大一下英语口语准备

Oral Test (Band 2)Topic 1: Career PlanningDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about your career planning. Discuss what college students should do at the present to shape their future career. And ask your partner for some advice.A: Oh, time flies! We are about to graduate. What's your plan for your future career?B: I want to work abroad. I think there are more opportunities in foreign countries.C: Me too. My boyfriend works in Canada. I want to work together with him.D: Sounds good, but what's your plan after you've got your permission to emigrate?B: The first thing I will do is trying to improve my English, so that it won't be sodifficult for me to find a job in the new country.C: I usually attend training courses in the evening and sometimes I go to the Englishcorner. There I make a lot of friends and improve my spoken English.A: To improve English, I think the most effective way is to see English films.D: I agree with A. But I think that talking with foreigners is better. I always use the"skype" to chat with foreigners all over the world.A: Yeah, English become more and more useful in our future career. Wherever we are,communicating with foreigners is the basic skill for us.B: I also want to go on for further study. To get a doctor's degree is my dream.C: Yeah, currently, more and more people got the master's degree. So, if you get adoctor's degree, you'll get a higher position in the society.D: I agree. The more you know, the more salary you'll earn. So, Don't satisfy with your present knowledge. B:Of course.The more knowledge,the better.We should improve ourselves all thetime.A:I think so.I suggestyou can learn an English course by yourself on line.It’s convenient and useful.C: Is that distance education?A:Yes,it is.D:I know it.Because you can listen to the best lessons by the best teachers at any timeno matter where you are.C:I think I will try it.Sometimes I’m so busy that I can’t attend English classes in the evening. B:It sounds very good. It must be very useful and it can save a lot of time.A:Before going abroad,you must know more information about other countries,suchas weather,customs,living environment and so on.D:Yes,many things should be carefully considered,so there is no hurry.C:I will share information about Canada foryou from my boyfriend.Which countrywould you like going to,B?B:I decide to go to America or Singapore.I don't know which one to choose.A:It is really a difficult choose.Both the two countries are the economic and trade centres.D:If I were you,I would go to America.Ameica is one of the biggest countries in theworld. Its great influence in many fields,such as economy, science and technology ,areleading the world.C:I think it depend on whether country is a suitable place for you or not.A:You can get the latest information about the two countries from internet.Then youcan seize opportunities.B:I will follow your advice.And what about you?What's your plan in the future?A:You know,my major is architecture,I want to be engaged in my major.C:Recently,I'm busy taking part in the postgraduate entrance exam.I want to get a higher degree.D:I have no idea,it's close to graduate, I'm finding a job about civil engineering now,ifI can't find a job,I will also go on for further study abroad.B:Higher degree is a big advantage in finding a job.A:If you know some good architecrure companies which are looking for employees,please tell me,I want to have a try.C:No problem,I will notice this information or I will ask some of my friends.They may help you.D:ai~~~I have no confidence in attending an interview,I'm a little worried.B:Don't worry, maybe you can regard the interviewers as your friends.Then you willfeel relaxed.A:We should attend more interviews,so we can get some useful experience from theinterviews.C:You're right,the more you practicing,the more you will get.D:Thanks for your advices,I feel better now.B:So~~We must be confidence.The only thing we should care is to make a right decision.A:Yeah,we must make a wise decision and know actually what we need.C:en~~Don't be the people who aims highly but do little,we must be earnest.D:You are all right.From your advices,I have ideas now.Thank you~~B:That's all right,Oh,it's time for lunch, I'm hungry,let's enjoy our lunch.ACD:Ok,let's go.Topic 2: Social ProblemsDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about some social problems. Discuss some social problems about which you’re concerned. And offer som e possible solutions.A: is there a lot of crime in your city?B: there’s some, but I don’t think it’s a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There’s very little major crime.A: it’s the same in my city. We also have a lo t of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.B; that happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation progmp3me. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don’t know if that’s the reason for our relatively low crime rate.A; some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.B; I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.A; that’s possible, but I’m not sure it would really happen like that .Intemp3ediateA: which social problem do you think the government needs to concentrate on most?B; I think housing is a big problem. There are thousands of homeless people on the streets.A: how would you solve the problem?B: I have a good idea to solve it. The government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes.A; it would probably be very expensive.B; I think the government can afford it. Besides, there are many advantages. