like living there?●How does your hometown compare with (place where the candidate is currently living)? Family●What about your family?●Could you tell us something about it?Work/ Study●What do you do in (the candidate’s hometo wn), do you work or study? (If the candidatehas already started work:)●What does your work involve?●Is your job something you always wanted to do?●How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university:)●What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?●What type of Work are you hoping to do in the future?●What qualifications will you need to do that?Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Reasons for the popularity of online gamesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of reasons for the popularity of online games. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) Why are online games so popular?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only whennecessary.)Reasons for the popularity of online games ●To kill time●To make more friends●To experience a different life style●To earn pocket money●To relieve oneself of stress●To entertain oneself●To escape from reality2011年12月:口试二Topic: Students in Financial DifficultiesNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of measures to help students in financial difficulties.(Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think we can do to help the university students in financial difficulties to complete their studies?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin?(The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Measures to help students in financial difficulties:●Provide tuition-free education●Grant subsidies●Provide interest-free loans●Offer special scholarships●Allow suspension of schooling●Create part-time jobs on campus●Permit extension of the period of studyTopic: Working extra hoursWhat do you think are the main reasons for working extra hours? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Reasons for working extra hours:● a consequence of low working efficiency● a deliberate effort to push career up● a failure to turn down your boss’s request●an act of following your colleagues● a way to secure your job especially in crises● a requirement of certain professions● a result of mismanagement of timeTopic Card2012年6月:口试二Topic: Disadvantages of job-hopping (The practice of changing jobs frequently)What do you think of job-hopping? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Disadvantages of job-hopping:●Unhelpful to one’s career advancement●Possible suspicion of loyalty by employers●Interruption of experience building●Challenges at the new job●Potential difficulties in colleague relationship● A break from the previous business networkTopic: Advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniformsWhat do you think are the main advantages or disadvantages for students to wear school uniforms? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold differentTopic: Preparations one should make before studying abroadWhat preparations do you think one should make before studying abroad? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Preparations one should make before studying abroad●Learning the language of the destination country●Learning about the culture of the destination country●Learning about the climate in the destination country●Learning to manage personal finances●Learning to use household appliances●Learning to cook2013年12月口试一Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Health-Building ActivitiesWhat do you think can be done to encourage people’s participation in health-building activities? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Ways to encourage mass participation in health-building activities:●Publicize the importance of physical exercise●Install sports equipment in residential areas●Open sports facilities to the public for free●Organize sports events at grassroots level●Set up various community sports associations●Offer training courses of popular sports●Cultivate schoolchildren’s interest in sports2013年12月口试二Part B: Collaboration (5 minutes)Topic: Qualities of a successful entrepreneurWhat qualities to you think are important for a successful entrepreneur? Choose threefrom the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here.Qualities of a successful entrepreneur:●Self-discipline●Awareness of social responsibilities●Self-confidence●Communicative skills●Management competence●Decisiveness●Risk-taking spirit2011.6Part BHere is a list of measures to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor. What measures do you think the government should take to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor?Raising the income tax thresholdImposing a higher rate of tax on higher incomeProviding free medical care to the poorEnsuring equal access to educationRaising minimum payProviding training to the unemployedPart C PresentationAa. Education What can we do the enable our children to have more exposure to nature so as to have a better understanding of our environment?b. Environment Do you think the banning of free plastic bags for shoppers can reduce the white pollution? Why/Why not?c. TechnologyDo you think we should design user-friendly mobile phones for children and senior citizens? Why/Why not?Ba. Free Downloading Are you for or against the free downloading of music and movies for the Internet? Why/Why not?b. Community Service What community services can we provide to help the aged people who have no children living with them?c. Fighting Poverty Apart from donating money and resources, what else can be done to help the people in poverty-stricken areas?Topic CardCa. Health China has one of the highest rates of near-sightedness among pupils and students. What can be done to protect their eyesight?b. Water Shortage Many cities are in serious shortage of water. What policies should the government make to deal with the problem?c. Public Facilities What public facilities, such as schools, hospitals, bus stops, should be built or improved around your home? Give reasons.Part BHere is a list of the positive and negative effects of using second-hand textbooks. What do you think of using second-hand textbooks?Low in priceA way to save resourcesHelpful notes from previous usersA hindrance to independent learningA harm to the publishing businessPart C PresentationAa. Daily Life Where d you prefer to go shopping, a supermarket or a corner store of you neighborhood? Why?b. Child Care What do you think of the phenomenon that many children are taken care of by their grandparents instead of their parents?c. Job Interview How do you think job applicants can impress the interviewer?Ba. Education If you were admitted as a postgraduate both by a university on the mainland and by one in Hong Kong?, which would you like to go to? Why?b. Environment Do you think cheap fare of public transportation will help reduce greenhouse emission? Why/Why not?c. Health Why do you think a lot of people are overweight today?Topic CardCa. Ethics What should teachers do when their life and that of their students are both at risk?b. Personal Finance Do you have a monthly budget of your everyday spending? Why/Why not?c. Media Which do you think is a better source of everyday news, the printed media or the Internet? Why?2010.11Part BHere is a list of advantages and disadvantages for the use of mobile phones by children. What’s your opinion towards this issue?advantagesConvenient for parents to reach their childrenEasy for children to summon help if it is necessaryValuable for children to maintain their social circledisadvantagesDistracting children from studiesFinancial burden for their parentsPart C PresentationAa. Cultural Heritage Do you think preserving cultural heritage sites can help to develop the local economy? Why/Why not?b. Social Relations What is the impact of population aging on society in China?c. Education Why do you think more and more young students are taking exams for certificates?Ba. Education Who do you think takes greater responsibility for cultivating children’s character, the school or the parents? Why?b. Entertainment Do you think computer games should be banned to school age children? Why/Why not?c. Privacy How do you protect your privacy in the era of Internet?Ca. Advertisement What’s the main influence of TV commercials on viewers?b. Communication Why are so many people fond of on-line chatting?c. Happi ness What is your definition of“happiness”?Part BHere is a list of reasons for keeping a pet. What do you think are the main reasons for keeping a pet? Providing companionshipHelping a child grow up into a loving adultIncreasing chances for people to communicate with each otherDeveloping one’s patienceHelping one keep fitHelping people building a sense of responsibilityPart C PresentationAa. Health Why are there an increasing number of overweight children in cities?b. Education Do you think the use of computer has improved teaching?c. Health What help can be offered to employees to relieve them of work-related stress?Topic CardBa. Marriage Why do people in general get married at a later age?b. Communication Do you think the Internet has weakened family communication? Why/Why notc. Language What has made English an international language?Ca. Marriage What kind of preparation would people make before getting married?b. Retirement Do you think it is necessary to postpone retirement in China? Why/ Why not?c. Leisure Why do children seldom play together after school today?2010.6Here is a list of advantages of being a librarian. What do you think are the main advantages of being a librarian?Choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.Regular working hoursQuiet working conditionsIndoor workAccess to booksLight workJob securityClean working environmentWhat is an ideal age for a young person to be independent? Give your reasons.When do you think a college graduate should get further education? Immediately upon graduation or after working for a period of time?Not many business women get into the top of their companies. What are the possible obstacles in their way?Why do you think more and more young people marry quick and divorce quick?Sports stars do advertising for products. Do you think this is a proper behavior? Why or why not?Should home economics, needle work and cooking be taught at school? Give your opinions.Why do Chinese people prefer bigger cars to compact cars even with the oil price soaring?How can Chinese chained fast-food restaurant compete with western ones?What role can volunteers play in the aftermath of natural disasters?2009.11What do you think are the effective ways to prevent Internet addiction among young people in China? enhancing public awareness of the problemcloser parent-child relationshipattentive guidance from schoolpromotion of healthier leisure activitiesmore accessible counselingcure centers for Internet addictsapplying age limit to users of Internet cafesDo you usually go to big hospitals or community clinics for medical treatment? Why?What do you think individuals can do to help reduce traffic in big cities?Do you think we should give money to beggars in public places?Do you prefer to read e-books or printed books?Do you think Chinese tourist should be taught manners before go abroad?Will the increased number of buses help ease congestion in big cities?Which do you prefer, a traditional library or an e-library? Why?What’s your opinion about military training programs for student s?Should team work be always encouraged? Why/Why not?2012.12和一个外国人交流,什么条件比较重要?了解外国文化个人的性格特点,在国外生活过2. 如果你是一个毕业生,你愿意在大城市还是小城市工作?低碳生活Immigration, move to a foreign country2014年Part B:控制overdpending的措施Part C:学英语多少年了?怎么学effective?另一个:关于捐助帮助别人Part B是怎样帮外国人了解中国。
