英语口语期末考试内容

Topics for oral test (2011/09 --- 2012/01)

1. Please share with your group members your favorite athlete (at home /abroad). Nowadays, star athletes have not only acquired fame but also made a lot of money. Do you think star athletes really deserve what they get?

To many people, Michael Jordan appears as though he can actually take flight. From his famous basket shots that earned him the nickname “Air”Jordan, to the millions of fans who emulate him, Michael Jordan transcended the sport of basketball to become one of the 20th century‟s greatest global icons.

The force that shaped Michael‟s extraordinary talent began at an early age. Michael Jordan began to grow much taller than anyone else in his family and most people in general in his late high school years. He began to excel at basketball. Michael had to use every ounce of his talent and push himself harder than ever to win. He completely and quickly took over the Bulls. His rise brought admiration for his moves on court and scoring ability, but it wasn‟t until the Bulls started to win, and win big, that his basketball genius was truly appreciated. Michael led the Bulls to three World Championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993 before he announced his first retirement. The world applauded when Michael returned to the NBA in March 1995, it is time for a comeback. He was named the league‟s MVP for the 4th time and brought the team to their 4th World Championships in six years. He was rewarded with the largest one-year contract in the history of professional sports. He had become one of the most high profile celebrities on the planet.

While some athletes play beyond their best years for financial reasons, Michael was moving from one lucrative career to another as CEO of his JORDAN brand. He expanded his JORDAN clothing line from basketball gear to lifestyle wear. But Michael‟s real legacy is that he showed that true greatness comes from within. He was aware of his success, but he never stopped trying to be better. As superstar Magic Johnson said, “There‟s Michael, then there‟s all the rest of us.”

2. What‟s your opinion about advertis ing? Can we live without ads? Why?

Every day, it is easy to see advertisements all around us. Look around. How many different advertisements can you see?

With the development of material prosperity, advertisements have become more and more important in our daily life. Advertisements give latest information about products. If there were no advertising, consumers could not know about goods in their local shops. Advertising helps sell to a bigger market. Therefore, as more goods are sold they are cheaper. Advertisements also provide money for newspapers, magazines, radios and TV stations, etc..

However, we cannot belittle the disadvantages of the ads.

①To many ads do spoil our daily life and waste our time. They interrupt the TV programs, filling our letterbox, and ruin our appreciation of nature in place of interests. People often feel burdened with the ads instead of satisfying with them.

②On the other hand, some of the ads are illegal, spreading false information and planning to treat people who are eager to solve their problems.