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address. They would learn some useful skill for finding jobs in the construction industry or home improvement.A; it’s not a bad idea. I think education is the biggest problem at the moment. Schools don’t seem to have enough money to educate kids properly.B; if we are to invest more money to education, we will need to raise taxes. That wouldn’t be popular with voters.A: most voters what everything bout ways. They want the government to pay for lots of things, but without increasing taxes.B: the government should show that it is using money efficiently. Sometimes you hear about how the government has wasted money on a project.A: yes. The government has limited funds and must show that it is using the money responsibly.Topic 3: PersonalityDirections: You and your partner are going to talk something about personality. Discuss about the advantages of optimism and the disadvantages of pessimism, and the ways to overcome pessimism.Topic 4: Man and AnimalsDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about the relationship between man and animals. Whether or not you agree with the statement that animals should be trained to help humans. If you disagree, what do you think is the appropriate relationship between man andanimals.As is often read in the newspaper reports, wild life especially the rare species is threatened with extinction. Human beings are making attempts to hunt wild animals for a big profit., which, of course, results in a sharp decrease in the number of animals. So it is high time for us to take quick action to protect them. First of all, it’s quite necessary for every citizen to realize the importance of animal protection. Only by knowing its importance can people develop a sense of .Topic 5: TravelDirections: You and your partner are going to talk something about travel. Talk about the places you have travelled and the benefits of travel as well.Q: Do you like traveling and what do you get out of traveling?Yes, I like to travel because I like to see different places, try different types of food and to meet other people. For example if I did not travel I would never see the beautiful beach in Sanya and the colorful lakes in Jiuzhaigou.Q: Do you like traveling alone or with people?Currently I always travel with my parents, because I am too young to travel alone. Sometimes I travel with my parents and also with my friend and his parents. I like this because I can talk or play with my friend.Q: How many places have you been to?Q: Where have you traveled until now?Q: Have you ever been to some places out of Beijing?I have traveled to many places in China. I went to my mother’s home town and also on vacation to different cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, Tianjin, Shenyang, Qingdao, Weihai, Chengdu, Sanya, etc. Some cities are close to the beach, like Weihai, Qingdao and Sanya. Some cities are just a big city, like Shanghai and Shenyang. I also went to some famous tourist attractions, like Jiuzhaigou, Hanglong and Lijiang.Q: Have you also traveled abroad?Yes, last year I was in the US. I was there for 2 weeks. We were in San Francisco and went to the beach, to some parks and I saw the very big Redwood trees. I was there with my father and we stayed in the home of an aunt who lives there. I liked it very much and would like to go back. While I was there I also went to a summer camp. It was about science and we built different things, like a model rocket. I can’t fully understand what the teacher told us about it, but I could figure it out myself. I made a friend. A Chinese boy who was born in the US, but also speaks some Mandarin. So I could talk with him when I needed help.Q: What kind of place is likely to become a tourist attraction?A place where people can have fun, like Disneyland. Or a place with a beautiful view, or with something special to see, like the Terracotta army in Xian.Q: Can you describe a famous tourist attraction you've ever visited?Q: Which place is the most impressive one?I went to Jiuzhaigou last summer. It is very famous and many people go there. We took the plane to Chengdu and stayed there for one night. The next day we took the plane again to go to Jiuzhaigou. It is at a high altitude, 3km. It has 108 lakes. The lakes are very colorful. The water is very clear, so you can see the bottom and what is on it, like wood. One lake is called “Peacock”, because of all the different colors are like the feathers of this bird. Another lake is called “Panda”, because pandas would drink here in the past. While we were there we made a long walk. I very much liked the beautiful lakes and waterfalls.Q: What`s your favorite place?My favorite place is called “Crab Island”. It is close to where I live. It is not really an island, but an artificial sand beach with waves. The real beach is too far away and I am afraid a shark could hurt me, so I like this one better.Q: Which city you like best Beijing or Shanghai, and why?I like Beijing better, because it is easy to find the way in Beijing, but when we take a taxi in Shanghai, we always need to give the names of 2 streets. Otherwise the taxi driver can not find it. The driver needs to know the intersection, because there are so many small streets there.Q: Which kind of city do you prefer to visit, a modern or historic one?I have not learned much history yet and prefer to visit a modern city with big parks and things to play with. When I grow up I probably want to go to historic