国家公共英语(五级)口试模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)
国家公共英语(五级)口试模拟试卷3(题后含答案及解析)题型有:1. 考生个人情况介绍 2. 考生相互问答 3. 继续性问答考生个人情况介绍1.Examiner:Good morning. Can I have your marksheets , please? Thank you. My name is .. . and this is my colleague. . .He/she is not going to talk to you , but he/she is just going to listen to us. So your name is... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about yourselves , so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A , then move on to Candidate B.)Now. . . (say the name of the candidate and ask questions)HometownWhere are you from? How long have you lived there?How does your hometown compare with. . . (place where the candidate is currently living)?FamilyWhat about your family?Could you tell us something about your family?Work/studyWhat do you do in. . . (the candidate’s hometown) , do you work or study?(If the candidate is already working)What does your work involve?Is your job something you had always wanted to do?How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university)What are your favorite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying? What type of work are you hoping to do in the future? What qualifications will you need to achieve that?正确答案:Examiner :Good morning. Can I have your marksheets , please? Thank you. My name is Guo Hong and this is my colleague Xu Qian. She is not going to talk to you , but she is just going to listen to us.So your name is (say Candidate A’s name) and (Candidate B’s name)?Thank you.First of all, we’d like to know something about yourselves , so I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves, (say Candidate A’s name) Where are you from? Candidate A:I’m from Xi’an. Examiner: How long did you live there?Candidate A:I lived there for 18 years until I went to university in Beijing. Examiner:What is it like living there?Candidate A:It is a very nice city to live in, with well-developed transportation system, many famous universities and schools, big companies, hospitals, big shopping centers and hotels, etc. Examiner:What about you(say the name of Candidate B)? Where are you from?Candidate B:I’m from Beijing. I’ve been living there since I was born.Examiner: How does it compare with Shenyang? Which one do you like better?Candidate B:I like my hometown better. I like its mild weather, its hospitable resident, its beautiful scenery and buildings. Many changes have taken place in the past few years, which give Dalian a completely new look. I’m proud of it.Examiner:What do you do in Beijing’! Do you work or study?Candidate B:I am studying. I’m a student of the People’s University.考生相互问答2.Examiner:Now, ... (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B)here is a list of the advantages of modern technology. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.)What do you think are the main advantages of modern technology? I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won’t join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin’! (The examiner may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Advantages of Modern TechnologyComfortConvenienceWorldwide informationEnriching human lifeIncreasing productivity正确答案:Examiner: Thank you. Now here is a list of ways of communication. What do you think are the most convenient ways of communication? I’d like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions , you may argue. You may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. All right. Would you begin now? Key Points:Brainstorming:1.Modern transport makes it very convenient for people to travel far or near, thus saving a lot of time and energy. By plane, people can cover distances of thousands of miles within hours.2.Modern household appliances free people from tedious house chores. Refrigerators, washing machines, and microwaves have made housekeeping so much easier that women can pursue their own careers without neglecting the duties of a good wife and mother.3.Modern devices of telecommunications have greatly increased the exchange of information between people. Modern technology has ushered in a brand new era of global information.4.Science and modern technology has led to an unprecedented rate of development in all aspects of society.Modern technology:1.Science and modern technology has vastly enriched human life, making it more convenient and more comfortable. People are able to choose different lifestyles.2.Science and modern technology has increased productivity, freeing people from tiring manual labor. A lot of work is now done by computerized machines that are more efficient. This allows people to enjoy more leisure time.3.Science and modern technology have emotional advantages as well. Phone calls, emails and faxes bring people closer together. Science and modern technology have also made the world smaller: people can communicate with friends all over the world easily and cheaply via the internet.4.Modern technology allows us to learn about current events without leaving home.Modern people enjoy an unparalleled across worldwide information.5.Advancements in medical science have made it possible for us to lead a much longer life and suffer less from various diseases. Doctors and scientists have found curse for many diseases previously thought to be incurable and fatal.6.A wide range of information is easily available on the puters and the internet;1.The internet has an unlimited capacity for knowledge and information.2.It is multifunctional and meets the needs of our fast-paced modern life.3.There is already a great demand for electricity, and the internet is adding to this and thereby increasing pollution, making our planet even dirtier. Solar energy, hydroelectric power and nuclear power will probably become the main sources of power in the future. This will be better as they are cleaner.4.The internet is forever developing and becomingmore and more advanced. It has become an indispensible part of people’s lives.5.The internet often is far more convenient and efficient than the written word or other such traditional sources of information.6.The internet has a wide application and influences all aspects of human life.7.The internet itself does not actually take up any physical space, and yet it can store an infinite amount of information, which can be accessed through a small computer.8.Obviously, the internet has a good many benefits. I am sure that in the future, as modern technology advances, the internet will eventually replace books and the written word.9.By using the internet we can save our natural resources such as forest. The internet is much more environmentally friendly since it doesn’t require a lot of paper.10.The internet is an economical way to convey information.11.Reading on the internet is interactive and conducive to mutual exchanges of information since instant feedback is possible.继续性问答3.Examiner: Now,in this part of the test I’m going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I’d like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.When (say the name of Candidate A)has finished talking ,I’d like you (say the name of Candidate B) to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking. All right? Here are your topics.(Hand over the Topic Card A & B ,and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.)Now you have a minute to prepare.All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation , please?(When Candidate A finishes)Thank you. Novo, (say the name of Candidate B) , would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A)some questions’! (Allow a maximum of of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the examiner.) Now, (say the name of Candidate B) ,would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation , please?Thank you. Now, (say the name of Candidate A) ,would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions ? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A , followed by one more question by the examiner.)Thank you. This is the end of the test. Topic Card正确答案:Examiner:All right. Now,let’s move to the third part. In this part of the test I’m going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I’d like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation for about a minute. When (say the name of Candidate A)has finished talking , I’d like you , (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking. Now you’ll have 2 minutes to prepare.All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A) , would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation ,please? Key:We might marvel at the progress made in every field of study but the methods of testing a person’s knowledge and ability remain as primitive as ever. It really is extraordinary that after all these years, educationalists have still failed to devise anything moreefficient and reliable than examinations. For all the claims that examinations test what you know, it is common knowledge that they more often do the exact opposite. They may be a good means of testing memory, or the knack of working rapidly under extreme pressure, but they can tell you nothing about a person’s true ability and aptitude.Examinations cause a lot of anxiety since so much depends up on them. They are the mark of success or failure in our society. Your whole future might be decided in one fateful day. It doesn’t matter if you weren’t feeling very well. Little things like that don’t count: the exam goes on. No one can do their best when they are terrified, or after a sleepless night, yet this is precisely what the examination system expects them to do. The moment a child begins school, he enters a world of vicious competition where success and failure are clearly defined and measured. Can we wonder at the increasing number of “dropouts”: young people who are written off as utter failures before they have even embarked on a career?A good education should, among other things, train you to think for yourself. The examination system does anything but that. What has to be learnt is rigidly laid down by a syllabus, so the student is encouraged to merely memorize. Examinations do not motivate a student to read widely, but instead to restrict his reading: they do not enable him to seek more and more knowledge, but encourage cramming. They lower the standards of teaching, since they deprive teachers of any freedom. Teachers themselves are often judged by examination results and instead of teaching their subjects, they are reduced to training their students in exam techniques. The most successful candidates are not always the best educated: they are merely the best trained.The results on which so much depends are often nothing more than a subjective assessment by some anonymous examiner. Examiners are only human. They get tired and hungry; they make mistakes. Yet they have to mark stacks of hastily scrawled scripts in a limited amount of time. They work under the same of pressure as the candidates. And their word carries weight. There must surely be many simpler and more effective ways of assessing a person’s true abilities.。
