口语考试话题练习

Topic1: Talk about idols and fans

A: Do you know my favorite idol Eason is coming to Hang Zhou soon?

B: Really? I continue to fascinate him, don’t you?

C: To be honest, I don’t have idol.

B: Why? That’s sounds amazing!

C: Well, pop stars today enjoy a lifestyle which is the prerogative of the rich. They accept fame, wealth and adulation on an unprecedented scale. Wherever they go, people turn out to welcome them. The life style doesn’t fit me.It may bring them momentary(['məuməntəri] 详细»adj. 瞬间的；短暂的；随时会发生的) pleasure, but the expense is damnable.

D: They are wild about the star’s glamour and want to know everything about them. They get their hair cut like them, dress like them and buy what they buy. They also dream of making beaucoup bucks like them. This obsession with celebrities, I think, is very harmful. It encourages hedonism, vanity and daydreams. And it diverts individuals, especially young people, from other values such as commitment, determination and hard work.

A: I disagree with you. But to tell the truth, some stars are dishonest and hypocritical ([,hipə'kritikl] adj. 虚伪的；伪善的). They often mislead and deceive people. Recently, some American stars went on television and touted their books that caution people against wanton sexual behavior. But, this all sounds nice on the surface. Their books attract attention simply because they titillate the readers with details about sex lives of women. So, you can learn a lot about the stars from the things they did. If they really want to warn people away from unmarried sex. Why didn’t they pen a book about venereal diseases or the hardships of teen motherhood?

B: Idolizing pop stars actually often d istracts students’ attention and interferes with their studies. However, I think taking pop stars as idols is acceptable.

A: Yeah. Most pop stars can be role models for people.

E: For example, sports stars accept the admiration that goes with their sporting excellence. They hold the hearts of young people much more than their teachers, friends, or even parents. A lot of kids look at the great athletes as idols and try to emulate them. They get more exercise to stay fit and active. They also learn what makes a good athlete. It takes determination, discipline, sacrifice, hard work, as well as respect for opponents. These are the qualities that ensure success in any field.

B: Movie stars can do the same. Remember Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Think about Sophia Loren and Madonna. These movie stars have a lot of charisma and a mesmerizing effect on people: their personality, their charm, smile and stance.

A: And their sparkling eyes.

E: Yes, their sparkling eyes. But their beauty is more than an exterior shell. It is their internal beauty that is working. Idol fans love them not only because of their exterior beauty, but also because of the deeper, inner beauty of confidence, passion and kindness. There are many elements. Some huge stars often donate to charity and raise millions to help needy people. They have strong persuasive abilities to influence their fans.

C: En, throw away the apple because of the core is not a wise choice.

D: M oreover, some idol’s rough roads to success can put the fans in mind of the ceaseless efforts needed in pursuing their dreams.

C: Take, for example, the Chinese pop star______. Her great success in the ________ came after her brave struggle against difficulties. Her strong will and great perseverance teach young people to be tough and brave.

B: For the reasons above, I think taking pop stars as idols has positive effects.

C: Yeah. I’m not the idol fans, but I consider holding someone as idol is good.

A: May be the pop stars sometimes don’t have positive effect to the society, we can not say taking pop stars as idols is unacceptable.

C: To sum up, being a pop star looks great on the outside, but the outside isn’t always the whole picture. Getting to that point takes lots of work. We should encourage people especially our kids, to be skeptical and help them see the real world through the lens of critical thinking.