cities.Q: What's your plan for traveling next time?I plan to go to Disneyland in Hongkong next time. I have never been there before and have wanted to go there for a long time.Topic 6: Personal BudgetDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about personal budget. Please talk about the way you budget your money and what are your biggest expense. If you were given 1,000 yuan, would you spend it or save it? Why?Topic 7: SportsDirections: You and your partner are going to talk something about sports. Please talk about your favorite sports and the benefits you derive from them.Are you interested in sport?Yes. Sport is the best way to relieve my stress and to keep fit. I have the talent of athletics.Do you like any particular sports?I do a lot cardio type thing that would lose the weight/tone my stomach, abs, thigh… Basically i would like my body to be awesome for a bathing suit.Do you use any equipment for this exercise (or sport)?I have a small room so take in mind that the equip can't be too big. I don't want a sitting machine... so uh (I)have a rowing machine at home. It hikes up my metabolism so I'm better able to burn off excess fat from the entire body, and to lose weight (fat).Do you participate in any sports with your friends?I don't really have friends. the only friend I have isn't physically active, I WISH had friends that were physically active. that would surely motivate me! I always wanted a workout buddy.Are there any sports facilities (or, exercise facilities) near where you live?Yes we have a playing ground with a open air gym and with aerobics section in it. This really works for us.What forms of exercise are most popular in China?Cycling and hiking are much more popular here, both for transportation and exercise. Soccer football is popular too; we have many die-hard football fans. New-age concepts are also somewhat more prevalent there.Where do people in China usually exercise?Yea, there are gyms. If they live by the shorelines, i think they like to swim a lot. Otherwise I'm sure they stay fit just from walking around instead of driving, not to mention sweating it off in the intense heat.What are the advantages of doing regular exercise?Your whole life success depends on being healthy. Exercise and eat right, your body will serve you well and you will be much happier. And you will look great too. A healthy person has a great ability to learn and perform Do children in China play much sport (or do much exercise)?Students'exercise'in their PE class at school. The rest of the population used to ride bicycles everywhere, but now with the rising incomes many don't.What sports do old people like to do?Well, exercise (in the way that we think of'exercise') isn't really part of the Chinese lifestyle. Oldpeople'exercise'by doing Taiqi in the morning.What sports do young people (or, children) like to do?Young urban professionals are starting to get more interested in "western" things like Yoga and Aerobics... and there are more and more Gyms opening... but its a different concept of working out. Let's just say that a'muscled physique'(for either men or women) isn't considered sexy.Do old people and young people like to do (or, play) the same sports?No. Older people are feeling comfortable with: bowling, petanque, archery or anything that are not strenuous. Young people like any sports or athletics, from swimming to boating.Is there any sport that you have never played that you would like to try?I'm very athletic and competitive. I'm pretty much up for any sport. I've played softball for 7 years, and have skiied for 3 years. I also play tennis in my spare time, and run cross country. I'm a very fast sprinter too. I'd like to try new sports though. Lax (lacrosse) is the 1st option because it would keep me in shape, and it allows me to be aggressive.Topic 8: TransportationDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about transportation means. Among different forms of transportation available for us to use, what forms of transportation would you prefer and why?How did you get to the test today? (What form of transportation did you use?)I took the bus. My mom only drives me to school on rainy daysWhy did you choose that form of transport?I live in a very convenient place, there are many bus stops nearby.Do you often use public transportation?I usually don't take that much buses. I only take the 12 bus, the 9 bus, and the 17 bus. The buses are alright, but sometimes it doesn't smell good and it makes me throw up. Since they are old ladies, wearing perfume, it combines the perfume of all the people in the bus, plus the smell of gasoline of the bus, and it makes a terrible smell, other than that, I hate it when its crowded.What kind(s) of transport do you usually use?I get dropped off in the morning by either my mom or my sister. I walk home from school. Occasionally get rides.For you, what are the benefits (advantages) of using that form of transportation?It's more convenient. I don't have to worry about being late. My hometown is too congested during the day.Is it very expensive (= very dear)?The fuel price is very expensive, but that is good in two things: 1. good for the environment because less use of cars means less pollution. 