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教育部考试中心Section I Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You wi ll hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that a ccompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will ha ve 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part AYou will hear a conversation between a student, Mr. Wang, and his tutor, Dr. Wilso n. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hea r the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part APart BYou will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosi ng A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 11 – 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to rea d Questions 11 – 13.11. What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one's turn patiently.12. What service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.13. What is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 11 – 13.Questions 14 – 16 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 second s to read Questions 14 – 16.14. Who is the man?[A] Student advisor.[B] Course teacher.[C] Admissions officer.[D] Department secretary.15. Which subject does the student say she was good at?[A] Computer programming.[B] Art and design.[C] Electronics.[D] Mathematics.16. What will she most likely do eventually?[A] Do basic electronics.[B] Teach English literature.[C] Produce educational games.[D] Write computer programs.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 14 – 16.Questions 17 – 20 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 – 20.17. What is George Orwell mainly known as?[A] A literary critic.[B] A war correspondent.[C] A volunteer in the Spanish Civil War.[D] A novelist.18. Where was George Orwell born?[A] Spain.[B] France.[C] Burma.[D] India.19. What is most important in Orwell's life?[A] Although English, he was actually not born in England.[B] He was a student of the famous English public school, Eton.[C] He tried to enlighten and change society through his works.[D] He worked as a policeman in Burma for five years.20. What are the listeners going to do after the presentation?[A] To ask the speaker questions.[B] To discuss "ANIMAL FARM".[C] To write essays on Orwell's life.[D] To read the book "1984".You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to Questions 17 – 20.That is the end of Part B.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer. As you listen, you must answe r Questions 21 –30 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on t he right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 21 to 30.You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 21 - 30.That is the end of Part C. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers fro m your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of English(15 minutes)Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable wor d.Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1 .Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations, (31) __________ to the first serious investigation i nto the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achieve ment.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also sugge sts (32) _______ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generat ion, with teachers now paying far (33) ________ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style.Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher (34) ________ findings have been publ ished, was inspired to investigate this area (35) ________ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling (36) _______ had a poor pen grip. Wh ile Ms. Thomas could not establish a significant statistical link (37) ________ pe n-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she (38) ________ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite (39) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who (40) __________ their pens at the writing point also show other charac teristics (41) ________ inhibit learning, (42) ________ as poor posture, leaning t oo (43) __________ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen (44) ________than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure (45) ________ i s being written).Ms. Thomas believes that the (46) ________ between older and younger writers is (4 7) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow (48) ________. She attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between (49) ________ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruc tion in classrooms in the sixties. “The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips, (50) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ‘tripod’ grip.”SECTION IV: Reading Comprehension(50 minutes)Part ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you regardless of your health. Politicians also got on board. “There is a direct relationship,” US congressman Neal Smith noted, “between the amount of sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and e ven early death.”Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning t o feel the salt scare has gone too far. “All this hue and cry about eating salt i s unnecessary,” Dr. Dustan insists. “For most of us it probably doesn’t make mu ch difference how much salt we eat.” Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 15 0 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was reintroduced. O f the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did exper ience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced.“An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population,” notes Dr. John H. Laragh. “So a re commendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense.”Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable “moderation” in s alt consumption. For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon. The equivalent of one to twograms of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food. The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if thei r doctor advises. But even the very vocal “low salt” exponent, Dr. Arthur Hull H ayes, Jr. admits that “we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension.” In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors m ay be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (mu ch more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress.“It is not your enemy,” says Dr. Laragh. “Salt is the No. 1 natural component o f all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is wrong. Unless your doc tor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up.”51. According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.52. From Dr. Dustan’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.53. In the third paragraph, Dr. Laragh implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people indisease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.54. The phrase “vocal ... exponent” (line 2, para. 4) most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.55. What is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Text 2Few people doubt the fundamental importance of mothers in child-rearing, but what do fathers do? Much of what they contribute is simply the result of being a second adult in the home. Bringing up children is demanding, stressful and exhausting. T wo adults can support and make up for each other’s deficiencies and build on each other’s strengths.Fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teen-age boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pa thway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but they must still learn fro m their fathers, in ways they cannot from their mothers, how to relate to men. The y learn from their fathers about heterosexual trust, intimacy and difference. They learn to appreciate their own femininity from the one male who is most special in their lives. Most important, through loving and being loved by their fathers, the y learn that they are love-worthy.Current research gives much deeper−and more surprising−insight into the father’s role in child-rearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is pla y. From their children’s birth through adolescence, fathers tend to emphasise pla y more than caretaking. The father’s style of play is likely to be both physicall y stimulating and exciting. With older children it involves more teamwork, requiri ng competitive testing of physical and mental skills. It frequently resembles a te aching relationship: come on, let me show you how. Mothers play more at the child’s level. They seem willing to let the child direct play.Kids, at least in the early years, seem to prefer to play with daddy. In one study of 2 -year-olds who were given a choice, more than two-thirds chose to play with their father.The way fathers play has effects on everything from the management of emotions to intelligence and academic achievement. It is particularly important in promoting s elf-control. According to one expert, “children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not ac ceptable.” They learn when to “shut it down.”At play and in other realms, fathers tend to stress competition, challenge, initia tive, risk-taking and independence. Mothers, as caretakers, stress emotional secur ity and personal safety. On the playground fathers often try to get the child to s wing ever higher, while mother are cautious, worrying about an accident.We know, too, that fathers’ involvement seems to be linked to improved verbal and problem-solving skills and higher academic achievement. Several studies found that along with paternal strictness, the amount of time fathers spent reading with the m was a strong predictor of their daughters’ verbal ability.For sons the results have been equally striking. Studies uncovered a strong relati onship between fathers’ involvement and the mathematical abilities of their sons. Other studies found a relationship between paternal nurturing and boys’ verbal in telligence.56. The first paragraph points out that one of the advantages of a family with both parents is[A] husband and wife can share housework.[B] two adults are always better than one.[C] the fundamental importance of mothers can be fully recognised.[D] husband and wife can compensate for each other’s shortcomings.57. According to paragraph 3, one significant difference between the father’s andmother’s role in child-rearing is[A] the style of play encouraged.[B] the amount of time available.[C] the strength of emotional ties.[D] the emphasis of intellectual development.58. Which of the following statements is true?[A] Mothers tend to stress personal safety less than fathers.[B] Boys are likely to benefit more from their fathers’ caring.[C] Girls learn to read more quickly with the help of their fathers.[D] Fathers tend to encourage creativeness and independence.59. Studies investigating fathers’ involvement in child-rearing show that[A] this improves kids’ mathematical and verbal abilities.[B] the more time spent with kids, the better they speak.[C] the more strict the fathers are, the cleverer the kids.[D] girls usually do better than boys academically.60. The writer’s main point in writing this article is[A] to warn society of increasing social problems.[B] to emphasise the father’s role in the family.[C] to discuss the responsibilities of fathers.