口语话题归纳

Possible questions and topics

UNIT 1

讨论话题：1）What are the most active and most passive activities people do?

2）How Should College Students Spend Their Leisure Time？

Words for different leisure activities:play table tennis / football/basketball, go shopping / traveling / bowling / dancing / swimming / skating; go to Karaoke bars / movies / a concert / the library / theatres / museums; take a walk to a park; play cards /computer games /musical instruments / mahjong / chess; collect stamps/coins; listen to music; read novels; watch TV / a sports match; visit or entertain friends; drink tea at a tea bar / house…

3) Do you like detective novels? And why?

4) What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching DVD and movies? Which one do you prefer?

5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching movie and reading novels? Which one do you prefer?

6) Do you enjoy jokes? Why or why not?

7) Do you think humor is an important quality for a person or a key to getting along with others? Explain your answer.

UNIT 2

讨论话题：1）Is writing better than calling? Give your reasons.

2）Words I will never forget.

Useful Words or Expressions:convenient/ inspiring/ confident/ encouraging/ comment/ treasure/ response /conscious/ expressive/ get over/ pick up/ escape/ meditate/ appropriate/ reflection.....

3) Do you think people need encouragement and praise? Why or why not?

4) Do you often send to or receive from your friends letters or notes? How do you feel when you send or receive them?

UNIT 3

讨论话题：1）What’s the typical image of a man / woman in traditional mold?

2）Talk about your ideal wife or husband.

Key words for discussion:masculine, strong, responsible, career-oriented, success, feminine, tender, considerate, smart, household affairs, outdoors, indoors, quiet, aggressive, shy, clean and neat, strong and tough, better educated

3) Is there any gender discrimination in education/employment?

UNIT 4

讨论话题：

1）Try to compare the educational styles in China and America in terms of cultivating creativity. Words for reference:

cultivating innovation capabilities, transformation of scientific and technological advances, extracurricular activities (课外活动), creativity and originality, innovation-oriented（以创新为导向的）learning, moral values, ways of behaviour, explore the world, think for oneself, impose…On, feel like an outsider,

interfere with, favor a democratic style of parenting

2）How to encourage creativity in college students?

Words for reference:

discourage creativity, free their imagination, logical reasoning, encouraging unusual points of view, imaginative assignments, making up stories, daydream, wake up their creativity, hands-on (动手，手工)experience, gain inspiration from other people, be allowed to have foolish ideas,

create a good atmosphere for creative thought

3.Which should be emphasized in education, knowledge or creativity?

Sample answer:

Both are equally important, and no system should only emphasize one. Knowledge involves facts and information which are essential, but creativity allows you to do original things with your knowledge.

To me, neither of the two should be favored over the other. Knowledge is the basis of doing everything, without which it's utterly impossible to develop one's creativity.

On the other hand, creativity is more and more valued in today's society. Without creativity, new knowledge will never occur. So they are dependent on each other.

4.How can schools and parents encourage students' creativity both in school and at home? Words for reference:decision-making, develop their thinking and language skills

5.Did your parents ever let you make decisions when you were very young? What do you think

of your parents’ practice?

6.Did your parents allow you to speak to guests who came to your house? How did you feel if

you were not allowed to? 5,6话题关键词参照课本134页

UNIT 5

1. why should the athletes be role models?

Sample answer: Because athletes shouldn’t refuse the responsibility of being a role model while accepting all the glory and the money that comes with being a famous athlete.

2. What are the qualities of being a positive role model?

Sample answer: First, he influences people’s lives in a positive way. Second, he gives of himself, in time or money, to help those who look up to him. And last, he displays the values like honesty and determination.

2. What caused some athletes not want to be role models?

Sample answer:Sometimes people put athletes on a pedestal. And for the athletes, constantly being watched by the public can be hard to tolerate at times.