2. good for Oil companies' pockets so it can be warm by flow of money Is transportation very important where you live?Yes. Because the people who need it most are already marginalized; the poor, students, mentally/physically disabled and the elderly. Having a good system means the poor can get to jobs, students are encouraged to go to school, and the disabled and elderly feel more independent and can interact with people, boosting their self esteem. Also, it can prevent drink driving, road rage, accidents etc, and the environmental positives.What's the most common means of (= form of) transport in your hometown?If you want to consider the most common form of transportation in my hometown, then metro and bus would be the ones. The network is well linked and well organized. The trains and buses run regularly and are the most reliable mode of transport (when there isn't a worker strike, that is).What do you think of the transport conditions in your hometown?I used public transportation all the time to get to & from work. Now I live elsewhere where public transportation is not available 24/7 & is limited to certain routes, therefore I use my car instead. But the transportation in big city is crap. So owning your own car or taking a taxi isn't such a good idea. You could be stuck in traffic forever plus theexpenses for gas and parking garagesHow do you think the transport system could be improved?More bicycle friendly streets, solar powered vehicles, mass transit in having more trains, higher speed trains, incentives for public transportation... just look at Europe. The money may have to come from taxes though.Do you think transportation costs (gasoline, subway, bus & taxi fares, etc) are expensive in your hometown?Generally taking public transit saves quite a lot of money over a private vehicle. Really it depends on which city and or state you are in since systems vary considerably from area to area.How has the transport system in your hometown changed in the past few decades?I love public transportation. I used to live in a good country where they had a comprehensive, safe, and efficient system. Then I moved to the United States which is a sub-standard country in many respects. The public transportation here is terrible and now I have to have car because the American government has their head stuck in the past.How do you think transport (in your hometown) will change in the future (or, in the next 20 or 30 years)?I think transport eg. more faster and no gas cars just electric cars also I can see cars hovering above the ground. TV's will become 4-D without glasses. Food will change eg. not having to cook as much but still healthy. School will become optinal and working will become a must.In China, is transportation in the big cities the same as transportation in small towns and villages?Of course not, like anywhere else. Public transport in China is well developed, especially train network betweencities. Within large cities, public transit is also well developed, frequent, and cheap.On the other hand, most rural areas can only be accessed by a complicated network of train, bus, and minibus system. Locally, most rural villages do not have public transit, and in particular in Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai, the most common form of transportation you will see is indeed a donkey or ox cart.Topic 9: JobsDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about jobs. What do you expect from a job? Would you rather have a secure job with a lower salary, or a job with less security but a higher salary? Why?Choosing a JobA. Chosing a job is a hard choice to make.Do you agree with me.?B. Yes,of course.When people chose a job ,they often conside the pay and the future achievement,A. But for me, I care more about my interest.In my own opinion,Interest is the best motive of my work,how about you?B. .the first thing i would consider when choosing a job is location.A. Why ?Is location important?B. Yes,Because i don't want to waste my time on travel just to go to work everyday. time is really important.A. hm…… that sounds reasonableB.It can save time. it means less time to sleep, to do work at home, have a little fun with the family at night.A hm…… .I still think chosing the work you are interested in may be the right dicision that you have made.B. well. Maybe but different people have different views.Topic 10: Famous PeopleDirections: You and your partner are going to talk about famous people. Who do you admire most? What qualities do you admire in him/her?A happy person/ A famous person/A spiritual leaderI would like to talk about Nick Vujicic, a famous Australian motivational speaker. I knew him after a friend r ecommended me to watch his speech online. Before I watched that speech, I never thought I would meet so meone so mind-blowing and unique. He was born with a rare disorder, known as Tetra Amelia, characterized by the absence of all four limbs. He struggled mentally and emotionally throughout his childhood to come t o terms with his disability, and at 17 started his own non-profitorganization‘life without limbs’. Although he is in a terrible condition as many of us would think he is the happiest pe rson we’ve ever seen. He sings the praises of god, travels to schools, churches and hospitals to inspire people all over the world. He used to have complaints and hatred towards life but he got over them and embraces his situatio n. Moreover, he started helping people by sharing his life and establishing fund. He is smart, graceful and ver y humorous! I am so attracted to his personal charisma and optimistic attitude. His happiness is contagious.“You have a choice to either uplift somebody or put someone down. You either have the choice to step towa rds your goals and dreams or step away going to temporary things. You have a choice to either give up or keep going.”。