[D] to show sympathy for one-parent families.Text 3World leaders met recently at United Nations headquarters in New York City to disc uss the environmental issues raised at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. The heads of state were supposed to decide what further steps should be taken to halt the decli ne of Earth’s life-support systems. In fact, this meeting had much the flavour of the original Earth Summit. To wit: empty promises, hollow rhetoric, bickering betw een rich and poor, and irrelevant initiatives. Think U.S. Congress in slow motion.Almost obscured by this torpor is the fact that there has been some remarkable pro gress over the past five years real changes in the attitude of ordinary people in the Third World toward family size and a dawning realisation that environmental degradation and their own well-being are intimately, and inversely, linked. Almos t none of this, however, has anything to do with what the bureaucrats accomplished in Rio.Or didn’t accomplish. One item on the agenda at Rio, for example, was a renewed e ffort to save tropical forests. (A previous U.N.-sponsored initiative had fallen a part when it became clear that it actually hastened deforestation.) After Rio, a U. N. working group came up with more than 100 recommendations that have so far gone nowhere. One proposed forestry pact would do little more than immunise wood-export ing nations against trade sanctions.An effort to draft an agreement on what to do about the climate changes caused by CO2 and other greenhouse gases has fared even worse. Blocked by the Bush Administr ation from setting mandatory limits, the U.N. in 1992 called on nations to volunta rily reduce emissions to 1990 levels. Several years later, it’s as if Rio had nev er happened. A new climate treaty is scheduled to be signed this December in Kyot o, Japan, but governments still cannot agree on limits. Meanwhile, the U.S. produc es 7% more CO2 than it did in 1990, and emissions in the developing world have ri sen even more sharply. No one would confuse the “Rio process” with progress.While governments have dithered at a pace that could make drifting continents impa tient, people have acted. Birth-rates are dropping faster than expected, not becau se of Rio but because poor people are deciding on their own to limit family size. Another positive development has been a growing environmental consciousness among the poor. From slum dwellers in Karachi, Pakistan, to colonists in Rondonia, Brazi l, urban poor and rural peasants alike seem to realise that they pay the biggest p rice for pollution and deforestation. There is cause for hope as well in the growi ng recognition among business people that it is not in their long-term interest to fight environmental reforms. John Browne, chief executive of British Petroleum , boldly asserted in a major speech in May that the threat of climate change could n o longer be ignored.61. The writer’s general attitude towards the world leaders meeting at the U.N. i s[A] supportive.[B] impartial.[C] critical.[D] optimistic.62. What does the author say about the ordinary people in the Third Worldcountries?[A] They are beginning to realise the importance of environmentalprotection.[B] They believe that many children are necessary for prosperity.[C] They are reluctant to accept advice from the government.[D] They think that earning a living is more important than natureconservation.63. What did the U.N. call on nations to do about CO2 and other greenhouse gases i n 1992?[A] To sign a new climate treaty at Rio.[B] To draft an agreement among U.N. nations.[C] To force the United States to reduce its emissions.[D] To cut the release of CO2 and other gases.64. The word “deforestation” in paragraph 3 means[A] forest damage caused by pollution.[B] moving population from forest to cities.[C] the threat of climate change.[D] cutting large areas of trees.65. Which of the following best summarises the text?[A] As the U. N. hesitates, the poor take action.[B] Progress in environmental protection has been made since the RioSummit.[C] Climate changes can no longer be ignored.[D] The decline of earth’s life-support systems has been halted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been removed. For Questions 86 - 90, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the nu mbered gaps. There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrival s pour in. Those who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed in. Within moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a ch attering, noisy crowd. The building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a Babel. Edwina saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills an d declare loudly, “I want to put my money in the bank”It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bi lls. His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him procl aim, “I’m in no hurry. There’s something I’d like you to explain.”Two other desks were quickly manned by other clerks. With equal speed, long wide l ines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but ob viously were inadequate now. Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the ban k and called him on the intercom. She instructed, “Use more desks for new account s and take all the staff you can spare to man them.”Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, “You realize we can’t possibly process all these pe ople today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.”“I’ve an idea,” Edwina said, “that’s what someone has in mind. Just hurry the processing all you can.”First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social sec urity, and family matters. A specimen signature was obtained. Then proof of identi ty was needed. After that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an o fficer of the bank for approval and initialing. Finally, a savings passbook was ma de out or a temporary checkbook issued.Therefore the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.Still the noise within the bank increased. It had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other customers. Edwin a could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with consternation. While she watched, several gave up and walked away.Inside the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and th e tellers, having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted back. Two assis tant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the f lood of people so as to clear some space at counters. They were having small succe ss.She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made he r way through the milling crowd to the main front door.Yet she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new account. It always did. The paperwork required that tim e.But still no hostility was evident. Everyone in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a smile. It seem ed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavio r.A security guard directed him, “Over there for new accounts.” The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk − a young girl − sat waiting. She appeared nervous. The big man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down. Immediately a pr ess of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.Even leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.Even tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already, in the first few m inutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people, with s till more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.Obviously someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence o f the TV camera crew outside. Edwina wondered who had donePart CAnswer questions 91-100 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the fo llowing magazine article.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. S ome choices may be required more than once.A=Audi A3 B=Honda Civic C=Rover 216Which car...Audi A3Most of our drivers said the A3 was their clear favourite in this group. They desc ribed it as refined and comfortable with good handling characteristics and light, precise steering.All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most driver s liked the driving position, helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dashboard controls were well positioned.Mirror coverage was very good but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars.Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which mov es the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reaso nable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults.Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear he ad restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior stowage spaces.All A3s come with an alarm and immobiliser as standard. Our ‘thief’ got in throu gh the doors in 20 seconds, But the radio was a non-standard fit, which is likely to deter thieves.The hinges of the rear seats could release in an accident, allowing luggage to cra sh through into the passenger compartment. Also, the driver's knees could be damag ed by stiff structures under the dash.Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a fro ntal collision.Honda CivicHonda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and perfor mance, but our drivers found it a bit of a curate’s egg. It was the most economic al of the cars on test, but drivers found it sluggish at low revs, and its acceler ation in fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to fourth gear.The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticised the restricted rear visibility the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest support ive but it was not possible to make fine adjustments to the angle. The ride comfor t was acceptable, but it wasn’t as good as the Audi’s or Rover’s.The driver’s seat didn’t slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access aw kward from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn’t find the seats particularly comfortable.The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy.Other points identified by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mir ror coverage, but fiddly radio controls.All Civics come with an immobiliser but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our ‘thief’ broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, a nd into the engine bay in just five seconds.There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees i n an accident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided advice on using child restraints.Rover 216The 1.6-litre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some dr ivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, but drivers like their positive feel.Ride comfort and the handling were praised. But drivers found it difficult to achi eve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not height-adjustable, a nd there was only limited space to rest your clutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortable. Visibility was marred by the small mirrors. The r ear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window.Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward whe n tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive.Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car this was compounde d by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were la rge pockets in the doors and rear side panels.The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wh eel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them.Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds.Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinge s could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passeng er compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restraints was in adequate.SECTION IV: Writing。
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getting people’s attention 引起别人注意,1. can i talk to you ? 能和你谈一下吗?2. can we talk? 能一块儿谈谈吗?3. let’s talk. 我们谈谈吧。
4. excuse me. you got a minute? 对不起,能耽误你一分钟吗?5. may i have a word with you? 能和你说句话吗?6. if you don’t mind my asking, where did you come from? 你从哪儿来?要是你不介意我这么问的话。
7. it’s none o f my business, but i think her dress is a bit too loud. 虽说不干我的事,可我觉得她的裙子有点太花哨了。
8. i don’t want to sound like a busybody,but didn’t you plan to go abroad? 我并不想瞎打听,可你原来不是打算出国吗?Launching conversation with a piece of news. 讲述一条消息来打开话题,1. Listen up. 听着。
2. Now hear this! 你听着!3. Get a load of this. 你听听这个。
(load:大量,许多)4. Are you ready for this? 想听着。
5. Guess what? 你猜怎么的?6. Guess what I just found out. 你猜我刚知道了什么?7. You’ll never guess what I heard. 你永远也猜不到我听说了什么。
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教育部考试中心Section I Listening Comprehension(35 minutes)This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You wi ll hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that a ccompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will ha ve 5 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test has started.Part AYou will hear a conversation between a student, Mr. Wang, and his tutor, Dr. Wilso n. As you listen, answer Questions 1 to 10 by circling True or False. You will hea r the conversation ONLY ONCE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 1-10.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to Questions 1 - 10.That is the end of Part APart BYou will hear 3 conversations or talks and you must answer the questions by choosi ng A, B, C or D. You will hear the recording ONLY ONCE.Questions 11 – 13 are based on the following talk. You now have 15 seconds to rea d Questions 11 – 13.11. What does the speaker suggest that the students should do during the term?[A] Consult with her frequently.[B] Use the computer regularly.[C] Occupy the computer early.[D] Wait for one's turn patiently.12. What service must be paid for?[A] Computer classes.[B] Training sessions.[C] Laser printing.[D] Package borrowing.13. What is the talk mainly about?[A] Computer lab services.[B] College library facilities.[C] The use of micro-computers.[D] Printouts from the laser printer.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 11 – 13.Questions 14 – 16 are based on the following conversation. You now have 15 second s to read Questions 14 – 16.14. Who is the man?[A] Student advisor.[B] Course teacher.[C] Admissions officer.[D] Department secretary.15. Which subject does the student say she was good at?[A] Computer programming.[B] Art and design.[C] Electronics.[D] Mathematics.16. What will she most likely do eventually?[A] Do basic electronics.[B] Teach English literature.[C] Produce educational games.[D] Write computer programs.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to Questions 14 – 16.Questions 17 – 20 are based on the following talk. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 – 20.17. What is George Orwell mainly known as?[A] A literary critic.[B] A war correspondent.[C] A volunteer in the Spanish Civil War.[D] A novelist.18. Where was George Orwell born?[A] Spain.[B] France.[C] Burma.[D] India.19. What is most important in Orwell's life?[A] Although English, he was actually not born in England.[B] He was a student of the famous English public school, Eton.[C] He tried to enlighten and change society through his works.[D] He worked as a policeman in Burma for five years.20. What are the listeners going to do after the presentation?[A] To ask the speaker questions.[B] To discuss "ANIMAL FARM".[C] To write essays on Orwell's life.[D] To read the book "1984".You now have 40 seconds to check your answers to Questions 17 – 20.That is the end of Part B.Part CYou will hear a talk given by a university lecturer. As you listen, you must answe r Questions 21 –30 by writing NO MORE THAN THREE words in the space provided on t he right. You will hear the talk TWICE.You now have 60 seconds to read Questions 21 to 30.You now have 3 minutes to check your answers to Questions 21 - 30.That is the end of Part C. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers fro m your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.That is the end of Listening Comprehension.SECTION II: Use of English(15 minutes)Read the following text and fill each of the numbered spaces with ONE suitable wor d.Write your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1 .Children who grip their pens too close to the writing point are likely to be at a disadvantage in examinations, (31) __________ to the first serious investigation i nto the way in which writing technique can dramatically affect educational achieve ment.The survey of 643 children and adults, aged from pre-school to 40-plus, also sugge sts (32) _______ pen-holding techniques have deteriorated sharply over one generat ion, with teachers now paying far (33) ________ attention to correct pen grip and handwriting style.Stephanie Thomas, a learning support teacher (34) ________ findings have been publ ished, was inspired to investigate this area (35) ________ she noticed that those pupils who had the most trouble with spelling (36) _______ had a poor pen grip. Wh ile Ms. Thomas could not establish a significant statistical link (37) ________ pe n-holding style and accuracy in spelling, she (38) ________ find huge differences in technique between the young children and the mature adults, and a definite (39) ________ between near-point gripping and slow, illegible writing.People who (40) __________ their pens at the writing point also show other charac teristics (41) ________ inhibit learning, (42) ________ as poor posture, leaning t oo (43) __________ to the desk, using four fingers to grip the pen (44) ________than three, and clumsy positioning of the thumb (which can obscure (45) ________ i s being written).Ms. Thomas believes that the (46) ________ between older and younger writers is (4 7) ________ too dramatic to be accounted for simply by the possibility that people get better at writing as they grow (48) ________. She attributes it to a failure to teach the most effective methods, pointing out that the differences between (49) ________ groups coincides with the abandonment of formal handwriting instruc tion in classrooms in the sixties. “The 30-year-olds showed a huge range of grips, (50) ________ the over 40s group all had a uniform ‘tripod’ grip.”SECTION IV: Reading Comprehension(50 minutes)Part ARead the following texts and answer the questions which accompany them by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.Text 1In recent years, there has been a steady assault on salt from the doctors: salt is bad for you ¾ regardless of your health. Politicians also got on board. “There i s a direct relationship,” US congressman Neal Smith noted, “between the amount o f sodium a person consumes and heart disease, circulatory disorders, stroke and ev en early death.”Frightening, if true! But many doctors and medical researchers are now beginning t o feel the salt scare has gone too far. “All this hue and cry about eating salt i s unnecessary,” Dr. Dustan insists. “For most of us it probably doesn’t make mu ch difference how much salt we eat.” Dustan’s most recent short-term study of 15 0 people showed that those with normal blood pressure experienced no change at all when placed on an extremely low-salt diet, or later when salt was reintroduced. O f the hypertensive subjects, however, half of those on the low-salt diet did exper ience a drop in blood pressure, which returned to its previous level when salt was reintroduced.“An adequate to somewhat excessive salt intake has probably saved many more lives than it has cost in the general population,” notes Dr. John H. Laragh. “So a re commendation that the whole population should avoid salt makes no sense.”Medical experts agree that everyone should practice reasonable “moderation” in s alt consumption. For the average person, a moderate amount might run from four to ten grams a day, or roughly 1/2 to 1/3 of a teaspoon. The equivalent of one to two grams of this salt allowance would come from the natural sodium in food. The rest would be added in processing, preparation or at the table.Those with kidney, liver or heart problems may have to limit dietary salt, if thei r doctor advises. But even the very vocal “low salt” exponent, Dr. Arthur Hull H ayes, Jr. admits that “we do not know whether increased sodium consumption causes hypertension.” In fact, there is growing scientific evidence that other factors m ay be involved: deficiencies in calcium, potassium, perhaps magnesium; obesity (mu ch more dangerous than sodium); genetic predisposition; stress.“It is not your enemy,” says Dr. Laragh. “Salt is the No. 1 natural component o f all human tissue, and the idea that you don’t need it is wrong. Unless your doc tor has proven that you have a salt-related health problem, there is no reason to give it up.”51. According to some doctors and politicians, the amount of salt consumed[A] exhibits as an aggravating factor to people in poor health.[B] cures diseases such as stroke and circulatory disorders.[C] correlates highly with some diseases.[D] is irrelevant to people suffering from heart disease.52. From Dr. Dustan’s study we can infer that[A] a low-salt diet may be prescribed for some people.[B] the amount of salt intake has nothing to do with one’s blood pressure.[C] the reduction of salt intake can cure a hypertensive patient.[D] an extremely low-salt diet makes no difference to anyone.53. In the third paragraph, Dr. Laragh implies that[A] people should not be afraid of taking excessive salt.[B] doctors should not advise people to avoid salt.[C] an adequate to excessive salt intake is recommended for people indisease.[D] excessive salt intake has claimed some victims in the general population.54. The phrase “vocal ... exponent” (line 2, para. 4) most probably refers to[A] eloquent doctor.[B] articulate opponent.[C] loud speaker.[D] strong advocate.55. What is the main message of this text?[A] That the salt scare is not justified.[B] That the cause of hypertension is now understood.[C] That the moderate use of salt is recommended.[D] That salt consumption is to be promoted.Text 2Few people doubt the fundamental importance of mothers in child-rearing, but what do fathers do? Much of what they contribute is simply the result of being a second adult in the home. Bringing up children is demanding, stressful and exhausting. T wo adults can support and make up for each other’s deficiencies and build on each other’s strengths.Fathers also bring an array of unique qualities. Some are familiar: protector and role model. Teen-age boys without fathers are notoriously prone to trouble. The pa thway to adulthood for daughters is somewhat easier, but they must still learn fro m their fathers, in ways they cannot from their mothers, how to relate to men. The y learn from their fathers about heterosexual trust, intimacy and difference. They learn to appreciate their own femininity from the one male who is most special in their lives. Most important, through loving and being loved by their fathers, the y learn that they are love-worthy.Current research gives much deeper¾and more surprising¾insight into the father’s role in child-rearing. One significantly overlooked dimension of fathering is play. From their children’s birth through adolescence, fathers tend to emphasise play more than caretaking. The father’s style of play is likely to be both physically stimulating and exciting. With older children it involves more teamwork, requiring competitive testing of physical and mental skills. It frequently resembles a teac hing relationship: come on, let me show you how. Mothers play more at the child’s level. They seem willing to let the child direct play.Kids, at least in the early years, seem to prefer to play with daddy. In one study of 2 -year-olds who were given a choice, more than two-thirds chose to play with their father.The way fathers play has effects on everything from the management of emotions to intelligence and academic achievement. It is particularly important in promoting s elf-control. According to one expert, “children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not ac ceptable.” They learn when to “shut it down.”At play and in other realms, fathers tend to stress competition, challenge, initia tive, risk-taking and independence. Mothers, as caretakers, stress emotional secur ity and personal safety. On the playground fathers often try to get the child to s wing ever higher, while mother are cautious, worrying about an accident.We know, too, that fathers’ involvement seems to be linked to improved verbal and problem-solving skills and higher academic achievement. Several studies found that along with paternal strictness, the amount of time fathers spent reading with the m was a strong predictor of their daughters’ verbal ability.For sons the results have been equally striking. Studies uncovered a strong relati onship between fathers’ involvement and the mathematical abilities of their sons. Other studies found a relationship between paternal nurturing and boys’ verbal in telligence.56. The first paragraph points out that one of the advantages of a family with both parents is[A] husband and wife can share housework.[B] two adults are always better than one.[C] the fundamental importance of mothers can be fully recognised.[D] husband and wife can compensate for each other’s shortcomings.57. According to paragraph 3, one significant difference between the father’s andmother’s role in child-rearing is[A] the style of play encouraged.[B] the amount of time available.[C] the strength of emotional ties.[D] the emphasis of intellectual development.58. Which of the following statements is true?[A] Mothers tend to stress personal safety less than fathers.[B] Boys are likely to benefit more from their fathers’ caring.[C] Girls learn to read more quickly with the help of their fathers.[D] Fathers tend to encourage creativeness and independence.59. Studies investigating fathers’ involvement in child-rearing show that[A] this improves kids’ mathematical and verbal abilities.[B] the more time spent with kids, the better they speak.[C] the more strict the fathers are, the cleverer the kids.[D] girls usually do better than boys academically.60. The writer’s main point in writing this article is[A] to warn society of increasing social problems.[B] to emphasise the father’s role in the family.[C] to discuss the responsibilities of fathers.[D] to show sympathy for one-parent families.Text 3World leaders met recently at United Nations headquarters in New York City to disc uss the environmental issues raised at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. The heads of state were supposed to decide what further steps should be taken to halt the decli ne of Earth’s life-support systems. In fact, this meeting had much the flavour of the original Earth Summit. To wit: empty promises, hollow rhetoric, bickering betw een rich and poor, and irrelevant initiatives. Think U.S. Congress in slow motion.Almost obscured by this torpor is the fact that there has been some remarkable pro gress over the past five years ¾ real changes in the attitude of ordinary people i n the Third World toward family size and a dawning realisation that environmental degradation and their own well-being are intimately, and inversely, linked. Almost none of this, however, has anything to do with what the bureaucrats accomplished in Rio.Or didn’t accomplish. One item on the agenda at Rio, for example, was a renewed e ffort to save tropical forests. (A previous U.N.-sponsored initiative had fallen a part when it became clear that it actually hastened deforestation.) After Rio, a U.N. working group came up with more than 100 recommendations that have so far gone nowhere. One proposed forestry pact would do little more than immunise wood-export ing nations against trade sanctions.An effort to draft an agreement on what to do about the climate changes caused by CO2 and other greenhouse gases has fared even worse. Blocked by the Bush Administr ation from setting mandatory limits, the U.N. in 1992 called on nations to volunta rily reduce emissions to 1990 levels. Several years later, it’s as if Rio had nev er happened. A new climate treaty is scheduled to be signed this December in Kyot o, Japan, but governments still cannot agree on limits. Meanwhile, the U.S. produc es 7% more CO2 than it did in 1990, and emissions in the developing world have ri sen even more sharply. No one would confuse the “Rio process” with progress.While governments have dithered at a pace that could make drifting continents impa tient, people have acted. Birth-rates are dropping faster than expected, not becau se of Rio but because poor people are deciding on their own to limit family size. Another positive development has been a growing environmental consciousness among the poor. From slum dwellers in Karachi, Pakistan, to colonists in Rondonia, Brazi l, urban poor and rural peasants alike seem to realise that they pay the biggest p rice for pollution and deforestation. There is cause for hope as well in the growi ng recognition among business people that it is not in their long-term interest to fight environmental reforms. John Browne, chief executive of British Petroleum , boldly asserted in a major speech in May that the threat of climate change could n o longer be ignored.61. The writer’s general attitude towards the world leaders meeting at the U.N. i s[A] supportive.[B] impartial.[C] critical.[D] optimistic.62. What does the author say about the ordinary people in the Third Worldcountries?[A] They are beginning to realise the importance of environmentalprotection.[B] They believe that many children are necessary for prosperity.[C] They are reluctant to accept advice from the government.[D] They think that earning a living is more important than natureconservation.63. What did the U.N. call on nations to do about CO2 and other greenhouse gases i n 1992?[A] To sign a new climate treaty at Rio.[B] To draft an agreement among U.N. nations.[C] To force the United States to reduce its emissions.[D] To cut the release of CO2 and other gases.64. The word “deforestation” in paragraph 3 means[A] forest damage caused by pollution.[B] moving population from forest to cities.[C] the threat of climate change.[D] cutting large areas of trees.65. Which of the following best summarises the text?[A] As the U. N. hesitates, the poor take action.[B] Progress in environmental protection has been made since the RioSummit.[C] Climate changes can no longer be ignored.[D] The decline of earth’s life-support systems has been halted.Part BIn the following article some paragraphs have been removed. For Questions 86 - 90, choose the most suitable paragraph from the list A - F to fit into each of the nu mbered gaps. There is one paragraph which does not fit in any of the gaps.Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.From her vantage point she watched the main doors swing open and the first arrival s pour in. Those who had been at the head of the line paused momentarily on entry, looked around curiously, then quickly moved forward as others behind pressed in. Within moments the central public area of the big branch bank was filled with a chattering, noisy crowd. The building, relatively quiet less than a minute earlier, had become a Babel. Edwina saw a tall heavyset black man wave some dollar bills an d declare loudly,“I want to put my money in the bank”It seemed as if the report about everyone having come to open an account had been accurate after all.Edwina could see the big man leaning back expansively, still holding his dollar bi lls. His voice cut across the noise of other conversations and she heard him procl aim, “I’m in no hurry. There’s something I’d like you to explain.”Two other desks were quickly manned by other clerks. With equal speed, long wide l ines of people formed in front of them.Normally, three members of staff were ample to handle new account business, but ob viously were inadequate now. Edwina could see Tottenhoe on the far side of the ban k and called him on the intercom. She instructed, “Use more desks for new account s and take all the staff you can spare to man them.”Tottenhoe grumbled in reply, “You realize we can’t possibly process all these pe ople today, and however many we do will tie us up completely.”“I’ve an idea,” Edwina said, “that’s what someone has in mind. Just hurry the processing all you can.”First, an application form called for details of residence, employment, social sec urity, and family matters. A specimen signature was obtained. Then proof of identi ty was needed. After that, the new accounts clerk would take all documents to an o fficer of the bank for approval and initialing. Finally, a savings passbook was ma de out or a temporary checkbook issued.Therefore the most new accounts that any bank employee could open in an hour were five, so the three clerks presently working might handle a total of ninety in one business day, if they kept going at top speed, which was unlikely.Still the noise within the bank increased. It had become an uproar.A further problem was that the growing mass of arrivals in the central public area of the bank was preventing access to tellers’ counters by other customers. Edwin a could see a few of them outside, regarding the milling scene with consternation. While she watched, several gave up and walked away.Inside the bank some of the newcomers were engaging tellers in conversation and th e tellers, having nothing else to do because of the melee, chatted back. Two assis tant managers had gone to the central floor area and were trying to regulate the f lood of people so as to clear some space at counters. They were having small succe ss.She decided it was time for her own intervention.Edwina left the platform and a railed-off staff area and, with difficulty, made he r way through the milling crowd to the main front door.Yet she knew however much they hurried it would still take ten to fifteen minutes to open any single new account. It always did. The paperwork required that tim e.But still no hostility was evident. Everyone in the now jam-packed bank who was spoken to by members of the staff answered politely and with a smile. It seem ed, Edwina thought, as if all who were here had been briefed to be on best behavio r.A security guard directed him, “Over there for new accounts.” The guard pointed to a desk where a clerk ¾ a young girl ¾ sat waiting. She appeared nervous. The bi g man walked toward her, smiled reassuringly, and sat down. Immediately a press of others moved into a ragged line behind him, waiting for their turn.Even leaning close to the intercom, it was hard to hear above the noise.Even tripling the present complement of clerks would permit very few more than two hundred and fifty accounts to be opened in a day, yet already, in the first few m inutes of business, the bank was crammed with at least four hundred people, with s till more flooding in, and the line outside, which Edwina rose to check, appeared as long as ever.Obviously someone had alerted the press in advance, which explained the presence o f the TV camera crew outside. Edwina wondered who had donePart CAnswer questions 91-100 by referring to the comments on 3 different cars in the fo llowing magazine article.Note: Answer each question by choosing A, B or C and mark it on ANSWER SHEET 1. S ome choices may be required more than once.A=Audi A3 B=Honda Civic C=Rover 216Which car...Audi A3Most of our drivers said the A3 was their clear favourite in this group. They desc ribed it as refined and comfortable with good handling characteristics and light, precise steering.All the seats were comfortable and the front ones were easy to adjust. Most driver s liked the driving position, helped by a good range of steering wheel and seat height adjustments. The main instruments were clear and dashboard controls were well positioned.Mirror coverage was very good but our drivers complained that the view out of the rear was badly hindered by the high rear window line and thick pillars.Getting into the back seats was easy, thanks to a clever seat mechanism, which mov es the seat up and forward as well as tilting the backrest. Rear legroom was reaso nable but the rear seat was only barely wide enough for three adults.Luggage space was average for this class of car but you have to remove the rear he ad restraints to fold the rear seat. There were plenty of useful interior stowage spaces.All A3s come with an alarm and immobiliser as standard. Our ‘thief’ got in throu gh the doors in 20 seconds, But the radio was a non-standard fit, which is likely to deter thieves.The hinges of the rear seats could release in an accident, allowing luggage to cra sh through into the passenger compartment. Also, the driver's knees could be damag ed by stiff structures under the dash.Some parts of the fuel system and electrics would be vulnerable to damage in a fro ntal collision.Honda CivicHonda says its special VTEC engine has a winning combination of economy and perfor mance, but our drivers found it a bit of a curate’s egg. It was the most economic al of the cars on test, but drivers found it sluggish at low revs, and its acceler ation in fifth gear was slow, so overtaking normally meant having to shift down to fourth gear.The driving position was acceptable, but our panel criticised the restricted rear visibility ¾ the rear window was quite small. Drivers found the back rest supporti ve but it was not possible to make fine adjustments to the angle. The ride comfort was acceptable, but it wasn’t as good as the Audi’s or Rover’s.The driver’s seat didn’t slide forward when it was tilted, making rear access aw kward from this side. In the back, headroom and legroom was excellent but testers didn’t find the seats particularly comfortable.The luggage space was small for this class of car, especially with the rear seats in place. However, folding the rear seat to increase luggage space was easy.Other points identified by our panel included well-placed minor controls, good mir ror coverage, but fiddly radio controls.All Civics come with an immobiliser but no alarm. You may want to consider paying extra for an alarm, as our ‘thief’ broke into through the doors in 13 seconds, a nd into the engine bay in just five seconds.There were stiff structures under the dash which could damage the driver's knees i n an accident, though there was no problem on the passenger's side. The handbook (like the Audi's) provided advice on using child restraints.Rover 216The 1.6-litre engine had good power delivery at both high and low revs but some dr ivers complained that it was noisy at high revs. The brakes didn't have very good progression, but drivers like their positive feel.Ride comfort and the handling were praised. But drivers found it difficult to achi eve a comfortable driving position. The driver's seat was not height-adjustable, a nd there was only limited space to rest your clutch foot. Some testers also found the seat backrest uncomfortable. Visibility was marred by the small mirrors. The r ear view was also restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window.Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward whe n tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive.Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car ¾ this was compounded by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were lar ge pockets in the doors and rear side panels.The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wh eel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them.Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds.Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinge s could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passeng er compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restraints was in adequate.SECTION IV: Writing(40 minutes)。
全国公共英语等级考试pets5口试样题(可编辑)
Pets5口试样题 Oral Test For examiner Part A: Self-introduction This task will take about 2 minutes. Interlocutor:Good morning afternoon / evening . Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor. My name is … and this is my colleague….He / she is not going to ask you any questions, but he / she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is … and …? Thank you.First of all we'd like to know something about you, so I'm going to ask you some questions about yourselves. Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B Now say the name of the candidate and ask the questions . Home Town ?? Where are you from? ?? How long have you lived there? ?? What's it like living there? ?? How does your home town compare with place where candidate is currently living ? ?? Well, that's interesting. Familyl What about your family? Could you tell us something about them? Work/ Study ?? What do you do in candidate's home town , do you work or study? If candidate already working ?? What does your work involve? ?? Is your job something you had always wanted to do? ?? How long do you think you will stay in this job? If candidate still at school, college or university ?? What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying? ?? What type of work are you hoping to do in the future? ?? What qualifications will you needto do that? Part B: Collaboration This part will take about 5 minutes. For examiner Discussion Topic: Regional Poverty Now, say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B , here is a list of causes for regional poverty. Hand out the list to the candidates and let them readit through. What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? I'd like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other andI won't join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary. Causes for Regional Poverty: ?? lack of natural resources ?? disorganisation of the economy ?? out-of-date conventions ?? climate ?? geographical position ?? poor leadership ?? overpopulation ?? lack of education For candidate What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? Choose three from the list and tell each other why. Causes for Regional Poverty: ?? lack of natural resources ?? disorganisation of the economy ??out-of-date conventions ?? climate ?? geographical position ?? poor leadership ?? overpopulation ?? lack of education Part C: Presentation This part will take about 8 minutes. For examiner Interlocutor:Now, in this part of the test I'm going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I'd like you to selectone of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes. When say the name of Candidate A has finished talking, I'd like you, say the name of Candidate B , to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking. All right? Here are your topics. Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate. Now you'll have 2 minutes to prepare. The candidates are given 2 minutes. All right. Now say the name of Candidate A , would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please? Listen to the presentation of Candidate A. Thank you. Now say the name of Candidate B , would you like to ask say the name of Candidate A some questions? Allow a imum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor. Now say the name of Candidate B , would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please? Listen to the presentation of Candidate B. Thank you. Now say the name of Candidate A , wou。
公共英语-公共英语五级口试模拟题6.doc
公共英语五级口试模拟题6Part A: Self-introductionExaminer:Good morning. Can I have your marksheets, please? Thank you. My name is... and this is my colleague...He/She is not going to talk to you, but he/she is just going to listen to us. So your name is... and... ? Thank you.First of all, we'd like to know something about yourselves, so I'm going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with Candidate A, then move on to Candidate B. )Now... (say the name of the candidate and ash questions) 1> HometownWhere are you from?How long have you lived there?How does your hometown compare with... (place where the candidate is currently living)?FamilyWhat about your family?Could you tell us something about your family?Work/studyWhat do you do in... (the candidate's hometown), do you work or study?(If the candidate is already working)What does your work involve?Is your job something you had always wanted to do?How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If the candidate is still at school, college or university)What are your favorite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?What qualifications will you need to achieve that?Part B: CollaborationTopic: China' entry into WTOExaminer:Now (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B )here is a list of the positive and negative of China's entry into WTO. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through. )What do you think of these two aspects? I'd like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won't join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? (The examiner may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)2、The positive and negative of China's entry into WTO:•Having time to prepare into WTO•Offering great job opportunities•The end of tariff cuts•Enjoy the benefits it brings•Negative effect limited•Reducing nation's protection•Fierce competition•State-owned enterprises sufferingPart C: PresentationExaminer:Now, in this part of the test I'm going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I'd like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation ofabout 2 minutes.When (say the name of Candidate A .has finished talking, I'd like you (say the name of CandidateB. to ash him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.All right? Here are your topics.(Hand over the Topic Card A & B ,and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.) Now you have a minute to prepare.All right. Now (say the name of CandidateA., would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?(When Candidate A finishes)Thank you. Now, (say the name of CandidateB., would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A )some questions? (Allow a maximum o J of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the examiner.) Now, (say the name of CandidateB.,would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Thank you. Now, (say the name of CandidateA., would you like to ask (say the name of CandidateB. some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the examiner. )Thank you. This is the end of the test.3、Topic CardAWhat «n» tha differences in lifestylu beLweun you and your parents?b Hobbies D How can we use hobbies far plrasure or rclaxaiian?c Siudy D How to En^liahBa Discipline D How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal inteb Health》Whal the reLitionrship bet ween hr<ikli and wealth?c Environment D Wha1 is the relationship between man and environment?答案:Part A: Self-introduction1> Candidate A: I'm from Zhengzhou.Examiner: How long did you live there?Candidate A:I lived there for 18 years until I went to university in Beij ing. Examiner: What is it like living there?Candidate A: It is a very nice city to live in, with well - developed transportation system, many famous universities and schools z big companies, hospitals, big shopping centers and hotels z etc.Examiner: What about you (say the name of Candidate B) ? Where are you from? Candidate B: I'm from Dalian. I've been living there since I was born.Examiner: How does it compare with Shenyang? Which one do you like better? Candidate B : I like my hometown better. I like its mild weather, its hospitable resident, its beautiful scenery and buildings . Many changes have taken place in the past few years, which giveDalian a completely new look. I'm proud of it .Examiner: What do you do in Dalian? Do you work or study?Candidate B: I am studying. I'm student of Northeast University of Finance and Economics. Part B: Collaboration2、Key Points:Positive:©China's admission into the WTO will bring Chinese businesses both opportunities and challenges.©There is no need to worry or panic as the changes will be gradual and therefore businesses have time to prepare for them.©while stressing the necessity of increasing awareness of the law and constructing a credibility system, Long went on to explain that China has made a commitment to extensively open up its market to join the WTO and will gradually open up service trades such as finance, telecom and retail sectors .China was one of the founding members of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) , which was replaced by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Now, as the world's 10th largest trading country, China has every reason and desire to enter the new world trade body.Both the nation and people will benefit greatly from China' s entry into the WTO.China used to be deprived of equal trade opportunities and was placed at a distinct disadvantage in world trade.©Foreign companies will pour into China and offer great job opportunities, which will relieve the unemp1oyment problem.©Negative effects of the WTO accession would be limited while there would be substantial benefits for state enterprises, such as the introduction of more foreign technology.©China already has a fairly high degree of openness in its economy after years of reforms. Foreign products have already taken a large market share in many sectors, including household electrical appliances z petrochemicals and tyres. State enterprises have long sustained pressure from foreign companies, particularly multinationals.©Joining the WTO will also mean the end of preferential tax treatment for foreign companies operating in China and this will help offset the impact of tariff cuts.⑪China will enjoy the benefits that the organization provides. Lower tariffs and tax rates and fewer trade barriers will facilitate swift and efficient imports and exports and other trade activities. According to the trade clauses of the WTO, the European Union will cut the tax rates it imposes on our exported textile products z thus allowing the arts and crafts companies in our country to extract more profits from their business. The WTO means opportunity, it sets the stage for Chinese businesses to cut a brilliant figure in international economic circles.Negative:On the other hand, entry into the WTO will have some negative effects on China.State-owned enterprises in China are undergoing great difficulties, which will be more acute with the flow of foreign competitors into China.China ' s entry into the WTO will drastically reduce the nation ' s protection of its state enterprises. A considerable number of state firms will be unable to sustain the competitive pressure and as a result will see their very survival threatened.(§)Major state companies are still concentrated in sectors of the economy that will not see sharp tariff reductions, such as energy, raw materials and transport.©China' s national economy is set to be faced with fierce competition from the outside world. The WTO pursues a relatively equal and free business environment for all of its members, which poses a maj or challenge to our economy. Marketing strategies will have to be adjusted or replaced to cope with new competitors z otherwise businesses will have a tough time of it and suffer great loses. We should brace ourselves for the challenge and be prepared to take the initiative when competition is close to hand.©Abundant opportunities and stiff challenges both accompany China ' s entry in the WTO. We should make good use of the chances while suitably dealing with the competition from other countries. We must concentrate our efforts on upgrading our business and becoming a more integrated part of the international business community.Part C: Presentation3、Key:The first thing to realize is studying the English languages that is primarily something that is spoken not written. The introduction of a system for recording thought and speech bywriting (and later by printing) was a very important step forward, and without it we would be very largely ignorant of the ways of our ancestors. We would be completely shut off from the great minds of the past, and it would be quite impossible for us to study, since we would know nothing about their language, we would still less be in a position to relate that language to the tongues spoken in other countries . The only means we have of knowing about the language used by Julius Caesar or by King Alfred the Great the words they employed and the grammar of their speech —— is by studying such written documents have survived; and in the main that will be the method employed by future generations when they wish to investigate the language of our own age. Because of this necessity of relying on written documents when learning a language, and because reading and writing have come to occupy so a large place in our daily lives z there has grown a tendency to think of language in terms of the written or printed world. But printing and writing are only substitutes for speech. In its primary sense language, as its name implies, is oral. Printing and writing have certainly had an influence on the development of language - - usually displaying a conservative tendency, but in the end what is written is determined by what is said.Secondly, we must realize that languages are constantly changing. If we look at a passage from Chaucer (who was writing towards the end of the fourteenth century) , and compare it with the English that is spoken and written today, it is obvious that the language has altered considerably in the intervening five hundred years or more;and if we go even further back, we find an even greater difference. These facts are really too self-evident to need pointing out. But although this evolutionary factor is obvious and widely recognized, there is frequently a tendency to assume that it is a thing of the past, and that, in all "civilized countries" at least, language has now become more or less fixed and set, so that the English, the French and the German of today will be the English, the French and the German of two centurise hence. This is far form the truth.Thirdly, it should be realized that speech or language is the distinguishing characteristic of man, and is one of the chief attributes which differentiates him from the other animal species. Why? The answer is probably to do with the development of mind. As the mind of species they develop speech.。
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公共英语PETS 五级口语考试样题[ 开始](For examiner)Part A :Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes). Interlocutor :Good morning (afternoon / evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. (Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor). My name is ⋯and this is my colleague ⋯.He / she is not going to ask you any questions, but he / she is just going to be listening to us. So, your name is ⋯and ⋯? Thank you. First of all we 'd like to know something about you, so I 'm going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).Home Town· Where are you from?· How long have you lived there?· What 's it like living there?· How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)?· Well, that 's interesting.Family· What about your family? Could you tell us something about them?Work/ Study· What do you do in (candidate 's home town), do you work or study? (If candidate already working)· What does your work involve?· Is your job something you had always wanted to do?· How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If candidate still at school, college or university)· What are your favorite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?· What qualifications will you need to do that?Part B:Collaboration (This part will take about 5 minutes.)(For examiner)DiscussionTopic :Regional PovertyNow, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of causes for regional poverty. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? I 'd like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may arg ue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won 't join you. You have 5 minutes. All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)Causes for Regional Poverty :· lack of natural resource· disorganization of the economy· out-of-date conventions· climate· geographical position· poor leadership· overpopulation· lack of education(For candidate)What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? Choose three from the list and tell each other why.Causes for Regional Poverty :· lack of natural resourcedisorganization of the economy· out-of-date conventions· climate· geographical position· poor leadership· overpopulation· lack of educationPart C:Presentation (This part will take about 8 minutes.)(For examiner)Interlocutor :Now, in this part of the test I 'm going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I'd like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, I 'd like you, (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.All right? Here are your topics.Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.Now you 'll have 2 minutes to prepare.The candidates are given 2 minutes.All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow amaximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?Listen to the presentation of Candidate B.Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)CLOSUREThe interlocutor winds up the oral test by referring to the topics of both candidates.a.HealthWhat is the relationship between health and personal wealth?b.HobbiesHow can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?c.PollutionWhat are the main causes of pollution?Topic Card B (For examiner)a.DisciplineHow do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?b.LifestyleWhat are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?c.EnvironmentWhat is the relationship between man and environment?Topic Card A (For candidate)a.HealthWhat is the relationship between health and personal wealth?b.HobbiesHow can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?c.PollutionWhat are the main causes of pollution?Topic Card B (For candidate)a.DisciplineHow do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?b.LifestyleWhat are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?c.EnvironmentWhat is the relationship between man and environment?[ 结束]。